How is the boarding progress in new york pier 88

[ncb106]

Hi i am traving with my mom on jan 5 2020 on the Bliss  and she is in a wheel chair when they start calling boarding numbers dose the wheel chair people go on first or they have to wait for there boarding number to be call ?

[mjkacmom]

She will go early before regular passengers, I’m not sure about priority passengers like suite guests.

[luv2kroooz]

Boarding usually pretty good as long as you don't US customs or public health inspection.

 

Disembarking is hit or miss depending on size of ship and the time you dock.

[mking8288]

Best to check back 1 to 2 months before sailing for any late/last minute changes - but, generally speaking - the following for NY embarkation:

 

First, notify & alert NCL Special Needs, including use of wheelchairs (bringing your own ?  be sure that it is the transport, folding type that can fit & store easily, etc.)

 

Plan to arrive, unless notify otherwise, around 10 a.m. to check-in, usually it is Pier 88 only for mega-ships ... upon entering the terminal building, keep to your left (port side) and look for signage for Special Needs, and/or ask the greeters, as they will show or direct you to a shorter line for security screening.  Then, proceed to check-in ... you should be given lower/special boarding # or colors, for Special Needs ... there is a designated seating/waiting area ("lounge") near the rear of the building to sit until they are ready to board. *** see pix below

 

Haven guests will be escorted thru boarding first, then VIP & possibly (if any) wedding parties, then, it will be Special Needs ... then Platinum/Plus/Ambassadors, followed by casino guests, and then general boarding by group/zone #'s given when checking in.  If you aren't given one and/or directed to the Special Needs area, ask the pier agent before leaving the check-in counters with your keycards. 

Edited March 18, 2019 by mking8288