Transatlantic roundtrip

[XWGs]

On 15th May 2010 we are embarking on our 1st Transatlantic roundtrip. What are the disembarkation arrangements when you reach New York?

[capnpugwash]

On 15th May 2010 we are embarking on our 1st Transatlantic roundtrip. What are the disembarkation arrangements when you reach New York?

 

This is one of my favourite trips. You arrive in Brooklyn at around 6.30am. You can leave the ship from around 8am. You have to go through immigration and must fill in the ESTA declaration and the green and customs form. Remember to put down "In Transit". The shops in Manhattan open at 10am and realistically you need to be back on board by 3.30 to 4pm. I always find a nice restaurant for lunch and then get Arecibo Cars to pick me up. Call them on 718 783-6465 and they will only charge around $30 plus tips to take you to Pier 12 which is the destination in Red Hook. You can also use them in the morning to go to Manhattan. Have a great time it is truly wonderful. Sadly I won't be with you.

[XWGs]

Many thanks for your speedy reply. Are you able to complete the ESTA declaration and the green and customs form before leaving the UK?

[capnpugwash]

Many thanks for your speedy reply. Are you able to complete the ESTA declaration and the green and customs form before leaving the UK?

 

Esta yes https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/

Green form, no fill it in on ship, only takes 5 minutes and custom form likewise

[thranite]

Many thanks for your speedy reply. Are you able to complete the ESTA declaration and the green and customs form before leaving the UK?

 

Yes. You should complete it online here.

[Valentino]

You could always do what I do when entering the US and pick up a wad of the green forms for future use - that way you can fill it out before disembarking - save you having to complete on your return.

[hansol1966]

We did a B2B transatlantic May 2008 for our Silver Anniversary. We got of the ship with the first wave (self-help) at 7.30am and with no luggage were through customs 10 minutes later. Directly outside we waited 5 minutes for a taxi and were in South street seaport (a short walk to Wall street...Ground zero and a lovely church i cant remember the name of) by 8.00am, then the fare was 15$ plus tip. Very easy.

Fred.

[Cornus]

I'll also be on the May 15 TA. There's a rather inactive roll call for this crossing here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1086042

 

Maybe you could stop by and liven things up? ;)