happyjen27

Does this make a difference in service do you think? 

Do people without dining package get better service than people with the dining package?

Thank you for the fun, satisfying review. 

Can one rent snorkel gear and flotation device right on the island without an excursion? Does anyone know how much?

Feb 9 sailing date. I'm not sure how we will come down, I haven't looked at routes. I'm sure the route you just identified is the most logical approach because you know the area amazingly well, so I will probably aim for that. Thanks again!

Where are you driving from? Exact date? Hotel budget? Number of people? Will you arrive in time to be looking for dinner options? Lots of choices - please answer the questions to get the most appropriate suggestions.

You're fantastic!! Thank you so much for asking the follow up questions:

We're driving from Upstate NY, Cruise date in Feb (so snow routes could be a consideration). Budget is somewhere under $200, flexible, no frills needed. There will be 4 of us, and we probably will have had dinner on the road as we'll be arriving late evening.

I prefer to park at Cape Liberty port, and I would like to drive down the night before my cruise and stay at a reasonable yet clean hotel. Recommendations for the pre-cruise hotel?