claire1973 Posted November 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hi, We're travelling from the UK for the Carribean cruise departing New York in February 2018. We've never been to New York and very excited about this overnight stay. Any ideas which hotels NCL usually use as we wondered if we'd been in the heart of New York (so that we can see things) or in the middle of nowhere? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkneern Posted November 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Not sure if I understand, NCL will be arranging your overnight stay? If this is the case I don't know what hotels they use. If you are choosing your own, then stay in Times square. Lots to choose from, we stay at the Marriott Marquis. It's a quick 5 min cab ride to the port. In warmer months others will just walk it. You really need to stay in the middle of the action if just an overnite. Enjoy, the Big Apple has so much to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 6, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yes, I assume NCL organise the hotel due to our flight times from the UK. I have attached a copy of our itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted November 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I guess you are saying that Ncl is arranging for a hotel for you? Plus a transfer from JFK to that hotel? Ok but you certainly don't need them to do that for you unless it's just the way you want it or you are part of some uk based package You will save plenty of money by taking a taxi or prearranged driver from the airport to NYC and booking any number of midtown hotels on your own Then next morning just grab a cab that will be waiting in front of your hotel to the port. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 6, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yes that's right - uk based travel agents have organised it as part of a package Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted November 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I can't clearly read your uploaded itinerary Can you just post the name and address of the hotel they gave you in. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 6, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Wish I could. We've not been told the name of the hotel as yet Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted November 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2016 February 2018?! Wow you like to plan ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmartin Posted November 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 14, 2016 hello claire could not really see your attachment but we are also sailing on the breakaway in feb 2018 on the 4th we have been a few time and have to say we would not let NCL book our hotel or flights again ended up in the middle of queens or at the airport best to book your own any questions feel free to pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 14, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The hotel is part of a package holiday so not an option to book our own. Will have to keep fingers crossed Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigs32 Posted November 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The hotel is part of a package holiday so not an option to book our own. Will have to keep fingers crossed Sent from my iPhone using Forums Well, you could. If you're not happy with where they book you, you could just reserve another hotel room for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmartin Posted November 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The hotel is part of a package holiday so not an option to book our own. Will have to keep fingers crossed Sent from my iPhone using Forums if you can afford it just book your own hotel and dont get the transfer with NCL from the airport in new york friends have done this with no issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted November 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2016 You do not want to be put at a hotel by JFK, not convenient to Manhattan, plus those hotels are used as temporary housing for displaced families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 14, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Can't afford to pay for another hotel. The holiday is already costing £6,500! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmartin Posted November 14, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Can't afford to pay for another hotel. The holiday is already costing £6,500! Sent from my iPhone using Forums wow its going to be a great holiday we went on our honeymoon and NCL wanted to put us in a hotel in a 2 star hotel 2 mins from JFK and the total cost was nearly £9k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 14, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted November 14, 2016 £9,000! Did you buy shares in the ship [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted November 14, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Can't afford to pay for another hotel. The holiday is already costing £6,500! Sent from my iPhone using Forums You have more than a year to save, it would be a shame to miss out on seeing Manhattan and be stuck at an airport hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGem Posted November 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2016 hello claire could not really see your attachment but we are also sailing on the breakaway in feb 2018 on the 4th ............................................... Hi Claire and Glennmartin. If my dates are correct (maybe?), I think the BA sails on Feb 2, 2018, not on the 4th. If you're booked on this cruise, come join the Roll Call: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2384272 Lots of time to plan activities for the cruise (and time to save money!), Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire1973 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hi, it does sail on the 2nd (as I said) and we've already joined the roll call :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcdds6 Posted November 15, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 15, 2016 NCL will probably put you up in a hotel near JFK in Queens. There really isn't much to see there except maybe John Gotti's social club, and some locations from the filming of "Goodfellas". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBCruiser18 Posted December 14, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hey have you foumd out you hotel yet? I'm on this cruise too with my daughter and family, and we will be staying at Park central hotel so we can do three days there before boarding I'll be going through my agent for the hotel but didn't take NCL's package as I'd rather make my own transfers and the agent mentioned the hotel choice would probably be closer to the airport than the city. Plus we will be coming from Glasgow. Also off tpic but I can totally understand how its cost so much. And why you booked so far in advanced like us. For those of us coming from the UK, traveling to America is expensive! My flights are £1600 alone so adding the cruise itself, staying in NYC for a couple of days plus transfers, insurance, excursions etc adds up quick. Its beyond worth it though. I guess the same if anyone from the us took a flight and cruise in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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