KeepCalmBearOn

The Hilton Blue Lagoon is great.

On 5/5/2024 at 5:50 AM, Nikita4 said:

And Norwegian is really an other cruise experience, more freestyle and less formal than MSC. We were an a Hawaii Cruise with a Norwegian Ship, but it was to freestyle for us. The Ship was without Haven.

If you mean you were on the POA, it is not anything like and other NCL ship, it is a world unto itself.

3 hours ago, Marie51 said:

Look at Residence Inn Port Canaveral. I believe they have a two bedroom suite with a small kitchen and living room. Each bedroom has its own bathroom.

The Residence Inn PC does have a two bedroom suite, but each bedroom has a king bed only and the max capacity is 5 people. The The Holiday Inn Club Vacation PC two bedroom suite has a king in one bedroom, two full beds in the other and a max capacity of 9 people.

The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Cape Canaveral Beach Resort has many 2 bedroom options.

Stay in Orlando by the airport.

Saturday you could do a day at one of the Disney water parks, Universal water park or Islands of Adventure.

I hate to mention it, because it is a bit of a hidden gem, but The Elser Hotel is great, in an amazing location, with amazing views.

https://www.theelserhotel.com/

I've used the Ena Road Laundromat in Waikiki. It is about three miles from the cruise port so you'd need to Uber, but you could walk around Waikiki, go to the beach, get a bite to eat, etc.

It depends on what is important to you. You can be on the beach in the Outrigger Waikiki Beach, Outrigger Reef, Moana Surfrider, almost on the beach in the Hyatt Regency (the beach is across the street, unobstructed), on the Marina in the Prince Waikiki (lovely business hotel, great dining) and Halepuna, a cheaper version of Halekulani.

In the map below you can see, right to left, the octagonal twin towers of the Hyatt, then Moana Outrigger WB and a bit of the Royal Hawaiian.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AC8cYuk67f1kLAoV8

In this map are Halekulani, Halepuna and Outrigger Reef.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/E2d4gMftYxjXchby5

Halekulani is where I stay usually, but I can't recall the last time I got in there for under $700 a night.

33 minutes ago, latebuyer said:

so i should be able to find a reasonably priced airport hotel

And nothing else...... The LAX area is bleak. There are very few places to eat, so unless the hotel has a restaurant you are stuck. Uber Eats might rescue you with something from the extended area.

Friday 4-7PM is as bad as LAX=LA traffic gets. I hate the LAX area but if a flight arriving at 5PM was all I could get, I'd consider staying by LAX. A flight arriving 6PM or later I'd head to San Pedro. By the time you get off a 6PM arrival, walk to baggage claim, get your luggage and get an Uber or cab, it will be late enough that traffic is decreasing.

There are no hotels at the port. Stay in Waikiki, it is only three miles.

11 hours ago, josumello said:

We will be there in February 

Yes.

A LOT of them. We were anchored at Lahaina in Feb 2020. Just sitting on the lanai in our stateroom we saw dozens and dozens of whales in Lahaina Roads and very close to the ship.

Princeton nailed it, nightly budget, wants and plans.

There are a couple of small, local rental places you can walk to or the Hilo Airport is about 3 miles away. All the Majors are at the airport. A taxi may be easier than an Uber.

Princeton may have been able to understand the question(s) you asked, I couldn't really follow.

No you don't need to show a passport or other documents, other than a government issued ID when boarding an airplane to fly between U.S. cities.

If you are saying you are on the Westerdam leaving Seattle on October 24, 58 days to Sydney, with 2 stops in HI, I don't know what travel documents HAL will require for you to board. I don't know if HAL requires VISA documents on a cruise leaving the U.S. or traveling in the U.S.

I'd ask them or ask in the HAL Forums.

1 hour ago, johnrich said:

Out of LAX we could get an 11:30am flight. Just wondering if that would be doable. TIA. 

11:30 is "doable" if you walk off, grab a cab off the line and don't mind a little stress at the end of a vacation. 

Just remember that "doable" isn't the same as "no problem".

I've never heard of them, but they get good reviews from legit posters, so I'd book them for myself based on those reviews.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/skyline-shuttle-express-long-beach

21 hours ago, SelectSys said:

Pheohe’s which is right by the Coronado Ferry Landing has one of the nicest views back to the city.  I am not sure how good the food is there these days, but it should make for a nice outing.

Peohe's has been on a downhill slide ever since Landry's bought them. It used to be my mother's favorite restaurant. No longer. 

I do go for Happy Hour, which is still great.

9 hours ago, Y Tesla said:

can you leave the vehicle in one of the charging spot while your on your 7day cruise?

Of course not.

4 hours ago, reefgeek83 said:

We will be flying into LAX and then cruising out of the Long Beach terminal. Looking at options for transportation from LAX to the cruise terminal. Are there any hotels near LAX that offer shuttle service? Ran a price for Uber and it was $150 one way, a little pricey considering we need round trip. Thanks for your help.

Uber is closer to $45, unless you are looking for curbside pick-up.

Take Uber to Downtown Long Beach and get a hotel there. The Hyatt Centric is my favorite. There are also hotels near the terminal (Queen Mary, DoubleTree Maya and Residence Inn).

I would not stay by LAX. It is a miserable area. Get a hotel in Downtown Long Beach one of the hotels next to the terminal (Queen Mary, DoubleTree Maya and Residence Inn).

17 hours ago, lasvegascruising said:

Anyone have news on Firenze parking?  Really would like to know where we will park on May 16.

If you haven't received communications from Carnival to the contrary, the parking is at the terminal.

On 5/1/2024 at 11:23 AM, latebuyer said:

Curious is there any where to buy canned pop near crowne? Have a separate thread about buying pop before you get onboard.

There are several convenience stores walking distance, as well as Cabrillo Liquors & Fine Wines and then a Von's Supermarket just about one mile away.

On 4/6/2024 at 1:29 PM, DCwom said:

We're thinking since we'll be awake maybe we'll climb Diamond head 1st thing.

29 minutes ago, philv said:

You mentioned some specific things you want to do but if you are open to another suggestion and haven’t done it before, try Diamond Head. We took a public bus from our Waikiki hotel to entrance, hiked up and...

Just be sure you know Diamond Head requires reservations.

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/

9 hours ago, cxr133 said:

Is there anything wrong with the Mariott Biscayne Bya? i like this option for the queen beds....  i just dont anything about Miami. is it a good hotel, nice location?

There is nothing "wrong" with the Marriott Biscayne Bay, but I think the Moxy Miami is a better hotel in a better location. The Moxy is small and charming, the Marriott is just a Marriott. It is a big, corporate hotel.