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20 hours ago, LkGcruiser said:

I’m on the VoV HAL Zuiderdam cruise July - August 2024 which has a stop in St Anthony’s. I’d like to know how to get contact Danny’s Airbus as well as what kind of tour they can arrange. Do you have an email address or website?  I did a search and all I found was a listing for a business phone number. If you can help I’d greatly appreciate it. 

If you google the title of this thread the first 3 links (after the link to this thread!) have his phone number and the fourth has his email address.  I didn't go any further than that, but I will ask if you tried that phone number?

This thread discusses the reserve option, there are others that mention it if you use the search fuction: 

Also mentions that it is very rare to run out of parking.  In March it will be really unlikely as there aren't many cruises that time of year from NYC

2 hours ago, marys350 said:

I received a reply to my email this morning. Here is part of the response: "... a little bit more dredging is still required for the harbour to be regarded as safe for Norwegian Prima. I spoke with the harbour master this morning and he told me that new information regarding the situation are expected to be issued at the end of January..."

 

I have my fingers crossed that we will hear good news from the harbour master and that the project will be completed in time for Prima's 2024 cruises to Iceland.

Mary

 

Great info!  Thanks for the update!

23 hours ago, WeBeCruisinMon said:

I just need help in what the top locations are 🙂

That depends on what YOU want to see in your limited time.  If you want to see Central Park, the areas near the park (54th street and up) would make most sense.  If you want to see Times Square and the billboards and theaters and tourist attractions, then midtown between 38th and 52nd makes most sense.  If you want a quiet neighborhood, SoHo or TriBeCa might work, so could the Upper East or Upper West side.

You will find hotels in your price range in all those locations.   Bring a Pack 'n' Play as a Plan B if there isn't a crib.

Another option is the Rowes Wharf/Airport water shuttle.  You can go there and leave your luggage and pay for water shuttle transfer to the airport later in the day, and then explore the city on your own without your bags.  Boston will keep you occupied for the day, it's quite walkable and has strong transit downtown if you want to explore towards the edges like Fenway Park or cross the river into Cambridge

What is the date and what is the budget?  Do you need a place that can provide a crib(s)?  That might be a bit limiting as many promise "cribs (when available)"

17 hours ago, markeb said:

What's your hotel budget? Just randomly checking on Marriott (it's where I normally stay) and "most" hotels are running around $600-700 (rounding heavily) for that night. Some are much more. There's a Four Points Sheraton showing up at $289 for three. 40th Between 8th and 9th and not far from either Moynihan or MCT. I'm just hesitant at the price in that market, and I don't see a lot nearby. It's cancellable, so might be something to check out and book while you look.

 

Mid $600-mid $700 is more common, but those are cancellable rates, and they do sometimes drop. First week of December can be a shoulder season, but all bets are off in Manhattan. 

 

If you have no chain preference, hit one of the search engines and see what's out there. 

We have stayed at that 4 Points a few times.  On a nondescript block but really close to the theaters and Hells Kitchen dining and lots of subway stations.

Just now, Beth and Bailey said:

We are cruising.  I'll bet prices are significantly higher now than 4 years ago though.  Different world post covid.

maybe, but I've seen folks still posting 'reasonable' budgets on TripAdvisor

Just now, nini said:

 

We feel the same. We do not even spend our tie or money at fast food places at home. Everywhere we went on our tour this last June was so very frightfully expensive. And that was IF they had room for you and could actually handle tourists. This was a major problem in some ports.

With a group tour you don't always have the freedom you get with a self drive.  We did a tiny bit of research on TripAdvisor of dinner restaurants in or near our lodging, knowing we could always get a sandwich or a hotdog at the gas station/convenience stores/community centers if we were delayed.  Other than in Reykjavik and one place in Isafjordur (NOT Tjorhusid) we've never waited to get into our chosen restaurant in Iceland, and that's with 31 nights under our belts (so far)

Just now, nini said:

 

Things may have changed since then. From what we saw, you would be lucky to get a hamburger for $10.00 at a fast food place. A cup of coffee or hot chocolate was about $6.00.

However, it of course depends on how you want to experience the areas.

You'd never catch me at a "Fast Food place" in Iceland!

We don't drink, so a dinner with 2 $40 entrees (no tipping) easily got us under our budget.  The water is delicious.  Sometimes sacrifices must be made to afford unique splurges like Into the Volcano, which was SO expensive but totally worth it.

11 hours ago, westwindwins said:

Hi, we were in Bar Harbor on a cruuse in October on Sky ship which is quite large. 

We berthed behind one of the islands just off the coast and were tendered in which took about 25 minutes. Only ship in port that day. Don't know if that makes a difference. 

Ahhh, the old "hide behind an island" trick!   That won't fool the Downeasters for long but a smart move!

You can also walk to the MBTA Silver Line, about 10 minutes, and take the bus (it goes in a dedicated lane) to the airport and get there in about 30 minutes for about $5 a couple

12 hours ago, Cruizer Bill said:

How about catching an 11 AM flight?  I see there is a nonstop flight back to Seattle at that time, just wondering..        Thanks!  

What ship and what time do you dock? What day of the week?

Iceland doesn't have to be expensive.  Easy to save money if you camp (tent or RV).  Even if you don't, we averaged $225/night for real hotels (plus one crazy expensive Yurt) 4 years ago, and averaged under $100/day for the two of us to eat three meals.  All lodging except one included b'fast, and lunch was at a picnic table with treats from the great bakeries and grocery stores.  Sandwiches, fruit, etc weren't double what we pay at home.

Dinners ranged from $40 for the two of us to $150 at one splurge.

You might want to ask on the Iceland forum at TripAdvisor where a couple folks who live in Iceland might have local knowledge

29 minutes ago, shipgeeks said:

I'm surprised this is receiving so much attention.  A total change of direction is not all that uncommon. Our September C/NE cruise was diverted to the Bahamas the night before departure, with similar options to cancel, and the opportunity, for most, to unpack their parkas and add shorts.  Everyone who stayed on the cruise said it was one of the best they've ever taken.

True, but one that is expected to go to warm locations ends up in freezing climes at the last minute without folks getting the opportunity to repack in many cases is pretty rare, thankfully

4 minutes ago, tony s said:

There is the Jersey Shore 😂

Snooki and Pauly D!

6 hours ago, KKB said:

They just did a story on GMA about this cruise.

Did this captain not check the weather?

I agree--wouldn't south or west have been BETTER weather  (couldn't be worse!)& STILL WARM??

West . . . to Harrison, New Jersey?  😁

I will say the village near the train is VERY cute, and we've gone there just for the shopping, but we were coming from the White Mountains and were passing thru on the way to other attractions.

Google Maps shows lots of options, if you use the "Nearby" function.  For specific advice, budget and preferred types of food helps

By the way, I have requested this thread be moved to the Florida Departures board.

If you have status with Bonvoy, the Courtyard breakfast is pretty good.

I agree.  Go to an REI or LL Beane or any other "adventure" store where they sell clothes for hiking and camping and similar.  Ask an expert there for advice.  Compare prices with online, you might find very similar things for less at places like Amazon.

When we went to Antarctica the only special things we bought were the water pants, long underwear (that we didn't really need), really warm and waterproof gloves, and warm and well fitted Balaclavas.

Compare the ship's transfer price with a taxi or uber or car service alternative.  Those buses are easy but rarely price competitive

17 hours ago, soremekun said:

Does Royal Caribbean offer transfer service from LGA to Cape Liberty?  If so, how much is it each way per person?

I would ask your travel agent for current info.

Even if they do, I have never seen cruise transfers come close to the price a taxi or uber can offer.

Any hint on what city/country you are talking about?