kateeov

I am so excited to have found this thread. This is my first time reading your reviews, but I'm already in love. I too am a sarcastic adult daughter traveling with a grumpy old (77y) dad who's easily frustrated, but is still among my best friends. And we also did our first cruise after my mother passed (2021) and we didn't feel right doing our usual road trips. We're absolutely in love with cruising now bc we still get to explore several new places all in one trip, but we don't have to drive lol. I'll be doing the Jewel starting May 13th so I'll wave from the terminal and tell my travel companions that someone famous is getting off the boat. This trip will be without Dad, but one of the friends I'm going with is bringing her mom, so there will still be boomer technology frustration to deal with lol. I'm already taking notes (can't wait to try that brunch!) and am excited to see what else you share!

We're going even later than you - will be there Nov 2! And of course most of the Acadia Visitor Centers, etc, close October 31. You'd think with close to 5000 people coming in, they'd stay open for the extra two days, but I guess they just have to pick a date and stick to it. If I'm reading the Acadia National Park website correctly, ride share drivers can do pick ups and drop offs, but cannot provide tours. So it sounds like they'd be okay for what you're looking for? Interested to see what other suggestions you get - I've seen other people recommend renting an Acadia GEM (electric vehicle) or hiring AtYourService on other threads, but they both seem a bit high for me so I'm still trying to explore options.