Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Arriving by Ship
Cruise ships arrive in New York at the NYC Passenger Ship Terminal. Customs and
immigrationofficialsareondutytoprocesspassengersonoverseascruises.Cabsare
found outside the terminal.
•
NYC Passenger Ship Terminal
• 711 12th Ave
•
212 246 5450
Arriving by Car
ParkingexpensesinMidtowncancostaround$40aday.Checkinadvancewithyour
hotelovertheavailabilityandcostofparking,and,ifnecessary,considerusingasub-
urban motel located near convenient transportation into Manhattan.
Customs Allowances
$100 worth of gifts ($400 for U.S. citizens), one carton of 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars,
and one litre of liquor may be brought into the U.S. without incurring customs fees.
No meat, seeds, growing plants, or fresh fruit may be brought in. Prescription drugs
should be clearly marked. People flying within the U.S. can only carry liquids in 100
ml bottles. This means you can carry duty-free alcohol only to your first port of call
within the U.S. If you have a connecting flight, the liquids will be confiscated unless
you can move them to your checked luggage.
•
U.S. Customs Service
•
800 697 3662
• For general information
877 CUSTOMS
Immigration
Landing cards and customs declaration forms are usually distributed on the plane.
Most UK and Canadian passport holders do not need visas if staying in the U.S. for
90daysorless;however,thoseplanningtovisitundertheVisaWaiverSchememust
register in advance and pay a charge online. Visit
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
for
further details.
