Best time to Board Victory?

[susiefay]

Going on a 4 day out of NY in June. Any thoughts on best time to get to pier? Thanks....

[belle907]

Before the ship sails.

Sorry, had to say that.

 

 

I am planning on being there around 10:00 or so. I hope that's not too early. I don't mind waiting around the port to board. I'd rather be waiting there than stuck in traffic on the NJ Turnpike.

[nybumpkin]

I'd recommend around 11:00-11:30. They may still be disembarking passengers from the previous cruise at 10. (We disembarked once in NYC at 10:30.) Also, if it's a weekday, you want to avoid rush hour - although I do agree that waiting at the pier is a lot better than waiting on the NJTP! When you board, your cabins won't be ready until 1:30, but the Lido deck buffet will be open for lunch.

[belle907]

I'd recommend around 11:00-11:30. They may still be disembarking passengers from the previous cruise at 10. (We disembarked once in NYC at 10:30.) Also, if it's a weekday, you want to avoid rush hour - although I do agree that waiting at the pier is a lot better than waiting on the NJTP! When you board, your cabins won't be ready until 1:30, but the Lido deck buffet will be open for lunch.

We are boarding on a Tuesday. We can always hang out at Penn Station for a little bit before grabbing a taxi up to the port since we'll probably get to the city about 8:00-8:30.

On Jun 10 there will be 2 ships in port, the Victory and the Miracle, just to add to the traffic and confusion.

[susiefay]

Thanks for the info. We will be staying in brooklyn the night before, and leaving on thursday june 19, so i guess it is just a matter of allowing for weekday traffic, which is always a nightmare in the city:eek: Happy sailing all..........susan