Marie51

When we left the ship at 8am we had booked Cortrans shuttle to take us to MCO. He picked us up at 8:15 and we were at the airport by 9:00. Easy to do as long as there are no delays.

Definitely go with the balcony.

We used Cortrans shuttle to transport us from Orlando airport to Port Canaveral and back after the cruise. On time, clean vans. I don’t know about staying at the beach, but we stayed at the Hyatt at the Orlando airport. It’s very convenient because it’s right upstairs from baggage claim.

I have a cruise booked on Beyond for September and they do have excursions to stingray city.

Thanks for the info.

Yes, I realize there will be a charge per person from Celebrity. We know 10:30 is an early flight but we had an 11:30 flight booked and I just was notified of the time change beyond my control. Thanks for reply.

How will this work if we have free luggage (as in no baggage fee) and also about how long will the line be to check in at FLL? Trying to figure out if it is time saving. We will be the only ship coming into Port Everglades that morning and have a 10:30 flight.

Does anyone know how long her break will be? We’re sailing September 1.

There is a huge swimming pool called the oasis lagoon and several nice beaches that are free to use. There’s also free buffet lunch. You don’t have to spend a cent if you don’t want to, we don’t pay for the extra things and always have a good time there.

There are several hotels in Fort Lauderdale that have a parking package where you leave your car there during the cruise, but it’s not free. You will pay more for the package than just the room. As far as a free shuttle to the ship this is hard to find as many of the hotels have a shuttle with a per person charge. Since there are six of you, it will probably be more cost-effective to hire a private car service or two taxis.

I’ve been to CocoCay many times and only once have I had a problem. One time the bar server charged me for a cocktail, even though I had the drink package. When I got back on the ship, I went to Guest Services and they took the charge off my bill.

I would like to know what car service you used in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks. Looking for something for our cruise in September.

I’m in the camp that does not care for lanyards, you look like you’re walking around at a convention. I wear pants with pockets or carry a small wristlet.

Yikes! A baby in a stroller, plus your luggage, plus walking in the heat.

Assuming you are flying out of Orlando you should have plenty of time. We had shuttle pick us up at 8:30 and were at the airport at 9:15. what is AOF?

Thanks for your reply

That’s kind of what I thought, thanks for your reply.

Are there taxis or Ubers that hold six people going back to the airport?

Can anyone address the dining room issue? I made reservations for 6:30 PM every evening for six of us in my group. Now I’m reading where people have to wait in line and are put at shared tables which is not what we want. thanks for any info.

Yes, it is throughout the day. The only thing you can get without a charge is the continental breakfast in the morning.

Transfers to port will not be free. There will be a per person charge. It will cost less to take Uber or a taxi.

Book airfare yourself on the airline website. FBC prices are always higher.

I already did that but thanks anyway.

Has anyone stayed here lately and has an opinion of it, or the Marriott next-door, or Aloft, or Crowne Plaza by the airport? Looking at these for a pre-cruise stay. Thanks.

I wondered about this myself. My son and daughter-in-law will be on a cruise for their honeymoon which was noted on their reservation, but I wondered if there would be anything special done for them?