How strict is QM2 boarding time in NYC

[ClipperinSFO]

For really great views of QM2 prior to embarkation in Brooklyn, take the NYC Ferry South Brooklyn line from Red Hook Terminal south towards Sunset Park (aka the Brooklyn Army Terminal).  The first stop is Governors Island, and then you sail right past the ship. It's an amazing excursion which I have done once before (in the pouring winter rain and it was still great).  I plan on doing it again in two week's time. 

[tv24]

I do not recommend that you show up early.  You will probably have to wait until your scheduled boarding time and the waiting area in Brooklyn is unpleasant and uncomfortable with no services.

[ace2542]

23 minutes ago, tv24 said:

You will probably have to wait until your scheduled boarding time and the waiting area in

Unless you have platinum or diamond in which case that probably wouldn't matter that much as they get priority boarding.

[tv24]

7 hours ago, ace2542 said:

Unless you have platinum or diamond in which case that probably wouldn't matter that much as they get priority boarding.

The person who started this thread stated that this is their first Cunard cruise.

[ace2542]

On 8/8/2024 at 10:32 AM, BigMac1953 said:

The ferry port is on the river (obviously) at the east end of Wall Street.

 

It's about 20 minutes to Red Hook and is $4.00 each way.

Do you need book tickets in advance or do you just walk up with luggage in hand?

[tony s]

Ticket machine at the pier. Buy prior to boarding as they scan ticket when you board.

[ace2542]

2 hours ago, tony s said:

Ticket machine at the pier. Buy prior to boarding as they scan ticket when you board.

If I was to go for 12.07 there would be enough room to board the boat wouldn't there? I would not want to wait an hour for the next one.

[tony s]

7 minutes ago, ace2542 said:

If I was to go for 12.07 there would be enough room to board the boat wouldn't there? I would not want to wait an hour for the next one.

Check schedule at NY FERRY going towards Bay Ridge see in yellow for weekend schedule it’s about a 7 minute ride 

[ace2542]

1 minute ago, tony s said:

Check schedule at NY FERRY going towards Bay Ridge see in yellow for weekend schedule it’s about a 7 minute ride 

I would be going a on a friday. You get it RED HOOK? that is where the ship sails from and there is only one RED HOOK cruise terminal right? Sorry for the capitals but I need to make sure I am going to the right place.

[tony s]

2 minutes ago, ace2542 said:

I would be going a on a friday. You get it RED HOOK? that is where the ship sails from and there is only one RED HOOK cruise terminal right? Sorry for the capitals but I need to make sure I am going to the right place.

That would be correct . They also have staff there to assist. Here is link to download weekday schedule

NYC Ferry - New York City Ferry Service

 

[Pushpit]

3 hours ago, ace2542 said:

I would be going a on a friday. You get it RED HOOK? that is where the ship sails from and there is only one RED HOOK cruise terminal right? Sorry for the capitals but I need to make sure I am going to the right place.

The timetable is in post 50, you should be OK for any ferry after 09:10, so the 10:00, 11:13, 12:12 is good for you, no need to pre-book, the Red Hook (or RED HOOK if you prefer) ferry port is visible as you exit from the terminal building, eyes left. Just make sure you are going to Corlears Hook for Wall Street. And I reiterate the advice to use the App, it's much easier than the machines and you can get the tickets up to 90 days before travel.  And if you are over 65 it's the only sensible way to get the OAP ticket.

[D&N]

2 hours ago, Pushpit said:

The timetable is in post 50, you should be OK for any ferry after 09:10, so the 10:00, 11:13, 12:12 is good for you, no need to pre-book, the Red Hook (or RED HOOK if you prefer) ferry port is visible as you exit from the terminal building, eyes left. Just make sure you are going to Corlears Hook for Wall Street. And I reiterate the advice to use the App, it's much easier than the machines and you can get the tickets up to 90 days before travel.  And if you are over 65 it's the only sensible way to get the OAP ticket.

I think they are actually looking for the 12:07 from Pier 11, which is shown in the photo posted at #58 but they might not realise that. 😀

Edited August 14 by D&N
unneeded word

[artvlay]

Thank you for the good information