DrTeddy

1 hour ago, Crusin Karen said:

Thanks very much.  Do you suggest we book tickets first or can I do that when we get off the ship? Are there a set # of buses or can we just wait for one to pick us up?  Sorry, I remember the "excursion" like it was yesterday, just can't remember how, when and where we got on it lol.  

I'd buy them before hand so you don't have to worry, but if I'm right you can purchase ticket at their booth(tent) as well.  I think there is a slight discount if you purchase your ticket online, maybe like 5-10%.  It's been 4 years since we were on this HoHo so they might've changed since then.  After I showed my receipt, I think they gave me a ticket or was it a bracelet, I forgot.  At this stop, there is only 1 bus which takes you to Quincy Market area.  You can then check out the Quincy Market area, do Harbor cruise or proceed straight to HoHo bus stop which is near by.  I highly recommend doing Harbor cruise first if you are planning on this cruise.  There are several HoHo at this stop so make sure you get on the right bus.  I suggest you to goto their website and take a closer look at their route/map so you know where to catch your HoHo from the Falcon cruise terminal (stop #17a) and also take a note of the color/logo of their bus.   

14 hours ago, Crusin Karen said:

IDK, I guess the one closest to the ship!  We went to Boston 2 years ago and did this and loved it, but can't remember where we got the bus

As you exit the ship, walk to your left all the way down the street.  When you reach cruise parking lot area (about 5 min walking), there should be a tent to check your reservation and a HoHo stop.  Book your tickets at trolleytours dot com  As far as I know, this is the ONLY HoHo company that operates from cruise port.  Few years back, I got carried away and did the entire route of HoHo as well as Boston Harbor Cruise and I barely made back to our ship by 6pm when our ship was leaving at 7p so plan your route wisely 🙂

I'd only exchange enough to cover your first excursion then ask your tour guide to stop by a bank to use ATM. This is by far, the best rate you will get. Make sure to check your daily withdrawal limit with your bank. I also make sure to have enough left over for my next trip to Europe. Always use Bank's ATM, and also check to see if your bank charges a fee for using ATM overseas.