mandersen12345 Posted August 6, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Hello. Soliciting opinions here for an upcoming cruise out of Cape Liberty. Live in Sarasota, FL. On the day of the cruise United has a nonstop to Newark (7:00 AM to 9:44 AM) and Delta has one to La Guardia (7:00 AM to 9:54 AM). Negligible difference in arrival times. Each flight is the first of the day out of Sarasota. We are a family of 5. Which flight would you take? Or would you absolutely go the day before? The price of a hotel for a night is irrelevant. However, finding a place to stay for 5 (two of whom are teenagers) where we are not on top of each other could be another story.... Ship departs at 4:00 PM. Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 6, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Absolutely go the day before. But if you must go the day of, most certainly Newark just due to its proximity to the port. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 6, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2023 1 minute ago, mandersen12345 said: Hello. Soliciting opinions here for an upcoming cruise out of Cape Liberty. Live in Sarasota, FL. On the day of the cruise United has a nonstop to Newark (7:00 AM to 9:44 AM) and Delta has one to La Guardia (7:00 AM to 9:54 AM). Negligible difference in arrival times. Each flight is the first of the day out of Sarasota. We are a family of 5. Which flight would you take? Or would you absolutely go the day before? The price of a hotel for a night is irrelevant. However, finding a place to stay for 5 (two of whom are teenagers) where we are not on top of each other could be another story.... Ship departs at 4:00 PM. Thanks for your thoughts. Wen I looked for cruise line transfers for a different ship they were only offered to EWR if that makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixbirches Posted August 6, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Newark, no question. LGA is not near Cape Liberty. It’s a HUGE hassle and very expensive to get to the cruise terminal in NJ. And definitely travel a day in advance 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandersen12345 Posted August 6, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted August 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Wen I looked for cruise line transfers for a different ship they were only offered to EWR if that makes a difference thanks but does not matter. Would arrange sedan/SUV service. I have never been to either EWR or LGA. I assume EWR is closer to the port. Is LGA going to pose a traffic risk? I mean realistically given the arrival time and ship departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 6, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: thanks but does not matter. Would arrange sedan/SUV service. I have never been to either EWR or LGA. I assume EWR is closer to the port. Is LGA going to pose a traffic risk? I mean realistically given the arrival time and ship departure. As others mentioned EWR is by far closer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted August 6, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) In today's world of delayed or cancelled flights I would go the day before. EWR is much closer and easier to get to cape liberty port. Near the airport are a couple reasonably priced hotels where you could get a suite for 5 people. Check out Springhill suites by Marriott or best Western plus. I'm sure there are others too Edited August 6, 2023 by Sunshine3601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted August 6, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2023 EWR absolutely. I wouldn’t fly out of LGA for any reason even to save $$$$. It’s a 💩show on a good day. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted August 6, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Newark airport is in NJ, Cape Liberty cruise terminal is in NJ. NJ is not in New York city, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted August 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Both airports are horrible. There are far more flights out of EWR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousemom11 Posted August 6, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: Or would you absolutely go the day before? The price of a hotel for a night is irrelevant. However, finding a place to stay for 5 (two of whom are teenagers) where we are not on top of each other could be another story Absolutely go the day before. It is not uncommon to have weather/air traffic control delays in the EWR/LGA area. Since hotel cost is not an issue, consider 2 rooms to give everyone room (especially 2 bathrooms with 2 teenagers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 6, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: thanks but does not matter. Would arrange sedan/SUV service. I have never been to either EWR or LGA. I assume EWR is closer to the port. Is LGA going to pose a traffic risk? I mean realistically given the arrival time and ship departure. Look at a map. A hint is that the name of EWR airport is Newark Liberty Airport and the port is named Cape Liberty. Definitly leave a day early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted August 6, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2023 EWR is a better choice. Don’t do LGA. EWR is so much easier and less stress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted August 6, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Definitely fly into EWR. If you are concerned about Murphy's Law, fly in the day before, because if your 7am flight gets cancelled, you're probably screwed getting to Newark to board the ship. If you fly in the day before, here are some options of places to stay: Residence Inn by Marriott Newark, Extended Stay America Suites Elizabeth, Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Airport, and/or Hampton Inn and Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth. They are all in the same relative area. They probably all have free transport from the airport, and you can check about transport to the port, or call an Uber/Lyft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted August 6, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 6, 2023 38 minutes ago, steveru621 said: Both airports are horrible. There are far more flights out of EWR. Nothing wrong with EWR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandersen12345 Posted August 6, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I booked the nonstop to Newark that gets in at 9:44 day of cruise. It's the first flight of the day out of Sarasota on that aircraft so hoping no issues. IF there are issues and we miss the boat, can we contact Royal and get ourselves to the first port (Port Canaveral) and board there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted August 6, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, Jerseygirl1416 said: Nothing wrong with EWR Sorry, my airline Delta is all but non-existent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted August 6, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, steveru621 said: Sorry, my airline Delta is all but non-existent. United has pretty much squeezed lots of airlines out. I was super annoyed when they forced Southwest out but if you’re flying United it’s an easy airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted August 6, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I was going to say Google map it and you will see exact mileage difference I’m flying to Newark next month for the Jewel. Never thought about any other airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted August 6, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jerseygirl1416 said: United has pretty much squeezed lots of airlines out. I was super annoyed when they forced Southwest out but if you’re flying United it’s an easy airport. Sorry, I'm biased. You are absolutely right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted August 6, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: I booked the nonstop to Newark that gets in at 9:44 day of cruise. It's the first flight of the day out of Sarasota on that aircraft so hoping no issues. IF there are issues and we miss the boat, can we contact Royal and get ourselves to the first port (Port Canaveral) and board there? You are flying to NJ from Florida to take a cruise which stops in Canaveral? Guessing the cruise also goes to the Bahamas. Heard there are cruises out of Florida which hit those same ports. I heard you say money is no object and I believe you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted August 6, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: I booked the nonstop to Newark that gets in at 9:44 day of cruise. It's the first flight of the day out of Sarasota on that aircraft so hoping no issues. IF there are issues and we miss the boat, can we contact Royal and get ourselves to the first port (Port Canaveral) and board there? So now I’m a little nervous for you. I think you’re taking a huge gamble with same day travel especially with how unstable flights have been lately. I think you should definitely research hotels to fit your needs. I had 3 sons and they reached the age where they refused to share beds so I would look for hotels that had 2 bed options and a pullout couch. Then I’d call the hotel and ask if they had rollaways. Most do. That gave them all their own bed. If driving I would drag along an aerobed🙄. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fla33023 Posted August 6, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: I booked the nonstop to Newark that gets in at 9:44 day of cruise. It's the first flight of the day out of Sarasota on that aircraft so hoping no issues. IF there are issues and we miss the boat, can we contact Royal and get ourselves to the first port (Port Canaveral) and board there? So then you'd have to get 5 people to PC? My nerves would be shot dealing with the airline people, renting a car or going back home to get your car and the drive to PC. Sounds worse than just getting a hotel room! Edited August 6, 2023 by fla33023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted August 6, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Just now, fla33023 said: So then you'd have to get 5 people to PC? That sounds way worse than just getting a hotel room for 1 night. That shouldn’t be a possibility anyway, if a stop doesn’t include any of the ABC islands. Would be a violation of the PVSA (Passenger Vessel Service Act) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 6, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, mandersen12345 said: I booked the nonstop to Newark that gets in at 9:44 day of cruise. It's the first flight of the day out of Sarasota on that aircraft so hoping no issues. IF there are issues and we miss the boat, can we contact Royal and get ourselves to the first port (Port Canaveral) and board there? No, you would have to board in the Bahamas. To board in a different US port would be a PVSA violation. Edited August 6, 2023 by Ourusualbeach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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