We stayed at the Omni Riverfront hotel right across the street from the port. Was able to just walk to the ship. There are several hotels within walking distance there. But, if you have kids, lots of luggage, etc... I can understand if walking is out of the question.
Thanks everyone, we are currently booked at the Hilton St. Charles, which is the hotel DCL uses so they offer bus transfers from hotel to port. But before I book DCL transport, I wanted to see if anyone knew what time the bus picks up at the hotel.
We can take an Uber but I have a ton of FCC to use anyway so it may be worth it to book the transport through DCL so that I don't have additional out-of-pocket expenses (bonus is that they deal with the luggage for us also).
The Hilton St. Charles is certainly not within walking distance to the port if you are schlepping luggage, but at the same time, it’s close enough where messing with a coach bus might be a lot of hullabaloo for a ride that is five, maybe ten, minutes.
Do you know yet how much is DCL charging for the bus?
I haven't checked for the price yet since I'm not even going to consider it if they don't pick up until noon or later (I like to get to the port earlier). I'm sure it isn't worth it for the ride alone but since I'm assuming we will have more luggage than usual because it is a 14 night cruise, it may be worth paying them to have them pick up my luggage at the hotel and then not worry about it again until it gets to the stateroom.
Plus it will come from my FCC instead of out of my pocket, so that is a bonus.