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My 5 Night Caribbean Cruise + Miami and Florida Keys Trip Itinerary

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This list includes my whole itinerary for my week long cruise from September 5th - 11th, AND my itinerary for my days spent in Miami, Florida and The Keys after we get off the cruise ship (September 11th - 15th)! I am including items I'm packing, ess...
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Cruise Essentials

Everything I am packing for my week long cruise to the Caribbean!

 
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Those cruise cabins can be somewhat small. No one wants to be smelling all that in a cramped room!
Beach Bum - Poo~Pourri Toilet Spray
 
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Researched sunscreens to find one not filled with bad ingredients to be putting on my skin and is also safe for our oceans. This one got an excellent 86/100 rating on the Yuka app!
Thinksport All Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 | Reef Safe
 
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The exact gear I purchased and have already tested out in the lake! So excited to use. I got mine in pink!
Snorkel Gear
 
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My parents went on a cruise before and they said they wished they had these so their things weren't all over the furniture and floors.
3 Pack Magnetic Hooks, 60lbs for Cruise Cabins
 
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We are going during hurricane season, so this is a must!
VisitorsCoverage: Travel Medical Insurance and Trip Insurance

Cruise Line

This is my first cruise and I chose Royal Caribbean.

 
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I chose Royal first because it had the best prices for what I was looking for. After booking, I am sure I made the right choice because it seems to be in the middle range for cruises, which is perfect! I wasn't looking for a party cruise, but I also ...
Royal Caribbean Cruises
 
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Freedom of the Seas is the ship I will be sailing on. I am excited for the many many things they have for us on this ship!
Freedom of the Seas | Cruise Ships
 
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They have their own app! So useful! You can see the ship map, lists of everything on the ship, it has a calendar with all your excursions and bookings on it, etc.
Royal App | Design Your Cruise

Food & Drink

Everywhere we will be eating on & off the ship!

 
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I do like a buffet, and yes I will be trying this one on the ship!
Windjammer | Global & Delicious Food
 
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Will also be eating in the main dining. It just looks fancy!
Freedom Of The Seas Dining
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Pizza is one of my favorite foods, so, yes, I will be eating here!
Sorrento's Pizza | Pizza Restaurant
 
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Def going to try the Mexican place. Who doesn't love free Mexican food?
El Loco Fresh | Mexican Cuisine
 
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Looks so fun! And right by the pool with views of the ocean, sign me up!
The Lime and Coconut | Best Caribbean Bar
 
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Looks so yummy and we are staying near here.
Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market
 
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Going to grab a fun drink and watch the sunset here
Sunset Tiki Bar
 
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Looks like a fun place to eat at! Will most likely grab dinner here
Sunset Pier
 
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Looks fun and right on the water. Is this a chain, someone let me know before I go!
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
 
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On the canal is FUN! Reminds me of eating in Belgium on the canals.
Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill
 
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Looks so vibey! Can't wait to eat here!
Orange Blossom
 
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I love the open air concept
Monty's Coconut Grove
 
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I've seen that there is dancing sometimes here!
Cubata

Accommodation

Everywhere we are staying on and off the ship on our vacation to Florida and the Caribbean.

 
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We got a balcony room for our cruise! I'll be traveling with my parents so it made the choice a bit cheaper splitting it with multiple people.
Cruise Rooms & Suites | Freedom of the Seas
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This hotel is where we will be staying the night before we leave on our cruise. Fairly priced, right by the airport for easy navigating when we get in late the night before our cruise.
Hotel in Miami Springs, FL | Sleep Inn Miami Airport | Maximize Your Vacation
 
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This is where we will stay for one night, the night we get back to Miami from our cruise, and then again after we spend a night in The Keys.
Kasa El Paseo Miami Beach
 
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This place is where we will be staying for our one night stay over in The Keys!
Authors Key West Guesthouse

Transportation

All the ways we are getting around to all the different parts of this trip!

 
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This hotel offers free shuttles to and from the airport making transportation very easy and safe!
Sleep Inn Miami Airport Shuttle | WEBSITE | Miami | Florida
 
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The airport we are flying out of from Oregon to Florida
Portland International Airport
 
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The airport we are flying into
Miami International Airport

Excursions

Not only did we do fun things from off the ship, but we also did fun activities when we got back to Miami and traveled The Keys.

 
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I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!
Swimming Pigs & Stingray Tour
 
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Snorkeling to the only living reef off of Key West
Coral Reef Snorkeling in Key West