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JodiBB · 04-04-2006, 04:33 PM

no problem Alisa!!! You may still end up going out of Copenhagen, but at least you've got options!!

jstducky · 04-04-2006, 04:40 PM

definitely its always good to have options so i dont get suckered into one thing or another. no matter where i go though Jodi, you're going to be my expert since i'll be visiting the same ports you visited!

somebeach · 04-04-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JodiBB

Alisa....reread that....$220--that's for a private transfer, not the RCI transfer...you'll want to call RCI to find out what their costs will be!

Alisha, sorry to scare you. My answer was in response to a cab hire question from OP about Harwich to Heathrow.
There is also a train terminal in Harwich but I believe that involves transfering around. I know to take the train from Central London to Harwich you have to handle your own luggage.
I still would think RCI is the best option if you are going from ship to airport.

jstducky · 04-04-2006, 06:20 PM

thanks Micki. I appreciate the clarification. I beleive someone else told me that there was the train option. but i didn't realize that you'd have to switch terminals.. that would be a problem with luggage.

i think you're right, RCI transfer is the best way to go

bob278 · 04-30-2006, 12:56 AM

We have used airporttransfers.biz before and have them booked for both directions in July for our Jewel Baltics cruise. Our quote is £280 (about $510) for an eleven-passenger van with a luggage trailer. There are 8 of us, but we all take a lot of luggage and wanted to be sure we had room. I know there are other companies and several get good reviews. I can speak only to this one and the fact that we are using them again speaks to our level of satisfaction.

I think the RCCL transfer is about $85/person and, given the distance and alternatives, it isn't a bad deal. But if you have a group, you can do it cheaper. Our cost is about $64 p/p. Plus, we don't have to wait until a bus is full before we go.

cruiztime · 04-30-2006, 08:10 PM

I like private transportation and usualy find it cheaper than what the cruise line offers for their bus service. It is always quicker with less hastle.

Of course, you need a group (or find people on the message boards) to share the transportation. I am all set to get to Harwich from our hotel in London. Cost $45pp which includes tip. There are 5 couples sharing the van and we are staying at different hotels.

Now looking for people on the Jewel who are going back to Heathrow on 9/11 to fly home immediately after the cruise is over. We have a few couples and need a few more to make it cost effective.

If anyone wants to join us please email me at

cruiztime@yahoo.com.

Many thanks,

Marion

TerilynnS · 05-26-2006, 12:19 PM

We used Woodford! I would reccommend them and will use them again without a doubt. They're pricey - BUT - only if you're traveling alone. They quote a price per carload, not per person, so if you can share the ride with a few others, they're price can actually be lower than the transfer price from the ship.

As an example; We shared the ride from Harwich to Heathrow with another couple. The price was 185 GBP - yes expensive...but split four ways, it ended up costing about the same as the $85/pp person charge for a one-way transfer from Celebrity. Plus, we got the personal service! If we had one more couple, it would have been even cheaper.

Allen and I used them on our own from London to Dover to catch the ship.....I'll tell you - I'll pay more a for a 2 hour drive in a chauferred Mercedes over a bus any day. Besides, the transfers from the ship only pick you up at the airport and we were staying in central London.

BTW- if any of you use Woodford - ask for Bob....he was a GREAT Driver!