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Last minute packing....how many dresses do you bring for a 15 night cruise? I think we have 3 or 4 formal nights. Also, question about outlet, I want to bring an extension cord, do I bring a 3 prong one or a 2 prong ground?

Are there coffee makers in the rooms? Are they Keurigs or regular ones with filters. Was thinking of bringing my own. Thanks in advance.

I thought it was a great deal and had no issues.

Yes it did.

We just got off the Gem on Thursday. We travelled from NB to NY. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in NJ for $259. It included one night stay, 10 days parking and they paid for the taxi to and from the terminal. I thought that was a pretty decent deal. Nice hotel too.

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See my reply above

It was a nice hotel and very nice staff. Don't think parking would be an issue for one extra night either but you would have to ask.

We just got off the Gem on Thursday. We travelled from NB to NY. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in NJ for $259 plus taxes. It included one night stay, 10 days parking and they paid for the taxi to and from the terminal. I thought that was a pretty decent deal. Nice hotel too.

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We just got off the Gem on Thursday. We travelled from NB to NY. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in NJ for $259. It included one night stay, 10 days parking and they paid for the taxi to and from the terminal. I thought that was a pretty decent deal. Nice hotel too.

Wondering if you can tell me how long it took to disembark from the Gem? I need to set up time for a pick up? Is there a warm place to wait in NY does any know?

We are booked here Jan 31st and hoping all goes smoothly. Would love to hear others testimony. I'll let you know our experience when we get back; not sure when you are are looking to book?

I just booked this Hilton, so I sure hope there is no bed bug issues.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge is the hotel we would book if I cancelled the Crowne. Just wondering if you have any idea what a cab would cost 3 of us to the cruiseport. THank you by the way for all your help.

We are coming from Canada/Bangor, Maine way. We are going to overnight likely in NH and then drive into NY on the 31st. Out on the Gem Feb 1st. I did book through Hotelnnparking.com as it was suggested on a post. I don't mind losing the $35 to cancel but do you know what it would cost us for taxi from the Hilton Double Tree that was suggested above for 3 adults to the cruiseport.

Crap! I didn't see your comments til after I booked the Crowne Plaza! Just my luck! I'll lose a $35 deposit if I cancel it now. Should I still cancel? Would it be worth it? What would you do?

OOps sorry, Newark, NJ

Ok, I found a hotel in NJ for $140 which includes parking but no shuttle to the cruiseport. Can anyone tell me approx what a taxi would cost a family of 3 to the cruiseport from 901 Spring St, NJ.? I tried to google it but it doesn't say if the amount is per person or not. Thanks!

We haven't decided if we will drive it all in one day but I'm thinking not. We will leave on the 30th and overnight maybe in New Hampshire and then hopefully closer to the pier. $150 or cheaper for hotel if possible. We won't be parking at the pier for $40/day, that is beyond our budget. We have looked into Valet Anywhere for $220 10days.

We are coming from Bangor Maine area (actually Canada) but figured you would know Bangor better. We could stay outside of the area and then drive in during the morning but not familiar with the area and driving around NY, so not sure where to stay or how much time we would need to get around. Also, if there were hotels that are outside the area that have park and stay?

We are also looking for hotel and parking Tina. We are also on the Gem Feb 1st.

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