bonbon663 Posted July 4, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I'm curious. I arrive in Vancouver from Toronto, then off to Alaska. When do we clear U.S. Customs? I'm assuming it's on the ship. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagger Posted July 4, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 4, 2006 You clear US Customs in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishlee Posted July 4, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 4, 2006 We were on the Infinity on 18 September 2004 ex Vancouver, I can't recall about customs but I know that US Immigration was done on board. As a none US passport holder I remember queuing for more than an hour on board to have my passport stamped. THis was done the day after leaving Vancouver which was a sea day. Might have changed since then, but I know I wasn't very happy at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon663 Posted July 5, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted July 5, 2006 thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-legs Posted July 5, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 5, 2006 :) Hi, Standard embarkation procedures in Vancouver is; 1/ passenger screening facilities 2/ US Customs and Border Protection clearance 3/ on to your cruise line check-in room & counter 4/ Welcome aboard. Total distance between 1/ & 2/ : about 30-35 feet .. then, to #3, could be approx 100 feet depending how many ships are in town and where your line has set up shop. Unless you hit the port facilities right smack in the middle of the rush ( approx 1.30pm----3.00pm ) or/and on a buzy ship day ( v.g;;sundays, there are three....), your total time elapsed before you step foot onboard your ship should be well within 1 hour. It takes us roughly 20-25 minutes when checking in about 10.45//11.00am. Standard debarkation is: 1/ Canadian Customs 2/ on to luggage floor to get your things....and you're home free !!! Happy sailings Claude G ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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