AIRPORT HYATT: Use bus or rent a car?

[CVW]

We're staying at the Hyatt at the airport the night before the cruise. I've heard several comments complimentary of the transfer from the Hyatt.

I haven't heard anyone comment as to WHEN you'll get to the ship to get all your reservations lined up. When will we get to the ship? What time does the ship allow embarkation? Will all the good spa and Palo spots be gone? Should we rent a car? Should we go ahead and take the bus? Is this enough questions? WhY DOes ThE sHifT keY on MY coMpUtER KeeP stICkinG?

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

We always stay at the Hyatt and take the DCL busses. It's very easy and convenient. Sign-in for the bus is at around 9:30am in the Hyatt lobby. The first bus leaves at around 10:00am. We're usually at the port between 11:15 and 11:30am, well in advance of the usual 12:15 boarding time, plenty of time to make reservations once you board.

For two people, the busses ($49/person) are a pretty good deal. You could probably rent a car for a bit less, but would then have to deal with picking it up, driving, dropping it off, getting a shuttle to the port, and then doing the opposite at the end of the cruise. For me, the savings is probably not worth it. For 3 or more people, the car becomes a better deal, as it will cost the same, whereas 4 people on the bus starts to get pricey.