Returning on to QM2 at Redhook on B to B

[fizzy1]

We are doing our first back to back on QM2 from Southampton to NY this Aug . Starting to get a wee bit excited now !! 11 years since the last time we were  aboard. We know we have to disembark at  Redhook  and  tell  immigration  that we are on the return trip  but what is the procedure for us getting back on? We will only be strolling  for a few.hours. Thanks 

[TheOldBear]

You will need your photo ID (for terminal security) and ship's card (for ship's security) to enter the terminal and re board.  Once in the terminal, stay to the left and walk around the folks waiting to check in. There may be some shore side staff to guide you to the left rear of the terminal to head up the ramp. [there is also an elevator]

 

If there was a delay in zeroing out the ship, and boarding has not started, there is a lounge area set up before the gangway entrance.

 

[Bigmike911]

Don't forget your passport, you will need that to clear immigration at the terminal. 

[fizzy1]

7 hours ago, Bigmike911 said:

Don't forget your passport, you will need that to clear immigration at the terminal. 

Thanks so much . What do we say to staff? Also when we arrive off the ship is there a separate line for in transit visitors? We will be one of the last people to leave the ship as we are only stretching our legs ashore so will let the throng all clear first 

Edited June 26, 2019 by fizzy1

[fizzy1]

8 hours ago, TheOldBear said:

You will need your photo ID (for terminal security) and ship's card (for ship's security) to enter the terminal and re board.  Once in the terminal, stay to the left and walk around the folks waiting to check in. There may be some shore side staff to guide you to the left rear of the terminal to head up the ramp. [there is also an elevator]

 

If there was a delay in zeroing out the ship, and boarding has not started, there is a lounge area set up before the gangway entrance.

 

Thanks.Do we just say to staff we are re boarding ?

Edited June 26, 2019 by fizzy1

[BigMac1953]

20 minutes ago, fizzy1 said:

Thanks.Do we just say to staff we are re boarding ?

 

Tell them that you are "in transit" and apart from the security, you can board straight away.

 

Why not cross the river on the relatively new passenger ferry for less than $3 and take your stroll around South Street Seaport. The ferry leaves less than 100yds from the terminal and gives you great views of the ship and the Brooklyn Bridge. Just an idea.

 

Stewart

[majortom10]

Just take passport and cruise card and on your return just tell them you are "in transit" and they will direct you to a different area and you will get straight on the ship.

[fizzy1]

4 hours ago, BigMac1953 said:

 

Tell them that you are "in transit" and apart from the security, you can board straight away.

 

Why not cross the river on the relatively new passenger ferry for less than $3 and take your stroll around South Street Seaport. The ferry leaves less than 100yds from the terminal and gives you great views of the ship and the Brooklyn Bridge. Just an idea.

 

Stewart

Yep , i think we probably will. Was thinking about it . Thanks xx

[fizzy1]

3 hours ago, majortom10 said:

Just take passport and cruise card and on your return just tell them you are "in transit" and they will direct you to a different area and you will get straight on the ship.

Do we do that too when we leave the ship or do we just go through the same line as passengers disembarking for onward journeys?

[Bigmike911]

I have never seen a different immigration queue for in-transit passengers, just citizens (I think including Canadians) and non-citizens. The earlier you exit, the fewer people will be in the queue. 

[BigMac1953]

8 minutes ago, Bigmike911 said:

I have never seen a different immigration queue for in-transit passengers, just citizens (I think including Canadians) and non-citizens. The earlier you exit, the fewer people will be in the queue. 

 

In transit passengers are allowed to join the US/Canada line, but must give way to US citizens. I've done it three times.

 

Stewart

[majortom10]

When returning to the ship you will be directed to another queue to embark the ship so that you are not in the same queue for those who are embarking for the first time. There are very few people who are "in transit" compared to those embarking for the first time so it is quicker than having you to wait in that queue. When we returned to QM2 we just staff that we were "in transit" and they told us where to go and we went straight on the ship.

[fizzy1]

Thanks everyone for the valuable info xx 

[T5LHR]

Thanks for asking the question! 

 

I am doing the same next year and was wondering lots of similar things... I will be hopping on the ferry over to Manhattan for some retail therapy, but great to get the info on re-boarding the ship etc. 🙂