Rare Smellytoes Posted October 4, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I received a call from my TA today telling me the cost for this bus went from 50pp to 75pp. With 6 of us going DH suggested we drive to NYC the day before, stay in a hotel and just drive to the pier. I'm thinking it will still be a lot cheaper to take the bus. What I want to know is what is the best hotel closest to the pier and how much is parking at the pier these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinwithkids Posted October 4, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2006 The Skyline is near the pier. A friend of mine was dating a Dawn crew member and stayed there regularly. I personally don't see how that would work out to be more affordable. Also don't forget the luggage for 6 could be a challenge in one car. It looks like it would be $24 per day with a max of $180 to park at the pier. www.nypst.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smellytoes Posted October 4, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks for your reply. He thinks he's going to put the luggage on top of the minivan. I can see us now, it will be like the "Griswolds go to New York:lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted October 4, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You did not mention where you were traveling from, and where to. It does look like NYC. That might help folks give you some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smellytoes Posted October 4, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You did not mention where you were traveling from, and where to. It does look like NYC. That might help folks give you some ideas. Silly me. We're coming from Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOHISME2 Posted October 4, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I received a call from my TA today telling me the cost for this bus went from 50pp to 75pp. With 6 of us going DH suggested we drive to NYC the day before, stay in a hotel and just drive to the pier. I'm thinking it will still be a lot cheaper to take the bus. What I want to know is what is the best hotel closest to the pier and how much is parking at the pier these days?I am a family of 6 who has taken the Dawn from NYC. I think you would be better off paying the extra $150- for the bus. The gas and parking ($180-) is going to be more than that. We too had the great idea of putting all the luggage on top of the car, and what a pain it was to get it all back up there at the end of the cruise:eek: We bought so much the kids each had a bag on their laps:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted October 4, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks for your reply. He thinks he's going to put the luggage on top of the minivan. I can see us now, it will be like the "Griswolds go to New York:lol Sounds like fun - unload it all and take it into the hotel - check out in the morning - get the van from the lot - load it all back on the roof - drive 5 blocks to the pier - unload it all again - vacation time.:D Extra fun if it rains or snows ;) Let me do the math 6x75 = $450 2 rooms NYC with taxes and fees = $450 If gas and parking are free makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted October 4, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Leave it to Shoreguy to put it all in perspective. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smellytoes Posted October 7, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Sounds like fun - unload it all and take it into the hotel - check out in the morning - get the van from the lot - load it all back on the roof - drive 5 blocks to the pier - unload it all again - vacation time.:D Extra fun if it rains or snows ;) Let me do the math 6x75 = $450 2 rooms NYC with taxes and fees = $450 If gas and parking are free makes sense. I think we'd be better off just driving ourselves in early in the a.m. That way we'd only have to load/unload once instead of loading into taxi/unloading at bus terminal/loading onto bus, ect, ect. But I can't rely on DH to get us to the port without getting hopelessly lost. My DS had a hockey tournement on the other side of the city and somehow they ended up at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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