Global Entry Question

[cruisedad2]

Hi. We are traveling using our Global Entry for the first time. When we return to Fort Lauderdale from our cruise, can we go through Customs faster? Is there anything we need to do? Also, do we still have to fill out the Customs Card? Thank you for your help!

[spookwife]

it is my understanding that cruise terminals are not part of this program, only airports. if they are, It may not be all cruise terminals.

[Wine-O]

We have Global Entry and returned to FFL cruise port last month from a TA -- they do not have Global Entry, and it's my understand that it's not at any of the cruise ports. Hopefully soon they will get it.

[need2bespoiled]

I've verb global entry for five years and have cruises in out out if FL at least 5 times and have yet to see a global entry line in a port or the mechanism to speed the process up.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

 

 

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[cle-guy]

From the Global Entry FAQ:

 

Do Global Entry benefits allow head-of-the-line privilege at U.S. airports where Global Entry kiosks are not available?

 

The head of the line privilege is only available at U.S. airports that have Global Entry kiosks. The head-of-the-line privilege is reserved for program members if the kiosks are out of service, if a member gets referred to a CBP officer, and at the exit points.

 

As there are no Global Entry "kiosks" in Crusie terminals, no Global Entry benefit applies. It is only an Airport expedited screening process.

 

My thought is a far larger number of people have to claim bringing goods into the country on a cruise versus flying, and anyone who declares any goods, needs a personal screen anyway, so the reality is it would be far less useful in a Crusie terminal due to the large number of pleasure versus business travelers.

Edited December 26, 2014 by cle-guy

[chamima]

We just got Global Entry and I asked about cruise ports and the answer was "Not yet". The person taking our info seemed to feel they might be adding cruise ports in the future.

[cruisestitch]

Further interesting discussion can be found here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1715288&highlight=global+entry