pamelab

Hello! We will be celebrating my daughter's graduation and husband's birthday on our April cruise. Daughter's boyfriend will be joining us on the cruise.  We are looking for 2 queen beds and a sofa sleeper.  We have stayed at Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites in the past. I can't remember which one, but one of the hotels took forever to retrieve our car upon arrival. I think I would rather pay more to park at the port.  Anyone have rates on parking at port vs park and cruise.  I want to make this trip memorable and as stress free as possible, Thank you so much in advance.

1 hour ago, Ashland said:

Yes....My DH & DS dropped us off at the port and drove the rental to Budget and the shuttle was complimentary to take them to the port. This couldn't have been easier and we were very surprised at how quick they got back....under 1/2 hour.

1 hour ago, Ashland said:

Yes....My DH & DS dropped us off at the port and drove the rental to Budget and the shuttle was complimentary to take them to the port. This couldn't have been easier and we were very surprised at how quick they got back....under 1/2 hour.

Thank you so much! 

On 7/17/2022 at 4:57 PM, Ashland said:

Agree...This ^^^^ We did this end of April.

Is the shuttle service free? We are renting from Budget

8 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

This nonsense is why we stay at a cheaper rate at a hotel near MCO.  We'll be at the Embassy Suites, booked through Priceline for 130.00 and taking a private shuttle to the Mardi Gras.

How much is the shuttle? We are flying in to MCO and reserved a car for $80.  Last time we flew, the shuttle was a nightmare and left an hour late.

42 minutes ago, tallnthensome said:

What would make you think that you can't get drinks on sea days and port days with a drink package? Does that make any sense? 

Is there a restriction - can you use the package on sea days and port days.  I read somewhere that while you were in port you couldn't use it.

Woo hoo!! Hubby doesn't drink, so trying to decide the benefits of me drinking with the "free perks"

Can you get drinks on sea days and port days? Are there any times when you can't use this package?  Trying to decide between NCL and RCCL.  TIA

3 hours ago, psmarkle said:

Here's a really great trip review to get you started!  You definitely will enjoy spending time reading on this board...it's part of my daily morning coffee routine.

 

Thanks - Seaside is one we are looking at now.

Thank you all for the replies. For a little background, we are a family of 5 - planning to travel in October to the Caribbean. A little picky eaters. This will be our 8th cruise celebrating my 50th bday. I love looking at menus and food pics so I'll catch up on that. Thanks again everyone!

Please tell me everything about MSC Cruises. We have only cruised Royal, Carnival and NCL. Would venture MSC, but haven't researched yet - wondering what you all have to say! TIA

Thanks for all the food pictures and menus! Great review!

They have AH Riise http://www.ahriise.com/ stores in both St Thomas ports. Prices are good.

How far is this from the ship? We are thinking about going to Sapphire Beach for the day. Is it along the way by chance? Any other shopping around AH Riise? Thanks, you all have been helpful!

I have searched the threads on the boards in St. Thomas and can't find which particular liquor store is good for buying liquor. I know you can 4 bottles to bring back to the US, is that per adult? Thanks

This balcony cabin is the first balcony cabin

 

there is a public deck right outside your wall. Any one can use that deck.

you cabin wall is located right next to the door.

 

 

Not many people know its there-- because you can not see the door from the hall. People tend to slam that door. If it gets to be too much-- throw a towel over the top of the door to catch it from slamming.

 

When people are out on the public deck-- they can see into your balcony.

 

You will get a lot more wind here then being further back.

 

the best cabin on this ship is now a scenic oceanview

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=28373379&postcount=18

 

FOr a first time cruiser-- i suggest moving away from the front of the ship.

Same category-- move to around the area of 7411 (will be the same price)

 

with being towards the back the only traveling you have to do is to the main show room at night.

 

this area puts you 2 decks away from the food/pools. 2 decks down for entertainment.

Did that Scenic Oceanview cabin have curtains? Beautiful cabin! What was the price of this compared to a Balcony?