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1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

 

I've seen that done in the past. I'm not sure if you can do that right now or not. Pre-covid I used to be able to get into the mall from the Hilton in the mornings. Lately they've been keeping it locked up. I'm not sure if that's the case on those food court doors or not. You may want to ask people who have cruised recently. It would stink to carry your luggage all the way up those stairs and then have to go back down.

 

You aren't parking your car at the Hilton for a week are you?

 

@Saint Greg Not currently booked at the Hilton, was just noticing they were offering a good cruise rate and $20 a night parking duration of the cruise. Most likely not jumping on it as walking to the port is not doable with my group anyway. Thanks again!

@Saint Greg on a Sunday return to New Orleans on NCL do you know if the Riverfront Mall would be open to be able to walk back to the Hilton self-park garage. Or is it easier walking outdoors to/from the Hilton self-park garage? Thanks!!

Thank You!

@RocketMan275 Do you park at the port? We have taken one NCL from NO and arrived early so no issue getting a space in the Whale Lot, just curious how often it fills up and forced to the overflow lots? Thanks!

@Sthrngary Sorry forgot to tag you in my previous post/question. "Good afternoon.... so were you able to park the day before the cruise? If so you just reserved Cruise parking and did it one additional day before and Uber to hotel? Thanks in advance!"

22 hours ago, Sthrngary said:

Parking at the Port:  I dropped my wife off at the Hotel, then drove the car to the “Park Place Parking”.  I pre-paid for the parking online so it was kind of easy.  I highly recommend this parking because when you come out of the ship, the “White Parking Buses” are waiting for you.  Less than a 5-minute drive.  When coming from your hotel to the port, your Uber driver will know the short cut to miss the crazy traffic around the port of New Orleans.

Good afternoon.... so were you able to park the day before the cruise? If so you just reserved Cruise parking and did it one additional day before and Uber to hotel? Thanks in advance!

Do you remember what time you arrived at the port? Last year we got there too early, just in my nature. The staff did not arrive at the tent until 10:30 so we had a little wait outside. Thanks!!

Looking for Kid Friendly Restaurants Brickell Area, staying at Hampton Inn late June. We have stayed here before without kids and know of a few places around. Looks like a few have closed though. Looking on-line I have not seen many with kids menu or any mention of it. The Italian Food Hall in Brickell City Center may be one option? Thanks in advance!

We take the van taxi $5 pp from the pier to the Melia. Good area of Cable Beach, lots of chairs etc. and nice pools.

Hilton is convenient, but small beach is on harbor. Other places expensive by comparison.

We were told just to show up at Melia to buy the passes, assume that is the norm and should not be sold out?

Do you remember the hours of the Thermal Spa and are you hassled much on additional services?

Flights don't depart from POM (Port of Miami). If you are talking MIA (Miami Airport), and getting there from POM, yes, 11:30 will work.

 

If you are talking getting from POM to FLL (Ft Lauderdale airport), or from Port Everglades to MIA, no, I think 11:30 is a little too tight.

Sorry, worded that a bit wrong. Yes, I meant the ship arrives at POM and thinking of a 11:30 flight out of FLL. I thought that may be too tight, think I'll stick with the 11:30 out of MIA which I understand should not be an issue. Thanks!

11:30 will be fine.

Keith

Would a 11:30 flight be too early from POM with the ship listed as a 8am arrival?

Thanks!!

Any idea how far Hertz is from the terminal? Easy to walk with luggage?

Unless you are single, send the renter over to get the car then they can drive back and pick you up. It's very walkable, turn left at the end of the dock, Hertz will be on your right.

Thank you!

We are renting from Hertz and getting the car when we disembark, anyone know how far from the ship that office is and is it doable with luggage?

We are renting from Hertz and getting the car when we disembark, anyone knows how far from the ship that office is and is it doable with luggage?

Looking so forward to this! Thanks again.

If you are interested in sled dogs and training you should look into the Seavey's family dog site near exit glacier. 1st & 3rd in 2014 race .

No rides on ice but rides on wheeled wagons on trails.

Sightcrr

Thanks, we are scheduled to do this on a Juneau area glacier. If that were to get canceled this may be another option.

sounds like a good itinerary....one other thing you might consider is also stopping at the Begich Boggs visitor center by taking the road towards Whittier. You can actually walk out on the Byron glacier...not far...about 1/4 mile or so each way...and it is one of the few glaciers that you can walk around easily...Much different than the exit glacier...and the visitor center has nice displays.

Looks like the visitor center does not open until the day after we would be there, do you know if you can still access the trails when the center is closed?

If you're in Girdwood for lunch, may I recommend the Bake Shop just behind the Jade Shop. We love their soups, and refills have always been free.

I've seen many people recommend this, may have to give it a try. Thanks!

Thanks, I'll keep these in mind.

It sounds like you have a lot you want to do between Seward and Anchorage...all of which I think are excellent. My only recommendation would be to reconsider your stay on the night of the 23rd. Have you thought about staying 1 night at Alyeska? Since you want to take a hike there and ride the tram, it would be nice to not have to leave afterwards.

 

Just a word of caution about the hikes....we stayed at Alyeska in June last year. We tried to hike Crow Creek, but it was blocked by an avalanche. We also tried to hike the trail closer to the resort...I don't remember the name...but the hand tram wasn't open yet.

Yes, may be too much in a short amount of time. Thought about the one night stay at Alyeska, was not sure since we planned to head north on the second day. Not sure if maybe we should skip heading north this time and focus on one area.

We will disembark in Seward May 23rd, would like to hike to the Exit glacier, stop at the Wildlife Center, take the tram at the Alyeska Resort and maybe hike a short trail there. Also allowing for stops on the way for pictures, lunch, and maybe Portage. We are booked at Embassy Suites in Anchorage for two nights, before flying out on the 25th. Would like to spend the next day exploring areas to the north around Eagle River and Palmer. Would this work or should I make changes to our plan? We do have a car rental in Seward and returning at the airport the morning we fly out. On that note, I scheduled pick-up at 9am. Thanks in advance!