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Buffalo was great but unfortunately Southwest doesn’t fly direct to Miami/ FLL anymore. Hamilton was super cheap but Westjets only Florida destination is Orlando. Enjoy your cruise out of Fort Lauderdale!

We only took the shuttle from the hotel to the cruise port. Shuttle company Hyatt uses had nice clean modern vans and driver was very good. The front desk staff were on the ball organizing transportation for the airport and cruiseport so I am sure they will give you some good options.

Valuetrips doesn’t apply a charge to your credit card. The reservation will be with Hyatt and viewable on their website. You can cancel up to 48 hours before and no penalty. It took about 3 days for Valuetrips to confirm the reservation. As far as shuttle times, I suggest you email the hotel. We used Uber to get from FLL to the hotel and it was less then $20. FLLZA-Guest.Services.HP.Ft.Laud.17th.St.Convention@hyatt.com

Check out Hyatt Place on Valuetrips website. https://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm

We had a great flight yesterday YYZ-FLL with Porter. The flight was delayed an hour from departing but they did a good job keeping us informed of the situation. I had Porter Reserve seats ( front section of the plane, more leg room, very nice meal with different options, snacks, and generous beverage top ups, speedy wifi, friendly crew). It was a full plane and carry on baggage/storage didn’t seem to be the usual gong show for passengers like other carriers). I had similar positive experience when I flew YYZ-Vancouver this spring.

I don’t believe bottle water in cabin is included unless you are staying in Aqua-class cabin. I am one cruise away from Elite so hoping another poster can give you an accurate answer. Here are the Elite perks.

Really enjoyed all your posts and photos 81Zoomie. I am embarking on the Reflection a week today and my family is excited with all your buffet photos lol.

I sailed another S class ship last year, Eclipse. I think the Silhouette had the Revolution dry dock so there are probably some bells and whistles on it that the Eclipse doesn’t have. It was an Alaskan cruise and I sure did enjoy the views and entertainment in the Sky lounge. We also were invited out to the Helipad for sail away a couple times and I would highly recommend doing that if given the opportunity. They served refreshments and the ships officers mingled. The Oceanview buffet has a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy the views. Enjoy your cruise!

Twice a day or you can opt in to “ Go Green”. Only difference is with Go Green it’s nightly turn down service and towel refresh vs full vacuum/ room clean. Still get a detailed room clean once per day.

That’s why you have the option of purchasing travel insurance. The situation the original poster wrote about is completely different then the choice you made when you booked. All cruise lines have made financial cuts. Name calling and deflecting blame is weak.

I stayed at Hampton Brickell last year and took the light rail from the airport. They do not offer airport shuttles. I would recommend an Uber vs the light rail service for a couple of reasons 1) The rail service terminal was a longgggggg walk from the arrivals area 2) I had to switch trains to get to Brickell. It was a weekend, early evening and a long wait to board both trains. The hotel does offer shuttles to the cruiseport. I think I paid $10. When you check in, they have sign up sheets for different times. The shuttle was good however the driver made a stop at another hotel further away from cruise out then the Hampton. I have used Uber to the cruise port on other trips and paid under $20. If you have Hilton Honours points, you can redeem them for Lyft vouchers and use them instead of Uber.. ( prior to booking the ride). The Hampton is a great hotel! Enjoy your stay.

Fantastic review! Your photos are amazing!

I use the Canadian site often and it’s been that way for a long time. Cruise Only is new to Aqua as mentioned above by the other posters above

Have you considered driving to the Amtrak station near the Buffalo airport and taking the train into Manhattan?