anyone have any info on sailing out of Mobile?

[parothead]

looking for parking and hotel info

[elklemi]

I pick a hotel in area that offers parking at the hotel and many also offer a shuttle to the ship.  There is a parking area at the port but I have never used that option.  Search hotels with cruise parking and you will find many options.  

[parothead]

thank you, any Hotels you could recommend?

 

[elklemi]

I stayed at Microtel in Saraland a few years on my last cruise from Mobile and everything was fine, they did a good job of shuttle to and from and parking at hotel.  I am also sending a link that lists other hotels, good luck and enjoy your cruise as my Mobile cruise this month was cancelled last two years .  link           15+ Convenient Mobile "Park and Cruise" Hotels | Cruzely.com

 

 

Please let me know what you decide and how it went ass I cruise from Mobile every other year.

[SteveInKY]

On 1/7/2022 at 8:50 PM, parothead said:

thank you, any Hotels you could recommend?

 

My personal favorite is the Malaga Inn.  It's practically worth the trip to Mobile all by itself.  The oldest part was built during the War Between the States, so it literally reeks of history.  (There are modern conveniences such as an elevator, if that's of concern.)  The inn is located a short Uber ride from the port and the parking rates aren't bad at all ($7 per day).  There are different room rates depending on the room.  This place is a touch on the expensive side, but you can't beat the experience or the location.  Like I said, the Malaga Inn almost is worth a trip to Mobile on its own.

 

https://malagainn.com/

 

A lot of the places I normally would suggest have removed the park 'n' cruise option from their web sites (hopefully temporarily).  That list includes the Admiral Inn (I'm a sucker for art decco, so this one was a special treat the one time I stayed there).  They used to have a working arrangement with the county garage next door, but I don't remember the details and those details may not matter any more.  If the Admiral does resurrect its cruise package, particulars can be had here:

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/mobile-alabama/the-admiral-a-wyndham-hotel/overview

 

The Microtel in Saraland has been recommended here many times in the past (and once again by another poster in this thread).  I've never been tempted myself.  It's quite a ways out and the listed price ($185.99 plus tax) is a little more than I want to pay.   Other people have had very nice things to say about it, though.  It's probably worth at least a look.

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/saraland-alabama/microtel-inn-and-suites-saraland-north-mobile/overview

 

I've got a trip out of Mobile scheduled for April.  I'm booked the the Wingate, which is out towards the airport (but still closer to the cruise terminal, I think, than Saraland).  I haven't stayed there before, but it looks OK on paper (or rather, a web page) and the price ($129 plus tax) seemed right.  We shall see.

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/mobile-alabama/wingate-by-wyndham-mobile-al/overview

[cruisinsly]

We stayed at this one and loved it.  Also had a view of the port from our room.  https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mobrv-renaissance-mobile-riverview-plaza-hotel/

[coldinkansas]

On 1/17/2022 at 6:55 PM, SteveInKY said:

My personal favorite is the Malaga Inn.  It's practically worth the trip to Mobile all by itself.  The oldest part was built during the War Between the States, so it literally reeks of history.  (There are modern conveniences such as an elevator, if that's of concern.)  The inn is located a short Uber ride from the port and the parking rates aren't bad at all ($7 per day).  There are different room rates depending on the room.  This place is a touch on the expensive side, but you can't beat the experience or the location.  Like I said, the Malaga Inn almost is worth a trip to Mobile on its own.

 

https://malagainn.com/

 

A lot of the places I normally would suggest have removed the park 'n' cruise option from their web sites (hopefully temporarily).  That list includes the Admiral Inn (I'm a sucker for art decco, so this one was a special treat the one time I stayed there).  They used to have a working arrangement with the county garage next door, but I don't remember the details and those details may not matter any more.  If the Admiral does resurrect its cruise package, particulars can be had here:

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/mobile-alabama/the-admiral-a-wyndham-hotel/overview

 

The Microtel in Saraland has been recommended here many times in the past (and once again by another poster in this thread).  I've never been tempted myself.  It's quite a ways out and the listed price ($185.99 plus tax) is a little more than I want to pay.   Other people have had very nice things to say about it, though.  It's probably worth at least a look.

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/saraland-alabama/microtel-inn-and-suites-saraland-north-mobile/overview

 

I've got a trip out of Mobile scheduled for April.  I'm booked the the Wingate, which is out towards the airport (but still closer to the cruise terminal, I think, than Saraland).  I haven't stayed there before, but it looks OK on paper (or rather, a web page) and the price ($129 plus tax) seemed right.  We shall see.

 

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/mobile-alabama/wingate-by-wyndham-mobile-al/overview

Most of the hotels in Mobile no longer offer any type of Park & Cruise. I've called several and nothing available. I think we have decided on the https://malagainn.com/ since they do still offer parking at a reasonable rate. The facility looks so quaint & southern, can't wait for September to get here. 

 

[Jabee]

the Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile- Downtown Historic District hotel

You can stay a night, and pay a small surcharge and get a voucher to park at the port.

I am doing a ten day cruise and paying $10 a day (half price) for parking. Very nice Hotel and great breakfast.

 

[cruisergrandma]

We found that most hotels no longer offer the Park and Cruise rates. We stayed at Springhill Suites. It is about a 15 minute drive from the port and is super nice. Close to restaurants and even a Walmart in case your forgot to pack something. The best part is that instead of you leaving your car there and them shuttling you back and forth - they include parking at the port! When we checked in they immediately booked us parking at the cruise terminal and handed us the receipt. Next morning we drove to the port, pulled into the parking deck, dropped our luggage with the porters, showed our receipt, parked our car and walked right into the terminal. Easiest thing ever and we loved having our car at the port. Self assisted at the end of the cruise and were on the road in a snap.

[msstatemom]

Cruises In Mobile, AL | Carnival Cruise Line Schedules & Guides

[coldinkansas]

We are staying at Fort Conde the night before the cruise. They offer cruise parking and sounds like it is just a short walk to pier. You can always drop off luggage and then go back and park.  This was recommended to us by a couple we met on the Vista back in February.

September can't get here soon enough.....

[msunrullieone]

We stayed at the Hampton Inn Downtown with the cruise parking package. The hotel was very nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful with all our questions. In all seriousness, everyone we encountered in Mobile was so kind and helpful.