Qvc Chartered Msc Opera 1/7/07 To 1/14/07

[rxdr]

Hi-Gus here from st paul-mn-do you have phone number for comfort inn and would they have shuttle to ship and what airport do i fly into have not made any flight arrangement yet--any suggestions-thanks for all your good info here-you can use my email anytime rrslgus@comcast.net

[Quiltingbluecat]

Hi. Comfort Inn Airport-Cruiseport 2520 Stirling Road, Hollywood FL (fly into Ft Lauderdale). 954-922-1600. They have a shuttle to the port (and from the airport).

[jgoula]

Hi James. Are you staying at the Comfort Inn on Stirling Rd in Hollywood? It is called Comfort Inn Airport Cruiseport. I booked there. Anyone else staying there?

 

James here: Yes we are staying at the comfort Inn on 2520 Stirling Rd. We are arriving Saturday evening around 5:00 pm. We found the lowest airfare flying into Ft. Lauderdale. What time will you be arriving?

 

James

[Quiltingbluecat]

Hi James. We arrive in Ft. Lauderdale at 3 PM Saturday. I hear there is a mall near the hotel so I am sure my daughter and I will take advantage of some last minute shopping and maybe a dip in the pool. Look forward to meeting you and your wife!

[netty10453]

Yes my husband and I are booked for the cruise it will be our first cruise. I feel like QVC will do a good job. Sounds funny but I trust whatever they do.

[Quiltingbluecat]

Hi Netty. My first cruise too! Where are you from? I am sure QVC will make this a memorable trip for us all.

[madhouseinc]

Hi Netty. My first cruise too! Where are you from? I am sure QVC will make this a memorable trip for us all.

 

Hi Linda - Jeri here. Been looking and asking around and the best place for us to meet up is by the pizza grill area - Spoke to Henry and he would also like to join the group so he can meet the people who have talked to him so much:rolleyes: . I know I am sure looking forward to meeting all the people I have met here.

[Pennacruiser]

Hi Linda - Jeri here. Been looking and asking around and the best place for us to meet up is by the pizza grill area - Spoke to Henry and he would also like to join the group so he can meet the people who have talked to him so much:rolleyes: . I know I am sure looking forward to meeting all the people I have met here.

 

Hi Jeri, Barb here. Is the pizza grill area near the pool area? That sounds good to me. Received my passports! Now I feel it's official. Yea! Wonder if Sue made it to her destination yet. :confused:

[madhouseinc]

Hi Jeri, Barb here. Is the pizza grill area near the pool area? That sounds good to me. Received my passports! Now I feel it's official. Yea! Wonder if Sue made it to her destination yet. :confused:

 

Sue posted a short note on Oct. 7th - she had gotten there. Soooo glad you got your passport - it takes one more thing off your mind so you can consentrate on the important stuff - packing and having fun. Pizza grill is by the pool. I know the weather will be pefect - I personally just will not condone lousy weather;) .

[jgoula]

Hello everyone:

We received our passports last week the last step in our adventure. we are now ready to go !!!!! I have read the post on the meeting place aboard ship and hope to meet you all there. My wife has been out purchasing new formal wear for our two gala nights. She is also ready to go. I talked with Henry on wednesday, he was at qvc in Penn. wrapping up some of the events, he was unable to talk. I hope he joins us at the gathering aboard ship. Will keep up with the posts.

 

James

[Quiltingbluecat]

Hi all. I am looking forward to our get together at the pizza station! It will be so much fun to put faces with the names! I am itching to be able to go to the malls to shop for curise wear but my knee is not quite ready for that yet...although I am doing really great in my rehab.

 

Do you know whether the ship supplies pool towels? And does it have an ATM?

[madhouseinc]

Hi all. I am looking forward to our get together at the pizza station! It will be so much fun to put faces with the names! I am itching to be able to go to the malls to shop for curise wear but my knee is not quite ready for that yet...although I am doing really great in my rehab.

 

Do you know whether the ship supplies pool towels? And does it have an ATM?

 

The ship provides both poolside towels as well as towels for us to bring to the beach I think.

 

Am really interested in ATM's also - they had them on Carnival, but they run out of money pretty quickly. Sometimes I think you can get cash at the casino's cashiers cage. Going to check with my bank to see if they have branches in San Juan and St. Thomas. Oh my - another question for Henry :confused: - feel so sorry for him.

 

Since QVC is having a introduction-party first day, we may just plan our little get-together around that - before it hopefully.

[rxdr]

gus is still here-wife is in kitchen-i am the computer addict our names are Gus and Shirley-meeting up with her sister from tacoma area and son and husband-thanks for warmth and info shown here anyone else from Minnesota or area?

[madhouseinc]

Hi all. I am looking forward to our get together at the pizza station! It will be so much fun to put faces with the names! I am itching to be able to go to the malls to shop for curise wear but my knee is not quite ready for that yet...although I am doing really great in my rehab.

 

Do you know whether the ship supplies pool towels? And does it have an ATM?

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhouseinc

Does anyone know if MS Opera has ATM machines? How about San Juan and St. Thomas?

 

No ATM on ship,unless things have changed. San Juan across from where ship docks, in the casino no fee. St Thomas can't help you.

 

That came from forecastle -

[madhouseinc]

Hi all. I am looking forward to our get together at the pizza station! It will be so much fun to put faces with the names! I am itching to be able to go to the malls to shop for curise wear but my knee is not quite ready for that yet...although I am doing really great in my rehab.

 

Do you know whether the ship supplies pool towels? And does it have an ATM?

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhouseinc

Does anyone know if MS Opera has ATM machines? How about San Juan and St. Thomas?

 

No ATM on ship,unless things have changed. San Juan across from where ship docks, in the casino no fee. St Thomas can't help you.

 

That came from forecastle -

[dsuem]

Hi Everyone, Sue here, Finally in a place I am going to be for awhile, had a GREAT trip, went to Mexico, Tombstone Az, back to Yuma Az, then into Mexico again....The pizza grill sounds like a great place to meet, Time????? I missed all of you, cant wait until we can all meet!!!!!!!!!!:D

[madhouseinc]

Hi Everyone, Sue here, Finally in a place I am going to be for awhile, had a GREAT trip, went to Mexico, Tombstone Az, back to Yuma Az, then into Mexico again....The pizza grill sounds like a great place to meet, Time????? I missed all of you, cant wait until we can all meet!!!!!!!!!!:D

 

IMO it would be best if we found out what time that QVC party is - would be cool if we could group beforehand. Gotta remember that dinner may be at 6PM - don't know how long it takes y'all to get ready.

 

jeri

[Quiltingbluecat]

Hi all! Good to be hearing from you ...Sue your trip sounds great! I finished my at home physical therapy today and have my follow up with the knee surgeon on Friday. I'll be line dancing in no time! I have to stop online shopping during the wee hours (insomnia)...I now have five new cocktail dresses. Also I have made a couple of special tote bags for the cruise...if I can figure out how to post pictures I will put one up. Hope you are all well and happy this fine day!

[madhouseinc]

Hi all! Good to be hearing from you ...Sue your trip sounds great! I finished my at home physical therapy today and have my follow up with the knee surgeon on Friday. I'll be line dancing in no time! I have to stop online shopping during the wee hours (insomnia)...I now have five new cocktail dresses. Also I have made a couple of special tote bags for the cruise...if I can figure out how to post pictures I will put one up. Hope you are all well and happy this fine day!

 

I rechecked the FAQ's for our cruise and found this

How do I pay for drinks and any other purchases?

For the convenience of guests, a "cashless society" has been created, which means that you sign for your drinks and bar purchases. At the end of the cruise your itemized bill may be settled with cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

 

I always choose to try to leave a cash deposit. My DH works for a credit card company and she told me that if you take cash from your credit card the interest you day is out of sight. But I am a cash nut.

[dsuem]

hi all, the cruise card is really all you need on board, (cash or credit card for shopping off ship and cash the ship casino) The cruise card is also your room key, When you arrive at the ship, they ask for a credit card or a cash deposit, you can set a limit on your card, then everytime you purchase something it is put on your cruise card and at then end of cruise they total it and put it on your credit card. You get a detailed summery of purchase's everyday, left in your cabin so you can keep track. If your using cash it does the same thing, only not put on credit card. The casino is the only place on ship you actually need cash..So take your ship cruise card with you at all times..On last cruise I also bought a soda card for sodas, if I put soda on my cruise card it was as much as a mixed drink..with soda card you can have as much soda as you want for the price of card....Sue;)

[forecastle]

FYI anyone---On the Opera Tosca deck(11) which encompasses the pool,pizza station,grill station ,the whole deck is enclosed with a glass wall,about 3/4 way up there are fixed open louvers,which creates sort of a wind tunnel.

This is same on Lirica Vivadi deck(11)

OK the reason for post, this past Feb. and April. cruises it was very windy & chilly,the speed of ship and wind speed=cold. Not to worry after 2 days,weather warmed up.

People coming form warm climates be sure to bring a jacket,windbreaker etc. People from Northern areas I'm sure will have such.

If the crew is doing pressure washing,on the deck above don't sit near glass you'll get wet from the over spray.

Have a great cruise.

[Pennacruiser]

FYI anyone---On the Opera Tosca deck(11) which encompasses the pool,pizza station,grill station ,the whole deck is enclosed with a glass wall,about 3/4 way up there are fixed open louvers,which creates sort of a wind tunnel.

This is same on Lirica Vivadi deck(11)

OK the reason for post, this past Feb. and April. cruises it was very windy & chilly,the speed of ship and wind speed=cold. Not to worry after 2 days,weather warmed up.

People coming form warm climates be sure to bring a jacket,windbreaker etc. People from Northern areas I'm sure will have such.

If the crew is doing pressure washing,on the deck above don't sit near glass you'll get wet from the over spray.

Have a great cruise.

 

Thanks Forecastle........As you can tell, most of us here are new to all this. I just wanted to tell you that all of us appreciate all your little bits of information. It is all very helpful and any other bids of information that you can share, please let us know. :) Thanks again.

 

Barb

[ultranet]

This is in my short list, I got refered from my friend who has taken that trip. I am goin to check their website this weekend...

[madhouseinc]

This is in my short list, I got refered from my friend who has taken that trip. I am goin to check their website this weekend...

 

Welcome - I are you taking the QVC trip in January?

[madhouseinc]

The wonderful guy that has helped me from day 1 and has dealt very well with me said that calls directly to him are welcome. His name is Henry and his direct number is 786.543.4249 - just isn't a toll free number - but he will call you right back so you don't waste your long distance charges

 

Read a few threads regarding online pre-registration - asked "our guy" at MSC about it and this is what he said....

Guests can preregister their passport information by visiting www.msccruisesgetforms.com

 

This is the declaration form required; In the past, the information would be filled out at the pier. Now, it saves lots of time and makes the embarkation quite smooth .

 

 

I just went to the MSC home and them clicked on "forms". You just cannot pre-register until you have your packet - you need to put in your booking number.

 

72 days my friends :D