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NCL used to give them out....but I haven’t seen them in a couple years. Mine are 16oz and they will still fill them when asked!

I’ve sailed in the OS with 2 balconies on the Dawn....10006 to be exact! I’ve also sailed on other ships in a 2BR suite. If I had to choose between the two with one young child, I’d go for the OS!! Sure you only have 1.5 bathrooms instead of two, but I really felt there was more room in the OS than the 2BR. PLUS, you get bottles of alcohol with the suite and all the pop (soda) that you want!

I love the forward balcony, even underway and the side balcony is pretty big and covered enough so you can enjoy it even during inclement weather!

If you decide on the OS, try to snag one on deck 10! The layout is a bit different, and the suite is a big larger than those on deck 9.

Did you stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Hell’s Kitchen? If so, how was your stay? I just prepaid for two nights here for my 4/2019 cruise.

The reason you didn't get the complimentary sparkling wine is that most Latitudes benefits don't apply to cruises under 5 days.

 

Glad you had a good cruise otherwise!

Very true! I’m Platinum+ and just completed a 5-day on the Sun....no Latitude benefits!

There you go, plenty of tips about pizza from everyone ... I can tell you about some of the best mom-n-pop ones locally in my neighborhood out in Queens, but too far from LGA for a detour.

 

Delta flights out of Terminal C will most likely be what you will doing in about 10 months, constructions reported to be on-time/schedule thus far ... check the official websites about a month or two before your cruise to check for updates & changes, along with any "updates" on the LGA sticky here (but, it get "buried" & fade away quickly with all the individualized questions easily).

 

If both DL flights are on time, an hour to hangout at the "C" terminal isn't all that bad, use the restroom, get a quick (over-priced) snack to bite with beverage, and, it's less hectic than "B" ... often refer to as the central/main terminal serving more airlines.

 

2 adults, 1 child & 1 teen with reasonable luggage should fit into a regular taxi and there are a good # of taxi-van, including those newest Nissan NV200 ... should fit 3 x 25" rollerboard or spinners plus cabin/smaller bags, a 4th. checked bag might be tight but still doable. If not, the taxi dispatcher on duty will help find a bigger taxi for you at the "stand" right outside the arrival roadway.

 

With Uber/car services, the downside is you might ("unknown" now) need to take a free shuttle with luggage to "B" or to a remote/satellite pickup area to transfer to the car service ... fare savings might be no more than $10 to $15, shared by 4 - not really worth the hassle & trouble.

 

With a yellow taxi, the Sunday ride to Times Square should not cost much more, tell the driver to take the RFK (formerly Trioborough) Bridge & you will be paying a $5.74 (current EZ-Pass discounted rate) toll charge as add-on to the base fare, for a quicker ride ... vs. sittting in heavy afternoon traffic to use the toll-less 59th Street/Ed Koch Bridge crossing thru city streets in LIC.

 

If you will flying home post-cruise out of LGA, just make sure to not book an early flight, allow extra time for disembarkation & to get to the airport ...

 

Of course, check with those on the CC Roll Call as they will often be on the lookout for everyone, like parades and walkathon, etc. - lots of NCL cruisers doing these runs out of NYC are local cruise "addicts".

YOU are the bomb-diggity! I am definitely leaning more toward the yellow cab and will print out your instructions so that I have them with me. As to the flight home, I haven’t decided if I want to catch the late afternoon flight or just stay one more night and catch an early morning flight home.

Thanks so much to you.....and everyone else who has shared their knowledge!!

No such thing as bad pizza in NY. Johns Pizza is great but there are also a bunch of Mom & Pop pizza places on 9th and 10th Ave. These places sell the pizza by the slice. If one kid wants buffalo chicken pizza and the other wants pepperoni Sicilian. No problem. And Mom can order what she wants too. These places may not be fancy but the pizza is good and cost reasonable.

 

 

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Oooohhh! I like this idea!

Thanks!! 🍕

Especially with the kids, John's of Times Square, 44th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue. The venue is a converted church. You'll find arguments on pizza; I really like their pizza, and venue is different.

I’ve heard it’s good there! Thanks!!

We haven’t booked airfare yet but we usually fly Delta. I’m trying to coordinate landing times as my sister is flying in from PBI and we’re coming in from DTW. We will have about an hour to kill at baggage claim (which will kill me but the kids will enjoy). With what I’ve researched, we will be landing about 2pm and sis will be be there about 3:15.

I’m thinking about a Towne car but if you think a taxi would work on a Sunday and there are no surprise fees, that just may be the way to go!

Now, about the pizza! 🤣

Hello!

You seem to have a vast knowledge of everything NYC so I’m directing a couple questions to you....😎

We (my sister and her two grandkids 9,12) will be flying into LGA on 4/7/19 and sailing on the Getaway on 4/9/19.

What would you recommend for transfer from LGA to our hotel (Holiday Inn Express Manhattan West). I’ve read reviews on multiple modes of transportation....Uber, Yellow Cab, Dial 7,etc. but I want to make this a smooth process because of the kids (does this make sense?). Same thing for returning from the ship to LGA.

And the MOST important question from the kids....best pizza near the hotel! (We chose this hotel for its walkability to Times Square, the Intrepid and other touristy spots that the kids wanted to visit plus).

Thanks so much....I appreciate your advice!

They were not available my last couple cruises (in the Haven). Crabcakes Benedict was my all-time favorite breakfast perk 😪.

We always stay at the Intercontinental. If you get a bayview room you can see the cruise ships in the morning .... great sight.

The InterContinental is also my go-to hotel in Miami! Lots of restaurants within walking distance as well as shopping!

Priority boarding usually starts around 11:00. General boarding no later than 11:30. All aboard is 5:00. Muster will still be 4:30ish.

 

Buffet and O’Shehans is open at 11:30. The Taste/Savor MDR and Margaritaville opens at noon.

 

 

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Thanks so much!

Usually about 11 or noon?

Perfect! Thanks for responding so quickly!

So sorry if this has been asked as I didn’t find anything during a quick search. :cool:

I just booked the Getaway from NYC to Bermuda and the departure time is listed as 7 pm. Any idea as to what would be the earliest time I could board?

500...🤪

You don’t like the new hash browns while some people just dream of having clean drinking water! First world problems....:rolleyes:

I do not believe that this is true, and either way, swiping the CC, does not slow things down. I have no intention of putting my CC information on a check in page. I have real concerns about NCL's security. If this appears on my sailings I will put cash and then change it at the pier at check in.

I totally agree with you! I indicated that I would be paying cash and will change it when I check in to a credit card! (y)

The Escape and the Getaway are both similar...I sailed on the Getaway twice in the aft Penthouses (once in the port side and once in the starboard side). I really like the deck 9 location as it was easy to get to the Waterfront without waiting for an elevator.

I didn’t mind the walk to the Haven for breakfast or relaxation...because that balcony just made the walk worth it!

I have sailed on the Escape as well but in a 2BR right within the Haven. While I really enjoyed the suite, that aft balcony was so much better!

Enjoy your cruise...and that balcony!!!

Link didn’t work for me either....

There was an independent bus/shuttle that the crew used to get to town. You can also purchase tickets for the ride and there are set pick-up locations. The cost was minimal but I can’t remember exactly how much because it was a few years ago.

The ship has elevators, no?

Deck 6 is upper and lower with steps connecting the two. It does say when booking the Oslo (upper) deck that there is no elevator connecting to the lower (Promenade) deck.

Are you on the upper Oslo deck? I haven’t been on the Sun in a few years, but I don’t remember it being more than 10. I’ll be on the Sun again in 3 weeks. If you’re sailing after that, I’ll make sure to count them and report back!!

I’ve only ever seen plain...never peanut or peanut butter.

I’ve sailed twice on the Getaway - both times in an Aft PH on deck 9. I also sailed once on the Escape in a 2 BR within the Haven. With that being said, I much preferred the HUGE aft balcony over the tiny Haven balcony - which outweighed the extra walking to and from the Haven. Heck, I look at it as burning calories! My next cruise is back to an Aft PH - even though the Sun doesn’t have a Haven, I would have still choosen Aft!

I’m sailing in a month on the Sun and received a bidding offer about 3 weeks ago.