Daniel1313

We always fly in a day early and stay in Cocoa Beach. When we did it 10 years ago, the shuttle we booked -can't remember the name of that one - (arrived around 4 p.m.) had like 2 stops on the way to Cocoa Beach, so it took us like 2.5-3 hours to get to our hotel!! But this past year, we used the Cocoa Beach shuttle and they were great. Picked us up at the airport, along with 2 other parties. They do fill the van, which makes sense. They stopped at one other hotel in Cocoa Beach before ours, which was no big deal.

 

On the return trip, the shuttles all have a place they pull up outside the ship dock area. It was easy to get to/find, and shaded. We waited about 10-15 minutes for a shuttle to arrive and got right on. They have all the reservations there, so they know who is coming/going.

 

We have stayed at the Radisson all the time (10 years ago and this past year), always clean, dependable, nice rooms. They have a nice pool too. I think this time, we'll fly in earlier so we can actually use it. Typically, we've arrived at like 6-7 p.m., eat dinner and go to bed! LOL!

 

There are certainly many options, these are what have worked for us.

I assume what ever hotel you stay at they will drop you off at in Coco Beach

Do you recall how much it is from airport to hotel and from port to airport? I assume it's a per person charge???

Thanks for your help??

Dan

To be honest the only perk that I find even remotely interesting is the mini bar. But priority boarding is handy.

 

Internet.... No thanks I want to be uncontactable.

 

Laundry .... The detergent gives me a rash and no way Mrs Gut will let them near her unmentionables.

 

Priority tendering ... Never waited long to tender.

 

 

Now some OBC, that'd be nice.

We will be Elite on our next cruise. Other than the Mini bar, I am looking forward to being able to get in the elite line at the passenger service desk. The lines there can be horrendous!!!!

I agree....I was on the March 10-14 sailing as well, and it was perfectly fine. No trouble getting drinks, service was great, etc. Don't let your experience on this one oddball sailing spoil you for sailing on Princess in the future.

I was on the 3/10 sailing also. I would like to know where you were able to get drinks with no trouble? Sail away on 3/10 at the outrigger bar was nearly impossible. Sea days the same way. I have been on 15 Princess cruises and never have had to wait 20-30 minutes for a drink consistently like this cruise. There was also a lack of bartenders. I saw a lot of times only 1 bartender. Busy times they could certainly use 4 bartenders at many of the bars. Before the drink package was offered, servers were everywhere on deck trying to hawk drinks. Now, they are about non existent....

Thank you for the review. We are on the Emerald in a little over a month and love hearing perspectives and opinions. I do understand that opinions, by nature, are subjective, but I love hearing them! Thanks again and I will watch for photos.

Thanks for posting the review. Very easy to read!

 

Sorry to hear about Princess Cays:( We're set to visit there in 3 weeks for the first time. I hope we make it.

Your not missing much if you miss it !!!!

Thanks everyone for your responses. We plan on going to the crown grill. I just did not want to go on formal night if they were having lobster in the dining room. I will be definitely be getting it at the crown grill....

Thanks again....

Dan

Does anyone know, if on the one formal night on a five night cruise, if they serve lobster in the dining room??

Thanks

Years ago I had a fan taken from my checked luggage. Ever since I just carry it on in my Cary on luggage on the ship. Haven't had any trouble since

I will be going on the Emerald princess in February. I noticed OCruisers said she was going in dry dock, December 19th. What renovations will they be doing?

Read SKnights post !!!!

The $19 fee is high for 3 small plates. It will be interesting to see how this does.

My family won't be partaking.

I don't think the price is bad at all. It Will keep out the Riff Raff....

I 45 has lots of construction going on now. Even with self debark you would be pushing it.

Do you have any idea how long construction will be lasting? Crusing February 2016. Trying to catch a 10:50 flight

Princess is out of Houston not Galveston so would be quicker so noon might be okay.

 

Out of Galveston I would not book any flight before 2 p.m. Just too much of a mess sometimes down there.

Thanks for your thoughts....

Yes, Belize is one of our stops. We are on the Caribbean Princess.

Thanks for your insight.

I am thinking of booking a 10:50 flight out of Houston. We are sailing out of Port of Houston. It would have us getting home at 5:40 versus 11:00 or 11:30 if we get a later flight... Anyone's thoughts on making this flight?

Thanks

I have cruised 15 times with princess. 14 out of 15 the price has dropped. Sometimes the price drops have been significant, other times not so much, but still a price drop.

raise the prices then have a sale. :(

exactly !!!!

I've read a lot about Bert on here then actually was on a couple of cruises where he was on board. It seems that people either love him or hate him. Unfortunately I fall into the latter camp, but he does have quite a following and I'm glad there are those who really enjoy him. That's what cruising is all about :) He's just not my type of entertainer.

Ditto

A lot of people smoking cigars also. Supposedly, cigar smoking in only allowed in Churchill Lounge. But, nothing was ever said to them and they kept puffing away....

Wow never found need to bring a fan. Ships are actually always super cold. Perhaps that's because those with the fans keep asking the crew to turn up the AC.

 

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Not sure what ships you have sailed on but, I have NEVER felt my room super cold from the air conditioning. Unless possibly a cruise to Alaska.

I have been on 15 cruises and I always take an electric fan. I always use to put it in my checked luggage until 2010. I got called down to security and they took my fan. They said it was a fire hazard. Ever since then I put it in my carry on bag I take thru security. Never had any trouble since. I would recommend taking it thru security.

I use excucar.com.

$58 not including tip for up to 4 people.

Cab will be $60-$70 and if u get stuck in traffic meter is still running.

When we went it totally SUCKED.... Horrible service and took two hours to finally get our meal and was not busy.. Just my opinion...

I sure do miss when they had crab legs split open in the buffet. Now those were excellent.

I agree.... Unfortunately, those days are long gone.

It took 2 hours to get our meal. I would hate to wait another 2 hours if I wanted another cluster of crab legs. Still the worst meal I have had on a Princess ship.

Now that is a significant change. I wonder if it is also on other ships?

It must be a recent change. I was on the a Regal a month ago and we had fresh pool towels everyday in our room.

Thank You !!!!