Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City & Services related to this port:
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal in NYC is located at 711 12th Avenue (Piers 88, 90, and 92) on Manhattan’s West Side, between West 46th–55th Streets, serving major lines like Norwegian, Cunard, MSC, and Princess. It offers direct Hudson River docking, walkable access to Midtown, and on‑site parking around $40–$45 per day plus taxes.
Overview
- The Manhattan Cruise Terminal (also called the New York City Passenger Ship Terminal) sits along the Hudson River between 46th and 55th Streets.
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- It is one of the busiest U.S. cruise ports and a major homeport for Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada/New England, and transatlantic itineraries.
- Annual passenger volume reaches about one million.
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Piers & Cruise Lines
- Pier 88: Often used by Norwegian and Carnival.
- Pier 90: Used by Norwegian, MSC, and others seasonally.
- Pier 92: Overflow pier used during peak periods.
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Address
711 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 (vehicle entrance at West 55th Street). about2cruise.co.uk
Transportation
- Subway: 42nd Street–Times Square (A/C/E) or 50th Street (1 line), ~10‑minute walk.
- Airports:
- LaGuardia: $30–$45 taxi
- JFK/Newark: $60–$90 taxi
- Trinity Reservations provides private round trip car/suv cruise port transfers with their Manhattan Cruise port Park, Stay & Cruise or Fly, Stay & Cruise packages at discounted prices.
- Driving: Not recommended due to traffic; all vehicles enter at 55th Street.
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Parking
♦ Trinity Reservations provides free long term parking with an over night stay for one night that also includes free hot breakfast and optional private round trip car/suv cruise port transfers, often for less than cruise port parking alone!
- On‑site rooftop parking: $40–$45 per day, credit‑card only.
Hotels
♦ Trinity Reservations offers 5 different New Jersey hotels with packages that include long term parking, round trip cruise port transfers and free hot breakfast at prices often lower than long term cruise port parking alone!
Walkability & Nearby Attractions
- 10–15 minutes to Times Square, Broadway, and Hell’s Kitchen dining.
- Close to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Additional Notes
- The terminal is undergoing modernization under the MCT Master Plan, including electrification and improved passenger flow.
- All primary berths now support shore power as of 2026.
The Manhattan Cruise Terminal remains NYC’s primary cruise gateway, offering unmatched proximity to Midtown and efficient access for major cruise departures.
