My husband and I are first time cruisers, and this is a late honeymoon for us.

Has anyone ever been on this cruise before? Any advice would be great!

First is tipping. I was told by a fellow cruiser that we should NOT let them automatically take it out of our "account" on the ship, and leave cash in the room. What should we do?

Second is the transfers. We are flying into Fort Lauderdale. From there we are renting a car and driving to Miami the next day. Thrifty told us that we could drop the car off at Miami Airport, and they will shuttle us for free to the port. I thought this was a great way for us to do some sight seeing and save us a buck or two.

But for coming home…Should we take the transfer from Carnival? It’s $30 a person. I read on Yahoo Answers that we should just take a taxi???

we went on the same exact cruise
ok first off the fort lauderdale airport offers a share a ride for 20 dollars a person and it may be cheaper then renting a car. the share a ride will also be at the port and will pick people up as well i think we paid 15 to go back at the fort lauderdale airport it is right outside the baggage claim. so i would consider that because for 80 dollars u got ur transfers to miami and from the port to the airport. our hotel in miami gave us a shuttle to the port for 5 dollars a person.if ur staying in fort lauderdale the day before i would actually reconsider because it is twenty min away but that twenty minutes is freeway and that can be trouble. or ask ur hotel in fort lauderdale if they offer shuttle to miami
i would not leave the cash in the room for tipping. do it automatic and they will allow u to change it accordingly.
key west is a blast you will have fun. go to eat at sloppy joes and the blonde giraffe for key lime pie and there is some nice shopping on duval street
now the ship im sorry to say is very old and is carnivals worst ship in my opinion. my hubby and i did this for our honeymoon too.it was his first cruise and he said it looked like a shopping mall but it did get him hooked on crusing. they did give a us a cake and sing to us at dinner lol. also do the newlywed game. also at dinner request two lobster dinners and make sure to try the midnight buffets.
the passage to india club is fun live bands every night and there are alot of people that go on this ship in thier twentys and thirtys.the karake club is good too. also the rooms are a good size and the beds are comfy which is good for honeymooners have fun

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Bedrooms: 4
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Sq Feet: 2436
Lot Size: .40 acres
Year Built: 2003
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Listing Address: 102 YACHT CLUB GREEN COVE SPR, FL 32043
Property Type: Sngl. Fam.-Detached
Price: 795,000
Date Listed: 2010-08-11
Agent Name: Marla Newman
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Agent Phone: 904 874 8299

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Building Square Feet: 4,007
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.1
Year Built: 2010

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You can use the menu on the right side to narrow them down to ones that fit your price range with at least 4 bedrooms. Then you can contact the owners through that website to inquire about renting.

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Newer concrete pool home in private canal lot yet close to the Crosstown Parkway for easy access to the Turnpike and I-95. Just minutes from Saint Lucie West, shopping, restaurants and schools. This Key West style home features two downstairs bedrooms and a spacious master suite upstairs with a bonus room or possible 4th bedroom. The master bathroom features separate bathtub and shower as well as dual sinks. Lovely modern kitchen with a center island and adjacent dining area, including ample storage in custom cabinets. 18 x 18 tile on the diagonal in kitchen and living areas. Upgraded carpets in bedrooms. Relax in your spacious backyard with a screened pool overlooking your private canal.
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Price: $149,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq Feet: 1842
Lot Size: .24 Acres
Year Built: 2000
# of Floors: 2
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MLS #S374108 Located in BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado

This adorable 1 bdr, 2 bth condo shows like a model and is clearly designer decorated. It’s on the sought after west side and boasts fantastic views of beaver ponds, jagged mountain peaks and Mt. Quandary from every window! The quiet Quandary condos are located adjacent to National Forest yet, just a few miles to downtown Breckenridge. Top to bottom remodel, turn key, fully furnished. Top floor.

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