Choosing Cruises from New York and New Jersey

NY Cruise Ports for Canada New England and Caribbean Cruises

Aug 25, 2009 Renee Ruggero

Get the facts on cruise transfers for cruises from New York to the Caribbean and Canada New England that depart from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty, New Jersey.

According to the port of New York, Manhattan is the fourth busiest cruise terminal in the United States. It offers itineraries to the Caribbean, Canada New England, Bermuda, Bahamas, transatlantic and repositioning cruises, too. Alternative NY ports include the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and the Cape Liberty Terminal in New Jersey. Here are the facts about getting to all three New York cruise terminals.

Info for Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Cruises from New York – A number of cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Lines, offers Caribbean cruises from New York as well as offering cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda or Canada New England.

Getting from LGA Airport to NY Cruise Terminal – From La Guardia Airport to Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 11 miles or 45 minutes and costs about $35 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Getting from JFK Airport to NY Cruise Terminal – From John F. Kennedy Airport to Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 20 miles or $45 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Getting from NWR Airport to NY Cruise Terminal – From Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 15 miles and costs about $45 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Parking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal – Parking is available on the roof, which is the third level of the terminal building. Expect to pay around $30 per day.

Info for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Cruises from New York – Princess Cruises and Cunard Line offer cruises from New York including a number of Caribbean cruises from New York, too.

Getting from LGA Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal – From La Guardia Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 20 miles and costs about $40 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Getting from JFK Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal – From John F. Kennedy Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 20 miles and costs about $40 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Getting from NWR Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal – From Newark Liberty International Airport to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, the drive is about 20 miles and costs about $55 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Parking at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal – Parking is available in front of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The overnight rate is $20 per day.

Info for New Jersey Cruise Port

Cruises from Cape Liberty, NJ – Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises offer Caribbean cruises from New York as well as offering cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda and Canada New England.

Getting from NWR Airport to Cape Liberty Cruise Port – From Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Liberty Cruise Port, the drive is about 15 minutes and costs about $35 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi.

Parking at Cape Liberty Cruise Port – Parking is available adjacent to the cruise terminal. The overnight rate is $19 per day.

Looking for a bargain? Last minute cruises are often available from all of the New York cruise terminals. For passengers that don’t need a flight to get to their cruise, the NY ports offer the opportunity to drive to the embarkation port with numerous NY hotel options to extend the cruise vacation.

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