Multiple Princess, First Time Royal Caribbean

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Litho

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I am a multiple Cruiser with Princess but my first RCCL..and I have a few questions. Do they have safes in each cabin? Taking a taxi from Miami International, how long does it take to get to the ship? What time do they start boarding the Freedom? Please, any additional information comparing the two cruise lines.

thank you for your help.
 
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suer182

Guest
Since the Freedom is a new ship, I would assume that every cabin would have a safe. Hopefully someone who has sailed her will know for sure.

how long does it take to get to the ship? According to mapquest, it is 8 miles and around 14 minutes. According to the port of miami websight and the MIA websight it is a flat rate fee of 24.00 for a taxi. (Plus tip.) So it cant be that far. It has been a few years since I have sailed out of Miami and with the price of gas today.....

I would guess if all goes smooth you might be able to start boarding around 11:00 ish, providing no hiccups occur with the previous sailing.

I have enjoyed all my RCI sailings.
 
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sailingrose

Guest
Lately most of RCI's ships have been boarding closer to noon in our experience. With a ship like Freedom I think that would be the case because of the number of people.

I find Princess and RCI pretty comparable to each other. Princess gets the edge for food, but RCI's buffets are improving every time I sail with them. I haven't done Freedom but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
 
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Wuollebear

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Yes, all rooms have safes and we were on board by about 1:00. We had to wait while a group in front of us cleared out of the check in area so I think they did start boarding somewhere betweem 11 and noon. Enjoy your cruise, it's a great ship!
 
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Litho

Guest
Thank you all for your help. We leave this Sunday for our first Royal Caribbean Cruise.
 
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