Semi Retired

M&G are usually in the nightclub, so the mic is already there to plug into system. Just need emplyee to retreive it from storage. There should be no charge...its that simple. My husband is a DJ, so I do know how easy accessable it is.

What's your hotel budget? What are the exact dates you will need a hotel room? I'm assuming two people.

 

It's all about balancing time, money and stress. It will take you about an hour to get into Manhattan from a Newark Airport hotel and will cost $12.50/pp each way. I'm a big fan of the hotels in the Newport area of Jersey City if they fit your budget because of the PATH train service to NYC for$2.50/pp each way. If you can manage your luggage, the light rail can easily be taken to Bayonne from these hotels for $2.10/pp plus a $10-12 cab ride.

Thanks so much. This has made my thoughts more accurate on what is best. I have researched hotels that include full breakfast (why we like Country Inn) and have found out they will also shuttle us to the cruise port for a small fee, sometimes free if they have enough cruise guests on route that day. I will have to verify that its location is close to the PATH service. Will look up this system and its schedule.

Thanks again!

I forgot to ask what is a promo code? It was mentioned to go on Google to get the promo code. What domain type in on the search? And, is there a promo code for each airline, say Delta?

 

 

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Just search- (airline) promo code - and you will get many sites that offer codes for different things. You can do this for anything, any name and add "promo code".

We are sailing out of Cape liberty and want to visit 2-3 days previous to see sights. We like the Country Inn Hotels and not sure if its better to stay close to cruise port and commute to atrractions, or stay close to New york and then take taxi to cruiseport. Anyone find one more advantagious than the other?

My best advice is to book in late fall for next late spring-early summer and jan-march for fall-winter flights. The best online is direct through airline websites with promo code you can google for and on a Wed after 12am-2am (that would be staying up late Tues. night.) This strategy works for me everytime...I can usually find return flights 150-300 less in price....depending on where I'm going.

Does anyone have reference code for RobertsHawaii? Apparently its on their brochure. Want to see if it lowers the cost when booking online.

An earthquake has hit Vancouver and Vancouver Island!

Here's a picture of some of the damage that has been done.

Another option to consider for those that fly in a day before...stay at a hotel in Richmond instead of near Canada Place or downtown. Many of these hotels have free transportation from the airport to hotel and from hotel to cruiseship terminals. We like Delta Inn. We live an hour from Vancouver, but like staying at the hotel the night berfore a flight goes out (and they have free parking for up to 2 weeks), as this sets us in the mood for "holiday begins" without the feeling of "rushing" to get somewhere for our holiday. This hotel has a nice pub/restraunt that overlooks the waterway heading out to the ocean.

I agree about restraunt experience. The Cactus Club is just as good.

You can go to this website and book local tranfers.

Downthttp://www.airportlinkshuttle.com/

ALSO:

Aeroshuttle provides shuttle service at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to downtown hotels for $14.00 per adult (one way) or $24.64 per adult (round trip). Rates include 12% HST.

No reservation is required for service from YVR. The service is located at:

• International Terminal, Arrivals Level, 2
  
• Domestic Terminal, Arrivals Level, 2
  

Return reservations must be made 12 hours in advance. For more information visit www.aeroshuttleyvr.ca or call 1.877.921.9021.

This is our plans which are pretty much set, so here is our itinerary. We will report back after our cruise with the good and bad.

 

April 24 - Arrive - We hope to meet up with Melissa's cousin who is stationed in Honolulu and buy him dinner - DK's Steakhouse?

 

April 25 - Explore Waikiki- beach time - Dinner @ House Without Keys

 

April 26 - Ambassador Circle the Island and Polynesian Cultural Center excursion. (Long day and whirlwind tour but we will see alot)

 

April 27 - Waikiki Beach day - check-in to the Radiance

 

April 28 - Kauai - Hollywood in Hawaii - Movies and Waterfalls

 

April 29 - Kona - Body Glove Snorkel and Dolphin Encounter

 

April 30 - Hilo - Hilo & Kilauea Volcano

 

May 1 - Lahaina -Ka'anapali Beach Day - Lunch @ Fleetwoods - Dinner @ Old Lahaina Luau

 

May 2 - Waikiki - Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri

 

May 3 - 7 Seadays. Relax? Party? Reserve our next cruise. (Jewel of the Seas January 17, 2015 Southern Caribbean) Yea!!

 

May 8 - Victoria - Enchanting Butchart Gardens - Fresh Caught Fish lunch at port area - Irish Bar

 

May 9 - Vancouver - Depart for home - (BOO! HSSS!)

 

May 10 - Return to work? OMG! That will suck!!

IN VICTORIA GO TO: Marg's Fish N Chips on the Warf (can walk from ship). Ask any local for directions..its famous for fresh fish and cool to eat on the warf! (I'm originally from there)

Royal Caribbean also gives 7 full days around Hawaii Islands. We are going April 2012, with an overnight stay in Honolulu and Lahaina.

International waters is the key to a corporation enabling themselves to promote gambling without laws of the land. International waters are only a few miles from land.

When I lived in Victoria, BC, Canada (many moons ago when there was NO gambling aloud in city) we used to take "gambling cruises" on a local ship that just went a few miles out and we gambled while still seeing the city lights.

I realize my relative age puts me at an disadvantage here, but I have sailed on some real classics, so I'll add a few to the list. I miss the European crew (no, I mean in the dining rooms and stateroom quarters too), the real parade of Baked Alaska, an authentic afternoon tea, and the high level of service you got. Clearly, we have other valuable amenities now, but some of us liked it the other way too. Thanks for sharing all...

We had the Real Parade on Volendam Alaska Cruise in 06. I think HA is the only one that does this for their Alaska trips.

hi all,

i would love it if they gave us a deck of cards from the cruiselines.

:rolleyes:

Since casino only uses a deck once, just ask a dealer just before closing.

The Crown and Anchor Savings Certificates at the RCL website.

They been missing for over a week now.

I had this problem a couple months ago and called them. They said it was an error, did something on their end, then told me to try again....it worked.

O thers on this site have mentioned problems also, so your not the first...just call RC

Here is a good idea of transportation yvr-downtown vancouver:

http://www.vancouver-travel-tips.com/vancouver-airport-transportation.html

Hotels:

Renissance is close to Stanley Park, Denman St., and short walk to Canada Place. (cruiseship terminal)

Fairmont Waterfront is Canada Place.

Delta Airport is a good choice for those wanting to stay near airport. They have a special rate for ppl flying in & out, with a free airport shuttle & an Air Canada pre-check-in kosiak.

Here is a good site for hotel choices:

http://www.canadianhotelguide.com/ca/British_Columbia-hotels/Vancouver-downtown-hotels.html

How was this cabin, we are on the Crown sailing Oct 26th 2008 and in cabin E722?

I think you will have obstructed view.

I have changed my sisters inside cabin on deck 4 to an inside on deck 7 so she can be near us (balcony hogs) on Vision OTS. Her room sits sideways rather than long. It says square footage is smaller, but does it still give the illusion that its as spacious, considering the door is now on the long wall rather than short wall (where you see the couch and bed immediately in front of you)

Did you know that for some ppl, drinking too much water actually makes you swollen because it may excrete more sodium and potassium from your body than normal? If you have a too low sodium/potssium count, the doctor will tell you to STOP drinking water until your levels stable.

on Crown Princess april 07 - pool towels, passenger talent show, pooldeck party streamers, 2pm "high tea"

on HA Volendam sept 06 - comment cards, pool towels

on RCCL Radiance OYS april 06 - passenger talent show

so....maybe some things don't change, just too much to do that you don't notice!