New York cruise port guide
Which terminal is yours?
Two city cruise terminals: Manhattan's Pier 88 on the West Side and Brooklyn's Red Hook pier. Norwegian, Carnival and Disney sail from Manhattan, Cunard and Princess from Brooklyn. Here is which is yours, what parking costs and how to get there from three airports.
Terminals, prices, and schedules checked . How we check
Departure day, in order
- Step 1
Get to the port
Flying in? JFK to the Manhattan terminal is about 20 miles away, 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic, by car.
Airport transfer options - Step 2
Park or stay the night before
13 parking options. With a shuttle or a walk to the terminal, 7 days costs $135.85 to $315. 1 hotels on our list run a port shuttle.
Compare parking - Step 3
Drop your bags at the terminal
Porters take checked luggage at the curb. Keep medication, documents, and a change of clothes with you.
Find your terminal
Arriving a day early?
Flying in the day before gives you a buffer for delays and a free afternoon in New York City. Tours, boat trips and attractions there can be booked on Viator.
Things to do in New York CityNew York City has two cruise terminals, run by the city: the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on the Hudson in Hell's Kitchen, and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook. Together they handled nearly 1.5 million passengers in 2024. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sail from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, which has its own guide.
Norwegian sails from Manhattan all year, to the Caribbean in winter and Bermuda in summer, with Carnival and Disney joining in 2027. Brooklyn is home to Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Princess's fall Canada and New England cruises.
Cruise lines sailing from New York
| Cruise line | Ships | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Luna | Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Firenze | Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Disney Cruise Line | Disney Wish | Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Holland America Line | Volendam | Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| AIDA Cruises | AIDAdiva, AIDAluna | Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | Brooklyn Cruise Terminal |
| Princess Cruises | Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Coral Princess | Brooklyn Cruise Terminal |
| Virgin Voyages | Valiant Lady | Brooklyn Cruise Terminal |
Arrival tips
- Check which terminal is on your boarding pass. Manhattan and Brooklyn are on opposite sides of the harbor, and parking, drop-off and transfers differ for each.
- Both terminals charge $45 a night for parking, taxes included, and neither guarantees a space. Manhattan takes cards only.
- At Manhattan, park on the roof first, then take your bags to check-in. At Brooklyn, drop your bags at the curb first.
- Neither terminal has luggage storage.
- Baggage processing starts no earlier than 9:30 a.m., and boarding usually begins between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Common questions
Which New York cruise terminal does my ship use?
Norwegian, Carnival, Disney, AIDA and most luxury lines use the Manhattan Cruise Terminal at Pier 88. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Princess use Brooklyn. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sail from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey. Go by your boarding pass.
How much is parking at the New York cruise terminals?
$45 per night at both the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals, taxes included, so $315 for a 7-night cruise. Spaces aren't guaranteed.
Which airport is closest to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
LaGuardia, about 10 miles away. Newark is about 15 miles and JFK about 20, and every route can take an hour or more in traffic. From JFK, taxis charge a flat $70 to Manhattan plus surcharges.