douglasap8 Posted July 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Can you walk to the pier from a hotel, or can you only drive to that area? For instance, if we stayed around 48th street, between 10th & 11th ave. It appears it's only a half mile away...but just not sure you can get there by foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted July 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) If you can carry or wheel your luggage, you can walk it very easily, no problem. You do not need a taxi. Edited July 30, 2014 by Langoustine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisc71 Posted July 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Walk right down 48th Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCamper Posted July 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I wanted to walk too...but a fellow cruiser on my roll call thread from NYC told me this: "I don't think you'd want to walk to the pier. The pier is over by 12th Ave and you have to go up a ramp. It would be long walk with your luggage. A taxi to the pier from a Manhattan hotel is likely under $20 (depending upon the location of your hotel). However, upon disembarkation, you walk out of the terminal directly to the street." So now I don't know about walking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted July 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I wanted to walk too...but a fellow cruiser on my roll call thread from NYC told me this: "I don't think you'd want to walk to the pier. The pier is over by 12th Ave and you have to go up a ramp. It would be long walk with your luggage. A taxi to the pier from a Manhattan hotel is likely under $20 (depending upon the location of your hotel). However, upon disembarkation, you walk out of the terminal directly to the street." So now I don't know about walking... wow if he was NYC he has never been there. They open up a walk in entrance at street level and there are elevators up. You don't need to walk up the ramp and in fact I think they don't allow you to walk up the ramp anyway https://maps.yahoo.com/place/?lat=40.76773668527498&lon=-73.99641752243042&t=h&bb=40.77204312546726%2C-74.00262951850891%2C40.7634299659905%2C-73.99022698402405&addr=711%2012th%20Ave%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2010019 https://www.google.com/maps/@40.768063,-73.996011,3a,90y,291h,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1skAo-RXA3GPG7BWy1KkKNiQ!2e0!6m1!1e1 http://www.directionsa-b.com/Street-View-Maps/lndex.html?search=711%2012th%20avenue%20New%20Yor,%20NY you will need to scroll down a little as I think the link is pier 92 at 52nd street but the other piers are the same. They open the gates when the ship is in... Edited July 30, 2014 by smeyer418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasap8 Posted July 30, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted July 30, 2014 wow if he was NYC he has never been there. They open up a walk in entrance at street level and there are elevators up. You don't need to walk up the ramp and in fact I think they don't allow you to walk up the ramp anyway https://maps.yahoo.com/place/?lat=40.76773668527498&lon=-73.99641752243042&t=h&bb=40.77204312546726%2C-74.00262951850891%2C40.7634299659905%2C-73.99022698402405&addr=711%2012th%20Ave%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2010019 https://www.google.com/maps/@40.768063,-73.996011,3a,90y,291h,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1skAo-RXA3GPG7BWy1KkKNiQ!2e0!6m1!1e1 http://www.directionsa-b.com/Street-View-Maps/lndex.html?search=711%2012th%20avenue%20New%20Yor,%20NY you will need to scroll down a little as I think the link is pier 92 at 52nd street but the other piers are the same. They open the gates when the ship is in... This is awesome! Thanks so much! I was hoping it would really be that easy...as long as we can handle our luggage, this looks like a pretty easy walk. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted July 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi, Like smeyer418 said, there is an freight elevator from street level to the drop-off level to give your luggage to porters. About walking, you are 2 avenue away from the pier..yes easy walk...IF...the weather is nice and you can easily roll your luggage. Do not expect to roll those 4 wheel type luggage on NYC sidewalk and street...you need beefy wheels :p A taxi ride would be 5$ or 7$...the trick is to have the cabby drop you across the Pier on 12th avenue...NOT do the line and drive IN the Pier ( could be 30 minutes depending on traffic )... unless you have him arrive on 55th or 59th street and avoid all the traffic. Have fun ! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolittle Posted July 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We have walked to the pier from Penn station both ways twice . It is fun and you will see others doing the same . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCamper Posted July 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi... Great info! We will walk too then:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasap8 Posted July 31, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks all! We'll have two young kids with us. I'm really just trying to avoid a taxi without carseats. I think we'll have a stroller, so walking shouldn't be an issue...at least less of an issue than the taxi! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted July 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2014 In any NYC Livery Car (taxi or car service) car seats are not required. Strange exception to the law... Also when you get to the pier you can give your bags to the Porters on street level, you do not have to take them up the elevator. They will confirm that you are departing or just mention that. QED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasap8 Posted July 31, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted July 31, 2014 In any NYC Livery Car (taxi or car service) car seats are not required. Strange exception to the law...quote] I know they aren't required, but I just wanted to avoid the situation anyway. We'll hire a car service (with car seats) from the airport to Manhatten and after the cruise back to the airport, but wanted to avoid another leg if we could just walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted July 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Very easy to walk from 48th and 10/11 Ave! Very easy to access the terminal, too. We've done it on several occasions. The only reason I would not do it is if it was raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted July 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Won't you have to get all the way from the airport to the hotel without a car seat? Edited July 31, 2014 by Got2Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasap8 Posted July 31, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Won't you have to get all the way from the airport to the hotel without a car seat? Yes, but we'll hire a car service with car seats for that portion (and back). I just wanted to avoid having to do that for a few blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted August 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Yes, but we'll hire a car service with car seats for that portion (and back). I just wanted to avoid having to do that for a few blocks. Whew. That's good. Please report back if everything works out. We often have parents inquiring about the carseat issue. It would good to have a go to provider that offers the carseats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCamper Posted August 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Which hotels have good access to pier that's an easy walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted August 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Which hotels have good access to pier that's an easy walk? Depends on your definition of "an easy walk". But there are at least 100 hotels within 1/2 mile of the pier. Zoom in on Google maps or do a search by neighborhood on any hotel booking site to see what might work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted August 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2014 When do you need a hotel? Aug 16? Budget? Number of people? Plans in NYC? If you get a hotel on 11th Ave near the pier, then it's a hike over to Times Square and further east to midtown to see the sights. If you have time to wander around the day you arrive and the next morning, you might be happier in a more centrally located hotel taking a cab to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypiano Posted August 4, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) I would suggest staying at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor in Weekhawken, NJ. The ferry departs right in front of the hotel and goes to Pier 80 in midtown. Then it is an easy 10-minute walk up the "Hudson River Greenway" to Pier 88. You don't even have to deal with the city streets. The Sheraton will likely be cheaper than anything you'd find in midtown Manhattan. Edited August 4, 2014 by johnnypiano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted August 4, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Do not expect to roll those 4 wheel type luggage on NYC sidewalk and street...you need beefy wheels :p Spinners can be pulled on two wheels if needed, best luggage ever, won't go without. :D Which hotels have good access to pier that's an easy walk? Best Western Plus President, Holiday Inn Express Manhattan West are both on W 48th Str. Comfort Inn Midtown West is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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