Gaijin_Mom Posted September 9, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2009 We'll be cruising next April on RCCL out of San Pedro. We have three couples going. Two couples will be driving from Phoenix and one couple will be flying in. Do you feel it's better to fly in to Long Beach or LAX? Prices are fairly comparable -- only about $20 per person difference. Which is better to have to pick someone up from? Also, what are your recommendations on accomodations? We don't want super economy, but can't go too pricey either. Is it best to stay closer to the airports or pier? We'll be arriving the day before we cruise. Thanks for any advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted September 9, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2009 If the couples are driving in from Phoenix, then on their perspective it's not going to make a huge difference which airport to pick up from. Both will be fairly easy. I'd choose depending on which flights OUT on the last day have the most options. I'd never book a flight from LAX before 1 PM or from LGB before Noon, just to be sure in case of any debarkation problems Weather/Fog, Custom Delays, Crew Custom Days, etc. If Price is an issue, then just book Priceline for 3.5 stars in San Pedro. You can only get Crowne Plaza or Doubletree. Both are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin_Mom Posted September 9, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for the advice!! I hadn't thought about putting priority on the return schedule..good advice! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d&a Delaware Posted September 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Don't want to overly complicate things for you, but if you are considering LAX and LGB, you might also check flights in and out of SNA -- John Wayne airport in Orange County. We are using SNA in the week before you (we are on Mariner 4/4 to 4/11) and found better fares than LAX and more choices than LGB. Maybe there is something there that would work for you as well. Good luck. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted September 10, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2009 As for hotels, you may want to consider staying in San Pedro or Long Beach. check out the various hotel threads to find the ones the locals recommend. Since your friends have a car, you won't have to worry about getting a shuttle over, unless you want a park and ride hotel. There's plenty of parking at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro ($12/day). Another idea would be to stay in Santa Monica. An interesting place, and you can have dinner at one of the restaurants at the Third Street Promenade, which is an outdoor mall. It'll probably be too cold to stick your toes in the ocean there, though, in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin_Mom Posted September 10, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hadn't thought of SNA...thanks! Will check out San Pedro and Long Beach hotels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffymom Posted September 13, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I just read that someone got Westin on Priceline. I would prefer Crown Plaza or Double tree so I am afraid to bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kethry88 Posted September 13, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I just read that someone got Westin on Priceline. I would prefer Crown Plaza or Double tree so I am afraid to bid. If you're talking about the sticky, they said they got the Westin Long Beach. Crown Plaza and Double Tree are both San Pedro hotels, so only bid on the San Pedro zone and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGo! Posted September 29, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Today I just found flights on Southwest to be about $80 cheaper per person flying in/out of Orange County versus LAX. For our cruise earlier this year, we used Super Shuttle (pre-booked) from the airport to the hotel, and then from the port to the airport. Does Super Shuttle - or something similar also do transports from Orange County? Is it further away than LAX? (Trying to decide what time to book coming home). Thanks, Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepnite10 Posted October 1, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2009 whether coming from LAX or Long Beach..there ll be plenty of transportation option s at the airport without having to book ahead.. as mentioned..Priceline, in San Pedro..you ll get CP or DTree..both good hotels at a economy price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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