1 or 2 Overnight Stay for Chicago to NJ in December

[chiguypaul]

I normally fly out of Chicago to Florida. This year in late December we are flying from Chicago to NJ. The worrier in me is concerned that a one overnight stay is risky given that time of year for potentially bad weather in both of those locations. Am I overthinking it and too concerned where I shouldn't be?

[megr1125]

I'd stay over in NJ.  Look, you just never know...weather, suspected fires in the cargo hold (like yesterday...)

 

I don't think you're overthinking it and if you need assistance on hotels, let us know.  

[Budget Queen]

How many days ahead of your cruise?     Both these areas get hit with weather.   And once it does-  can be a disaster with cancellations.   I'd suggest-   if foul weather is predicted-  leave-  immediately,  ahead of your scheduled flight.  Fees many times waived.     A lot better than missing a ship.  

[megr1125]

Kind of misread what you said, blame lack of sufficient sleep, daylight savings time, etc.  I agree with Budget Queen, and maybe plan an extra night in the lovely EWR area.... 😁😁

[FlyerTalker]

Cruises go out of New Jersey in December??

[chiguypaul]

5 hours ago, Budget Queen said:

How many days ahead of your cruise?     Both these areas get hit with weather.   And once it does-  can be a disaster with cancellations.   I'd suggest-   if foul weather is predicted-  leave-  immediately,  ahead of your scheduled flight.  Fees many times waived.     A lot better than missing a ship.  

 

Cruise December 28th. At a minimum would fly out as early as possible on the 27th. I like your plan. May still come in the night of 26th just to play it (really) safe.

[megr1125]

1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said:

Cruises go out of New Jersey in December??

Yes.....

[6rugrats]

2 hours ago, megr1125 said:

Yes.....

Bahamas.

 

Edited March 11, 2019 by 6rugrats

[Globaliser]

12 hours ago, FlyerTalker said:

Cruises go out of New Jersey in December??

 

See https://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-from-new-york-city-new-york.html

[Zach1213]

15 hours ago, FlyerTalker said:

Cruises go out of New Jersey in December??

 

[meadowlander]

On ‎3‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 5:55 PM, FlyerTalker said:

Cruises go out of New Jersey in December??

Yes, December and every other month.

[Zach1213]

8 hours ago, meadowlander said:

Yes, December and every other month.

 

I mean, I don't think it's crazy to be a bit surprised that they're taking leisure cruises out of a place like NYC in the dead of winter. I personally wouldn't do at least a warm weather cruise starting there during that time of the year.