Hello All,

My husband and I just returned from a 5 day Cruise on the Majesty of the Seas from 1/26-1/30. We had a good time. The weather was beautiful, especially since we live in Illinois and they received 8 inches of snow and had 8 degree weather while we were basking in the sun.

We flew in on a direct flight from St. Louis to Miami on American Airlines. We stayed at the LaQuinta East near the Airport because of the free shuttle service from the airport and to the port. We had to wait approximately 1/2 hour for the shuttle to arrive at the airport and then we were whisked right to the hotel with no problems. The hotel was very nice for a pre-cruise stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable. There was some airplane noise but nothing significant and it did not disturb our sleep at all. I have to agree with the rest of the cruise critic readers that there is nothing close by to this hotel. We didn't arrive until about 8:00 p.m. so we just ordered Pizza in the room but when I asked about local restaurants upon arrival the desk clerk gave me some information on close, sit-down one's and stated they would transport you to them. I am sure for a small fee but very convenient. There is a very small gas station approximately 6 blocks from the hotel but don't waste your time walking there for pre-cruise snacks and soda because they only sell individual bottles, which are about 10 cents cheaper than you can buy out of the vending machine at the hotel. Very little choice of any other snacks. Read more