manchak99 Posted September 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2009 what should i expect when i get to the port (my first time)....... i see on the port's webpage that there's a facility that actually looks like an airport's waiting area and check in....i was expecting to just get onto the boat! what is the process? thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted September 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You arrive at the pier, check your luggage with the porters, proceed into the cruise terminal, get into the check in line, check in, then you will take a short bus ride to the ship. This ride is only a few minutes long. That's how it worked last November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmshirl Posted September 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2009 When you arrive, you will not be right at the Ship area! You will be in a holding area where pax wait to be shuttled over to the pier! You will drop off your luggage at that holding area, they will transfer your luggage over to the pier! It usually isn't too long of a wait! We get Priority boarding, so I really don't know how fast the other area moves. We were able to start boarding at 11:20am. The cabins are not available until after 1pm. When the cruise is over, you do the same thing to get back to the holding area! We just walk with our luggage back to the holding area to grab a taxi. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demongear Posted September 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You arrive at the pier, check your luggage with the porters, proceed into the cruise terminal, get into the check in line, check in, then you will take a short bus ride to the ship. This ride is only a few minutes long. That's how it worked last November. You forgot park your car at the lot for around $20.00 a day. They do take credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted September 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You forgot park your car at the lot for around $20.00 a day. They do take credit cards. We get dropped off. I refuse to pay that ridiculous price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted September 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You forgot park your car at the lot for around $20.00 a day. They do take credit cards. The parking at Cape Liberty is $19 a day. A bargain compared to the NYC piers which are $30 a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted September 23, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2009 OP, I'll also add that you will be given a number for your shuttle bus; people who arrive before boarding has begun will be asked to wait in a large waiting area. They will announce the numbers when it is time to board and you will board the buses in numerical order. When we were there, boarding started at 12 noon and not before; obviously there are variables, but that's a rough guide. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchak99 Posted September 24, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks all! good to know what to expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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