kmurph22 Posted November 10, 2014 #1351 Share Posted November 10, 2014 RC fun cruiser you should be fine. Today's disembarkation was a bit disorganized, which I chalk up to the combination of new ship & new terminal. We did walk off luggage, which meant we were in the first group to leave the ship, and we were outside looking for our car service by 8:10am. The ship docked around 6:30 (?) after our statue of liberty tour. I was home in northern New Jersey before 10. I know others with later times had a longer disembarkation process. I can't offer any guarantees, but I would say there would have to be a BIG problem for you to miss a 2:45 flight from Newark which is only a few miles from the port. If you're concerned do the walk off luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCfuncruiser10 Posted November 10, 2014 #1352 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks Kmurph22, I think I will keep this flight :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingSiggy Posted November 10, 2014 #1353 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hi everybody, we're home so I can answer a few questions. I didn't read the whole thread so if there's anything out there that hasn't been covered, I would be happy to give my thoughts on it. I haven't seen this answered elsewhere yet. A question we had asked is in reference to the normal mdr alternate dining selection menu of chicken breast, NY strip steak etc. which Adam Goldstein said in the DD reveal would be offered. Did you see any evidence of this alternate daily menu being available? Thanks and glad you enjoyed Quantum. Sailing in two weeks on the inaugural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted November 10, 2014 #1354 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thank you for continuing the thread after disembarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocanada Posted November 10, 2014 #1355 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I did express departure, took a taxi to Newark and easily made my 10.10am flight to Toronto. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlfallis Posted November 10, 2014 #1356 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I did express departure, took a taxi to Newark and easily made my 10.10am flight to Toronto.Andrew Thanks this is great to hear. That will be us next week heading home on Porter. Did you pre-book a taxi or just find one available? What was the charge to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohb Posted November 10, 2014 #1357 Share Posted November 10, 2014 If things are the same as with the 'old' Cape Liberty tent, there are shared vans available after you go through customs. The vans go to EWR, Newark Penn Station and occasionally stop at hotels on the route. Last month the cost was ~$16pp to EWR. No reservation needed. There was a queue under the tent before. I am guessing they will have something similar. It is about a 15 minute ride to EWR and they drop you off at you airline departure area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusingisthewaytogo Posted November 10, 2014 #1358 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I would like to thank all who participated in this thread. I sail QOS on December 12th and your remarks are very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_2448 Posted November 10, 2014 #1359 Share Posted November 10, 2014 When is the Quantum first scheduled cruise out of NY? Does she go right back out today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 10, 2014 #1360 Share Posted November 10, 2014 When is the Quantum first scheduled cruise out of NY? Does she go right back out today? There are some short sampler cruises coming up. The "inaugural cruise" is Nov 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roe2ship Posted November 10, 2014 #1361 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Over the course of the week, it appears as though there are several mixed reports on how the IFLY works regarding any fees. Some have mentioned no fee on a different day to try again while others are saying there is a fee to use it again. If anyone knows the real scoop, please share it here. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyKingBNA Posted November 10, 2014 #1362 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Over the course of the week, it appears as though there are several mixed reports on how the IFLY works regarding any fees. Some have mentioned no fee on a different day to try again while others are saying there is a fee to use it again. If anyone knows the real scoop, please share it here. Thanks! They were originally telling us there would be a charge for additional flights beyond your first free one. however, no one on our sailing that I heard of was charged, including me. I don't know if that will be the case on future sailings or not. They were being very generous with us on the maiden voyage as we were testing out all the "hiccups" for them. Tracy Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshop Posted November 10, 2014 #1363 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I haven't seen this answered elsewhere yet. A question we had asked is in reference to the normal mdr alternate dining selection menu of chicken breast, NY strip steak etc. which Adam Goldstein said in the DD reveal would be offered. Did you see any evidence of this alternate daily menu being available? Thanks and glad you enjoyed Quantum. Sailing in two weeks on the inaugural. Alternate selections were not available. My wife has Celiac and would have used them often instead of the very limited gluten free choices available. Maybe they'll add the alternate selections in the future but they weren't available (or shown anywhere on menus) on the Maiden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe kitty Posted November 10, 2014 #1364 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Since many people on this thread appear to live in the area, would you please name some moderately priced hotels in or near Newark airport? How is the area around Newark? Thank you. Edited November 10, 2014 by chloe kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyKingBNA Posted November 10, 2014 #1365 Share Posted November 10, 2014 My favorite pic of the morning. Tracy Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 10, 2014 #1366 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Since many people on this thread appear to live in the area, would you please name some moderately priced hotels in or near Newark airport? How is the area around Newark?Thank you. I would ask that question in the East Coast Departures forum. Many helpful and knowledgeable people there: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 10, 2014 #1367 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) My favorite pic of the morning.[ATTACH]330720[/ATTACH] Tracy Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app That is a beautiful photo Tracy! :D ~Patti :) The reports were great! Thanks so much. Edited November 10, 2014 by Coralc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted November 10, 2014 #1368 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Every picture I have seen of the early morning arrival has been fantastic. [emoji106] [emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv_nyc Posted November 10, 2014 Author #1369 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks everyone for your appreciation! We still have more photos to publish on Shutterfly, and I'll do a report of the last day as disembarkation. I was also one of the crazy ones that woke up at 5am to watch and party during the sail in. Not a bad way to start a Monday. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv_nyc Posted November 10, 2014 Author #1370 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Ps - also thank you to the folks that were out the pier cheering us as we arrived. It made sail in so special!!! Love that people are as crazy about this ship as we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmurph22 Posted November 10, 2014 #1371 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) re: Newark area hotels; I like the area near Jersey Gardens mall. There are 3 hotels there. Spring Hill Suites, Embassy Suites, and Country Inn and suites. There are restaurants in the mall as well as a few places you could walk to across a parking lot. All have airport shuttles. There is a Marriott right in the center of the airport, kind of dated but it suffices as well. I wouldn't recommend downtown Newark. Edited November 10, 2014 by kmurph22 decided to answer a question that wasn't already answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish216 Posted November 10, 2014 #1372 Share Posted November 10, 2014 When I take this cruise, I have booked a 2:45pm flight at Newark airport(the ship arrives at 7:00am). Do you guys think that is enought time to get off teh ship and to the airport? The airport is about 20 minutes away. In the morning you will be traveling to the airport the opposite way of the traffic heading to NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted November 11, 2014 #1373 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I did express departure, took a taxi to Newark and easily made my 10.10am flight to Toronto.Andrew Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingaway89 Posted November 11, 2014 #1374 Share Posted November 11, 2014 has anyone here eaten at Izumi? for lunch or dinner? Did you get or see anyone get the hot rock selections from the menu? I'd really like to know if the hot rocks are available for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted November 11, 2014 #1375 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thank you to everyone that reported from this Quantum sailing and for the great photos. Welcome back! Sounds like everyone had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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