Rare mking8288 Posted October 14, 2015 #1226 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) ....might have to look into private. thanks for the information Golden Touch Transportation - http://www.goldentouchtransportation.com/Fleet is the vendor used by many airlines here in the metro NY area for their flight crew's shuttle needs, they also do bus charter & wedding specials, etc. with a base near EWR airport ... their coach bus have seating for 36 people and also MB Sprinter vans seating up to 17 pax. Don't have any experience dealing with them - might be worth an email or call to get a rough estimate of costs and options with them. For a flat rate, local charter for 6 to 8 hours, I'm guessing it will run you close to/around $1,000 round-trip, maybe less but could be more. Those yellow school bus with hard bench seats are generally less with no-frills. Independent Drivers - often mentioned here & used by many CC's - based in NJ serving Cape Liberty might be able to come up with something competitive, once you nail down more details, dates & hotel location, etc. Edited October 14, 2015 by mking8288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunkhannock Posted October 15, 2015 #1227 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Are these lines for suite guests well marked? Last time I cruised (not out of Cape Liberty), I couldn't find anything and asked an employee who looked at me like I was crazy and pointed to the regular line. Yes. Well enough that I was able to see them without my glasses on, lol. As another poster mentioned, the priority line for both Security and check-in for Suite Guests will be on the left hand side. There is a sign that says something to the effect of "Reserved for Suite Guests and Pinnacle Members." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manazca Posted October 15, 2015 #1228 Share Posted October 15, 2015 We're flying from Canada to Newark for an Anthem cruise in December. 1. Is a 1:30pm returning flight ok or is it a little early considering disembarkation? 2. We arrive around 6:30pm in Newark, cruising the next day. Where would you recommend staying overnight? Near the airport or downtown Newark? Which way would be cheaper? We would appreciate a nicer view but it is not essential. We'd like a nice place for dinner (2 adults+ one 5-year old) and maybe some stores nearby for last minute shopping. Which hotels would you recommend? Many, many thanks! (I've been trying to go through the full thread but I am extremely busy and couldn't make a final decision about our choices). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted October 15, 2015 #1229 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) We're flying from Canada to Newark for an Anthem cruise in December.1. Is a 1:30pm returning flight ok or is it a little early considering disembarkation? 2. We arrive around 6:30pm in Newark, cruising the next day. Where would you recommend staying overnight? Near the airport or downtown Newark? Which way would be cheaper? We would appreciate a nicer view but it is not essential. We'd like a nice place for dinner (2 adults+ one 5-year old) and maybe some stores nearby for last minute shopping. Which hotels would you recommend? Many, many thanks! (I've been trying to go through the full thread but I am extremely busy and couldn't make a final decision about our choices). 1. A 1:30 pm departing flight is fine. 2. There are no stores in downtown Newark or immediately adjacent to the airport. I'd recommend you stay at one of the hotels on Glimcher Realty Way in Elizabeth, which include Country Inn and Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Embassy Suites. They are adjacent to the Jersey Gardens Outlet mall. Also there are a couple of chain restaurants there...IIRC places like IHOP and Ruby Tuesday's. Realistically, with your flight arriving at 6:30 you're not going to have much if any time to shop at the mall, assuming the first thing you're going to do after arriving at the hotel is have dinner. The Newark area is urban and industrial. You're not going to find nice views anywhere nearby. Edited October 15, 2015 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted October 16, 2015 #1230 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The Newark area is urban and industrial. You're not going to find nice views anywhere nearby. Also, not a safe area to be wandering around at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manazca Posted October 16, 2015 #1231 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Many thanks for your responses. It turns out it is Jersey City I had in mind (saw some of the hotel videos posted earlier in this thread), not downtown Newark. Sorry for the confusion. Given the time we are arriving and the budget I think we'll pick a hotel in Elizabeth as suggested. Not sure where to buy a bottle of wine before cruising (we are not really drinkers but it would be nice to have some). Saw some discussion in this thread, haven't finished reading it yet, hopefully a solution has been found :) Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted October 16, 2015 #1232 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Many thanks for your responses.It turns out it is Jersey City I had in mind (saw some of the hotel videos posted earlier in this thread), not downtown Newark. Sorry for the confusion. Given the time we are arriving and the budget I think we'll pick a hotel in Elizabeth as suggested. Not sure where to buy a bottle of wine before cruising (we are not really drinkers but it would be nice to have some). Saw some discussion in this thread, haven't finished reading it yet, hopefully a solution has been found :) Thanks again. There's a liquor store in the closest shopping mall to Cape Liberty, but there's no way for you to get there without having a taxi or car service take you. How are you getting from your hotel to Cape Liberty? If by taxi or car service you'd pay extra for it, but they could make a stop at the liquor store before dropping you at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted October 16, 2015 #1233 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Any waze users out there? I tried putting in the address for the port and it comes up "route not found". Address I used is: 14 port terminal boulevard, Bayonne, NJ. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted October 16, 2015 #1234 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Any waze users out there? I tried putting in the address for the port and it comes up "route not found". Address I used is: 14 port terminal boulevard, Bayonne, NJ. Is that correct? Yes, we use Waze all the time. That's the address we always use. Works every time. As a matter of fact it's saved in my Waze under favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'4Us Posted October 16, 2015 #1235 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Any waze users out there? I tried putting in the address for the port and it comes up "route not found". Address I used is: 14 port terminal boulevard, Bayonne, NJ. Is that correct?Funny, I added the port to my favorites in Waze this morning. Instead of entering the address, type "Cape Liberty Cruise Port". See if it comes up that way. Mine did. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted October 17, 2015 #1236 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Well it's working now. I'm in Gettysburg PA and now I'm seeing it pull up. Even my wife was having trouble pulling it up on her phone too. Whew. Thanks for confirming the address too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted October 17, 2015 #1237 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We'll try this thread. We have cruised out of Liberty many times but all before the new terminal. Next cruise is Summit 2016 We used to: 1. Drop off luggage with porters. 2. Drive to parking lot and park. 3. Walk back to terminal and pass through security. 4. Fill out and submit health certificate. 5. Wait in line to check in at counter where we get photographed and issued our keycards. 6. Wait for shuttle to ship and eventually get dinged on board. ** ** I realize there is now no need for step 6. WHAT'S the process now. Thanks ahead of time. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted October 17, 2015 #1238 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We'll try this thread. We have cruised out of Liberty many times but all before the new terminal. Next cruise is Summit 2016 We used to: 1. Drop off luggage with porters. 2. Drive to parking lot and park. 3. Walk back to terminal and pass through security. 4. Fill out and submit health certificate. 5. Wait in line to check in at counter where we get photographed and issued our keycards. 6. Wait for shuttle to ship and eventually get dinged on board. ** ** I realize there is now no need for step 6. WHAT'S the process now. Thanks ahead of time. bosco No real difference in the process. I assume when the new garage opens (soon, we believe) you may be parking there rather than a parking lot. I have no idea if after the garage opens whether you will have the option of parking in the garage or the lot, if the prices will be the same or higher in the garage. That all remains to be seen, but other than exactly where you'll be parking it doesn't affect the rest of the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunkhannock Posted October 17, 2015 #1239 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We'll try this thread. We have cruised out of Liberty many times but all before the new terminal. Next cruise is Summit 2016 We used to: 1. Drop off luggage with porters. 2. Drive to parking lot and park. 3. Walk back to terminal and pass through security. 4. Fill out and submit health certificate. 5. Wait in line to check in at counter where we get photographed and issued our keycards. WHAT'S the process now. #4 and #5 are now done at the same time at the same counter. Other than that, no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted October 17, 2015 #1240 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Our most recent cruise out of Bayonne was 9/6 on Summit. Depending on where you park there is a shuttle from the far parking lot back to the terminal. Also they do not take your security picture at the counter but do it when you are called up by number to board the ship. You will receive a boarding # when you enter the terminal building after you go through security. We have sailed out of Bayonne twice this year with #3 coming up in 5 days Edited October 17, 2015 by CruisingChick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted October 17, 2015 #1241 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks to all for the rapid responses. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted October 21, 2015 #1242 Share Posted October 21, 2015 By the time you pay the NJ transit fees and the cab fees, you might as well take the shuttle for $28.50. Really don't think this is a bad price. Denatravels is this an RCCL shuttle? I cruise on 11/22/15 Anthem OTS and the ground transportation option isn't available. I fly in the day before and I was going to have the free hotel shuttle take me back to airport on 11/22 to catch the RCCL shuttle to the port. However, I'm not seeing it offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted October 21, 2015 #1243 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Denatravels is this an RCCL shuttle? I cruise on 11/22/15 Anthem OTS and the ground transportation option isn't available. I fly in the day before and I was going to have the free hotel shuttle take me back to airport on 11/22 to catch the RCCL shuttle to the port. However, I'm not seeing it offered. Yes. I had to call. There are two shuttles for anthem. One with flight info and the other just transport. Couldn't do it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted October 22, 2015 #1244 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks Dena, I'll give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted October 22, 2015 #1245 Share Posted October 22, 2015 BREAKING NEWS! The new parking garage at Cape Liberty is open for business. We just parked there and we are the first sailing to do so. Park in the lot closest to the terminal because that's where the elevators are located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted October 22, 2015 #1246 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for the news! How much is it per day? Still $19? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnel Posted October 22, 2015 #1247 Share Posted October 22, 2015 That's very good to hear. How do you enter and then get to the terminal? Can you pull your bags directly from your parking spot to the terminal or do you still have to leave them at the curb in front of the terminal before parking in the garage? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted October 22, 2015 #1248 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yes it is still $19 a day. You still drop off bags and the proceed to lot which is right next to terminal. Very quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnel Posted October 22, 2015 #1249 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Wow! That's very good to hear. Now we can leave the car somewhat protected from the elements. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'4Us Posted October 22, 2015 #1250 Share Posted October 22, 2015 BREAKING NEWS! The new parking garage at Cape Liberty is open for business. We just parked there and we are the first sailing to do so. Park in the lot closest to the terminal because that's where the elevators are located. Thank you. :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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