Philadelphia

Ha anyone ever gone out of Philly on a cruise if so, Is there a lot of
walking to get into the terminal and the ship? We are going May 6 on the
Rotterdam will anyone else be joining us . thanks Carol

Not much walking at all. You can be dropped off infront of the terminal and
walk aboard. If you need a wheelchair it can be provided. Have fun!
Happy Cruisin'
Mark
Home Port:
Monmouth County,NJ.

You will get out of your vehicle right in front of the terminal. When were
last there, we had to walk 1/2 the length of the ship to embark after
check-in, since the terminal was at the end of the ship. But I wouldn't call
it a long walk. This is a great port if you live within driving distance.

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Ha anyone ever gone out of Philly on a cruise if so, Is there a lot of
walking to get into the terminal and the ship? We are going May 6 on the
Rotterdam will anyone else be joining us . thanks Carol

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Ha anyone ever gone out of Philly on a cruise if so, Is there a lot of
walking to get into the terminal and the ship?

Take a look at http://www.cruisephilly.com/

There are shuttle busses from the parking areas, but the walk from the
check-in counter to the ship can be a bit tiring for some people because of
the slope of the walkway. They usually have plenty of wheelchairs to help
those who need it.


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The charge is $10 per day for the "secure" parking area. It is a barely
maintained surface lot.
There is a tent type building for luggage check in. 500 ft. from parking.
Then you board a shuttle bus to cruise check in. You are delivered to the
door.
Check in to the gangway involves another 500 ft., an elevator or escalator,
and another 500 feet to the gangway.

On my check in, the luggage check in was very disorganized and no one could
tell you what line was for what.

Once you got past that, the rest was a breeze.

Mike in Ohio

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Ha anyone ever gone out of Philly on a cruise if so, Is there a lot of
walking to get into the terminal and the ship? We are going May 6 on the
Rotterdam will anyone else be joining us . thanks Carol

Are there any inexpensive techniques to avoid high parking fees -- e.g. when
I cruise out of Boston I stay the prior night at the Holiday Inn Express ,
park my car there for free -- they shuttle me back & forth to the cruise
ship and, at cruises end, we get in the car & come home -- only cost is the
minimal cost of the motel, which I would get anyway --- any similar
stategies for Phila??? My wife & I are going to Bermuda on June 26th on the
Horizon -- this is something I've got to address---thanks in advance

Bill Wright
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Ha anyone ever gone out of Philly on a cruise if so, Is there a lot of
walking to get into the terminal and the ship? We are going May 6 on the
Rotterdam will anyone else be joining us . thanks Carol

Parking is only $10 per. day . Much less than NY.
BILL

I have clients on the May 6 Rotterdam too!
The philly port is easy to get in and check in but there is considerable
walking to get to the ship.
Susette
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Hi Susette,

I am surprised by your post. I recall being dropped off directly across from
the terminal building. I would say that at very most, it may have been a 50
yard walk. I guess people's idea of what considerable is varies greatly.
PS. Buses pulled up alongside the building. They were even closer.
Happy Cruisin'
Mark
Home Port:
Monmouth County,NJ.