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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, when a ship is in port, the Old Town Trolley usually makes the Raymond Flynn Cruise Terminal a stop. You can buy your ticket from the cruise line or online in advance. The drawback of getting on at the terminal is that it will be crowded. If you are staying a night pre-cruise or post cruise, this would be the better time to Hop on.

The Hyatt would be my first choice (Hilton is very noisy due to aircraft). There is a hotel out in Chelsea that provides airport transfer but very few do ship port transfer as it is so seasonal. I'll try to do some research. It might just take a fairly large bill in the hand to get a HP accessible van if you need that. Cindy , I forgot all about those new locations Hampton Inn/Home2Suites. Both are easy taxi/Uber drive if they don't have a shuttle bus. Seafood restaurants on the pier area are good as well.

The question should be should they risk the stress, getting a taxi or Uber, there being a traffic tie up with other ships embarking or disembarking on the same day. Ray Flynn can't handle more that one ship at a time for both. A day trip is different. As a former Bostonian, I'd say 11 + AM would be safer.

Emmy, are you on Beyond on the 6th? You seem like a lady who would enjoy the knitters and crochetiers group.

The only pass I know of and it was sold years ago was limited and did not include beach or pool areas just Aquarium and general inside property. Don't buy a pass from the ship including lunch. You can go to the same restaurant for much less.

What a wonderful thing to plan just for the two of you. Book a pre-cruise hotel in downtown as soon as you book your cruise. Don't book it through the cruise line as you will have to pay double. Hotels in downtown can be pricey. Once you are situated, you can walk everywhere. First I would take a Horse and Carriage Ride. I like the Red carriages the best; they have different routes and the town tells them where to go so not to have a lot of "horse" traffic. Later that day or the next, take a boat tour out to Ft. Summter. Lots of history here too. There is also Patriot Point across the bay if she would like to explore a battle ship. Charlestown is a foodie town. I love Poogan's Porch. Hyman's Seafood has a few location right in the center of things. The central Marketplace has lots of local lore and nice souvenirs. You have to check it out. There is an Embassy suites, a Holiday Inn but it has another local name as well. Have fun checking out our Southern Low Country.

Taxi is the best mode of transfer for seniors with luggage. It might cost you $25 but you will get there. Enjoy your stay and cruise from the Ray Flynn/Black Falcon pier.

Very nice of you to post this. This has been a continues problem especially if there is more than one ship disembarking passengers.