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Isn’t Baltimore harbor still closed due to the freighter ship accident and subsequent bridge collapse? 
 

There are numerous name brand hotels in the harbor area. There was one near the aquarium that I stayed at which was very nice. Can’t recall the brand name probably a Hilton hotel.

I totally agree. Most efficient and cost effective method for you to get to Ray Flynn Black Falcon terminal is return 🚘 to airport and take Uber to terminal.

Taxi or UBER/LYFT will be your most efficient and convenient option. Airport is not far but congestion leaving the terminal takes patience.

That is correct; very few hotels in the seaport or downtown areas offer shuttles. Take taxi or Uber to the hotel or terminal.

1 hour ago, trickylibrarian said:

Flying into Boston on a Friday and boarding a cruise ship on Saturday.

Any creative ideas how to lower the high cost of staying in Boston 

proper for that one night by staying outside of the city.  Appreciate

any thoughts.  

Have you looked at the airport Hilton, Embassy Suites, or La Quinta in Somerville.? 

29 minutes ago, Laszlo said:

Trying to figure out where the baggage drop off is at the terminal. Looking at Google Street View I'm assuming you can pull over at "Terminal 2" ?  My plan is to drop our bags off with my wife, and then drive down to Parking at "C" lot and walk back to check it. I already made reservations and paid for the parking

That’s the way to plan it. There is only one large terminal building so it should be easy accept for the traffic. If there are police guiding cars, just lay him know what you are doing and he’ll direct you. Terminal is on the left and street is a one way. 
 

can you post a phone number for Lot C st. Parking?

I believe you can make that 11 o’clock time. I’d take a taxi 🚖 but Uber is fine if that is something you are used to. As the day you disembark is a Friday, normally taxis won’t be too plentiful 

We just stayed at the Embassy Suites before our cruise in January. This hotel has everything we need including parking (which was extra) . Love their breakfast and Happy Hour was just Ok as they have cut back on snacks. Close to restaurants & stores. 

5 hours ago, OCVTSGIRL said:

Myself and a friend are cruising from Boston on a 15 day Royal Caribbean cruise to Canada and Greenland in September.  I just checked parking and the rate quoted for parking at the port was $570!!!  I searched and found parking in a lot on Black Falcon Avenue through ParkWhiz for $212.  Has anyone parked here and how far is it to the port and is it safe?  That's certainly a big difference in price.  We are driving from NJ so arriving the day before.  TYIA for any help.

Did you check on Massport.gov or com? The garage across the street from the terminal is now private thus they lease spots to local businesses for long term daily parking. Massport used to have a street lot on D Street. Check it out. Leave off your passenger with your luggage and either walk back or take a shuttle if they still have one. Good luck. 

7 hours ago, Mintycake said:

Hi there

Going on a Canada NE cruise out of Boston in August and we would like to spend a few days pre cruise in Boston since we've never been there.  I'd appreciate any tips on hotels and things to do.  We like museums, theatre, and yummy food (doesn't need to be high end, just good!). We'll have our teen daughter with us too so anything that teens might like would be good as well.  Thanks in advance.

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First book a hotel room with 2 double beds.  Try the Millennium as it was the most reasonable when we were doing the cruise. Take the HOHO Old Town Trolley and Don’t get off unless you have to. This method of touring will save your energy. Places of interest are the Freedom Trail, John Hancock  building has a panoramic wall around on its top floor. Don’t eat there nor at Cheers as they are tourist traps. Eat in the North end = Italian and waterfront for seafood. Yes Fenway park is great to see if you want to try the Boston subway system. Get a Charlie card for multiple trips. Faneuil hall is great just to walk around and people watch.  College students will be back in school so it will be busy on a week. 

7 hours ago, Mintycake said:

Hi there

Going on a Canada NE cruise out of Boston in August and we would like to spend a few days pre cruise in Boston since we've never been there.  I'd appreciate any tips on hotels and things to do.  We like museums, theatre, and yummy food (doesn't need to be high end, just good!). We'll have our teen daughter with us too so anything that teens might like would be good as well.  Thanks in advance.

2 hours ago, Beachvue said:

Just to a local hotel.  

Just call Uber or get a taxi. Same with going to the port. Ask him if he knows the port well. I did just see an UBER driver going the wrong way on a road at a terminal. Scary!

To Where??

Knowing traffic around that time, I would call them for a pick up at 9:45am. If you are early you just wait. That’s an early time. 

Boston Hotels with parking. For Boston downtown, you won’t find much or will pay up to $60 per day just to park. I suggest looking at the LaQuinta in Somerville. They have an outside lot. Then you can drive to the port on embarkation day and park is the Massport lot. 

It’s a great historical place to visit. Hope you enjoy the visit as much as we did. A Boston girl and family. 

I would collect your luggage and proceed to your hotel. Ask them if it is possible to check in or if they will hold your luggage.  Then you can go off to tour .

3 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

My husband and I are sailing out of Miami in February. Our best flight option gets us into Miami very early the day before our cruise (assuming our flight is on time!). Does anyone know of any hotels that allow you to either check in very early or drop/store your luggage ahead of your check-in time? We would like to be free of our luggage to explore Miami for the day.

 

Edited to add our flight is scheduled to land at MIA at 9:20am.

I would get your luggage at the airport and head to your hotel. Ask them if it’s possible to check in early or if they will kindly store your luggage, while you go out and tour. Most will do this for their guests.

I would go with 1:30PM. The earlier flight is too risky. When I was a TA I always advised to not book a flight until after noon. Enjoy your family and your Vacation.

26 miles is pretty far from Boston considering that is about where I used to live. Call La Quinta (Somerville) as they might have a parking package. I know they had a van for airport transfer so just maybe they will take you to the Ray Flynn Black Falcon pier. Other areas may be off Rt. 1near Revere. 

4 hours ago, mrmj59 said:

Where can I buy wine to bring on the ship either at Logan airport or near the cruise port?

I’m glad you got an answer. I lived in NH so never bought wine in Boston. D St isn’t too far from the terminal. Call them to make sure they are open, take an Uber.

19 hours ago, 2cruzers said:

We will be staying at the Intercontinental Boston post cruise. We have a 7:00am flight on a Monday. What is the best transportation to get us to the airport? What time should we plan to head to the airport?

At 5am you won’t have the assistance of a conceriege or bellman to help you hail a taxi. Uber would be your best bet at that hour. 

NO, and forgive me but I’m shouting. 
last year at Ray Flynn pier the longshoremen and street side staff were not prepared for the extra arrival of the Celebrity ship and ships with a day call at Boston all at the same time. It was a nightmare for taxis and Uber alike. Your flight should be No earlier than noon.

3 hours ago, camper49 said:

Is there a park n cruise motel in Boston? 

Not really.  You may try Park, Stay and Fly or hotels in Revere, Quincy or Somerville (on the outskirts of Boston) to see if they have an airport shuttle first and ask if they have a parking package. To take a taxi or Uber from there might be expensive.  There is a MASSport parking lot near D Street. As they have a contract with NCL, they don't open up their excess reservations until about 2 weeks before sailing. Most drivers drop off their passengers, with luggage, go park and walk back to the Ray Flynn/Black Falcon  (terminal). The  garage across from the terminal is no longer an option. Also look on the Boston as a port forum.

On 6/5/2023 at 7:05 PM, soar222 said:

Hi!  
I booked a NCL Breakaway cruise summer 2024(I know a long ways off-just excited!). The ship leaves at 11PM. It’s coming empty from Florida. I checked the port info page and it doesn’t have time it will arrive just leaving at 11. What time generally can you board and can I park in the morning and do some sight seeing? 
Thank you!

Usually boarding starts about 11 AM.  It's unusual you state the ship is coming up empty unless it picked up new crew in Florida. Even when ships change itinerary for a season, they have guests on board like agents.  Have a wonderful cruise.

3 hours ago, bowen9475 said:

My daughter and I are cruising out of Charleston. We are flying into Charleston airport the day before the cruise. We have a hotel booked in Patriot's Point. Looking for transportation suggestions from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to downtown Charleston and from the hotel to the cruise port. Should we just plan to use Uber or are there other options? Thanks!

Check with your hotel to see whether it has a Water Taxi. I know of one hotel that did. Uber or taxi may be your only options for both routes; airport and cruiseport.