New York cruise terminals and which lines use them
New York City's two cruise terminals are on opposite sides of the harbor. Manhattan's is on the Hudson at West 55th Street; Brooklyn's is in Red Hook, with no subway nearby. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity use a third terminal, Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, which has its own guide.
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MCT
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019
- Who sails from here
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Luna
- Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Firenze
- Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wish
- Holland America Line: Volendam
- AIDA Cruises: AIDAdiva, AIDAluna
- Drop-off
- All vehicles enter at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue, coming from the north. If you're parking, drive up to the rooftop first, then bring your bags down to check-in on Level 2: you can't drop bags and then reach the parking without leaving the terminal. Taxis and rideshares drop off on northbound 12th Avenue.
- Port parking for this terminal
- Rooftop parking above the piers, run by Propark: $45 a night, taxes included, credit card only. Height limit 8 ft 3 in. Not guaranteed; arrive between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the best chance.
- Notes
- Only Pier 88 has been operating since January 2026, so two ships sometimes share it; stick to your arrival time. Baggage processing starts at 9:30 a.m. The nearest subway is 59 St–Columbus Circle, about 15 minutes' walk.
BCT
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Who sails from here
- Cunard: Queen Mary 2
- Princess Cruises: Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Coral Princess
- Virgin Voyages: Valiant Lady
- Drop-off
- All vehicles enter at Bowne Street and Imlay Street in Red Hook. From the BQE, take Exit 26 (Hamilton Avenue), follow the service road to Van Brunt Street, turn left for two blocks, then right on Bowne Street. Drop passengers and bags at the terminal curb inside the gate.
- Port parking for this terminal
- An outdoor secured lot at the terminal, entered at 72 Imlay St and run by Propark: $45 a night, taxes included. Cash and cards. RV and bus spaces near the main gate.
- Notes
- On busy days a free NYC Ferry shuttle runs between the Red Hook landing next to the terminal and Wall Street's Pier 11. There is no subway nearby.
Common questions
What is the address of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
711 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Cars enter at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue, approaching from the north.
What is the address of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal?
Use 210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231 for GPS. The parking entrance is at 72 Imlay Street, and all vehicles come in at Bowne and Imlay Streets.