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October 8 for $260/night. General sightseeing - Freedom Trail, market, constitution, etc.

Found a decent price for this hotel for the day we finish our cruise. Is this a good centrally located hotel for 1 day of sightseeing in Boston?

Yes jeans are fine. Very relaxed atmosphere in Alaska. You will love the Sun & itinerary is fabulous!!! Enjoy!!!!

Thanks. Hope more people respond.

I sure hope that Acadia National Park provides enough fall foliage scenery for my wife!!

We have been reading posts how the SOS really needs some updating. Would like to hear from recent cruisers on the condition of the ship. We are scheduled to sail on her in October. Heard that beds are not very comfortable & that crate toppers are not available. Any information would be appreciated.

We will be cruising New England the first week of October with stops in Bar Harbor, Portland, Halifax & St. John. My wife wants to know if we will get to see fall foliage with the available excursions for these ports.

Hopefully some others members who have sailed recently will write about the ship's condition.

We will be going on September 29 of this year

We will be staying at Novotel Times Square on W 52nd Street.

What is there to do in Portland within walking distance of pier without going on an excursion?

Due to the construction at LGA we are considering flying into EWR & taking the train to Penn Station then a cab to our hotel in Times Square. My question is where do we put 2 large suitcases on the NJ Transit? From what I have seen the train seems to be the fastest way to get into NYC.

Thanks. We are used to sailing on NCL & they have one MDR open when you embark. That makes it so nice to have a quiet & lesss crowded meal .

Does the Serenade of Seas have A MDR open for lunch upon embarking or do you have to eat at the buffet?

Thanks for the info MrMike

Where does Uber pick up at Laguardia? Will be flying in on Delta or American from New Orleans.

When is Serenade of Seas scheduled for refurbishment in 2017?

It helps if you get there early. It is crowded & chilly so bundle up!

Head to Seven Seas when you embark for lunch instead of going to the buffet to have a very quiet, uncrowded meal. There were probably less than 20 people there when we ate. Menus are posted daily outside the MDR. We liked breakfast in Great Outdoors as opposed to MDR. MDR breakfast took forever. Plus you get to see the great scenery outdoors.

We liked the atmosphere better in Seven Seas. Jeans are allowed in both MDR. Alaska cruise atmosphere is very informal & relaxed. Loved the Sun although it does have a quirky deck plan. Smaller ship than Pearl or Jewel. Great itinerary. We liked the food in MDR just as much as specialty restaurants.

Will be traveling on Serenade of Seas in October & wanted to know if there are independent tour vendor booths at the piers. This is how we booked our excursions on our Alaskan cruise & the prices were considerably cheaper than ship tours. Recommendations for independent tours would be greatly appreciated. We are going to Halifax, Bar Harbor, Portland, St. John.

We thought Seven Seas was better.

With all the construction at LGA , does Uber pick up just outside baggage claim area?

Thanks MikeA - what alternative do you suggest other than sky train? Also, do you think it would be easier to get from Newark airport or JFK to Novotel in Times Square?

Thanks