New York: clearing in by boat
Port of entry of United States.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
Good to know
CBP port of entry: report arrival immediately via the CBP ROAM app (video) or by phone; CBP may call you in to the office.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
CBP – bureau du port, Elizabeth (NJ)
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
1210 Corbin Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
One of the locations CBP may direct you to for inspection.
DirectionsCBP – Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne (NJ)
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
14 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002
One of the locations CBP may direct you to for inspection.
DirectionsCBP – NY City Passenger Ship Terminal
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Phone the Newark Area Marine Desk to report; in Manhattan boarding is normally at the 79th Street Boat Basin. CBP page from 2018.
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Sources
- cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-reminds-holiday-pleasure-boaters-reporting-requirements
- cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers/pleasure-boat-overview/roam
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.