Question by sweetxgrace: Carnival Fascination to Key West & Calica–Q on bunging & transfers?
We leave on the Carnival Fascination on September 24, and I have a few questions.My husband and I are first time cruisers, and this is an advanced honeymoon for us.Has anyone ever been on this cruise before? Any advice would be enthusiastic!First is bunging. I was stated by a fellow cruiser that we should NOT permit them automatically take it out of our “account” on the ship, and go forth cash in the room. What should we do? Second is the transfers. We are winging into Fort Lauderdale. From there we are leasing a car and driving to Miami the next day. Thrifty told us that we could drop down the car off at Miami Airport, and they will shuttle us for loose to the port. I thought this was a great way for us to do some sight seeing and salvage us a buck or two.But for coming home…Should we take the transfer from Carnival? It’s $ 30 a person. I scan on Yahoo Answers that we should just take a taxi???
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Answer by cruise lady
As far as tipping is concerned, it is often better to tip from your room, so you can decide how much to leave. They generally go forth you a proposed bunging rate for each employee so you’ll cognize how much to go forth. As far as transfers go, a taxi is the quickest way to get to Ft. lauderdale airport but will run you about $ 60-$ 70 depending on traffic conditions. So you may salvage a couple dollars if you make up one’s mind to take the Carnival transfer
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Same ship in October 2004, slightly different itinerary.
We find it’s easier to let them take tips out. You don’t have to worry about having the right amount of change on the last night. Saves a trip to pursers desk to get them removed. We have sometimes tipped cash in addition to the shipboard account and have had issues catching staff because the last night is usually hectic. We never leave cash; rather, we’ve always handed it to the individual and thanked them.
Couple of transportation options. The rental car agencies will also pick you up at the port. If you have time before your flight, you could sightsee some more and drop the car at the airport.
If you are flying out of MIA, you can get a taxi for $ 24 (flat rate+tip) from the port. But if it’s FLL you’re leaving from, a taxi could be more expensive than the shuttle unless there are more than two of you. FWIW, Tri-rail is an inexpensive alternative between MIA and FLL.
i would take off the automatic tipping and tip what you see fit for your waitor, room steward, and room service.
i would weigh the costs of taxi vs. the transfers on returning. $ 30.00 a person seems relatively inexpensive to me