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7 minutes ago, 138east said:

For 2 days you might be happier in Back Bay where you can get off Amtrak and walk or Uber to your hotel.  The 4* Boutique in Copley Square for $142 says it will be the Hilton, Copley Square, Collonade, or Loew’s - all very good hotels and a definite step up from the Hotel 140.  They are being offered at bargain rates due to the holiday weekend with no business travel.

Thanks!  

now I am tempted!  Just a silly question, are the Hotwire hotel rooms guaranteed to come with private bathrooms?   It says about bed arrangement but not bathroom. I would hope a 4 star hotel won't surprise me with a shared bath right?  

Thank you all!  

I thinking I will look for airbnbs with parking.  If I stay one night in Montreal I just found a decent rate for a one way car rental, picking up in downtown QC and returning in YUL.   But then maybe the train is better?  Is the highway more scenic or the railroad?  

1 hour ago, 138east said:

What would your room rate per night be for these hotels?  Sep 1-3?  What are your sightseeing objectives in Boston?  Both are budget hotels.  Did you read the Trip Advisor reviews and can live with the comments about soft beds, potential noise, and room/bathroom size?  Are you planning to use public transit to get around?

 

Hotwire in the Seaport District near the port often has good deals on holiday weekends.

yep! That's the dates!  the total would be around $400 for 2 days including all taxes and fees (like urban fee?  Serioiudly? Lol) Lol

We are not very picky about amenities or room size and I am not very sensitive to noises either.  As long as it's clean and free of bed bugs and creepy crawlies and has a private bathroom I am happy.  We travel light and will only have carry on suitcases.  

Also we will be arriving by Amtrak train and I noticed 140 is right next to a station which is a plus. Yes, definitely plan to get the one day t pass or maybe a Charlie card. 

I hoped to catch a Red Sox game but it does not look like there will be a home game while we are in town so maybe just a tour?  Is a Fenway tour worth it?  We are both die hard Red Sox fans.

And I want to do some sight seeing in the city downtown area. Not interested in shopping at all and i already know the restaurants i want.  We went to college in Cambridge years ago but believe or not never did much sight seeing.  LOL   I really want to visit the Public Park and the Common and water front.  Maybe a duck ride?  Not too interested in the history stuff.  

I saw on Hotwire a 4 star hotel available for $174 a night and another for $142. Any guess which it will be?   🙂

Both are quite reasonable for my 2-day stay in September per cruise.  Can some Bostonians or honorable Bostonians give me some opinion which one to choose?  

I will have 3 nights after disembark in QC before I have to fly back.  Montreal has a well timed direct flight and QC only a poorly timed indirect flight.  

Trying to decide if I should spend all 3 nights in QC or split and spend one or two nights in Montreal?  Never been to either for any meaningful amount of time. 

Any opinions? 

And do hotels in QC normally let travelers put luggage for half a day if they arrive before check in? 

Me

Will it affect east coast too?  

I finally got our large family ranging from 20 to 92 booked on an awesome New England/Canada cruise on Zuidy (9/3/2019) but if the itinerary gets altered some of us will be bitterly disappointed.  

We also thought the breakfast selection was more limited than before.  

Wow I had no idea this was so common.  I thought my experience was the exception!  🙄

Wondering about this too.  Is the dock itself damaged?  If not other ships shouldn't be affected.  

9 hours ago, JT1962 said:

I am currently in the Rotterdam and the shows are as follows (if I remember correctly):

 

First Night - presentation regarding the ports

 

Second Night - Comedian / Impressionist

 

Third Night - Post Modern Jukebox

 

Fourth Night - Comedic Magician

 

Fifth Night - Different show by Post Modern Jukebox

 

Sixth Night - Combination of the Comedian and Magician from earlier in the cruise

 

Last Night - Can’t recall, possibly a BBC Movie

Thank you!!

14 hours ago, rkacruiser said:

 

On Nieuw Statendam, the NY Pizza/Deli provided excellent pizzas, sandwiches, and desserts.  

 

 

cool!  I hope they are available on Zuidy too.  😋

16 minutes ago, lovrccl said:

We had rm 8169 a IV balcony.  We were afraid we wouldn't like it but now we don't want to cruise without one. We loved the shows, food, etc.  

Is it true the balcony window was often locked by the captain?  I think IV balcony getting locked is my only hesitation.  Well, that and the crazy price!  Lol!

NY pizza anyone?

3 hours ago, SetAnOpenCourse said:

If you can’t return the suit, maybe someday he can use it on Princess, Cunard, etc.  He probably won’t feel out of place if he wears it on your Holland cruise, though.

Wait, is Princess dressier than Holland America?  I always thought HAL was more formal.  

We are doing something similar on another cruise line.  Also a cruise between Quebec city and a US port. 

It is definitely possible. You just have to get in touch with the cruise line.  

13 hours ago, Eaglecw said:

Back in 2009 we cruised the Pacific Princess out of Seattle to Alaska, 14 wonderful days. It was the best Alaska cruise we have ever taken. We want up as far as Kodiak. I wish they would do that cruise out of Seattle again, if they ever do we'll be on it.

Great to know!

PS, I believe Holland America has a 14 day Alaska sailing like that if you are open to try HAL.  

How about Pacific? Anyone has experience or general opinions of Pacific in Alaska?  I am booked on her to Alaska next May. 

Suffice to say this is not a ship suited for Alaska! 

 😥😆

On 3/22/2019 at 4:14 PM, iancal said:

Absolutely.   We ask for all the details in writing prior to paying. And we only deal with TA's who have the payment billed through the cruise line not the travel agency.  We never, ever pay cash or debit card for travel products.

 

Never had a problem.

Stupid question: how do I tell whether the TA has the payment billed through the cruise line or the agency? 

Does anyone know what the current shows are on Rotterdam and Zuiderdam? 

Looking at some of the videos I wonder if people would be safer staying at their own cabins? At least no flying pot plants. 

HAL's website makes it difficult to book the way I want.  Not that Celebrity's website is anything to write home about but HAL's website really takes the cake when it comes to user unfriendliness.  

How often is the IV locked so you can't open the window?  I am thinking of giving it a try but only if I can open the window barring emergency situations.  

It is going in the right direction at least.  🤗