BklynBoy8

It's going to be strange seeing her there so high and visible. I get a kick seeing the QM2 from the 69th Street Crossover Bridge on the Belt Parkway, I can imagine see what this one will more noticeable from that distance.

With all the activities on board, and I enjoyed seeing people sitting quietly reading...

Beg to differ..........Personal opinion........

Your welcome with the information I shared but understand your situation being a longtime cruiser. Things are not getting better with $$$ these days. On our upcoming sailing on the QM2 to NE/CAN, though we have exhausted the excursions of the Ports and costs of tours, we will be most likely hit the pavement. We unfortunately feel for those traveling from out of town since we live only are 10-12 minutes from Red Hook. We did park for the first time at the pier last fall before the rise of rates. I can't wait to in 2 months to see from on board what the parking lot looks like and if there is a change. Taking car service this time like before last years lot use. Unfortunately NYC has never thought of offering a shuttle from either in Midtown NYC or the Civic Center in Downtown Brooklyn to offer a ride to Red Hook. Maybe........someday in the future but no time soon. It would be a help I know. I think our line does offer a shuttle from hotels of pre arranged booking. Pls enjoy the voyage.....

Hello All, I am sharing my feeling reading these threads here and also other threads on MSC for cruises heading to the newly placed ship. We sail Cunard out of this particular terminal since it opened 2004 and Princess and Cunard were assigned there. It is a particular different terminal and location to travel to. It can also be challenging on daytime as it is a location that is also a industrial area. Actually the highway system can also be challenging at time. Please do your research as Public Transportation by NY Transit is not near the terminal (Subway & Bus Lines) especially carrying luggage. This is from a Veteran Cruiser. Though mentioned, the Ferry can also be challenging to particular passengers. I think here or on the other thread someone is asking about Vending Machines at the terminal. NO! There is no vending machines in the terminal or terminal area. Also there is very little seating area there too. Most you are being guided thru a maze checkpoints from the front door to the ship. Checkpoints, Document Checks, Security (Personal & Carry On), Check In and Lounge awaiting boarding. Please enjoy your experience of Brooklyn and Red Hook and please look forward as we have to boarding and enjoying you cruise. Happy Bon Voyage to All in the Future.....

Living in Brooklyn, you can see on the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Listing shows MSC added to the sailing location for their ship.

I know cab drivers that will play dumb, sorry, not knowing Red Hook so not to go there totally. You need to rely on a reliable car service which is acquainted with the location.

Many on this board may have experience with their previous experiences meeting ships in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It should be an easy run from Midtown to Downtown Manhattan, thru the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and thru close to the Terminal city streets outside the tunnel. Your hotel may offer assistance thru their Concierge Desk. There are car services like Dial 7 that may give you a quote. Of course there are Uber in NYC. NYC Yellow cabs are way too expensive to consider for that distance. I really don't know anyone personally including those we cruised with uses Public Transportation heading to a glorious experience of a cruise ship. My personally opinion...

What transportation are you considering...

A spreadsheet is my playground. I am an advance expert with spreadsheets.. You can anything with spreads......

Have to try the Mary Pickford. Kathy, can get it at any bar or a particular one?

Since only twice a year the QM2 goes to the Caribbean we don't go any more. But we did like to go shopping and some Island products and enjoy local food dishes in the native restaurants. Now as you said,72 this year, would most likely enjoy the deck, activity in the water, listen to local music and use the facilities with less crowds. We did have fun in the past. But will always enjoy sailing in and out from the observation decks especially in the early morning with the island fog or haze and the approaching mountains.

Of course the entertainment depends on the reasoning. Commodore Club is simple music that can accompany conversations in the evening. Afternoon is good for gentle exchangings while some use for reading Chart Room can be very upbeat with Jazz for listening only since it can interfere while talking. Commodore is off the mainstream while in located along (Broadway) Corridor with alot of traffic.

I think it's to the developer. My is more intense with information. So it a personal choice.

The only time you would stay on is like us. When you exhaust island or Port over multiple times. How many times on repeated sailings can you walk again around St Thomas. Always mostly the last Port before the USA. On a New England/Canada sailing getting offer Boston or Halifax. Not saying there is nothing to see but last sailing we didn't to Boston. Maybe this time yes. Last time Halifax, we like Salty's to have lunch at and walk and see the summertime in the Public Gardens. So there are reasons can also be altered in case of weather.

We had no problems or trouble with visiting Our Folio on our last sailing this past fall. Matched paper bill vs folio.....

Ditto

Certain islands that we have visited many times we would stay on. Enjoy having the ship to ourselves and enjoy a quiet deck chair with the island as aa backdrop. I also enjoy listening to the local music on my Old Walkman. Island music is energizing.

I remember passing them on the QE2...

A shame we lost such history I think with that upgrade once. Was a valuable source of information. I now keep A spreadsheet of my activity.

We sailed on the QM2 last September/October to NE/CAN for 14 days in the Princess Grill. That gave us a good amount of time to rate the food for a longer period of time than a 7 day sailing. Overall we were satisfied with the menu, extra menu and the food preparation and plating. But there was two times were not happy. Once was a chicken dish that my DW ordered and came to the table not done yet with some bloodiness. Embarrassed the staff returned it to kitchen and made sure another plate was properly done of another piece. One evening, a Gala Evening, i ordered a beef dish that was not to my expectations. I brought to their attention and got another of the same dish. Unfortunately it was bit better but didn't finish it all. After the meal was completed and removed, my Maitre D visited me and somehow knew the beef was not that great that evening. Sometimes the meal are great or hit and miss.

Don't know if will get one postal but did download also and keep it as a file.

Gone, Jp Diner

There were four that were turned into Japanese Restaurants and one a CVS Drug Store. One not in Bay Ridge called Americana on 65th turned into a Chinese Supermarket. Times have changed.

Only one we know of call that all know is called Bridgeview near where Tiffany's was in the past. We don't call the small sidewalk street diners in the class of the Bridgeview. We call them luncheonettes.