secondary embarkation point

[bones774]

Hi All,

I'm a resident within the NY metro area and just booked a cruise on MSC line transatlantic. The scheduled start of voyage is in Miami then proceed to NYC then transatlantic.

I would gladly give up the two sea days from Miami to NY and skip the airport hassle and cost to get on in NYC as my embarkation point. No refund or credit to be expected.

I spoke with MSC rep (just the first person to p/u phone) and she said I can't get on in NY. I know from other members of my roll call that at the minimum they are allowing Aussies to get on in NY as an embarkation point so there will be customs control people there. Does anyone have any experiences with this matter? is this a customs/immigration law problem? What if someone legitimately missed Miami embarkation due to illness / logistics could they prevent you from getting on in NYC?

thanks

[SeaTheW0rld]

People miss the ship all the time.  Aren't they generally allowed to catch up with it at the next port of call?

 

 

[bones774]

14 minutes ago, SeaTheW0rld said:

People miss the ship all the time.  Aren't they generally allowed to catch up with it at the next port of call?

 

 

That's exactly what I say. 

Edited February 23, 2019 by bones774

[SeaTheW0rld]

1 minute ago, bones774 said:

That's exactly what I say. 

 

You're missing my point (wink, wink, nod nod).

[bones774]

1 minute ago, SeaTheW0rld said:

 

You're missing my point (wink, wink, nod nod).

I gotcha, thinking along those lines already, just want to be sure of legality so there will be no problems.

[JohnIreland]

It's legal to get on if you miss your flight to MIA. 💡

 

If you ask , then it will be down to MSC.

[SeaTheW0rld]

I wouldn't want to miss 2 sea days.  There's only 9 on the 21 say cruise. 

[bones774]

1 minute ago, SeaTheW0rld said:

I wouldn't want to miss 2 sea days.  There's only 9 on the 21 say cruise. 

That's some concern to me also, plus the M&G happens on the 14th I believe.

[SeaTheW0rld]

2 minutes ago, bones774 said:

That's some concern to me also, plus the M&G happens on the 14th I believe.

What about the train to MIA? Catch it at Penn Station. Plus, you would miss the sail-in to NYC, which is stunning.

[bones774]

Not that I mind flying, its the transfer to airport, getting there 2+ hours ahead, waiting for security, remove belts, shoes, empty pockets, dealing with ny traffic at lag or JFK, ugh, then more transfer at arrival airport. 

Done NY harbor numerous times, it's something yeah but not new anymore.

Probably end up flying.

[SeaTheW0rld]

It's going to be a great trip - even with all those pesky ports.