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A friend wants to do a cruise out of Seattle to Alaska in October of 2021.  Has anyone does an Alaskan cruise in October? Trying to figure out what the weather would be like and if most excursions would be available.  I didn't think they cruised in October but she said it is on their website.  Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

On 6/9/2019 at 2:18 PM, 138east said:

So you’re sailing on Anthem Sun Dec 8, 2019.  Are you planning to leave early Sunday morning and drive to EWR.  You could Uber/Lyft to the port for $35-45.  No shuttles.  Cabs run in the $50-60 range.

 

For  winter cruise we recommend having a plan B to come a day early in case of bad weather.

no we are going up on Saturday. Decided against renting a car going to use our car and just park at the pier.

On 3/10/2019 at 12:56 PM, 138east said:

Sorry - I wasn’t 100% clear.  I was actually wondering why you weren’t just driving your own car, if you have one.  The park/sleep/cruise packages work for personal cars, but the sleep/cruise packages would work with a rental car, particularly if you use a vendor that is accessible on the free Airtrain.

 

Where are you coming from in VA?  Is Amtrak an option?

It is actually cheaper to do 2 one way car rentals that it is to take Amtrak.  We are going to come up the day before and return the car to the airport then take the hotels shuttle back to the hotel.  The day of the cruise I think we are just going to find a shuttle (the hotel recommended one that is reasonable) to the ship.  We are staying at the Home 2 Suites.

On 3/8/2019 at 8:03 PM, 138east said:

The suggestion would be to use Uber or Lyft, which I haven’t used from the airport.  I’m thinking it would run $25-40 - folks will need to post their experiences.  No shuttles unles you buy the cruise line transfer for about $28.50/pp.  Cab would be in the $50-65 range.

 

Are you planning to drive from VA the morning of the cruise?  Did you consider a park/sleep cruise package with 14-21 days parking through trinityreservations.com since you’re sailing in December on a 12 night cruise?

We are driving up the day before but don't want to pay for the rental for the 12 nights plus parking.  I will look into Uber/Lyft.  

Ok so what if I return the car to the airport what can I expect to pay for a cab or shuttle from the airport to cape liberty cruise terminal?  (I appreciate all your help)

20 hours ago, 138east said:

Not unless you’re returning the car to Enterprise in Bayonne.  Where exactly are you returning the car?

We are planning on renting the car at home and returning it to a rental car lot close to the pier that hopefully has a shuttle to the ship and then get a shuttle back to the car rental place after the cruise to pick up another car (hope that makes sense to you 🙂  )

We are renting a car at home and driving it one way to NJ. Does anyone know if there is a shuttle from the car rental place to the cruise terminal (Athem)?  Thanks

Thanks for the replies! Cab it is 🙂

 We are arriving in San Juan a few days pre cruise and are staying at the Embassy Suites & Casino which is just outside the airport.  A taxi would be $12 but it is such a short distance we were thinking about using the Bus for .75 cents.  Has anyone doe this before? Wondering if it is a feasible option

Cruising out of PR in Feb. Hubby wants to book our return flight at 8 am. I don't think that will give us enough time to get off the ship (self carry) to airport and through security. He told me to ask the experts on here. So is it possible?

We have 6 adults all with luggage. need to get from the port to Miami airport post cruise. Are there taxis big enough for us all (we can hold luggage on laps lol) or do we need to plan on 2 taxis? If you have another suggestion I am open to all ideas

We are a group of 6 adults (with luggage) need to get from our hotel near MIA to the POM and then back to the airport at the end of the cruise. I know a taxi is usually the best way but do they have taxi's large enough for us all or will we need to break up in to smaller groups?

How do you get to and from Atlantis?

If I bid on priceline for my hotel can I still leave my car at the hotel while on the cruise? I see most hotels offer a cruise park package but how does it work with priceline? Thanks

If I bid on priceline and then want to leave my car at the hotel how does that work? I see on most hotel sites they charge extra for a cruise park package but how does that work with priceline? Thanks

For the boat ride is there a lot of rocking? I get sea sick on small boats but would love to do this tour. How long is the boat ride?

Do you have any idea what it would cost to get from Newark airport to the cruise terminal in Manhatten?

Thanks Carol I didn't think about adding in the tax. So it looks like the Ramada is still the best deal. Going to make my reservations tomorrow as soon as I confirm with the other couple traveling with us. Appreicate all your help

I just called the new Embassy suites as their rates are only $152 (military) the person I spoke with said parking would be free, they have a car service they contract with and she said it was about $65. I asked if that was per person and she said no. I want to double check that but if it is correct that would be a great deal. and you get a free cooked to order breakfast too. Has anyone stayed at this hotel yet and use the car service?

Parking at the port is $152. For $185 tax included you can book the Ramada Plaza through Trinityreservations.com including 21 days parking and round trip port transportation.

 

If that doesn't suit, post back.

Thanks Carol, that looks like a great deal! As a back up do you have a suggestion for a hotel in the hilton family that has parking and a shuttle (hubby has points with them but they may be too high). Appreciate your help :)

On our last cruise there was a family with a young one in Chops. The little one started to cry and scream, Daddy quickly removed her from the room which was much appreciated. I think if you are prepared to take the little one outside if they get too loud it would be fine but as others said you will enjoy yourself more if you don't have to worry about it and your little one will probably like being in a more kid friendly enviornment. Sounds like your 6 yr old will enjoy the dinner and will have the added benefit of having her parents all to herself for a little while

What date are you sailing?

March 21 2015

I'm sure you've been asked this a ton of times but 90+ pages to read through is way more than my attention span :eek: We are driving up to NJ in March for a cruise on Quantum. Where would you recommend we stay? Is it better to park at the port or find a hotel with parking and a shuttle. I appreciate your help

We didn't even wait until 2 am. It was about 8 in the evening when we went and got ours. If you think the walk to the aft cabins is long try it carrying a lounger.:D

No one questioned you about carrying chairs all that way. Hubby would be afraid we would get put off the ship at the first port if we tired that. Guess I'll have to find some younger adults and buy them drinks to do it for us lol

When we cruised last on the Liberty in an aft balcony we were told that after that cruise they were taking the lounge chairs off the balconies except for suites. Has anyone cruise lately in one of the non suite aft balconies? Were the lounge chairs gone?