ChristinaN

Thanks Carol. I will make the suggestion that we switch hotels, there were several options that are recommended here for the tour pick up.

Cost isn't so much an issue, we aren't paying for any of it. Also, family of five rooms aren't an issue as it is a family trip so we are traveling with our inlaws and other family members that can house one of our spawn. ;)

But just as an FYI to others, this is the info that was forwarded to me by my inlaws...

"Drop off shuttle to the cruise port-first 6 people would be free, $15.00 per person for the other 4-and up to 14 days free parking. Room rate is $189.00 per night, includes free breakfast."

I was just more curious about logistics of the port. If we park at the pier then we will need to cover the cost. Can we park then walk over to board the ship with our luggage? Or is it a shuttle from the parking area? I'm also thinking that parking at the port will enable us to get on the road quicker to get home.

We are driving from Canada to spend 2 nights pre-cruise to tour NYC. We are staying at the Comfort Suites North Bergen. Our hotel offers shuttle service to the port of Bayonne for a small fee. We are traveling with 3 children, ages 7,9 and 10. I'm just wondering if it might be better to drive to the pier or should we stick with the shuttle? Also, is the Comfort Suites a decent choice? Transportation into the city isn't the issue as we've booked a tour that will pick us up directly at the hotel.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thank you so much, I've been looking for these.

Thanks so much for your review. I'm trying to convince myself to try the Thanksgiving (Canadian) sailing on the Splendor this year. We've always sailed out of Florida but it would be so nice to just drive to the port and save the airfare. Your photos of sailing out of the New York port almost have me convinced.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a private bus from WDW to PC then to MCO following a cruise? I have a group of 39 that requires this service and there seem to be so many options. Thanks. :)