Cruising out of New York Manhattan terminal from Baltimore

[grimmy35]

We are leaving from Baltimore and are considering different options. Either driving up to New York and just parking at the port for about $40 / day - which is pricey, but perhaps the easiest way to do it.

 

We have considered renting a car, but would need shuttle service from the car rental drop off in New York to the port - does anyone know of any locations that do this?

 

Or perhaps staying at a hotel in New York that would provide shuttle service and allow us to park our car at the hotel. Any options there?

[megr1125]

No hotel in NYC will allow you to park there while on a cruise, and none have shuttles.

 

Take Amtrak, find a hotel and get a cab. You can use some of the bidding sites to get a lower price if you want.....

 

Come up with a budget, let us know dates and maybe we can give more guidance....

[ldohe]

My experience after cruising out of NYC multiple times is that most alternatives aren't worth the hassle and you don't save very much money if any at all. Paying the $280 to park for the week is more economical than train (would cost $90/person from Philly), hotel, cab, meal, etc. I am too nervous to try Megabus/Bolt Bus the day of. If anyone else has any ideas, please let me know!

[mskaufman]

A low cost way to go is to have someone drop you off at the Megabus in White Marsh and when you get to NY take a taxi.

[bassclarinetgrl]

We're having the same thoughts right now, but we would be driving from Michigan. We did the math and it would be about $80 in gas. But with $40/night to park for an 8 night cruise, it seems like it might be cheaper to fly.

[138east]

If you're driving to the port, it's possible to park at Port Imperial in Weehawken for $15/day, take the ferry to 39th street in Manhattan for $9/pp each way, and either walk in take a short cab ride up 12th Ave to the pier.

 

If you're coming from the west and need a hotel, look at the Parsipanny NJ area. On the weekend Hotwire usually has great deals on nice 3*+ hotels in that area.

[bassclarinetgrl]

Thank you! That is very good to know!