New YorkCruise Port
Cruising out of New York? Find your terminal in Manhattan or Brooklyn, pick where to park or sleep the night before, and see how to get in from the airport.
Bon voyage from New York
- Terminals
- 2
- Cruise lines
- 12
- Azamara, Carnival, Cunard, Explora Journeys, Holland America, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Viking and Virgin Voyages
- Nearest airport
- LGA
- LaGuardia Airport, 9.2 mi to Manhattan; 12.1 mi to Brooklyn, about 25 minutes
- Port parking
- From $45 a day
- 2 port-run lots
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Terminals by cruise line
New York has two cruise terminals: Manhattan on the Hudson and Brooklyn in Red Hook. They're in different boroughs, so check before you set off. Your cruise line decides which is yours. Find your line below, then confirm the terminal on your cruise documents.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Cruise lines
Norwegian, Carnival, Holland America, Princess, Oceania, Viking, Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys, Azamara, Seabourn
Mostly Norwegian and Carnival, plus Viking, Regent and other smaller lines. On the Hudson in Hell's Kitchen; cars enter at West 55th Street.
711 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Cruise lines
Cunard, Virgin Voyages, Princess, Holland America, Oceania
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Virgin Voyages, plus some Princess, Holland America and Oceania sailings. On the Red Hook waterfront, facing the Statue of Liberty.
210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Cruise TerminalMostly Norwegian and Carnival, plus Viking, Regent and other smaller lines. On the Hudson in Hell's Kitchen; cars enter at West 55th Street. | Norwegian, Carnival, Holland America, Princess, Oceania, Viking, Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys, Azamara, Seabourn | 711 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 | Map of Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Brooklyn Cruise TerminalCunard's Queen Mary 2 and Virgin Voyages, plus some Princess, Holland America and Oceania sailings. On the Red Hook waterfront, facing the Statue of Liberty. | Cunard, Virgin Voyages, Princess, Holland America, Oceania | 210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231 | Map of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal |
Hotels the night before
Sleep in the city the night before, and a delayed flight or traffic can't make you miss the ship. No hotel here runs a cruise shuttle, so stay within a walk of your terminal. "Check rates" opens the hotel on Booking.com. "Hotel website" opens the hotel's own site.
Hotel
Ink 48 Hotel
The closest hotel to the Manhattan terminal, on 11th Avenue at 48th Street. Walk up 12th Avenue to the piers. No cruise package.
- 0.31 mi walk to Manhattan Cruise Terminal, about 7 min
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
On West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, a walk to the Manhattan terminal. No cruise package or shuttle.
- 0.37 mi walk to Manhattan Cruise Terminal, about 8 min
Hotel
The Lodge Red Hook
In Red Hook, a walk to the Brooklyn terminal. The nearest bookable hotel to Brooklyn's piers. No cruise package or shuttle.
- 0.62 mi walk to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, about 13 min
New York cruise parking
Each terminal has its own parking, run by Propark for the port. It's $45 a night at both, taxes included. Manhattan's rooftop takes cards only and can be reserved ahead. Brooklyn's open lot takes cash or card and needs no reservation. Two private garages near Manhattan are alternatives.
Port and iPark prices are per night; Manhattan Cruise Parking's is a 7-night total for mid-November 2026.
Lowest quote, shuttle included
Manhattan Cruise Parking
ShuttleCoveredPrivate
Valet drives you to the terminal (0.5 mi)
$282.447 nights
Check rates → for Manhattan Cruise ParkingWalk to the terminal
Manhattan Cruise Terminal rooftop parking
WalkOpen-airPort
On the roof above the piers
Covered parking
iPark 560 W 43rd Street
WalkCoveredPrivate
0.6 mi walk (12 min)
Walk to the terminal
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal parking lot
WalkOpen-airPort
Beside the terminal
NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manhattan Cruise Terminal rooftop parkingRooftop above the piers. No SUV upcharge; 8 ft height limit.For Manhattan Cruise Terminal+ More− LessSpaces aren't guaranteed on busy days. The port says arriving between 10 am and 2 pm gives the best chance of a space. Per night, taxes included, no SUV upcharge; credit card only, paid on arrival. | WalkOpen-airOn the roof above the piers | Open-air | $45a day | Reserve at the port → for Manhattan Cruise Terminal rooftop parking |
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal parking lotOpen lot with security. Spaces for RVs and larger vehicles.For Brooklyn Cruise Terminal+ More− LessPay on arrival by cash or card and keep your ticket with you during the cruise. Per night (up to 24 hours), taxes included, no SUV upcharge; cash or card, paid on arrival. | WalkOpen-airBeside the terminal | Open-air | $45a day | Reserve at the port → for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal parking lot |
Private lots nearby
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manhattan Cruise ParkingIndoor garage. A driver takes you and your bags to the pier.For Manhattan Cruise Terminal+ More− LessThey drive your own car to the terminal, then park it, and meet you with it when you're back. Oversize SUVs and pickups pay more. Quoted for drop-off November 14 and pick-up November 21, 2026 (car, SUV or minivan); oversize SUVs and pickups $424.48. | ShuttleCoveredValet drives you to the terminal (0.5 mi) | Covered | $282.447 nights | Check rates → for Manhattan Cruise Parking |
iPark 560 W 43rd StreetCovered valet garage, open 6 am to midnight. Larger vehicles pay more.For Manhattan Cruise Terminal+ More− LessThe port names iPark as extra parking for the Manhattan terminal. There's no shuttle, so walk or take a taxi. Per 24 hours, tax included; SUVs and vans $10 more, large SUVs and vans $20 more. | WalkCovered0.6 mi walk (12 min) | Covered | $46a day | Check rates → for iPark 560 W 43rd Street |
Getting there
LaGuardia is the closest airport to the Manhattan terminal. JFK is a little closer to Brooklyn, and Newark is about the same distance from both. Yellow taxis from JFK to Manhattan charge a flat $70 plus extras; other trips run on the meter. The port also suggests the subway, bus or NYC Ferry if you travel light.
LaGuardia Airport LGA
The closest airport to the Manhattan terminal. Taxis run on the meter.
- Distance
- 9.2 mi to Manhattan; 12.1 mi to Brooklyn
- Drive
- about 25 minutes
Ways to the port
- Taxi — Metered, plus a $5 LaGuardia surcharge, other surcharges, tolls and tip. Operator site →
John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
A flat taxi fare to the Manhattan terminal; metered to Brooklyn.
- Distance
- 19.2 mi to Manhattan; 16.4 mi to Brooklyn
- Drive
- about 35–40 minutes
Ways to the port
- Taxi · $70 — Flat fare to the Manhattan terminal, plus surcharges, tolls and tip; to Brooklyn the meter runs. Operator site →
Newark Liberty International Airport EWR
Newark, in New Jersey, about the same drive to either terminal.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi to Manhattan; 17.3 mi to Brooklyn
- Drive
- about 35–40 minutes
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead saves a taxi line with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from New York
Cruises from New York mostly go to Bermuda, up the coast to Canada and New England, or south to the Caribbean. Carnival and Norwegian both sail to Bermuda, Halifax and Portland, Maine. Carnival also runs 8-day trips to Grand Turk. Cunard crosses the Atlantic to Southampton.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Bermuda
What's a short walk from King's Wharf, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Halifax
What's a short walk from the Halifax Seaport, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Portland, Maine
What's a short walk from Ocean Gateway, plus plans for 2 or 4 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
St. Thomas
Which dock you'll use, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Grand Turk
What's at the cruise center, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Saint John
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Southampton
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Cruise NYC — berthing calendar and ship call detail
- Cruise NYC — Brooklyn berthing calendar
- Cruise NYC — New York City's cruise terminals
- Cruise NYC — Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Cruise NYC — Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Cruise NYC — Manhattan Cruise Terminal operations and contact
- Carnival — cruises from Manhattan, New York City
- Cruise NYC — Manhattan Cruise Terminal directions and parking
- Norwegian Cruise Line — cruises from New York
- Cunard — Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing (M628)
- Ink 48 Hotel
- IHG — Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
- The Lodge Red Hook
- Cruise NYC — frequently asked questions
- Cruise NYC — Brooklyn Cruise Terminal directions and parking
- iPark — 560 W 43rd Street
- Manhattan Cruise Parking
- NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission — taxi fares
- Cruise NYC — embarking and disembarking
Terminals & cruise lines
Which terminal does Norwegian or Carnival use in New York?
Norwegian and Carnival usually sail from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on the Hudson, as do Viking, Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys, Azamara and Seabourn. Cunard and Virgin Voyages use the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook. Princess, Holland America and Oceania used both in 2026, so check the terminal on your cruise documents. See both terminals.
What cruise lines sail from New York?
Norwegian, Carnival, Cunard and Virgin Voyages run the most New York sailings, according to the port's 2026 ship-call records. Princess, Holland America, Oceania, Viking, Regent Seven Seas and other smaller lines call too. MSC left New York in April 2026. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sail from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, not from these two terminals. Find your line's terminal.
Where is the Manhattan cruise terminal?
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal is at 711 12th Avenue on the Hudson River, at Piers 88 and 90 in Hell's Kitchen; cars enter at West 55th Street. The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is at 210 Clinton Wharf in Red Hook. NYCEDC runs both and Ports America operates them. Get directions to each.
Where do cruises from New York go?
Most cruises from New York go to Bermuda, Canada and New England, or the Caribbean. Carnival and Norwegian both run Bermuda round trips and Canada and New England sailings to Halifax and Portland, Maine. Carnival adds 8-day trips to Grand Turk and the Bahamas, and Cunard's Queen Mary 2 crosses to Southampton, England in 7 nights. See the ports you'll visit.
Hotels
Where to stay in New York before a cruise?
In New York, stay within walking distance of your terminal: no hotel near either one runs a cruise shuttle or parking package. For Manhattan, Ink 48 Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West are both under half a mile away in Hell's Kitchen. For Brooklyn, The Lodge Red Hook is 0.62 miles away. Compare hotels near the terminals.
Can I walk to the Manhattan cruise terminal from my hotel?
Yes, from Hell's Kitchen: Ink 48 Hotel is a 7-minute walk (0.31 miles) to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West is 8 minutes away. From Times Square hotels it's closer to a mile, so most people take a taxi with luggage. In Brooklyn, The Lodge Red Hook is a 13-minute walk to the Brooklyn terminal.
Parking
How much is parking at New York cruise port?
Parking at both New York cruise terminals costs $45 per night, taxes included, with no extra charge for SUVs, according to the port. Nearby in Manhattan, iPark's garage at 560 West 43rd Street posts $46 per 24 hours. Manhattan Cruise Parking quoted $282.44 for a 7-night November sailing, with a driver taking you to the pier. Compare all lots.
Where can I park at the NYC cruise port?
Both New York terminals have their own parking: a rooftop garage above the Manhattan piers, entered at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue, and an outdoor lot with security beside the Brooklyn terminal. Near the Manhattan terminal, private garages on West 43rd Street are an alternative. The port itself lists iPark as overflow parking. See every lot.
Do I need to reserve parking at the Manhattan cruise terminal?
You can reserve parking at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal through the port's operator, Propark, and it's worth doing: the port says spaces aren't guaranteed and depend on how many ships are in. Arriving between 10 am and 2 pm gives the best chance of a space. The rooftop has an 8-foot height limit. Brooklyn's lot needs no reservation. Parking options.
Getting there
Which New York airport is closest to the cruise port?
LaGuardia is the closest airport to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, about 9 miles and 25 minutes away without traffic. JFK is about 19 miles from Manhattan but 16 miles from the Brooklyn terminal, roughly 35 to 40 minutes. Newark is about 17 miles from either terminal. How to get from each airport.
How much is a taxi from JFK to the cruise terminal?
A yellow taxi from JFK to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal costs a flat $70 under NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission rules, plus surcharges, tolls and tip. To the Brooklyn terminal the meter runs instead. There's no charge for luggage, and both terminals have a taxi stand for the trip home.
Can I take the subway to the cruise terminal?
Yes, the port suggests public transport to both New York terminals. For Manhattan, take the A, C, B, D or 1 train to Columbus Circle and walk west on 52nd Street to 12th Avenue, or ride the M57 bus. For Brooklyn, NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route stops in Red Hook, and the B61 bus runs from Borough Hall.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Manhattan cruise terminal?
Arrive at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal at your cruise line's check-in time. The port says baggage drop opens no earlier than 9:30 am and boarding usually starts between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. If you drive, park first, then take your bags to the second level. Have your boarding pass and photo ID ready for security. Parking before check-in.
Can I store luggage at the New York cruise terminal?
No, neither New York cruise terminal has luggage lockers or storage, so plan a luggage service if you're exploring the city after your cruise. On embarkation day in Manhattan, porters take your checked bags to the ship once you've parked and walked them to the second level.