S class ships from boston

[Willwils]

On 7/12/2024 at 2:58 PM, scidee said:

We are sailing the Eclipse Oct. 11, 2025 10 days Boston to Bermuda than ABC islands disembarking at Port Everglades.  Seems like a nice fall itinerary, if we avoid hurricanes!!  

We need a Hotel in Boston Oct. 8-11.  Suggestions as to the best location and public transportation?  Thanks

We'll be on that cruise also. Also hoping  to avoid storms. We booked cheaper Element Boston Seaport District Hotel thru link @ TripAdvisor.com . Search that web there using Seaport/South Boston neighborhood. It's part of Marriott as is the bigger Aloft hotel next door. They are very close to the cruise port. Walkable if you don't have luggage (ha! ha!). TripAdvisor allowed 1 night bookings that other websites wouldn't.

[Julma]

On 7/13/2024 at 4:07 PM, Liao said:

And if you live here, or are ever visiting during the 4th of July, she still gets an escort out into Boston Harbor and it is truly a magnificent sight to behold!

She heads out several times a year and it is a great take from Castle Island if you're in the area when she does her turnaround.  

[Julma]

I live in South Boston.  Everyone's advice is very good.  I would recommend staying in the Seaport area.  The cost of commuting around Boston is also expensive and you'll eat up your savings in commute fees pretty quick.  That is probably the busiest weekend of the year in Boston.  It's a holiday weekend for us and there are many colleges that do Parent's weekend and lots of weddings in addition to the events previously mentioned here.  We live about a mile from the Port and have pulled suitcases on several occasions.  If you are physically able and the weather cooperates, the roads are safe and easy to navigate.  Most times a mile walk in Boston is shorter than a mile drive, time wise.  

[hubofhockey]

Seaport Hotels are expensive and not convenient to the T (buses, maybe)  You can stay in town, near the North End at the Hilton Canopy or the Bostonian (Millennium) Hotel for under $300.  From there, you are a quick walk to the North End, several T stations, downtown, and the waterfront.  It’s also close to TD Garden if you want to see the Bruins or Celtics.  The Bruins games are very expensive, but a great take.

[awhfy]

If you have loyalty points with Hilton or Marriott this is the place to use them!  That weekend is a toughy; it’s a holiday weekend so many things going on. I’d try to get into Hampton Inn or Homewood Suites Seaport. It’ll be over $300 but across parking area to the ship terminal. I do not know if they’re sold out. Freedom Trail, Old Ironsides, Faneuil Hall so many historical things to do & see. HOHO tour is great. Duck boat tour is lots of fun. Walk into the North End, have a fabulous Italian meal (be prepared to pay cash), get a canolli at Modern Pastry (across street from Mike’s & IMO twice as good). I agree with the poster that said stay in town, eat the higher hotel cost & don’t spend (lots) on transportation. Boston is a great walking city

[RICruisegal]

On 7/12/2024 at 3:38 PM, scidee said:

Thanks to both of you for responding. 

This will be our first time to Boston and my husband is a "history buff".  We would like to be centralize with the "have to see" (Freedom Trail, etc.) attractions and have the availability to take public transportation to navigate the city. 

Yes, I've notice that Boston hotels come with a hefty price. Would like to keep it under $300/night.

Thanks for any insights you may have.

Boston is very walkable. They also have a hop on hop off bus. Another great way to see the city is to do a Duck Boat Tour.  

In addition to Freedom Trail must sees - Fanueil Hall/Quincy Mkt; USS Constitution in Charlestown (stop of hop on hop off); Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum; Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)

Boston's North End for fabulous Italian food and the best pastry around is Mike's Pastry.

Edited August 23 by RICruisegal

[PTC DAWG]

On 7/12/2024 at 3:38 PM, scidee said:

Thanks to both of you for responding. 

This will be our first time to Boston and my husband is a "history buff".  We would like to be centralize with the "have to see" (Freedom Trail, etc.) attractions and have the availability to take public transportation to navigate the city. 

Yes, I've notice that Boston hotels come with a hefty price. Would like to keep it under $300/night.

Thanks for any insights you may have.

Good luck with that $300 number

[Liao]

17 hours ago, hubofhockey said:

Seaport Hotels are expensive and not convenient to the T (buses, maybe)  You can stay in town, near the North End at the Hilton Canopy or the Bostonian (Millennium) Hotel for under $300.  From there, you are a quick walk to the North End, several T stations, downtown, and the waterfront.  It’s also close to TD Garden if you want to see the Bruins or Celtics.  The Bruins games are very expensive, but a great take.

Both of those hotels are $400+/night.  I think one would be very hard pressed to find a hotel room in Boston during this time for anything less.  Can go outside the city, Assembly area perhaps but if it were me, I'd suck it up and pay to be right in the city.

[hubofhockey]

4 hours ago, RICruisegal said:

Boston is very walkable. They also have a hop on hop off bus. Another great way to see the city is to do a Duck Boat Tour.  

In addition to Freedom Trail must sees - Fanueil Hall/Quincy Mkt; USS Constitution in Charlestown (stop of hop on hop off); Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum; Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)

Boston's North End for fabulous Italian food and the best pastry around is Mike's Pastry.

City Trolley is much better than the gimmicky duck boats, which are a show, but you cannot get on an off.  

[hubofhockey]

1 hour ago, Liao said:

Both of those hotels are $400+/night.  I think one would be very hard pressed to find a hotel room in Boston during this time for anything less.  Can go outside the city, Assembly area perhaps but if it were me, I'd suck it up and pay to be right in the city.

I have gotten them for less, but it depends on the time of year. Yes, October is rough everywhere.   Check TripAdvisor.  I see Omni Parker House in the 370s in October.  Good luck.  

[FlorenceItaly]

In February of this year we booked for November 7-9 as we are sailing on the Zuiderdam Boston -FLL.  We are staying at the Yotel as it was the least expensive.  Since booking it has gone up minimum of $100per night.  Our room cost is $511.03 for two nights, but add in the fees it ends up being $646.33.  Believe it or not, this is considered a very good deal.  Due to room size the Yotel would not typically be our first choice but it gets good reviews so we will suck it up, lol.

Good luck to you.  I typically book hotels very early and continue to price watch.