Rare Sea Dog Posted October 18, 2023 #105901 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Question for anyone who has sailed out of Fort Lauderdale? I have a check in time of 11:30am which was the earliest they offered. I also have the Key and in an email I received today states that I can arrive between 11am-11:30am and also stated to please adhere to your arrival times as space in the terminal is limited. So my question is what time can I realistically show up? Normally I’ve been able to board by 11am in other terminals. What do you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 18, 2023 #105902 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Question for anyone who has sailed out of Fort Lauderdale? I have a check in time of 11:30am which was the earliest they offered. I also have the Key and in an email I received today states that I can arrive between 11am-11:30am and also stated to please adhere to your arrival times as space in the terminal is limited. So my question is what time can I realistically show up? Normally I’ve been able to board by 11am in other terminals. What do you guys recommend? I think last Jan they started letting people into the terminal around 10AM. Your scheduled time means nothing. No one checks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted October 18, 2023 #105903 Share Posted October 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: I think last Jan they started letting people into the terminal around 10AM. Your scheduled time means nothing. No one checks. That’s what I was hoping. Thank you OB! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted October 18, 2023 #105904 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just booked an AI, Royalton Rivera Splash in Mexico, for a week after Christmas for Lisa, Owen and I. We can jam it in between Christmas and a hockey tourney. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 18, 2023 #105905 Share Posted October 18, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Question for anyone who has sailed out of Fort Lauderdale? I have a check in time of 11:30am which was the earliest they offered. I also have the Key and in an email I received today states that I can arrive between 11am-11:30am and also stated to please adhere to your arrival times as space in the terminal is limited. So my question is what time can I realistically show up? Normally I’ve been able to board by 11am in other terminals. What do you guys recommend? If you get there at 10am or 11am, it won't matter you still won't get onboard until Royal is ready to board people for your ship. Boarding time will be closer to 12 noon then 10am anyway. What's good is you will board with all the Key members anyway, you will be sitting in a special section with all key members. When it's time to board you will go onto the ship with that group. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted October 18, 2023 #105906 Share Posted October 18, 2023 14 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: That's Great🤩 Yes,it is.Today we were outside for a short walk.She said I am so much stronger than when we began. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted October 18, 2023 #105907 Share Posted October 18, 2023 @Arzeena your pictures are outstanding! @Sea DogGreg, I'm looking forward to your review knowing what's in store for us. Have safe travels, both of you, and a wonderful cruise. @Sunshine3601Debbie, now that's a boss! @dani negreanu Dani, you're always in my thoughts and prayers. Jack asked about you! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 18, 2023 #105908 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said: Just booked an AI, Royalton Rivera Splash in Mexico, for a week after Christmas for Lisa, Owen and I. We can jam it in between Christmas and a hockey tourney. Could you do some sort of comparison of price, amenities, etc between a week at the AI vs a week on a cruise? Of course we will keep in mind that you always sail in the cheap cabins which my skew the comparison.😇 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted October 18, 2023 #105909 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'm LIVE!!!!! 15 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 18, 2023 #105910 Share Posted October 18, 2023 The North Atlantic is still feeling very peacefull and the air is very clear today. Both forks of Long Island, Orient and Montauk Points, are easily seen as well as Plum and Block Island. Unfortunately, they are not high enough above sea level for the camera to pick up. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105911 Share Posted October 18, 2023 17 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: Great photos. Thank RJ for use of his phone. We have gone to Renaissance on past trips. Always nice! Also, love West Deck. Still hot, it was a feel like 108f when we were there in September. Such a shame you didn't dock next to the scientology ship. 😘 Scientology ship was not there this time. Surprising! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105912 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Today in Curacao we are at the Avila. I like it a lot here. Was thinking of doing day pass at the Marriott but it has felt like being in New York city ( nothing bad) since past few times. So Avila it is this time. I do love it here.....a boutique hotel vibe. Spotted J and L while we were getting on our taxi. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105913 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Look who's in town and occupying the closer pier. I love the Summit so is OK. Not grumbling. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted October 18, 2023 #105914 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Could you do some sort of comparison of price, amenities, etc between a week at the AI vs a week on a cruise? Of course we will keep in mind that you always sail in the cheap cabins which my skew the comparison.😇 Can do. 👍 Our room is as follows in photo below. It is in something called the “Diamond Club”, which comes with a Diamond Lounge. Feels a little RC, with that name.😉 I’d equate it to a GS on an Oasis Class ship at this point. There is a butler which should make dinner reservations and help make our stay comfortable. There is a private beach, pool and lounge. There is also a water park and other fun things for Owen to do. Edited October 18, 2023 by A&L_Ont 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105915 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Lunch time. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105916 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Tuna Sandwich for me. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted October 18, 2023 #105917 Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: Just booked an AI, Royalton Rivera Splash in Mexico, for a week after Christmas for Lisa, Owen and I. We can jam it in between Christmas and a hockey tourney. *GASP* Instead of a cruise?!?! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105918 Share Posted October 18, 2023 10 hours ago, sgmn said: If you see J can you ask if he's still doing a blog for his world cruise on you tube or elsewhere? I was really looking forward to it. I don't unfortunately do fb Sue I will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105919 Share Posted October 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: Great news! When I told my boss that we cancelled our January cruise he invited us to their home in Cape Coral for a long weekend. Yesterday he told me he booked a couple of days at Boca Grande, Gasparilla island. We will sail on their catamaran to the island. Dock and stay onboard as their catamaran sounds like a small yacht with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, full living room, full kitchen, and hot tub on sun deck. I never heard of this island off the coast of Ft. Myers but it looks beautiful from everything I saw online last night. Adopted sister wants to come too. 🤩. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted October 18, 2023 #105920 Share Posted October 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Can do. 👍 Our room is as follows in photo below. It is in something called the “Diamond Club”, which comes with a Diamond Lounge. Feels a little RC, with that name.😉 I’d equate it to a GS on an Oasis Class ship at this point. There is a butler which should make dinner reservations and help make our stay comfortable. There is a private beach, pool and lounge. There is also a water park and other fun things for Owen to do. Enjoy Guys 🤩 hopefully they don’t change the name of the 💎 lounge whilst you are there 😉 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted October 18, 2023 #105921 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, PompeySailor said: Enjoy Guys 🤩 hopefully they don’t change the name of the 💎 lounge whilst you are there 😉 Or the eligibility of using it. 😂 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted October 18, 2023 #105922 Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Arzeena said: Today in Curacao we are at the Avila. I like it a lot here. Was thinking of doing day pass at the Marriott but it has felt like being in New York city ( nothing bad) since past few times. So Avila it is this time. I do love it here.....a boutique hotel vibe. Spotted J and L while we were getting on our taxi. I am wearing a Curaçao tee shirt today .It is sunny and close to 70,not exactly October weather. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted October 18, 2023 #105923 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I found out today that my Therapist and her husband recently started cruising .I told he about all the places we have cruised to and also about CC and the nice people I have “met”. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105924 Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: I am wearing a Curaçao tee shirt today .It is sunny and close to 70,not exactly October weather. We communicated somehow!!!!😁 I hope you keep feeling stronger and stronger with your therapy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2023 #105925 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Lazing here. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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