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Take NJ transit train to Penn station NY, then a taxi to hotel or cruise terminal.

I suggest taking taxis to your hotel. Good luck!

Check out the soda package offered. I’ve never purchased one, just paid per soda or drink.

 I remember the towels being fine. I wouldn’t bother packing your own. The Epic is a great ship, have fun!

On ‎10‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 10:30 AM, nini said:

We just arrived home from a Med. cruise. We spent 3 nights pre-cruise in Rome and our hotel was VERY centrally located that we walked everywhere! Except, the hotel did call a cab for us to get to our early morning meeting place for the Vatican. It was 8 Euros for 3 people. We walked back after the tour.

First Day: We obtained transportation with RomeCabs from FCO to our hotel. This cost a bit extra because he did an orienting tour for us in Rome (VIP tour) and was very nice. This was 110 Euros for 3 people.

Second Day: We obtained directions and a map at our hotel and walked to our tour for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. This began at 2:30 pm

Third Day: We took a cab to our early morning "Skip the Line" Vatican tour. We walked back to the hotel and took a nap. We then walked to the Trastevere area to meet our guide for our Food Tour which lasted about 4 hours and was very good!

The next morning before we needed to get our ride to the port, we walked to the Pantheon  and Trevi Fountain.

When we had "down time", we explored the Campo dei Fiori area.

Our first evening was spent on the hotel's rooftop bar drinking our complimentary drinks and enjoying a very fun lightning and thunder storm.

 

From the Hotel to the Port: we used a shared shuttle with Rome Limousines. Our driver arrived at the hotel early and it cost 85 Euros for 3.

 

From the port to our hotel at FCO, we took a shared shuttle with Rome Limousines. The driver was on time and it was 85 Euros for 3.

 

I hope this helps, because we had never been to Europe and really wanted to enjoy Rome.

What hotel did you stay at in Rome & would you recommend it?

On a Princess cruise two years ago, our first stop was San Francisco. I highly recommend Dylan's Tours (mini bus with about 20 passengers). We toured all over the city, crossed the Golden Gate, drove thru Sausalito & went to Muir Woods which was beautiful. Since our ship was docked nearby, we also had dinner at Scoma's near Fisherman's Wharf. Nothing fancy, but the food was delicious--I still remember the garlic crab legs & homemade pasta. You'll love SF!

I've not been to the Hilton, so can't compare the two. Melia was really beautiful and might have cost $70 pp including lunch and drink.

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In Nassau we took a 10 min. Cab ride to the Melia Resort (Cable beach) and got a day pass. Beautiful beach, 3 pools and included lunch. We also shopped near the pier and felt perfectly safe. No problems at all.

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Hi everyone my sister going on a last minute cruise with her husband who is very sick. Doctor told him it would be good to go on a cruise an make memories and keep his mind busy. Having said that, my sister is new to cruising she is doing a 4 day cruise to Freeport and Nassau out of Port Canaveral. She would like to know how difficult is Port with a wheelchair.?

Where can they go to a near by beach, her husband is in a wheelchair barely walks. I have never been to Freeport as for Nassua I have told her what she can do, but would like to hear others suggestions.

 

We thank everyone in advance for all their input.

Hi Big Mama,

In Nassau, there is a beautiful resort named Melia less than a 10 min. taxi ride away on Cable Beach. We got a day pass there last year. They have 3 pools & a beautiful beach with a bar & restaurant outside. The hotel is also lovely with restaurants, shopping & changing areas. The resort itself is wheelchair accessible. The port area should also be fine with the wheelchair. Hope they have a wonderful trip.

Hi Nail Driver,

We are also flying in from the East coast, so packing is limited. Wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing. It is your vacation! We usually do the dress/casual and find most cruise lines' passengers do the same. April can't come soon enough!