NYC CRUISES PLANNING/INFO ThREAD!

[Minnie Monellen]

Does anyone know of a place that will rent and deliver a scooter to the Manhattan Terminal?

I found this one by doing a google search: Scootaround (1-888-441-7575).

 

[jilljill]

I found this one by doing a google search: Scootaround (1-888-441-7575).

Thanks. I'll pass on the info to my friend. He was hoping that someone might have some personal experience with renting a scooter and having it delivered to the Manhattan port. I guess I'll have to check over on cruisecritic.com for some info as well.

 

[smeecanada]

Need some help from people who know New York better than me.

Times Square area hotels are just too pricey for my liking.

Wondering logistics of staying in the following areas: North Bergen, New Jersey/Long Island/Newark Airport area/Meadowlands.

Wanting to mainly do sightseeing in Manhatten. Good areas/Bad areas? Subway costs? Ferry costs? Approximate travel time? Taxi costs? Bus? for 2 adults/ 2 teens.

Thanks so much in advance for any help.

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hi Wendy!

We went through this same dilemma about a month ago when we booked the 6/2 cruise out of NY. After doing a BUNCH of research we found out that a very nice (and MUCH cheaper) are is the Jersey City area. It is on the waterfront overlooking Manhattan and has undergone massive revitalization in the last 15 years and is now very popular with people moving out there and commuting in to the city. You can take the PATH train right over to midtown in 15 minutes.

I was able to get the Westin Jersey City on Hotwire by selecting 4 star hotel in the Jersey City area. A 4 star came up at $116 per night, so we snagged it. Turned out to be the Westin and we couldn't be more pleased.

Do a YouTube search for Westin Jersey City, and there are two short videos that show what the Jersey City waterfront area looks like, its very nice!

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Need some help from people who know New York better than me.

Times Square area hotels are just too pricey for my liking.

Wondering logistics of staying in the following areas: North Bergen, New Jersey/Long Island/Newark Airport area/Meadowlands.

Wanting to mainly do sightseeing in Manhatten. Good areas/Bad areas? Subway costs? Ferry costs? Approximate travel time? Taxi costs? Bus? for 2 adults/ 2 teens.

Thanks so much in advance for any help.

Here's a recent thread about hotels in NJ:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2917267

Also, from post #1 of this thread:

Homewood Suites by Hilton®
10 The Promenade, Edgewater, New Jersey, United States 07020
Tel: 1-201-941-4700 Fax: 1-201-941-479
next to shopping, restaurants, and movie theaters

Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
500 Harbor Boulevard · Weehawken, NJ 07086 USA ·Map · Contact Us · Phone: (201) 617-5600 · Fax: (201) 617-5627 · Special Offer Reservations:
(866) 716-8115 (next to Lincoln Harbor NY Waterway Terminal)

W Hoboken 225 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 United States
Phone: (201) 253-2400
(Expensive)

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
2 Exchange Place,
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA 07302
Tel: (201) 469 1234 Fax: (201) 432 4991


RE: hotels in North Bergen, near the Lincoln Tunnel, NO, not ever! (IMHO)

 

[mrdisnie]

Hi All!

There are a couple of nice hotels in the Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawkin area that you may want to check out. All of them are within walking distance to the Path System, Ferry, Light Rail System or all three.

Jersey City:

The Westin
The Hyatt
Marriott Courtyard

I would recommend any of the above in Jersey City. The Westin and Courtyard are located in downtown JC, right across the street from each other, and are within walking distance to the Path Station and Light Rail.

The Hyatt is also located in downtown JC but about a mile south of the other two. It is in walking disntance to the Path, Light Rail and Ferry. Please keep in mind that the Ferry from Jersey City to NYC only operates Monday thru Friday.

Hoboken:

The W

The W is also very nice and within walking disntance to the Light Rail, Path and Ferry. It is also within walking distance to Hoboken Train Staion. Numerous Trains run out of there to all points in NJ and upstate NY.

Weehawkin:

The Sheraton

This is also a nice hotel that is within walking distance to the Light Rail and Ferry. The ferry does not run on weekends but they do offer a free shuttle to the Ferry Station that runs on weekends.

Again I would recommend any of the above but if you are looking to get out and about I would suggest either the JC or Hoboken ones.

On a side note. If you do stay in JC or Hoboken you realy have to check out some of the restaurants in Hoboken. Some are really good while others are really great. If you are looking for old world Hoboken, back when it was an Italian immigrant neighborhood, then there are still traditional restaurants that are as good as ever. They are off of the beaten path from Washington Street, Hobokens main street, but ones that I would highly recommend. Hoboken also has numerous pubs/restaurants that are child friendly and are also a good stop.

If I can be of any more help just ask!!

MrDisnie

 

[SUZI]

Does anyone know if the Magic will go past/near the Statue of Liberty on the way to Canada?

Also, the inside of the The Statue of Liberty is closed for renovation. (but you DISers probably already knew that )

 

[taximom00]

Hi All!

There are a couple of nice hotels in the Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawkin area that you may want to check out. All of them are within walking distance to the Path System, Ferry, Light Rail System or all three.

Jersey City:

The Westin
The Hyatt
Marriott Courtyard

I would recommend any of the above in Jersey City. The Westin and Courtyard are located in downtown JC, right across the street from each other, and are within walking distance to the Path Station and Light Rail.

The Hyatt is also located in downtown JC but about a mile south of the other two. It is in walking disntance to the Path, Light Rail and Ferry. Please keep in mind that the Ferry from Jersey City to NYC only operates Monday thru Friday.

Hoboken:

The W

The W is also very nice and within walking disntance to the Light Rail, Path and Ferry. It is also within walking distance to Hoboken Train Staion. Numerous Trains run out of there to all points in NJ and upstate NY.

Weehawkin:

The Sheraton

This is also a nice hotel that is within walking distance to the Light Rail and Ferry. The ferry does not run on weekends but they do offer a free shuttle to the Ferry Station that runs on weekends.

Again I would recommend any of the above but if you are looking to get out and about I would suggest either the JC or Hoboken ones.

On a side note. If you do stay in JC or Hoboken you realy have to check out some of the restaurants in Hoboken. Some are really good while others are really great. If you are looking for old world Hoboken, back when it was an Italian immigrant neighborhood, then there are still traditional restaurants that are as good as ever. They are off of the beaten path from Washington Street, Hobokens main street, but ones that I would highly recommend. Hoboken also has numerous pubs/restaurants that are child friendly and are also a good stop.

If I can be of any more help just ask!!

MrDisnie

If you do stay in Hoboken and are a fan of the TLC show, Cake Boss, it's worth a visit to see the bakery.

http://www.carlosbakery.com/

Lines are (too) long and prices are, well, comparable to Disney

But if you are a fan, it's worth the trip, even if you wait in line. Just to say you went.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Does anyone know if the Magic will go past/near the Statue of Liberty on the way to Canada?

Also, the inside of the The Statue of Liberty is closed for renovation. (but you DISers probably already knew that )

Yes, the Magic will sail by the Statue of Liberty on its way to Canada.

 

[MrsWaltDisney86]

We decided on this last minute cruise since we couldnt wait till December to see Mickey again! We are going on the June 10th 5 day Canada Cruise.

We live in Baltimore so we are within a nice driving distance, but I mapped it out from here to NYC port and it said it was only 3 hours. The ship sails on a Sunday so how much time do you think we should allow for traffic in NYC? (we have an arrival time of 11:30-12:00)

Thanks for your help!

 

[Ladyshopper]

Does anyone local have anything to say about the Jersey Gardens Oulet Mall (I know not all the stores there are outlets)?

Thinking of taking the bus there as looks fairly easy, and its more the type of shops we're interested in than at Woodbury Common (plus a lot cheaper to get there!).

 

[Minnie Monellen]

We decided on this last minute cruise since we couldnt wait till December to see Mickey again! We are going on the June 10th 5 day Canada Cruise.

We live in Baltimore so we are within a nice driving distance, but I mapped it out from here to NYC port and it said it was only 3 hours. The ship sails on a Sunday so how much time do you think we should allow for traffic in NYC? (we have an arrival time of 11:30-12:00)

Thanks for your help!

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I would think it would take closer to 4 hours travel time from Baltimore to the terminal in NYC. (Did you use MapQuest?) There shouldn't be much traffic on a Sunday morning.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Does anyone local have anything to say about the Jersey Gardens Oulet Mall (I know not all the stores there are outlets)?

Thinking of taking the bus there as looks fairly easy, and its more the type of shops we're interested in than at Woodbury Common (plus a lot cheaper to get there!).

Recent crime reports involving a car jacking. I'd go to Woodbury Commons.

 

[Ladyshopper]

Whilst that does sound bad, I'm aware there is crime everywhere and try to be a realist about it (and I'm a cop so know more than most about crime!). If we all let crimes like that put us off doing things, none of us would go or do anything!

I do appreciate the warning post though, please don't think I don't. What is crime like inside the mall itself, as we would be sticking to in there and not wandering around anywhere else.

 

[Minnie Monellen]

Whilst that does sound bad, I'm aware there is crime everywhere and try to be a realist about it (and I'm a cop so know more than most about crime!). If we all let crimes like that put us off doing things, none of us would go or do anything!

I do appreciate the warning post though, please don't think I don't. What is crime like inside the mall itself, as we would be sticking to in there and not wandering around anywhere else.

The carjacking took place in the mall parking lot. The story made the local NYC television news report. I live within a half hour driving distance. I've only been there twice. Inside the mall is ok, as with every mall in NJ they have private mall security. It's not a great surrounding area. There are so many other nicer malls to go shopping in NJ. I prefer Woodbury Commons because they have a Coach, Ralph Lauren, and a Chico's outlet.

 

[lorimay]

We are sailing the Sept 12th New England/Canada cruise on the Magic.

If anyone is flying from Ft. Lauderdale area to NYC like we are, we got a great rate on Jetblue yesterday of $110 per person each way.

Hotel rooms are still a little steep at this point, hoping they come down some.
We have a refundable room booked right now at The Marriott Marquis for $499 a night (OUCH). We stayed here back in 2010 during the 4th of July weekend and paid $300 for a Times Square view.
Its a beautiful hotel.

 

[firsttimemom]

We are sailing the Sept 12th New England/Canada cruise on the Magic.

If anyone is flying from Ft. Lauderdale area to NYC like we are, we got a great rate on Jetblue yesterday of $110 per person each way.

Hotel rooms are still a little steep at this point, hoping they come down some.
We have a refundable room booked right now at The Marriott Marquis for $499 a night (OUCH). We stayed here back in 2010 during the 4th of July weekend and paid $300 for a Times Square view.
Its a beautiful hotel.

We got a great refundable rate at the NY Hilton(on 6th) for the night before our June 17 cruise. I think it was $299 for club level.

 

[KashasMom]

Does anyone local have anything to say about the Jersey Gardens Oulet Mall (I know not all the stores there are outlets)?

Thinking of taking the bus there as looks fairly easy, and its more the type of shops we're interested in than at Woodbury Common (plus a lot cheaper to get there!).

I'm not a fan of Woodbury Common and would not spend the time/money to go there unless wanting something specific. Jersey Gardens has a good selection of stores with good prices as well. Also, no sales tax on clothing/shoes like at WC. I wouldn't let the recent carjacking attempt scare me away. Follow the same precautions that you would for any new place you're visiting. Happy Shopping!

 

[taximom00]

We are sailing the Sept 12th New England/Canada cruise on the Magic.

If anyone is flying from Ft. Lauderdale area to NYC like we are, we got a great rate on Jetblue yesterday of $110 per person each way.

Hotel rooms are still a little steep at this point, hoping they come down some.
We have a refundable room booked right now at The Marriott Marquis for $499 a night (OUCH). We stayed here back in 2010 during the 4th of July weekend and paid $300 for a Times Square view.
Its a beautiful hotel.

You might try Doubletree Suites, right across the street. I paid ~$269 in Feb...I know the rates vary by month but for what you are going to pay at the Marriott, you can get a suite at Doubletree which would give your family more room/privacy.

 

[lorimay]

Thank you ladies, I am going over to trip advisor now to check out both hotels.

Can anyone tell me the date of the first Canada cruise?
I can't wait to read all the trip reports.