tarahobbies

Have done both OV and Balcony on the Breakaway.  Have never had a problem with noise on the 5th floor.

Traveling on a 19 day cruise I would stick with the cabin with the benefits.  Also if your cruise is port intensive the lower floors make it easier getting on and off the ship.  Coming back to your cabin on a lower floor after a long day of excursions is very nice, no waiting for elevators when everyone is getting back on the ship at the same time.

Thanks everyone feel better now about having a space when we get there.

Just didn't want to get down there to find it full and having to find someplace with a large SUV at the last minute.

When I sailed on the Gem in June and for my upcoming sailing on the Escape in October, I pre-booked parking at Pier 83 through Spot Hero. It's not right AT the cruise pier... I'd say it's about 2 blocks away? But it gave me peace of mind knowing I had it pre-booked, plus it's a little cheaper than parking directly at the pier. Our experience there in June went super smoothly, so I am expecting next month to go the same.

Thanks for the info. Will look into it.

Sorry to bring up an old thread but this is the closest I could find to ask my question without starting a new one.

We have sailed out of NYC many times with NCL. This is the first time we are thinking of using the pier parking. Has anyone experienced getting to the parking area to find it full? My main concern is that we are sailing on the Gem on the 26th of Nov. and it is a Monday. We will also have an oversized vehicle (Suburban) and probably won't be able to make it to the pier until at least noon.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks