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It shouldn't be as crowded as it is during summer-- you are well outside peak beach season.

This was a while ago, maybe 2017, so take it with a grain of salt. I honestly don't remember what I had but I don't remember it being exorbitant.

I believe there is a luggage storage option near the visitors center for something like $5 per bag-- I have never used it, just heard about it. I would call ahead though-- this could have changed over the shutdown the past few years. You also could rent a car and just use that as secure luggage storage and airport transportation.

We're talking about a parking garage that is on an industrial pier with zero retail associated with it. There isn't competition, because it is a privately held pier in an industrial area. They certainly provide alternatives but I think the overall theme here is, at $25 a day, you are hard pressed to find an alternative for much less and any other alternative will be massively less convenient than just paying to park there.

Also keep in mind that one way rentals over the border are subject to each rental company's stated availability-- they have the right to say no and often will limit the number of these rentals as they present logistical challenges on the back end for them. And they can be astronomically more expensive than a usual rental.

I can tell you there won't be an Avis shuttle on Maui with certainty-- if you are Chairman's or President's Club level with them they will drop off and pick up the car though. There weren't many rental shuttles to begin with before covid and the few that existed went to the wayside during. The airport location at Kahului Airport in Maui is easy to pick up and drop off at-- we do it several times a year. An Uber from the port to the rental area at the airport will be about $12 each way.

I didn't say it was bad either, I just said I was underwhelmed. The food was fine but I'm not sure if I would call it excellent. The drinks were quite good and very reasonably priced for the island. My biggest gripe was how small the beach was for the amount of people on it. That and the fact that it was a bit rocky as you waded out-- it's by no means even close to the nicest beach in Bermuda but it isn't as awful as a place such as Snorkel Beach. Its convenient for what it is and has decent facilities around it. I agree with the previous poster that if you have any mobility issues at all this is not a place for you. Personally I would go other places if I wanted a beach day but if you want to be at a nicer resort, and not have to pay for a room at that resort to gain access to facilities, this could be a very good option. Just know what you are getting into.

The first day and the last day it will be similar temps to your departure from New York-- you can get some nice days in October but it can also be a bit brisk. First week in October is a very difficult time to predict temperatures outside of an average. Bermuda will be warmer-- on average about 10 degrees warmer than NYC in the mid to high 70s that time of year. We've found that doesn't always translate over to the ship's outside temp until you are basically there-- its can be cooler during the day while at sea. Water temp in Bermuda isn't the bathwater that it is in the summer months but still manageable-- although you won't find many locals making a beach day of it in October. I'm not a meteorologist and this far out I don't think even one of those could answer your question, but our experience sailing twice in October over the years is that it can be a little cool for a pool day (especially if overcast-- we were boxed in by heavy fog one of those Oct trips for a good part of the sea day) but its right on the edge-- maybe you'll get luckier than we did.

You could always park at Newark in a long term lot and take a $30 Uber each way. Will most likely work out to be close. They priced it at $25 a day to basically bring other alternatives so close in price that the convenience of parking at the port becomes worth it.

Easy solution is to just buy a few Apple AirTags. Drop them in your bag, sync them with your phone, and no more risk of not being able to locate them. We did this traveling to Europe this summer and were able to tell British Airways exactly where our luggage was at Heathrow when they claimed they were temporarily unaccounted for.

From a non chain boutique hotel standpoint XV Beacon does a very good job and is located not far from the State House and Beacon Hill-- they have a great steakhouse downstairs. The Eliot also falls into this category but is a little more formal and not my favorite option but worth a look. The Boston Harbor Hotel is also independent and right on the waterfront-- this would be more walking distance to the financial district, water front attractions, and Faneuil Hall area. It's a full service luxury hotel so won't fit your "small" requirement. The Newbury Hotel is the former, locally beloved, Ritz-Carlton (as in old school Ritz Carlton from 1927, not the current Marriott brand) and has been recently thoroughly renovated and updated. Location is incredible right on Boston Public Garden and walkable to most things in the city. My personal favorite hotel alas is part of a chain. The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel oozes old Boston style and has an incredible sense of place in the city. Located on Copley Square you can easily walk to Back Bay shopping or to Boston Common/Public Garden and all the historical sites. None of the options above are inexpensive but you won't be able to mistake any of them for being anywhere but Boston. Boston overall is a great walking city and most things are about 10-15 minutes brisk walk from each other so thats less of an issue when choosing a hotel in the downtown core.

Did they tell you which hotel you'll have access to? I agree with Scott that $189 is fairly obnoxiously high given you can pretty much do anything but swim in their pools for free anyway and food/drink won't be included.

Cederbrook Lodge is my favorite Seatac hotel if I had to stay at the airport-- although there are a ton of options across all major brands.

Download an app called Blacklane-- its a step up from Uber but it's also more expensive. Lets you schedule in advance.

Uber Black is readily available and is very easy and reliable at LAX-- they will pick you up curbside. Don't request the car until you have your luggage as the pickup will be fairly quick. You also have the option of spending a bit more and taking UberLux which will be higher end cars-- usually Mercedes S Class but sometimes an odd Bentley or Rolls Royce. If you want to schedule a pickup another app to download is called BlackLane-- it is a bit more expensive than UberBlack but will also be curbside and pools from some of the top black car providers in the area.

You are on the bookends of what is considered peak whale season-- a lot of sources will say its November to May but really the best whale watching is mid December through mid March. You'll most likely see some in November, especially if you are sailing towards the end of the month, but not in the concentrations you'll see them even a few weeks later. In April you'll see stragglers/sicker/older whales that haven't started the trip back up north yet, again in much lower concentrations.

Not sure where you are getting your info from but rental mopeds in Bermuda are governed for speed and are required to be a much lower 50cc than standard mopeds/scooters used by locals which are more like 150cc. It's almost like a game the locals play going around you tightly on the road.

That's a misrepresentation-- accidents with visitors are frequent and quite often unpleasant. The scooters they rent you are vastly underpowered and most traffic zips around you because you cant keep up with the local's vehicles-- no one actually obeys the speed limit. Accidents are only amplified if theres rain. I've done it before and would never do it again. The last cruise we took down there we had a passenger end up in the ICU. The Twizy electric rentals are much safer but they are super uncomfortable for the second passenger who has to squeeze into a tiny space in the back.

It's not even an option-- there are no rental cars allowed on the island.

Agree with Charles here-- its very useful in situations where taxis are hard to come by and is much easier than calling a taxi for someone not familiar with Bermuda. Any major hotels will have taxis out front as well as the Dockyard and downtown St Georges so no need to pay the fee when you are in those places. Hitch is an amazing insurance policy when it comes to peace of mind knowing you have an easy way to get back-- we certainly have ventured further, longer to harder to get to places than we would have not having the app. Its also helpful if you don't want to carry a ton of cash.

If you are tendering into Lahaina you don't need to rent a car for any of that-- an Uber will do fine. If you are docking at Kahalui the rental are would be more helpful. You may choose to not go to the Maui Ocean Center due to distance if you are tendering but it will be on the way if you are driving from Kahului. Haleakala is far-- it is it's own afternoon. Wouldn't be high on my list if I had limited time on the island. Fleetwoods is great for drinks-- would highly recommend Lahaina Grill for dinner if you can get a reservation.

Distance from the airport to downtown, where the several berths cruise ship's use are located, is about 35-40 minutes depending on traffic. That being said you would have to be mad in today's environment to fly in from the West Coast the day of your flight. Air delays in Canada have been even worse that what we've been seeing in the US. On top of that, spending time in Quebec City is most likely going to be a highlight of the entire trip-- its a wonderful city. You would significantly diminish the overall experience by just spending a few hours there as you board.

Use Waze for guidance and navigation-- it can be a lifesaver in LA. Will react to traffic conditions faster than Google Maps and reroute you around traffic in real time. Has saved me hours driving in LA and I use it every time I'm there even if I know where I'm going.

A bit of an off the wall suggestion but if you've been to SB before or are looking for a unique, super relaxing afternoon with a great lunch and gorgeous surroundings, take an Uber up to San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito-- about $15 each way and a quick ride. It's where JFK and Jackie honeymooned. Beautiful gardens and the restaurant is superb-- worth it for their famous tortilla soup alone.

There are two-- Marco Polo and Diamond Jubilee terminals. They are right next to each other-- I would be shocked if they held you accountable for getting the wrong one but your cruise line should be able to tell you which is specific to your trip.