Longest time it took to disembark-NYC, take own bags

[Burrata]

Sailing on the Breakaway on 2/19!! :)

 

Husband and I plan on doing self-assist when we return to NYC. We plan on bringing carry on sized bags and don't mind stairs.

 

Did read tips about getting up early to line up, using a porter to get through customs and using the aft exit.

 

How long does it usually take? Will we make a 12pm train from Penn Station?

 

thanks in advance!

[AP1016]

Hi. I'm on this sailing as well :) Def get a porter - we always do and are through customs in 15/20 minutes!

[Burrata]

thanks AP! Porter it is!

crazy excited!

 

:)

[Gershep]

You will definitely make your train if you do self walk off.

[Laszlo]

You don't need a porter. My wife and I have sailed out of NYC 3 times, once you get in line its 30 minutes at the most, it can't get much easier. If your older or don't have rolling luggage then get a porter, anyone else you really don't need one

[Budget Queen]

I never get a porter either. I also just walk down 12th Ave to 42nd/ Circle Line and take the 42 bus to Port Authority. If you don't have a Metrocard (use the same method to get there, buy the Metrocard at the Port Authority subway station, load with all the rides needed, one card) then you need $2,75 in COIN.

[denatravels]

You don't need a porter. My wife and I have sailed out of NYC 3 times, once you get in line its 30 minutes at the most, it can't get much easier. If your older or don't have rolling luggage then get a porter, anyone else you really don't need one

 

 

I was in line for 90 minutes.

 

 

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[Burrata]

thanks everyone for your input! I guess I am overthinking this!

 

I had read previous posts that the line can get very long with those who really can't do self-assist but try anyway.

 

counting the days!

[Bobrunner]

Never used a porter. What is the going rate?