More than a few questions?

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bud8

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I'm not sure where to start but here it goes. First let me say that we're booked on Valor May 3rd 2009 to the eastern Caribbean out of Miami . We've been on this cruise before and loved it so much we're going back but I have a few questions.

1. We're flying in the day before and looking for a place to stay that will take us to the port or be able to walk. Is there anything close so we can watch the ships come in the day before that's not more than $150.00 a night?

2. In Nassau how is the best way to get to Atlantis?

3. Last time in St. Maarten we went to a beach and had a o.k. time. What are some of the other things to do?

4. The only 2 times we've went we were upgraded at least one level. Does this happen often or did we just get lucky?


I think thats all for now but I'm sure I'll think of a few more.
 
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suer182

Guest
I am not aware of any hotel in Miami that offers free shuttle service. Walking to the ship with luggage could be a bit of a pain. Here is a link of hotels near the pier.

http://www.hotelsbythepier.com/index2.php?pier=miami

2-maybe a taxi ????

3-walk around town, catamaran tour, Maho beach and watch the planes land/take off, ATV's, rhino ride.

4-yes you got lucky. If you got upgraded on both sailings, buy a lottery ticket.
 
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6packEd

Guest
For hotels in Miami do a advanced search on either Travelocity or Epedia and list as one of your options free shuttle. They will usually give you a free ride from the airport to the hotel and then to the cruise port. You can also search for complimentary breakfasts. We have gotten both. The airport isn't that far away and it is cheaper and faster to take a cab from the ship on your return. It would be impossible to walk to the pier. A cab shouldn't be more than $15 from any hotel in the area.

As for watching the ships come in the day before I don't think you will see any as they usually come in the same day very early and leave around 6 pm.

We took a cab / van to Atlantis. Can't remember how much it was but I think it was around $5 pp each way. They have the fares posted at the dock. The cabs are really vans that hold about 6 to 8 passengers. We were also nicked on the way there to pay the $2 toll across a bridge. All the other cheap SOB's in the van were playing dumb and just sitting there. Being a good guy I gave the money to the driver. No one else made a offer to give me a buck.
 
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larsfun

Guest
A cab in nassau is the best way to get to Atlantis. The free tour is great but it is also well worth the extra $30 $35 to tour the dig
 
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Mbandy

Guest
1. We're flying in the day before and looking for a place to stay that will take us to the port or be able to walk. Is there anything close so we can watch the ships come in the day before that's not more than $150.00 a night?

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/pro...CH=0&searchRadius=30&requestOrigin=&x=59&y=19

Great hotel in Miami. Airport and Cruise Port transportation plus a free breakfast.

2. In Nassau how is the best way to get to Atlantis?

Taxi

3. Last time in St. Maarten we went to a beach and had a o.k. time. What are some of the other things to do?

http://www.stmaarten-shoretrips.com/lordsheffield/

One of our favorite excursions is the Lord Sheffiald in St Maarten


4. The only 2 times we've went we were upgraded at least one level. Does this happen often or did we just get lucky?

If you booked in a GTY category is is likely you'll get upgraded a bit but it's luck of the draw. As a past passenger the chances are better.

=funsign on your cruise :thumb
 
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SandyBeach

Guest
On St. Marteen we took a Carnival excursion of both sides of the Island. It was very interesting seeing the French side and comparing it with the Dutch side. Don't forget a stop at the Belgium Chocolate Shop!
 
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