New York, New York Port Q&A

When you pick your onboard time about 3 weeks before your cruise. They stagger onboard times to avoid people having to wait in long lines.

Answered by lucindancarl on March 27, 2024

NCL issues a you a time to arrive at the terminal when you do your online check-in. Sooner on the go live date you can do that process the better your choices can be. On average most ships in NYC start boarding at 11 and must complete final boarding 60-90 minutes prior to the scheduled sail away.

Answered by maryred on March 29, 2024

I love this itinerary. Doing it in May but out of Boston as it was a free cruise from casino. NYC usually boards by 11-1130 ish.

Answered by sweetp7900 on April 03, 2024

NCL will email you when you can start your online checkin, usually 20-21 days out. NCL usually assigns your time starting from 11:00 am, 1/2 hr staggered boarding times. You will also have the option to choose from the drop-down time slot menu, depending on what is available. Have an amazing time!! See you in Bermuda, my cruise is now 17 days out! Happy cruising 🤩⚓️😎❣️‼️

Answered by 24MyLuckyDragon on April 04, 2024

I just checked in 21 days til I cruise on April 28. Check in times start at 9:30 and every 1/2 hour after work hat until 3

Answered by Sightseer66 on April 07, 2024

Did this last year. We had check in time of 10. No boarding started till 10.45 for haven. You can put down a time but they don’t start at that time.

Answered by doddser on April 08, 2024

I am now scheduled for check in at 9:30 am for my upcoming Bermuda cruise but I doubt they'll board that early so I probably will be sitting and waiting for a bit.

Answered by spookylu on April 09, 2024

Unfortunately there is no way to definitively say when the ship will board. It depends on if it arrives on time, how long it takes customs to clear it and how long it takes for everyone to disembark. Usually around 11 from my experience, but that can vary greatly.

Answered by Jerrec on March 27, 2024

I'm doing the same itinerary in April. My ship leaves at 4 PM. I'm assuming (but don't know for sure) that they'll probably start boarding around 10 or 11. You will find out for sure before your cruise.

Answered by spookylu on March 27, 2024