CRUISES FROM AND TO NEW YORK, USA

New York cruises: explore the city that never sleeps

New York, New York! Discover the allure of New York City, a name spoken twice for a reason. Known as the Big Apple, New York is so large that sometimes the best way to take her in is through a New York cruise. New York cruises are about going beyond the surface of Manhattan – getting up close to the Statue of Liberty, getting to know the Hudson River and viewing the bright city lights.

Once off the ship, marvel at all the sights from Broadway to Central Park. Famed by singers, actors and the glamorous sets, you’ll want to marvel at all the sights. Take to winding Broadway, past Times Square and up to Central Park. Sit on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with a hot dog of course, before hitting downtown and its always-on-the-go culture. Pizza by the slice? A taste not to miss.

Embark on one of our New York cruises and experience the concrete jungle first-hand. Navigate through bustling avenues, take a stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and savor authentic New York bagels from Zabar’s. A cruise to New York offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city in-dept.

BEST NEW YORK CRUISES

Visit New York with MSC Cruises. Set sail towards the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean or up around the coast of Canada.

On one of MSC’s New York cruises you’ll be able to get the best mix of city and sea.

MSC Meraviglia

Caribbean,
7 Nights

MSC Meraviglia

Caribbean,
7 Nights

MSC Meraviglia

Caribbean,
7 Nights

CRUISES FROM NEW YORK

A cruise from New York can give you some of the best access to the warm waters of the Caribbean, past bustling Miami and on to colourful islands like the Bahamas and our Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. From the New York cruise port, and after spending some time expanding your horizons in the city, take to the seas on a multi-day trip up to Canada, stopping off in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia and past pretty New England.

For the more adventurous, cruises from New York 2024 can head to the Mediterranean to taste the tapas of Barcelona, view the tiles of Lisbon, and indulge in the delicious carbonara from Rome. Cruises from New York gives you the best mix of global adventures and relaxing vacations.

CRUISES TO NEW YORK

Take it all in in with a cruise to New York. Our New York cruises let you stroll through Soho, stopping off for a pastrami sandwich at the famous Katz’s Delicatessen or grabbing a pizza slice in Little Italy. Learn about the history of New York City and take the Art Deco lift up the Empire State Building.

Visit Times Square and secure a last-minute off-Broadway ticket, or plan your visit to coincide with the Christmas lights switch-on at Rockefeller Center. Bundle up for a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, enjoying the panoramic views from Dumbo to Williamsburg. Experience old-school charm by wandering through Greenwich Village and Washington Square Park, soaking in views up 5th Avenue.

Our New York cruises also let you visit other coastal spots in the United States, including Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts. Or go global with an epic world cruise that visits Malta, Egypt, Kenya, Brazil and Greenland, to name just a few stops.

HOW TO REACH NEW YORK CRUISE TERMINAL

Please note that New York City has multiple cruise terminals. MSC Cruises’ ships dock at Pier 12 of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal when stopping in New York. The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal address for MSC passengers is 72 Bowne Street, Pier 12, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Located on the west coast of Brooklyn, it’s several miles south of downtown Manhattan.

The car park at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is located directly in front of the terminal entrance. When entering the gates to Pier 12, you will see the car park on your left, with the cruise terminal on your right. The entrance to the cruise terminal is located on Bowne Street, accessible from the Bowne Street and Imlay Street intersection.

 In New York City, there are two main train stations: Penn Station and Grand Central Station. They are both in Manhattan. To get to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal from either station, the easiest way is to take a taxi. It usually takes about 35 minutes, depending on traffic.

You can also use public transportation. From Penn Station, take the A or C subway lines to Jay Street-MetroTech, then hop on the B61 bus from Smith Street/Livingstone Street to Van Brunt Street/King Street (via Red Hook). The cruise terminal is just a short walk from there.

If you’re coming from Grand Central Station, take the 4 or 5 subway lines to Borough Hall. From there, take the B61 bus from Boerum Place/Joralemon Street to Van Brunt Street/King Street (via Red Hook). It’s about a five-minute walk from the bus stop to the cruise terminal.

To reach the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal from any of New York’s main airports—JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia—the easiest way is to request an MSC transfer service or book a taxi. It usually takes between 50 and 80 minutes, depending on traffic.

You can also use public transportation. From JFK, take the AirTrain JFK to Howard Beach Station, then subway line A to Jay Street-MetroTech, followed by the B61 bus to Van Brunt Street/King Street, which is a short walk from the terminal.

If you’re coming from Newark, take the AirTrain P4 to AirTrain Newark Liberty International Station, then a train to Penn Station. From there, take subway line A or C to Jay Street-MetroTech and the B61 bus to the cruise terminal.

From LaGuardia, take the Q70-SBS bus to Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street, then subway line F to Jay Street-MetroTech. Finally, take the B61 bus to the cruise terminal.

New York has a humid, continental climate, with hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall for much of the year.

The hottest months in New York are typically July and August, which have average daily high temperatures of 29°C.

January tends to be the coldest month, with average daily highs of 4°C and daily low temperatures averaging around -3°C. During New York’s winters, visitors should prepare for cold temperatures and potential snowfall.

It’s advisable to pack warm clothing, including coats, hats, gloves, and scarves, to stay comfortable while exploring the city or embarking on a cruise from New York. Rainfall is relatively constant throughout the year, although this tends to peak in May. October is typically the driest month.

While New York is sometimes considered an expensive city to visit, there’s no shortage of free things to do.

Some of the best free things to do in New York include walking around Central Park and making the most of its vast green spaces, ponds and shady trees. Stroll through the park or explore by bike, or kick back with a picnic and enjoy watching city life wind down a notch.

New York is also filled with world-class museums and art galleries, many of which offer free entry or pay-what-you-want entry on certain days or times, such as the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum. Others, like the Bronx Museum of the Arts, are permanently free. You can also get fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty aboard the Staten Island Ferry, which is free of charge.

Thanks to its position on the Atlantic coast, New York City has a number of beaches to be enjoyed. The most well-known is Coney Island Beach, which is loved by families thanks to its amusement park, boardwalk and swimming opportunities. Adjoining Coney Island Beach to the east is Brighton Beach, another wide, sandy stretch, but with a noticeably quieter feel. Both beaches are in south Brooklyn and are two of the closest beaches to the cruise terminal. Further afield, other popular beaches can be found in Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.