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That's a misrepresentation-- accidents with visitors are frequent and quite often unpleasant. The scooters they rent you are vastly underpowered and most traffic zips around you because you cant keep up with the local's vehicles-- no one actually obeys the speed limit. Accidents are only amplified if theres rain. I've done it before and would never do it again. The last cruise we took down there we had a passenger end up in the ICU. The Twizy electric rentals are much safer but they are super uncomfortable for the second passenger who has to squeeze into a tiny space in the back.

It's not even an option-- there are no rental cars allowed on the island.

Agree with Charles here-- its very useful in situations where taxis are hard to come by and is much easier than calling a taxi for someone not familiar with Bermuda. Any major hotels will have taxis out front as well as the Dockyard and downtown St Georges so no need to pay the fee when you are in those places. Hitch is an amazing insurance policy when it comes to peace of mind knowing you have an easy way to get back-- we certainly have ventured further, longer to harder to get to places than we would have not having the app. Its also helpful if you don't want to carry a ton of cash.

If you are tendering into Lahaina you don't need to rent a car for any of that-- an Uber will do fine. If you are docking at Kahalui the rental are would be more helpful. You may choose to not go to the Maui Ocean Center due to distance if you are tendering but it will be on the way if you are driving from Kahului. Haleakala is far-- it is it's own afternoon. Wouldn't be high on my list if I had limited time on the island. Fleetwoods is great for drinks-- would highly recommend Lahaina Grill for dinner if you can get a reservation.

Distance from the airport to downtown, where the several berths cruise ship's use are located, is about 35-40 minutes depending on traffic. That being said you would have to be mad in today's environment to fly in from the West Coast the day of your flight. Air delays in Canada have been even worse that what we've been seeing in the US. On top of that, spending time in Quebec City is most likely going to be a highlight of the entire trip-- its a wonderful city. You would significantly diminish the overall experience by just spending a few hours there as you board.

Use Waze for guidance and navigation-- it can be a lifesaver in LA. Will react to traffic conditions faster than Google Maps and reroute you around traffic in real time. Has saved me hours driving in LA and I use it every time I'm there even if I know where I'm going.

A bit of an off the wall suggestion but if you've been to SB before or are looking for a unique, super relaxing afternoon with a great lunch and gorgeous surroundings, take an Uber up to San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito-- about $15 each way and a quick ride. It's where JFK and Jackie honeymooned. Beautiful gardens and the restaurant is superb-- worth it for their famous tortilla soup alone.

There are two-- Marco Polo and Diamond Jubilee terminals. They are right next to each other-- I would be shocked if they held you accountable for getting the wrong one but your cruise line should be able to tell you which is specific to your trip.

You'll be tendering in Lahaina-- not docking. The other one to check is the Avis/Budget thats a little further up the road from the Hyatt Kaanapali. I've found their rates can be a bit better than renting at the hotel and pick up/drop off is easier since its a stand alone building.

Was there years ago when friends were staying there. Facility was pretty dated (decor wise) at that time although they might have changed that by now. The food was fine and the drinks were strong. The pool is small for the number of people there but its perched above the water and very pretty. The big issue is that the beach is TINY and sort of awkwardly enclosed by two jettys on either side. It was a little rocky in the water. If the hotel is even remotely busy there will be a ton of people crammed into a small space on the beach. If you go in with the right expectations you'll be fine but understand that you aren't going to be on a beach you can really spread out on like you would at Horseshoe for example.

The upside is that Long Beach is a much smaller airport and things are a lot easier than LAX. You are also closer to your cruise departure. The major downside is that when things go wrong, and they will especially right now, you have far fewer options when you are ticketed into Long Beach than if you were into LAX. This is where the real danger lies in the current commercial aviation environment where cancellations are frequent and unpredictable. If it was a nonstop I would say roll the dice and you'll most likely be fine-- the upside would slightly outweigh the downside. Adding an unnecessary layover (assuming you have a non stop option to LAX) adds a bunch of variables and would tip it the other way for me. I would do a nonstop and just get it done.

Most hotels will do this for you as long as you are patronizing their bars/restaurants. Maison Boulud at the Ritz Carlton is one of our fave restaurants in Montreal and has a great breakfast/brunch/lunch. I'm sure others can recommend their favorites as well. A bit more budget friendly the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth has a number of options-- proper sit down restaurant and bar which are good as well as more quick serve options and you you are very central being over the main train station.

The Edgewater Hotel not too far from either cruise pier will store luggage for you-- $5 per bag last time i heard. They also have a great bar/lounge and restaurant-- very unique hotel situated over the water.

Usually pretty easy from any part of Kaanapali Beach to get an Uber. Start checking the app 10-15 minutes before you want to depart just in case. Once you drop the car off its one of Maui's great stretch of beach to walk up right there from the Hyatt up to Whalers Village. Easy to get an Uber from there as well if you want to spend more time before headed back to the ship.

Regardless of the cost this is not a place I would want to make a beach day of it. Bermuda has some of the best beaches in the world and this one is a manmade dud.

It's not really a win for anyone-- the cruise line is clearly in the wrong and are offering a makeshift solution, at the time and monetary expense of their guests they wrongly booked into this scenario, to try and rectify it. Outside of them providing some substantive compensation for that there is no "guest relations" at all here-- just poor customer service to try and cover up their mistake. It's irrelevant our assumptions about whether these impacted passengers do or don't possess the resources or capability of leaving overnight and then rejoining the ship the next day. They could be significantly physically disabled. This could have been a tightly budgeted once in a lifetime trip for them. It doesn't change the fact that the cruise line is at fault here. Thinking out loud without fully knowing if this would make it compliant, if they really wanted to try and make things right, why not cut the stop in Victoria short and divert the ship south that night for a courtesy stop in Seattle for a few hours before sailing north to Vancouver?

Companies like Uber and Lyft have basically outmaneuvered most small/midsize municipalities in terms of legislation. Really only large cities have the resources to go toe to toe with them and challenge practices. That being said their own standards are a lot higher in most cases than taxis in places other than very large, well regulated cities so they do bring a higher quality product to market than existed with previous taxies there. New Jersey is a good example of this. Often times they undercut local taxies in terms of cost in some markets but overall they are pretty close. Like we said above-- the difference tends to be a higher quality car with Uber/Lyft for essentially the same price as a local taxi. Much better in most cases than a local taxi. First off I don't have to call a phone number and talk to a person which is a huge improvement. The technology through the app allows me to see where the car is and how far away it is at all times. I also know how much I am going to pay immediately when I click to call for the car. This can vary in more rural areas but for the most part in a well populated place Uber/Lyft is faster and more efficient for pick up. It's not a coincidence that Uber/Lyft has at very least heavily disrupted traditional taxi markets in a lot of places and at most completely displaced them.

Extremely. LA has one of the biggest selections of Uber offerings as well. Anything from a budget UberX all the way up to a Mercedes S Class under UberLux and everything in between. Keep in mind that using UberBlack or above will pick you up curbside at LAX vs having to go to the special offsite pick up zone for UberX. Can save time and is worth the extra cost to some folks.

We didn't have this exact situation before, but we did travel overland/sea from Seattle to Victoria and then Victoria to Vancouver. I agree with NJhorseman that you should get some sort of credit or offer to cover some or all of this cost-- they shouldn't have let you book this the way that it is. Biggest thing to keep in mind is that getting from Victoria to Vancouver involves a lot more driving than you would think (or at least we thought at the time)-- the BC ferry does not leave from downtown Victoria and does not arrive in downtown Vancouver. You'll need to get a taxi/uber from Victoria (where you'll presumably stay over) to Swartz Bay which is a little over a half hour drive. From there you'll take ferry to Tsawwassen Ferry terminal which is south of Vancouver proper. The ride from there to Canada place to meet your ship is at least a full 45 minutes. It's not insurmountable logistics but will take some planning and will cost you a bit obviously with the hotel/meals but also ground transportation. It'll add up. Our mistake from a time planning standpoint (which is the main reason I'm responding to this) when we did it was assuming we were coming directly into Vancouver proper which you do not. It's not all bad news though-- the Empress Hotel is lovely and Victoria is a great place to overnight that most cruise guests don't get a chance to do.

How many people do you have traveling? A private transfer in an Uber is about $18 from the cruise terminal to the airport. My guess is the shuttle is at least that if not more per person. Using an Uber/Lyft will be a lot faster than a shared shuttle and most likely more comfortable.

You don't need to prearrange ground from LGA really for any reason unless you have very specific needs-- like a large group etc. Taxis are plentiful and will be lined up outside. Taxis and Uber/Lyft will be about $50 to that Marriott. Personally I would use Uber/Lyft-- the cars are nicer than your average taxi.

We were there not too long ago and Uber works really well. Airport to Old San Juan was only about $35. No need to prebook and pickup was within about 4 minutes of us confirming the trip in the app. Usually won't be the most cost effective option and you invariably pay a commission that is baked into the price. I don't disagree that it is a very good solution in some circumstances around the world where logistics are more difficult, but San Juan is a super easy place to navigate around on your own.

Uber works quite well in San Juan. You should download and set up the app on your phone-- this way you can have cars meet you wherever you are and not have to worry about hailing a taxi. The fare will be displayed prior to you confirming the ride so there wont be any surprises. You aren't going to find one vehicle that will take 11 people-- you'll have to split the group up across a few.

For one, quality of the vehicle. New Jersey taxis tend to be much older, worn, and rattier than their NYC counterparts. Much less regulation on NJ taxis. Uber/Lyft regulate the quality of their cars much better.

I have my own reasons why I cant stand that soul sucking monstrosity on the beach, but definitely intrigued if theres an interesting story that goes with yours...