Thank you so much for this video! It will be our first time sailing from Port Canaveral and I was kinda nervous. Your video put me at easy with the whole parking situation.
Thanks for the info. We'll be cruising on the Independence 7/21, my second cruise but first time on this ship. Live 30mins from the port and wanted to know where to park in case we can't get someone to drop us off and have to drive in.
Thank you for sharing. You are fun to watch. We will be on this 'boat' in August. Hope you can get early check in like you did so we don't have to worry about not having a parking space.
My cousin and I are going on Independence in Sept (25th-29th). And my brother just booked for the same cruise, and he’s invited another cousin of ours too. And the cousin I’m bringing is the sister to the cousin my brother is bringing-so it’s a brother-sister-cousin cruise. 😂we are excited! September can’t get here fast enough! Btw…yes, I can see you’re excited. And I don’t blame you in not wanting to “mix” with the sad crowd getting off the ship. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see how it is the morning of the cruise. I know it’s somewhat stressful but your video seems like RC does have it down to a science-and less stressful than I would have thought. It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve been on a cruise. So it’s nice to see these videos and get some inside details on what to expect. Thank you 😊 and can’t wait to watch more!
Thanks so much for the comments. I hope you have a blast on your cruise. I feel your excitement as the date approaches. We've book another cruise for next June and already it feels like it can't get here quick enough.
Thanks that was helpful. We usually park at one of the off property lots and get a shuttle in, however we are going to park at the port this time for our Independence cruise next week. So they charge you for parking up front? I see yours was $90. Is this amount based on your itinerary and how long was your cruise? Thanks
Yep, you pay when you pull into the garage at the port. When you get off the ship you just put your bags in your car and you are off and going. no lines to get out of the garage. And yes, the amount you pay is based on how long your itinerary is.
Very helpful video. Sailing the Independence of the Seas in a few days and my check-in time is 1pm, do you think there'll be parking at the port when i arrive around that time or would i need to show up a lot earlier to get parking on-site?
From my understanding there should be parking at the port. When we arrived early people were still exiting from the ship/customs. It was a concern for us but I feel like they do a good job of managing.
Prepay the cruise? yes. Cruises must be paid for ahead of boarding. Things like a beverage package or specialty dining can all be added after boarding if you like. If your asking about pre-paying for parking, yes. It's a flat rate when you enter. I'm guessing the garage knows that the only people entering that day are staying for "x" number of days because that's the only ship sailing out of that garage that day. Hope that answers your question.
Great video on a topic that isn’t covered very much. Thanks for sharing. Going on Mariner in a few weeks! Was on Independence last month.
Love the analogy of the tropical depression "the happy and the sad". I like being in the happy group ☺
Your scheduled arrival time on your seapass is when you’re allowed on the ship. Each seating area has a sign with the times printed on them.
Thank u for this video! I feel like I got a true sense of the parking etc.
We were on independence last week… so fun!
Thank you so much for this video! It will be our first time sailing from Port Canaveral and I was kinda nervous. Your video put me at easy with the whole parking situation.
Thanks for the video. Really helpful...
First is a good thing! We are 16 days out from our 4 night cruise in the Indy!
Love your videos, good info. Sailing Independence next month.
You'll have a blast! Enjoy!
I love cruising ! Thanks
We love it too. Have a cruise booked for this summer and it seems like time is in slow motion counting down the days to it.
The maitre d did an amazing job with the explanation and calming that passenger down. 👏🏼
Thanks for the info. We'll be cruising on the Independence 7/21, my second cruise but first time on this ship. Live 30mins from the port and wanted to know where to park in case we can't get someone to drop us off and have to drive in.
Thanks. We will be sailing in Feb. nice to see the terminal and what to expect. Love the tropical depression comment lol
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I wonder if y’all had fun? 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I wonder 😉😁 Awesome adventure with you guys! Can't wait to get the VLOGS together from this.
Thank you for sharing. You are fun to watch. We will be on this 'boat' in August. Hope you can get early check in like you did so we don't have to worry about not having a parking space.
Thanks for watching. Hope you have a blast on your trip!
My cousin and I are going on Independence in Sept (25th-29th). And my brother just booked for the same cruise, and he’s invited another cousin of ours too. And the cousin I’m bringing is the sister to the cousin my brother is bringing-so it’s a brother-sister-cousin cruise. 😂we are excited! September can’t get here fast enough!
Btw…yes, I can see you’re excited. And I don’t blame you in not wanting to “mix” with the sad crowd getting off the ship. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see how it is the morning of the cruise. I know it’s somewhat stressful but your video seems like RC does have it down to a science-and less stressful than I would have thought. It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve been on a cruise. So it’s nice to see these videos and get some inside details on what to expect. Thank you 😊 and can’t wait to watch more!
Thanks so much for the comments. I hope you have a blast on your cruise. I feel your excitement as the date approaches. We've book another cruise for next June and already it feels like it can't get here quick enough.
We are on Inde 5/22!
Thanks for this! We’re cruising on the same ship 5/22 and first time cruisers. This helped my anxiety lol.
Appreciate you watching. Honestly, Royal does a great job to take the anxiety out of the process. You'll have a blast on your first cruise!
Thanks that was helpful. We usually park at one of the off property lots and get a shuttle in, however we are going to park at the port this time for our Independence cruise next week. So they charge you for parking up front? I see yours was $90. Is this amount based on your itinerary and how long was your cruise? Thanks
Yep, you pay when you pull into the garage at the port. When you get off the ship you just put your bags in your car and you are off and going. no lines to get out of the garage. And yes, the amount you pay is based on how long your itinerary is.
Very helpful video. Sailing the Independence of the Seas in a few days and my check-in time is 1pm, do you think there'll be parking at the port when i arrive around that time or would i need to show up a lot earlier to get parking on-site?
From my understanding there should be parking at the port. When we arrived early people were still exiting from the ship/customs. It was a concern for us but I feel like they do a good job of managing.
@@BackyardBeachandBeyond thanks for the info, I appreciate it very much.
Do you prepay for the whole stay? How do they know how many days they will charge you
Prepay the cruise? yes. Cruises must be paid for ahead of boarding. Things like a beverage package or specialty dining can all be added after boarding if you like. If your asking about pre-paying for parking, yes. It's a flat rate when you enter. I'm guessing the garage knows that the only people entering that day are staying for "x" number of days because that's the only ship sailing out of that garage that day. Hope that answers your question.
Do you have to pay for parking with a handicap tag/plates?
No sure about that. I would contact the port.
I love cruising ! Thanks