A few questions

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First, I just want to make sure I'm straight on this...
We leave on Sunday (the 21st) at 5pm right?
When can we start coming aboard?
We arrive back in New York (Cape Liberty) on Friday (the 26th) right?
Anyone know what time?
Need to know so I know whether or not to arrange a early or late check-in or check-out of the hotel I'll be staying at Sat Night (20th) and Fri Night (26th).

Also, anyone know a semi-decent affordable hotel near Cape Liberty? The closer to where the cruise departs, the happier I will be. I'd prefer something under $70 a night, but will take under $100....I'm not afraid of Motel 6s if I have to, but would prefer something similar to a Day's Inn or Holiday Inn...

ok, one last question...I'll hopefully be staying another week in New York to play tourist.
I'd love some recommendations for nice hotels under the $250 a night mark.

And WTF is up with hotels offering rooms with shared bathrooms/showers? Seriously?
I love most things antique, but that is pushing it...