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American Cruise Lines (230 Cruises)

American Eagle

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American Glory

49 Passengers
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American Legend

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Azamara Club Cruises (17 Cruises)

Carnival Cruise Line (23 Cruises)

Costa Cruises (20 Cruises)

Costa Deliziosa.

Costa Deliziosa

2826 Passengers
92 tons
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Crystal Cruises (27 Cruises)

Cunard (142 Cruises)

Cruise Cunard Queen Mary 2 ship

Queen Mary 2

2691 Passengers
151400 tons
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Explora Journeys (21 Cruises)

Norwegian Cruise Line (84 Cruises)

Cruise NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Bliss Ship

Norwegian Bliss

4004 Passengers
168000 tons
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Cruise NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Luna Ship

Norwegian Luna

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Oceania Cruises (30 Cruises)

Princess Cruises (26 Cruises)

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (26 Cruises)

Silversea Cruises (16 Cruises)

Viking Ocean Cruises (80 Cruises)

Viking Mars.

Viking Mars

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Viking Octantis.

Viking Octantis

634 Passengers
30150 tons
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Viking Polaris.

Viking Polaris

634 Passengers
30150 tons
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New York City, USA | Cruise Port Guide

Dawn in New York Harbor ranks among the great moments of a cruiser's life. The Statue of Liberty glides by on one side, the towers of the southern tip light up on the other, and the ship slowly makes its way to its berth amid a ballet of ferries, tugboats and helicopters. The metropolis does not make a discreet entrance. It captures your gaze from the first nautical mile and does not let go until departure.

Three gateways

The port area has three separate terminals, and it is best to know which one is welcoming you. The Manhattan Cruise Terminal occupies Piers 88 and 90, on the Hudson, between 46th and 54th streets: Times Square is about a twenty-minute walk away. The Brooklyn terminal, in Red Hook, faces the southern end of the island and the famous Statue of Liberty. Finally, Cape Liberty is located in Bayonne, New Jersey, across the bay.

TerminalAreaNearby
Manhattan (Piers 88-90)Midtown, Hudson riverfrontTimes Square, Intrepid Museum, Hell's Kitchen area
Brooklyn (Red Hook)East shore of the bayRed Hook cafés, views of the bay and its monument, ferry to Wall Street
Cape Liberty (Bayonne)New JerseyRoad access to Manhattan, about 30 minutes depending on traffic

Midtown within walking distance

From the Midtown piers, most of the centre can be conquered without a vehicle. The aircraft carrier Intrepid and its air and space museum are moored two streets from the terminal. Heading east, Hell's Kitchen lines up its restaurants from around the world, then Times Square bursts with illuminated billboards. Broadway, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue follow close behind. Central Park waits a little farther uptown, a 341-hectare green lung where New Yorkers run, row and picnic in the shadow of the towers.

The southern classics

The lower end of the island is suited to another day: a free ride on the Staten Island Ferry to greet Lady Liberty up close, the 9/11 Memorial and its silent waterfall, and the Brooklyn Bridge crossed on foot at sunrise. Museum lovers will be spoiled for choice: the Met and its encyclopedic collection, MoMA and its modern masterpieces, the Museum of Natural History and its dinosaurs. Each deserves half a day; a port call forces you to choose, and that is just fine.

Red Hook, the offbeat port call

Passengers docking in Brooklyn would do well to explore their home port before heading off to Manhattan. The area cultivates the spirit of an old waterfront: brick warehouses, artists' studios, neighbourhood taverns and unbeatable views of the bay. The ferry then reaches Wall Street in a few minutes, more pleasant than any taxi at rush hour.

Coping with the immensity

  • Choose just one area per half-day; the metropolis punishes overly ambitious itineraries.
  • The subway remains the fastest way to get around; a contactless card is all you need to pay.
  • Book the major museums and observation decks in advance to avoid lines.
  • Leave a generous margin for the return to the ship: New York traffic is unforgiving.

Eat like a New Yorker

You cannot leave without tasting the metropolis: a bagel topped with smoked salmon in the morning, a slice of pizza folded in half on the go, and a Michelin-starred table in the evening for those who want to mark the occasion. Every neighbourhood passionately defends its favourite spots, and half-days ashore are more than enough to put together your own moveable feast.

The city that stays with you

New York does not end, it pauses. As the ship heads back down the Hudson, the skyscrapers parade by one last time, the statue raises her torch against the light, and everyone silently draws up a list of what they did not have time to see. That is the signature of this port call: you never see it all, you simply promise yourself to come back.

Frequently Asked Questions

At three separate terminals, and it pays to know which one is yours. The Manhattan Cruise Terminal occupies Piers 88 and 90 on the Hudson between 46th and 54th Streets. The Brooklyn terminal is at Red Hook. Cape Liberty is in Bayonne, New Jersey, across the bay.
Yes, in about twenty minutes. The aircraft carrier Intrepid and its air and space museum sit two blocks from the terminal, then Hell's Kitchen and its restaurants lead straight to Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center.
Pick one area. From Midtown: the Intrepid, Times Square and an hour in Central Park. From Lower Manhattan: the 9/11 Memorial, walking the Brooklyn Bridge and the free Staten Island Ferry for a close look at the Statue of Liberty.
The subway is the fastest option, and a contactless bank card is all you need to pay. Taxis lose a great deal of time at rush hour. From Brooklyn, the ferry reaches Wall Street in minutes and beats the road.
Yes. The Staten Island Ferry is free and passes at a good distance from the monument, giving fine views with no booking or ticket. Landing on the island itself requires a ticket reserved in advance.
Explore Red Hook first: brick warehouses, artists' studios, neighbourhood taverns and sweeping views of the harbour and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry then reaches Wall Street in a few minutes.
Just one, honestly. The Met with its encyclopedic collection, MoMA with its modern masterpieces, or the American Museum of Natural History with its dinosaurs each deserve half a day. Book ahead to avoid the queues.
The US dollar, and cards work almost everywhere, including on the subway. Some cash stays useful for tips, which are standard in restaurants and taxis.
May, June, September and October bring the most comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and heavy, winter genuinely cold and windy on the piers. The sail-in at dawn is spectacular in any season.
Yes, provided you are not over-ambitious. The Intrepid, Central Park, the Museum of Natural History and the Staten Island Ferry all work well with children. The city punishes overloaded itineraries.