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Norwegian Luna leaving PortMiami, April 2026, sailing from New York, New York

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Cruises from New York, New York

New York's Manhattan Cruise Terminal on the Hudson and the Brooklyn terminal at Red Hook send ships to Bermuda, the Bahamas, Canada and the Caribbean.

Things to do in New York, New York

  • The High Line and Hudson YardsAn elevated park ending near the Manhattan terminal on the West Side.
  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis IslandBook the ferry from Battery Park ahead of time.
  • Central Park and the MetA morning in the park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Brooklyn Bridge walkManhattan to DUMBO on foot, with skyline views from Brooklyn Bridge Park.
  • Sail-away past the skylineShips leave past the Statue of Liberty; be on deck for it.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: high season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: shoulder season

Summer is busiest, with Bermuda and Canada sailings, and autumn foliage cruises fill September and October. A handful of ships stay through winter for the Caribbean.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Moderate transferThe Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88 to 90) is about 16 miles (26 km) from JFK, 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on traffic; LaGuardia is closer, about 30 to 45 minutes, and Newark about 45 minutes. Brooklyn's Red Hook terminal is about 40 minutes from JFK. Yellow cabs charge a flat fare from JFK to Manhattan.

Rental cars: Not recommended: Manhattan traffic and parking make a car more trouble than it is worth.

The airport for New York, New York is John F. Kennedy International (JFK), with 26 lounges to wait in before you board.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from New York, New York

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Norwegian Luna leaving PortMiami, April 20263.8 ★Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Luna2026 · 156,300 GT · 3,565 guests · Bermuda · CaribbeanNorwegian Luna is the second Prima Plus-class ship and Norwegian Aqua's sister, about 156,300 gross tons with 3,565 guests at double occupancy. Fincantieri delivered her at…Carnival Firenze in port at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, October 20243.7 ★Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Firenze2021 · 135,156 GT · 4,126 guests · Caribbean · Mexican RivieraCarnival Firenze was built by Fincantieri at Marghera as Costa Firenze, delivered in December 2020 and first sailed for Costa in July 2021; she was meant for China but never went…Norwegian Bliss in Seattle, May 20223.7 ★Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Bliss2018 · 168,028 GT · 4,010 guests · Alaska · CaribbeanNorwegian Bliss is a Breakaway Plus-class ship of about 168,000 gross tons with 4,010 guests at double occupancy, built by Meyer Werft and in service since April 2018. She was…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from New York, New York?

On Cruises Frog, 3 ships sail from New York, New York: Norwegian Luna (Norwegian Cruise Line), Carnival Firenze (Carnival Cruise Line) and Norwegian Bliss (Norwegian Cruise Line).

Which cruise lines sail from New York, New York?

Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line sail from New York, New York.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from New York, New York?

Norwegian Luna (Norwegian Cruise Line), at 3.8 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from New York, New York?

John F. Kennedy International (JFK). Lounge Frog lists 26 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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