Geting from Harwich to LHR - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

cruiztime · 04-03-2006, 07:33 PM

Can anyone recommend a cab company to get us to LHR the morning we dock in Harwich?

There may be 5 couples. Trying to get an idea of rates and any good "deals" that folks would like to share.

Any information you can share will be appreciated.

Marion

jstducky · 04-03-2006, 08:11 PM

Marion. I was doing some research on this earlier as I was thinking about doing this itinerary in 2007.

here is the information I got

http://www.tripboards.com/showthread.php?t=2150
http://www.cruiselineforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=10796

check out that thread.

it appears that since there is quite a distance between LHR and Harwich that it would be best to purchase RCI transfer or take the train

JodiBB · 04-04-2006, 02:40 AM

We used RCCL's transfers to the airport from Harwich....the transfers were there upon arrival and dropped us right off at the doorstep of the terminal.

somebeach · 04-04-2006, 03:23 AM

Marion, as has been suggested, RCI may be the least expensive way to get to Heathrow.
I will provide you with a site for a company but you'll have to get a quote from them. The prices they have listed won't show what you require.
http://www.airporttranfers.biz/harwich.html
Ten people and all the luggage means one of the biggest vans they have. They have a 16 passenger van and could remove seats to accommodate luggage but that still might not be enough room. They do have a trailer, which for an extra charge, could carry more luggage.
To give you an example, 1 person from Central London to Harwich in a small car is about $220. A group rate may cut a deal but it won't be cheap.

jstducky · 04-04-2006, 02:25 PM

wow Micki... one person is $220 for transfer?
thats a whole bundle. that may affect my decision as to whether to take a cruise out of Harwich or Copenhagen...

thanks for the information!

JodiBB · 04-04-2006, 03:34 PM

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!

jstducky · 04-04-2006, 03:39 PM

Jodi, thanks! I knew Micki was talking about private transfer. I can't imagine that RCI transfer would be more than like $80 per person or something like that.. But thats still quite a bundle. I'm just saying that its a consideration on choosing a cruise.

I'd really really love to do Jewel, you already know how much I love Jewel... but all signs seem to be pointing towards a HAL cruise out of Copenhagen for me right now. We'll see though. What I really need is for cruise prices to be released!

I also need to find out from RCI if I can purchase just transfer without the air and hotel package...

JodiBB · 04-04-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jstducky

JI also need to find out from RCI if I can purchase just transfer without the air and hotel package...

I "think" (don't quote me on this) you can...I remember people from CC talking doing just that.

I did find on CC these links that may be of help to you:
www.limo.co.uk/cruise.htm

http://www.raileurope.com/cgi-bin/fs...25&submit.y=10

www.woodfordchauffeurcars.co.uk

http://www.londontown.com/transfer/t...tml?1082543237

HOpe this helps!!

stowaway2k · 04-04-2006, 04:13 PM

[quote=JodiBB]

www.woodfordchauffeurcars.co.uk
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This company in particular comes very highly recommended.

I'm still hoping you choose Copenhagen though.

jstducky · 04-04-2006, 04:29 PM

thanks so much Jodi! you're great!