chmaccruise

Jeanette-you were on the Baltics cruise too? Its hard to believe that cruise is over. All I can say is wow!! It was incredible but now I have this Oct cruise to plan for. I have to do all the planning for a group of 9 friends and family.

 

We are going to be at the Arizona, Missouri, Pacific Avaition Museum and the Bowfin until about 5 pm. Then I'd like to hike the punchbowl (I think thats what its called). Not going to rent a car on Oahu. We will be in Maui the next day and I'm thinking about renting a car or van for the day.

I think I've decided to either take a cab or uber from the ship to Pearl.

Teanne

We were with Kim's St Petersburg/Moscow trip. We had buffet dinner with you and your hubby. (I'm pretty sure)

I would think the hike would be Diamond Head - The punchbowl is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - not easy by public transportation, but very moving.

Excited for you! Have fun on your adventure.

I'm sure this has been asked many times but I just couldn't find the answers on the board so thought I'd go ahead and ask anyway.

 

We area group of 6 adults arriving on RCCL Explorer on 10/12/17 at 8 am and want to head to the Arizona Memorial first (we actually have the "Passport Tour at Pearl Harbor" but it doesn't include transportation to the Arizona Memorial.

 

So what is the easiest way to get there in the morning. I know there is great bus service but I can't figure out the bus to take and the timetable. Or maybe we should take a taxi or uber. One couple is in their 70's but in good health so they can handle any kind of transportation. But we have a lot to see and the other memorials close at 4 and 5 pm so we want to get to the Arizona as soon as we can.

 

Help.

 

Teanne

Have you even unpacked your bags from the Baltic? :) It was nice meeting you there.

Bus 42 will get you there - check out rome2rio or google maps. If you are going to be spending the whole day in that area, I would take the bus.

If you have a full day, I would get to the airport (many buses to choose from) and rent a van, less than $60 at this time. You can see "the punchbowl", drive Tantalus Drive above the punchbowl and an incredible view. If anyone has military ID card you can see USS Utah and USS Nevada.

I lived there for 2 years and worked right across the street from the Arizona. You have the correct plan to go there first. Keep in mind that no bags are allowed to the Arizona. Free parking would also allow place to leave bags.

Have fun!! I am planning British Isles for late August.

Jeanette (chmacdj at gmail)

Just left on Liberty of the Seas on November 1st. We actually flew in LGA and rented a car to stay in hotel in Newark, ran errands in the morning (got wine) and returned car to airport.

We used Lyft to get to port - first time I used this app, it was so easy. Downloaded app, used my paypal and requested ride. It took about 5 minutes for driver to show up in his gray Mercedes and the ride cost $19.05, before tip. All done over the phone, no money changed hands, even tip online. I will definitely use again. Very nice.

Now to figure out transportation in Houston....

Thank you for taking the time to post this information. I am aware of the shuttle but there are 4 of us and I found it was less expensive to book a car service and we can decide what time we can get to the port.:) More $ for drinks on board :D :eek:

Good move, priorities.

I need advice we are staying at country inn and suites in newark I am going to call and schedule our car service to cape liberty. We would like to get there about 10:20 so what time would you schedule the car pick up?

I just stayed there on the 14th and left to the port on the 15th. I signed up at the front desk for a small bus shuttle for $17.50 pp one-way. I took the 10am shuttle and there were only 6-8 people on the bus. Very easy to use.