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Frequently Asked Questions
Transportation information
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LABOR
DAY LONG WEEKEND
Where
do I board and how do I get there?
We will
board passengers at Ann Street Pier, behind the Armory Antiques,
365 Thames Street, which is on the right just past 41 Degrees
North/Christie’s Landing off of Thames Street. The Harborside
Inn (2 big flags on the front) 50 feet from the Ann Street Pier
and is next to the 41 North parking lot, across from the Red Parrot.
Cozy Cab – Ask driver stop at Ann Street Pier / Harborside
Inn.
What
time do I board?
A crewmember
will be waiting for you on Ann Street Pier from
2:00pm on to check guests in and take luggage. Passengers
will board at 4:00pm. If you are driving, you may want to
drop off your bags first, and then park the car, or it is about
a 7 minute walk. If you are going to arrive later
than 4:00pm, please call our office at (401) 849 3033, 9-5pm EST,
or our shore manager Kim Paltridge, for after hours, at (401)
835 2409 to notify us. Though we do not set sail until the
following morning, but your cocktail cruise on the Rum
Runner II departs from the Arabella at 5:30pm.
Where do I
park my car if I arrive on the day of departure?
•
Lee’s Wharf Parking Lot, 3rd Wharf on
Right after Ann Street, $10 a day, it is not manned, use machine
to pay with credit card, no AMEX. The day expires at midnight,
so PUT THE DATE IN FOR THE DAY AFTER YOUR CRUISE ENDS OR YOU
WILL BE TOWED. If full,
• The Conference and Visitors Bureau Parking Lot
as you drive along America’s Avenue into Newport, it is
the 3rd light after the Newport Bridge. It is a covered garage
and is $24 per day. Please see enclosed map. This is about 2
Blocks from the Ann Street Pier. You may drop your luggage with
us from 2pm until boarding for your convenience.
What
transportation do you suggest for getting to Newport from the
Providence/T.F Green Airport (PVD)
Options:
You need to make a reservation!
•
Rockstar Limo and their phone number is 888-725-7871 pick up
and drop off is Ann Street pier about $130 each way.
• Rainbow Cab: 401-849-1333, which is about $60 each way.
• The Cozy Cab shuttle is also an option, call to make
a reservation #800-846-1502, about $25pp, tell them to let you
off at The Harborside Inn.
• Amtrak/ Kingston Station is: Wrights cab to Newport
#401-789-0400 about $60 Return Newport to Kingston # 401-849-1333,
about $60
What
meals are included?
Breakfast and lunch is
served onboard daily as well as afternoon
hors d’oeuvres and a drink special. (2) Dinners are ashore
– you may eat when/where you like at the various ports.
One dinner is included in your fare.
What
time will I return to Newport?
You will
disembark in Newport about 10.30am. If you have a flight that
day from the Providence airport, we suggest arranging one from
1:00pm on. It is approximately 35minutes to PVD from Newport and
about 1 hour + to Logan.
What
should I pack?
Arabella
dress code is CASUAL at all times: Hat, Sunblock, Sunglasses,
Shorts & short-sleeved shirts, lightweight jacket or sweater,
walking shoes: for beach and land, Bathing suit.
•
We provide beach towels, blow dryers and snorkel gear.
•
All cabins have normal 110 volt plugs.
•
Soft sided luggage only, please pack very lightly. No safes
on board.
What
if my family needs to get in touch with me in the case of an emergency?
In the case
of an emergency, you may give your family members the office number
if it is during regular business hours – Monday through
Friday, 9-5pm (EST), 800-395-1343
For after hours, please call our shore manager, Kim Paltridge,
at
401-835
2409.
As we are very close to land, most all cell phones will work on
the boat.
We have normal plugs in each cabin so you may bring your cell
phone chargers.
Hotels
& Inns we recommend in Newport:
www.historicinnsofnewport.com
800-427-9444
Mention
Arabella & Courtney for special rates
•
Harborside Inn, ask for Kim 401-846-6600, We
board about 50 feet from the Harborside entrance, right on the
harbor and in the center of town, you can walk everywhere!
• The Jailhouse Inn, ask for the Manager
401-847-4638, This is a 15 minute walk from where we board,
but in a fun part of Newport and a bit less $ than the Harborside
Inn.
• Yankee Peddler Inn, ask for Laura 401-846-1323,
This is also a 15 minute walk to where we board; but in the
heart of Historic Newport in one of the Oldest Victorian inns
on Historic Hill.
To
book your flights: Fly round trip into and out of Providence
(airport code: PVD ) Get in by 2pm on boarding day and
book your flight out after 2pm on the last day.
Map of Newport
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