Lorey2007

We are arriving EWR airport and staying at Embassy Suites, Elizabeth, NJ. I understand Embassy Suites has a shuttle but you need to take a airport train/tram to another location for pick up.  What are the other options for transportation to the hotel that would not require us to take a train or tram?  Is there taxi or Uber pick up right outside from the baggage area.  We are seniors and would like to not have to schlep our bags to another location. 

Have you checked Amazon for cordless heating/warming pads for travel.  There are several pages of various types. 

20 minutes ago, Galveston Cruiser said:

Hilton Hotel is at 5300 Seawall Blvd; Kroger is at 5730 Seawall Blvd.

Seniors here, walking about how far is that?

1 hour ago, George C said:

I like the Hilton and San Luis both upscale hotels close to everything.

Is there a CVS or grocery near the Hilton?

7 minutes ago, mandyleighflies said:

My daughter got Butter chicken 😆😆😆

Can you explain what butter chicken is?

Great start I'll be following along.

8 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

Without knowing how disabled he is, hard to even say or how fussy you are about hotels. 

 

The la quinta up near 21st and seawall was a do not book again. No elevator, and I had bugs and issues. .. even the Hilton I know folks who wouldnt stay there, smells they said.

 

Email me. My email is in my signature. Hard to know what you expect. My cheap miami hotel march 11 before bella1 was much nicer than many hotels in Galveston and cost less or the same. I was pleasantly surprised.  Galveston is older and less glitz and glam. But you can see the ocean. 

Thanks I'll email you at a later date. Have a great time.

7 hours ago, firefly333 said:

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I'm so happy it passed me by this cruise, tomorrow I leave for Galveston for radiance. Too close together but just this one time. Last radiance and rcl cruise going to Panama and Columbia so I made a exception to booking so close together. 

 

 

Will you be posting a live review? I'm looking for info about cruising out of Galveston. We don't cruise until next year but it doesn't hurt to start checking now. We'll be flying into Houston, need transportation to Galveston, recommendations for hotel for 2 nights near CVS, grocery store misc for seniors. Things to do or see for one day pre cruise. DH has a slight walking disability.

We did Panama & Columbia on NCL a few years ago we loved it. Have a great cruise!

Some Oasis class ships the aft elevator hallway on deck 7 is blocked by the Boardwalk sign from port to starboard side. Is this also true on Harmony?

31 minutes ago, CruiszBug said:

Phoebe Skates

That's awesome may I ask what disability your daughter has. We have a special needs granddaughter and trying to decide if we could take her & her parents on a cruise.

13 minutes ago, theotherchad said:

 

In May, we'll sail on our first Oasis Class ship, the Allure of the Seas. By the way, I noticed that several posters on this thread listed Allure as their fave, but the most recent reviews on Cruise Critic are very negative. Any thoughts on why this might be?

We loved Allure!

No Studio B, the venue 270 had very poor seating never enough room for the activities they held in there, there is a Esplanade but I'm partial to the Royal Promenade. Not a fan of the 4 closed in dining rooms, again partial to the elegant 3 level dining rooms of the other classes of ships.  But stiil a beautiful ship and we had a great time. 

Liberty of the Seas was our first RCI ship in 2008. 

I love all the RCI ships with a Royal Promenade big or small.

Not a fan of the quantum class.

We'll be sailing on Liberty of the Seas again in May I can't wait!

1 hour ago, PompeySailor said:

Year born 

or 

Aged 

 

I know I was one of the younger ones

(Excluding Owen & Abby)

Age 😬

47 minutes ago, Lorey2007 said:

Were any of you Bella cruisers late 70's - 80?

age 70's - 80

Were any of you Bella cruisers late 70's - 80?

6 minutes ago, slyster said:

 

Lyft drivers are able to drop off and pick up at cruise terminal.  So, yes, they pull in wherever pier workers direct them to drop off bags by the porters.

 

I do not know much about Uber, but I know for sure they cannot pick up at the terminal.  As for dropping off, your comment is in line with them not being able to drop off at the cruise terminal either.

 

Thank you I'll make a note to use Lyft if the hotel we stay at doesn't have a shuttle.

17 minutes ago, slyster said:

 

my understanding is Lyft drops and picks up right there at the pier/cruise terminal

Do you mean dropping right by the porters? On one of our cruises the uber driver dropped us about a half a block away from the porters I believe he didn't want to get in the traffic back up. We then had to drag our bags to the porter area.

18 minutes ago, slyster said:

Yes, Lyft has a contract and is willing to pay the terminal fees.  Uber is not.  Their pick up is a short walk across the street (I do not know where exactly)

I would like to know where Lyft drops off on embarkation. Two elderly folks dragging luggage a block from porters is not pretty.

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

As @molly361 said, Wonder 2-2-25.  I would suggest if you really want to join in on the fun don't wait, grab a room now.  With the way Bella 1 is going,  Bella 2 will book up quickly.  I would bet there will be a much larger group next time.  If hesitant,  consider a refundable deposit. 

 

We usually book a JS the 2-2 date is about $600 more than the 1-19 date😬

58 minutes ago, MujerIsla said:

Traffic shouldn't be too bad. The Ironman events themselves will likely be on the west end of the island, so they shouldn't interfere with your stay. If I didn't have a car, I'd want to stay downtown in The Tremont or Harbor House. If you stay on Seawall, yes there's a trolley. But it's slow and annoying. Some people like it though.

 

There are tons of tours to be had. Most will originate downtown or on Seawall, so a trolley could get you there. Once it gets closer, check out galveston.com or a similar website for available tours and times. The Duck Tour seems to be a fan favorite. You get on a bus that also doubles as a boat. So you tour around on wheels for a while and see things, and then you drive into the bay and do a little water tour. 

Thanks so much for the info. Can you recommend  hotels on the Sewall that would be close to a CVS or store & restaurants. We are late 70's & DH walks with a cane slower than a snail. We would most likely arrive on a Friday afternoon so would only have Saturday to see some sights. Is the trolley like a bus line or a hop on hop off?

On 3/6/2023 at 1:33 PM, Liljo22 said:

The closest you will get to the Las Olas experience is on the Strand.  Its the downtown section of Galveston with a bunch of shops and restaurants.  Either the Harbor House or Tremont House are the best options in that area.  

Any grocery store or CVS in that area?

On 2/21/2023 at 1:40 PM, bclay said:

I've read that Uber can not go directly to the Galveston Port.  So where do they drop off/pick up?  Is it easily walkable with luggage?

I read somewhere here on CC that Lyft has some kind of contract with Galveston Port.

I had to change our cruise date to 4-7-24. How bad will it be if we come in on Friday 4-5 due to that Ironman event? Will we be able to get around without a car or be able to see any sights or take any tours on Saturday?

58 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Jan 19, 2025

Wonder out of PC

Eastern route

 

That date is perfect for us as long as we stay healthy😀 I just booked Harmony for April 2024 Western out of Galveston.