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11 minutes ago, maureencruiser said:

 

Sigh...... Everyone's a critic.......sigh

 

 

Yes, waterbaby, Steve, Tim and Janet picked up the tab both ways because I was busy being birthed out of the cab by the cab driver and a team of bystanders, but, I believe I heard it was $10 plus tip.  This was all part of my earlier, deleted post.  I'll try to remember what I said and rewrite the gist of it, but, let me finish the actual review first.

 

$10 sounds about right.  If you walked away from the port it might be 6-8

35 minutes ago, GerriK said:

We are sailing back to back next week.  I called MSC and they said that they will test us between cruises.

Have a great back to back cruise!

34 minutes ago, GerriK said:

We are sailing back to back next week.  I called MSC and they said that they will test us between cruises.

That is perfect thanks for the information.  

23 hours ago, Shidah said:

As I watch the webcam waiting for the ship to move, I can’t help but to feel so jealous of all those on board.  Wish it was me.  We left NYC at night once when we were delayed and it got darker earlier because of the time of year, and yes it is so beautiful!  NYC is in my opinion the coolest place to cruise out of.

I love sailing out of NYC harbor but the terminal is awful especially for a ship that size. 

My daughter is going next month on the 4 day and would like to add the 3 day cruise after.  Anyone do this and how do they handle the covid test requirement for the second cruise.  During normal times it would not be an issue but now...

I believe the other part of the low bookings is that traditionally MSC has a large number of guests from Europe.  I don't believe travel has been opened up yet from Europe to the US. 

We dove with Scuba fun dive center.  Nice boats not the best diving not the worst.  We did see tons of sharks but the dive conditions were not great.  

Just watched the video if that dose not get you in the mood I am not sure what will.  

5 hours ago, SeaTheW0rld said:

Can't find the one in question, but here is 

 

Cool video! makes me want to go on a Med cruise.  

on the newer ships you could also try and get an angled balcony.  The angled balconies are much bigger than the normal balcony.  

Cab to Penn station and NJ transit train to the airport.  

What airline in Ord?  Most likely you will be at the regular domestic terminal.  

I really enjoy the fried chicken at lunch in the MDR.  

Just got off the Escape a couple of weeks ago we were never bored plenty to do.  The Brat pack show was really good especially for fans of the 80s.  There were 3 different comedians and a comedy magician. Dueling pianos, bands, game shows, and movies.   

The social media package will allow access to I message and Facebook.  

The main dinning rooms are just like a normal restaurant.  go when they are open and ask for a table for 2.  They may ask if you want to share a table just say no.  

my best guess is the Escape is the blus ship off the cost just going into New jersey.  They should have no problem getting back on time.

I would guess an undamaged boiler or generator.  Ships have many backup systems.

On 10/30/2018 at 5:57 PM, OceanBlueWaters said:

I found the App to be very useful.  However, it drained the hell out of my battery!  I did not have wifi.  I just put my phone on airplane mode and accessed the App.  I am not a techie by any means.  LOL!  Maybe I did something wrong?  The App gave me everything I needed and worked well for me (other than draining the battery).  Enjoy your cruise! 🙂

I would agree the app was a battery drainer.  

Just got back weather was wonderful mid 70s not that humid.    Hurricanes can happen anytime between June-November.  

Just came off of the Escape and had cabin 9300 aft facing angled balcony and we really liked it.  I would choose it over the mini suite we had on the getaway.  

I love that I don't have to dress up if I don't want to.  

We were on the escape last week and i do not remember seeing them but they may be available if you ask. 

Soda is included and I would guess they can make many of the drinks in a non alcoholic way.  

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Without seeing your exact disembarking date, this is what I would do. 4 adults, 4 bags plus 4 carry-on will not get into any taxi on a metered run to LGA, you will want to get a minivan taxi or maybe the newest Nissan NV200, as those should work. If you get off early n quickly, use porter's services for faster exit thru CBP out to ground transportation. Walk across 12th Ave to corner taxi stand, usually the line moved quickly with a dispatcher on duty. Ignore the scanners, some acting as Uber when they aren't.

 

Or, just as fast, call Dial7 or Carmel for a pickup across 12th Ave as you leave CBP area, while walking out of terminal. Except for our last Halloween's return on Marathon Sunday, the car service & driver got there in about 10 minutes ... about the same time as waiting with the taxi queue. They charged a flat rate plus toll, $8.50 and be sure the driver to use the fastest route. For Sunday's, we've gone north on the West Side Hwy, across 125th Street n then the RFK Bridge to BQE, Queens to LGA, all in about 30 minutes or less.

 

Use Google Maps/Navigation or Waze to check your route options yourself, but mostly avoid the crosstown run to Queens Midtown Tunnel as it's one lane each way only on weekends & will cost big time. Drivers that avoid tolls using the Ed Koch or 59th St East River Bridge end up paying for it with delays & extra time at red lights.

 

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Thanks for the information. You mentioned the marathon how bad did that mess up traffic?