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Cruises from New York City, NY
Manhattan · Bermuda, Canada & Caribbean
From $629 per person · 221 itineraries available · (323 sailings)
Depart from Manhattan's west-side cruise terminals with the skyline as your backdrop — sail to Bermuda, Canada/New England, or the Caribbean on lines that homeport in the city. Pair Broadway, museums, and neighborhoods with a week at sea.
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Why cruise from New York City?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Manhattan sail-away — pass the Statue of Liberty and Hudson River landmarks on departure
- Bermuda is a signature route — short summer sailings to pink-sand beaches without flying overseas
- Canada/New England fall foliage — peak September sailings sell early
- Northeast drive market — Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and upstate New York
- Three major airports — JFK, LGA, and EWR feed the metro area with global connections
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88–90) and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal serve different lines — confirm yours
- JFK and LaGuardia are in the metro area; Newark (EWR) works for Manhattan with tunnel or train connections
- Taxi and rideshare are common; allow 60–90 minutes from JFK to west-side piers in traffic
- Many Northeast guests take Amtrak into Penn Station and rideshare to the pier
Terminals & parking
Manhattan Cruise Terminal spans Piers 88–90 on the Hudson. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook serves select sailings. Parking is limited and expensive in Manhattan — many guests use hotel packages or off-site lots with shuttles. Arrive early on turnaround days.
Best time to cruise from New York
Bermuda sailings concentrate May through October when island weather is warmest. Canada/New England cruises peak September through October for foliage — book a year ahead for balcony cabins on popular weeks.
Winter Caribbean sailings depart from NYC but involve cooler embarkation weather and longer sea days to reach warm water. Shoulder spring weeks can balance price and comfort.