Skyline in Manhattan, New York

Cruises from New York

Begin your cruise leaving from New York in an Empire State of Mind

From the lights of Times Square to the shops of SoHo, experience the city that never sleeps when you cruise from New York with Princess®. Wave goodbye to the Statue of Liberty as you set sail to Canada & New England or the Caribbean. Our Transatlantic cruises can even take you to the Mediterranean, the British Isles and beyond. Let the allure of the Empire State set the tone for your cruise adventure.

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What to Know About Cruises from NYC

Between the iconic landmarks and the allure of city life, a trip to the Big Apple is a dream in and of itself. Here’s everything to know about cruises from New York.

Tall buildings surround a lake and tree-lined park

New York at a glance

  • Language: English
  • Currency: U.S. Dollar (USD)
  • Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  • Docking: Your cruise from NYC will depart from Brooklyn. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Pier 12 (72 Bowne Street, Brooklyn).
  • Attire: We suggest dressing in layers as temperatures fluctuate throughout the year and even throughout the day. This includes a light shirt, sweater and jacket.
  • Transportation: While taxis are available throughout the city, you can also navigate the Big Apple by bus, subway, train, ferry or pedicab. Much of the city can also be seen on foot, or you can rent a Citi bike.

Things to do in NYC

Learn more about the nation’s history at the 9/11 Museum & Memorial or during a visit to Ellis Island. Indulge in international flavors as you travel from Little Italy to Chinatown in just a matter of minutes. Or spend the day shopping in South Street Seaport with the Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop. Whether you arrive hungry for dinner or adventure, there’s no shortage of choices on a cruise from New York.

The Brooklyn Bridge

Ships that Cruise from New York

Join our Princess fleet to sail on some of the best cruises from NYC. Find the comforts of home along with the luxuries you deserve on board any of our ships. Discover what makes our fleet so unique.

The Princess Seawitch beneath blue sky

More ships

On a cruise out of New York, you can also enjoy best-in-class service and expert-crafted activities on board Enchanted Princess®, Emerald Princess®, and other excellent ships in the Princess fleet.

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