Originally Posted by
mwalsh
If the cruise line itself is offering airport to pier bus transportation, I would think that would be about the easiest way for your parents, except for needing to transport their own luggage for a while at HND.
Originally Posted by
kevincrumbs
I hadn't thought of the angle of a cruise company arranged bus from HND to Osanbashi Pier as they'll be in Japan a few days prior to the cruise departure but I may have them look into to see if the cost is reasonable.
I'll also take a look at this service and perhaps have them just decide at HND if they can manage the bus with their three suitcases. Interestingly enough, they board on day one and spend the night on the ship before it leaves on the evening of day two. I think it'll come down to what they feel comfortable doing, although I'm trying my best to have them avoid lugging three suitcases between HND and the pier.
At HND, I wouldn't worry about luggage too much. There are free carts at both baggage claim and where the limo buses pick up/drop off. The Keikyu limo bus runs between HND and Osanbashi Pier according to their timetable
http://hnd-bus.com/airport/h-yamashita/ I haven't ridden this one but the orange Limo bus has a limit of two pieces of luggage underneath per person and any others must be hand carried aboard (not sure if the 3 bags was per parent or total).
Another consideration to the airport is that Ta-Q-Bin service to the airport can require two days rather than the usual next day service.