My husband and I just got back from our 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Golden Princess. Sail date of 1-24-04. We were also on the Grand Princess for the Western Caribbean in 5-03. I have cruised princess 3 times and my husband 2. I am 34 and my husband is 41. We were in room L310 (Lido Deck, BA category cabin)- No upgrade received.

Embarkation Day- Saturday January 24

This was a very smooth process. We arrived by car and parked in the parking garage at port ($12/day). We spent the night prior to at the Wyndam Fort Lauderdale Airport. I got a good deal through priceline.com $70.00/night. I was planning to use the parking service through autorent.com ($6.00/day) but husband wanted the convenience of getting off boat and going right to our car. Last year we stayed at the AmeriSuite for a good price and parked there for free. Price was much higher this time of year tripled from May of last year. Hindsight- wish I would have stayed there. They are also right next door to Outback Steak house. Read more