Originally Posted by
Mary2e
several hours, at least.
The ship and passengers also have to clear immigration.
The only time I sailed from NY, IIRC, we were off the ship by 11 or 11:30am.
Some cruise lines process people in cabin category order.
Immigration is actually done on board the days prior to arrival. Only Customs is required on arrival in NYC.
Bags are offloaded and passengers disembark based on fare paid, Highest first and so on.