New York cruise ship piers

[Joao]

Has anyone had experience with the arrival and departure (end of cruise) experiences at the NY cruise ship piers.? I have no idea how one manages to connect with a prearranged pick-up when the ship returns to NY -- with over 2000 people trying to do the same thing in an area that isn't designed for it.

 

[keukamom]

Designate a time for pickup and use your cell phone. The driver will describe his car and you will describe your party and where you might be standing. They may even have a sign in the front or side window with your name on it. Drop off is much easier since people are coming in at all different times.

 

[geck]

Pick up is horrendous. I called my limo service as soon as I picked up my luggage. We were one of the first groups off the ship. He was parked on a side street and it took him 1 1/2 hours to go less than a mile. The NYC piers are terrible. I'm happy to hear that RCL is now departing from Bayonne NJ. I would avoid the NYC piers whenever possible.keukamom wrote:

> Designate a time for pickup and use your cell phone. The
> driver will describe his car and you will describe your party
> and where you might be standing. They may even have a sign in
> the front or side window with your name on it. Drop off is
> much easier since people are coming in at all different times.
>
>

 

[herb]

Have fun!! We've taken 3 cruises out of NYC and it really depends on how many ships are docked that day. If it's more than 2 you are in for a nightmare. On one of our cruises there were 4 ships docked and it took us almost 3 hours for our cab to even make it up to the pickup area

 

[maria]

We just crossed over the street and met our pick up on 50th street. That is the street directly across from the pier.