Liverpool docks

[Elodie]

Question for Liverpool people / anyone with experience of the docks.

We’re not telling the girls about the cruise until we arrive, and then we’re going to say we’ve just come to have a look at the Magic ahead of our Easter cruise. I was just thinking that if we’re denied boarding, they won’t even get to do that really. Is there anywhere we could genuinely park for a moment to see the Magic before we go to testing etc?

[D23er]

There's on road parking on water Street but spaces are very limited.

[miked1e]

There are a lot of car-park options nearby (not sure which one is recommended for people on the cruise).

The road which you can normally drive down at the side of the ship will likely be closed, and there are also a lot of roadworks going on through November, I believe.

So won't be many options to just stop and get a good view of the ship. Anything would have to be a short stay car park.

[pinkbelle]

Originally Posted by Elodie

Question for Liverpool people / anyone with experience of the docks.

We’re not telling the girls about the cruise until we arrive, and then we’re going to say we’ve just come to have a look at the Magic ahead of our Easter cruise. I was just thinking that if we’re denied boarding, they won’t even get to do that really. Is there anywhere we could genuinely park for a moment to see the Magic before we go to testing etc?

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I feel excited for you, planning this

I’ve watched too many “Surprise we’re going on a cruise videos” on You Tube!

[Elodie]

Originally Posted by miked1e

There are a lot of car-park options nearby (not sure which one is recommended for people on the cruise).

The road which you can normally drive down at the side of the ship will likely be closed, and there are also a lot of roadworks going on through November, I believe.

So won't be many options to just stop and get a good view of the ship. Anything would have to be a short stay car park.

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That’s a shame, I guess we’ll just have to cross fingers that we don’t all suddenly decide to contract covid right before our trip, so we get a perfect close-up view as we board 🛳

I’m still not actually sure what we do about getting to the testing area in the first place - I know there are recommended long-stay car parks if you’re leaving your car, but we’re being dropped off, so I’m waiting to hear from DCL what the arrangements are for people arriving.

[Elodie]

Originally Posted by pinkbelle

I feel excited for you, planning this

I’ve watched too many “Surprise we’re going on a cruise videos” on You Tube!

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Haha, me too! I’m only keeping it a secret in case it doesn’t happen - the girls have had too many disappointments in the last year, and they don’t need me setting up another one. I’m actually really excited about the last minute reveal though - by then, most of the things that could stop us from going will be safely behind us, and we’ll just need to test negative. I was thinking of printing tickets to give them when we arrive, preferably while we’re “there to look at the ship”!

[shack69]

There is a multi story car park next to the Malmasion Hotel and there is a foot bridge directly over to were the ship should be . https://liverpoolwaters.co.uk/car-parking/#on-foot-parking.

A little bit further you could park in Costco for free (couple of hours max). Or on a Sunday parking on Gibraltor Row is free, but i would not leave any bags etc in view.

But if you do test negative and go on the cruise what is your plan for parking for the duration of the cruise ?

[Elodie]

Originally Posted by shack69

There is a multi story car park next to the Malmasion Hotel and there is a foot bridge directly over to were the ship should be . https://liverpoolwaters.co.uk/car-parking/#on-foot-parking.

A little bit further you could park in Costco for free (couple of hours max). Or on a Sunday parking on Gibraltor Row is free, but i would not leave any bags etc in view.

But if you do test negative and go on the cruise what is your plan for parking for the duration of the cruise ?

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We’re being dropped off, so won’t be parking anywhere unless we need to park up to be tested in the car etc. Still waiting for details to find out what the arrangements are for that.

I’ll have a look at that car park, thank you!

[Noodlez]

Could you find an excuse to do a test at home in the morning before you go? It might make it a little less stressful.

[MJ6987]

Originally Posted by Noodlez

Could you find an excuse to do a test at home in the morning before you go? It might make it a little less stressful.

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I wonder where you’d stand refund/ insurance wise if you test positive at home? Cos then you can’t go to the official test centre to get tested.