shipgal

Sailing on Allure this summer and trying to choose between the Embassy Suites 17th St. or the Renaissance 17th Street for 1 night pre-cruise. Prices are about the same factoring in breakfasts so cost is not a factor. Would appreciate opinions on which would be a better property to stay in. I've read where the ES has gotten run down but everyone has different opinions.

What specialty restaurants would you recommend ,and not recommend on the Allure?

Also, have a voucher from our travel agent which says can be used only on port days.. have you been able to use it on a sea day by asking the restaurant if they would honor it?

We are leaving to go on the Allure this summer and are trying to choose between staying pre-cruise one night at either The Embassy Suites 17th St. or the Rennsaisance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel. Price difference is about the same, as is location, so I am looking for opinions of the quality of the hotels, and/or experience. I know the Embassy includes breakfast, but the rate at the Renaissance plus breakfast equals the Embassy rate. Thank you so much!

Has anyone done the Catamaran Mirabella Beach and Swim excursion in St. Martin, and what are your comments about it? Going on Allure and considering this one.

Anyone done the Catamaran Mirabella swim and beach excursion in St. Martin? If so, do you recommend it, or is there a different one you recommend? Want one with some decent snorkeling.

If anyone has done a catamaran excursion in St. Martin while on a Royal Caribbean ship, can you please recommend one? I am looking at the Catamaran Mirabella--Beach and Sea, as one of the options. At the same time, if there is one you would NOT recommend, I'd appreciate that, also.

I am looking at staying either at Embassy Suites on 17th Street, or the Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port, the night prior to our cruise. I know the Embassy Suites seems to be closer to the airport and port. Has anyone stayed at Residence Inn, or both, and what is you recommendation in terms of quality of hotels and distance, and location.

If anyone has stayed in any of these cabins, please post a review. Also, was the bed or sofa by the balcony.

Clara, Just wondering where you got the information from. Thank you.

Has anyone stayed in cabins 11218,11220, and 11222? If so, can you please tell me if the bed or couch is by the balcony in the specific cabin.

If anyone has stayed in any of these cabins, please post a review. Also, was the bed or sofa by the balcony.

Looking at Embassy Suites 17th St., and Residence Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port. Seen a lot of reviews on Embassy Suites. Anyone familiar with the Residence Inn? Want a hotel that includes breakfast, and fairly close to port.

Would you go for ship or itinerary--eastern vs. western? Freedom goes to Western, Allure to Eastern

We have 1 week when we can cruise. Our choices are the Freedom of the Seas, going to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Roatan Honduras, and Costa Maya----or the Allure of the Seas going to St. Martin, San Juan, and Labadee. Family of 6, all adults--parents and 4 kids in their 20's. Not sure which want to do as we seem to like 1 ship over the other, but seem to like other itinerary better. Any opinions welcome if you have been on these ships or done these itineraries. Thank you.