What time check-in at NYC?

[Bruce62]

Hi,

 

We are looking to go on the Breakaway next August, having spent 3 days in Boston.

 

The 8.40 Amtrak from Boston gets to Penn Station at 12.42pm, will this give me enough time to reach the cruise terminal or should we get the 6.40?

 

Many thanks...

[mjkacmom]

Take the earlier train - it's not always on time.

[Totsiejen14]

Take the earlier tran. Last time I took Amtrak out of Philadelphia (train coming from NY) it was delayed 1 hour and 45 minutes. Better safe then sorry to get their to early then to late.

[meatball_nyc]

August means 4:00 sailaway. Need to be onboard by 2:00 the latest.

Check in begins any time after 9am or so. Actual boarding will begin at approx 11:30am.

Take the earlier train.

Have fun!

 

 

~Robin

Every Day at Sea is a Great Day

Edited November 16, 2014 by meatball_nyc

[puddles99]

I'll be the dissenting vote - I don't see any reason to take the earlier train (other than my personal preference to be on board by lunchtime). In the end, only you can decide what's best for you and what level of risk you're comfortable with. Good luck!

 

 

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[EBONI325]

I would take the earlier train myself, I travel a lot from Ct to NYC and sometimes Amtrak is 1-2 hours late, not too often but why take a chance.

[johnsak123]

Take the earlier train

If there is an issue with that train at least there is another one to still get you to NY in time

Better safe than sorry

[Bruce62]

Thanks all,

 

With a 4.00pm sail away, I think we will go for the earlier train......

[susie8862]

Thanks all,

 

With a 4.00pm sail away, I think we will go for the earlier train......

Smart move. This means you should be arriving in Penn Station approximately 10:30 to 11:00 am. By the time you exit the doors on 8th Ave. and hail a cab to the port (only a 5-10 minute ride), you will have everything perfectly timed for boarding the ship and checking in.

 

Have a great cruise. We loved the Breakaway.

[luvtheships]

Take the earliest train possible as Amtrak is notoriously late

 

And have plan b in the works

 

If there is a breakdown or massive delay call a limo service... Take a cab to a car rental... Or to the nearest metro north new haven station

 

Just sayin.... But I would come in the day before and enjoy a night on NYC

 

 

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[luvtheships]

I'll be the dissenting vote - I don't see any reason to take the earlier train (other than my personal preference to be on board by lunchtime). In the end, only you can decide what's best for you and what level of risk you're comfortable with. Good luck!

 

 

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Have you ever taken Amtrak?

 

 

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[puddles99]

Have you ever taken Amtrak?

 

 

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Yes I have. Many times. Obviously the OP has selected to take the more conservative choice, as supported by many here, but I don't see why I can't offer a different opinion. Each traveler has to make their own choices; I simply shared the one I'd make.

 

 

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[luvtheships]

Yes I have. Many times. Obviously the OP has selected to take the more conservative choice, as supported by many here, but I don't see why I can't offer a different opinion. Each traveler has to make their own choices; I simply shared the one I'd make.

 

 

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The only problem IMHO with your differing opinion is that it is not actually the best advice to give the op

 

Amtrak is notoriously delayed on this corridor.

 

That is a very important issue especially with taking the later train

 

The op could miss the ship by taking the later train.

 

Differing opinions are great but not when it is bad advice.

 

If I agreed with you on your opinion, I too would be guilty of giving bad advice. Lol

 

 

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Edited November 16, 2014 by luvtheships

[champagne123]

The only problem IMHO with your differing opinion is that it is not actually the best advice to give the op

 

Amtrak is notoriously delayed on this corridor.

 

That is a very important issue especially with taking the later train

 

The op could miss the ship by taking the later train.

 

Differing opinions are great but not when it is bad advice.

 

If I agreed with you on your opinion, I too would be guilty of giving bad advice. Lol

 

 

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100% agree with your statement. That was terrible advice taking the later train. Cutting it way too close, even if the train is on time.