New York Cruise Port
New York, United States · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Manhattan Cruise Terminal — Pier 88 / 90 / 92, New York.
Major US homeport spanning two terminal complexes — Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88/90/92) in Hell's Kitchen and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Pier 12) in Red Hook.
At a glance
Port summary
New York's cruise calls split between Manhattan and Brooklyn — check your terminal assignment, the city centre is on foot only from Manhattan CT. From Brooklyn CT plan for a taxi, Uber or shuttle into Manhattan (~30 minutes).
Cruise docks
Manhattan Cruise Terminal — Pier 88 / 90 / 92
Three adjacent cruise berths on Manhattan's West Side at 12th Avenue and 50th–55th Streets, used by Norwegian, Princess and smaller lines. The Strand of Hell's Kitchen begins one block east; Times Square is a 25-minute walk.
Latitude: 40.767583, Longitude: -73.998837
See dock on port map →Brooklyn Cruise Terminal — Pier 12
Red Hook cruise pier used by Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (the transatlantic home port) and some Princess sailings. The terminal is in a working harbour with no walkable subway entrance — plan for a taxi, Uber or shuttle into Manhattan.
Latitude: 40.682649, Longitude: -74.013488
See dock on port map →Getting to New York
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and OMNY tap cover almost everything — bring $40-60 in small bills for tipping drivers, porters and bar staff.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedManhattan highlights tour: Times Square, Central Park and Top of the Rock
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€80$89
Do it yourself
€61$68
Save ≈ €19Save ≈ $21 (24% off)
Most New York calls dock at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88/90, 12th Ave at W 48th–55th); from there Times Square is a flat 20-minute walk east along W 49th St with no transit needed. Everything on this route is within walking distance of the next stop; only the return uses the subway (1 train from 50th St, $2.90 / ~€3 tapped with OMNY). The single paid entry is Top of the Rock (~€40); Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Times Square are all free. Note: ships at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Red Hook) or Cape Liberty (Bayonne NJ) need a taxi or ferry into Midtown first, adding ~30–45 min each way.
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry with immigration museum
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€100$112
Do it yourself
€44$49
Save ≈ €56Save ≈ $63 (56% off)
From the Manhattan Cruise Terminal take the 1 train from 50th St straight down to South Ferry (~30 min, €3) for the Statue City Cruises ferry at Battery Park — they are the only authorised operator and the General Admission ticket (~$25 / €23) already covers the round-trip ferry plus both islands and an audio tour. Budget 30–40 min for the airport-style security queue before boarding. The ferry loops Liberty Island then Ellis Island, so you ride one boat and hop off at each; return the same way. Crown and pedestal access cost the same but must be reserved weeks ahead.
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Ready-made port days
16 plansMidtown Icons on Foot
Rockefeller's rooftop, Fifth Avenue and Grand Central's constellation ceiling — Manhattan's greatest hits without a tour bus.
Liberty & Ellis Island, Done Properly
Both islands, the right ferry, and the timings that stop the queue eating your day.
New York for Nothing
The free ferry past Liberty, Wall Street, the memorial pools and the bridge — a whole day for the price of two subway rides.
The High Line, Chelsea Market and the Village
An elevated railway turned garden, a food hall in an old biscuit factory, and the city's most relaxed park bench.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in New York?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in New York, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into New York?
- Yes. New York is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to New York centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Metro, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Ferry, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in New York?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see New York independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in New York and are cards accepted?
- New York uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the New York cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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