Manhattan Cruise Terminal Guide

If you're boarding a cruise from New York City, the odds are high that you'll embark on your cruise trip from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the busiest terminal in the city. Located west of Manhattan along the Hudson River, the terminal mainly serves cruise lines like Royal Caribbean International and Carnival.

Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Viking Expeditions, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Princess Cruise Line, Seabourn Cruises, Crystal Cruises, and Disney Cruises are some of the other major cruise lines operating from this terminal. So, you can imagine how busy the terminal and the parking can be.

Boarding a cruise from this terminal can give you the experience of sailing across the Statue of Liberty. It can be quite exciting. But before that, you must have hassle-free travel to the cruise terminal, navigate the terminal effortlessly, and have safe parking. That's where we can help you!

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Parking Rate

The cruise terminal is at 711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019. Onsite parking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal is on top of the MTP, across the street from the terminal. Be aware that onsite parking can get full quickly, and even the parking rates are not pocket-friendly. However, many offsite parking lots nearby offer parking for much cheaper rates.

Onsite parking rates start at $45 a day; however, offsite parking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal is available for rates as low as $10 daily. Parking at an offsite parking lot will be the best option if you don't want to drain your wallet to get a parking spot.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Parking Lots	Duration	Parking Rate
Onsite parking	Per Day	$45
Cruiseparking.com	Per Day	$10

Hotels near Manhattan Cruise Terminal

These are the hotels near the cruise terminal.

Hotel	Distance from Manhattan Cruise Terminal (in miles)	Shuttle service
Ink 48 Hotel	0.5	No
Comfort Inn Manhattan - Midtown West	0.5	No
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park	0.5	No
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West	0.6	No
The Skyline Hotel	0.6	No
Travel Inn Hotel	1.1	No
Pod Times Square	1.2	No
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square	1.2	No
Washington Jefferson Hotel	1.4	No
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South	1.8	No

Port of Manhattan (PMT)
Port Everglades (PTE)
Port of Miami (POM)
Port Canaveral (POC)
Port Galveston (POG)
Port of Tampa (POT)
Cape Liberty Cruise Port (POL)
Port of Los Angeles (PLA)
Port of New Orleans (NOP)
Port of Baltimore (POB)
Port of San Diego (POS)
Port of San Francisco (PSF)
Port of Long Beach (PLG)
Port of Palm Beach (PPB)
Port of Portland (POP)

Restaurants near Manhattan Cruise Terminal

These are the restaurants you can find near the cruise terminal.

Restaurant	Distance from Manhattan Cruise Terminal (in miles)
Mamasita Bar & Grill	0.4
Print Restaurant	0.5
Il Melograno	0.5
Cantina Rooftop	0.5
Big Apple Brunch	0.5
Sesamo	0.5
The Greek Kitchen	0.6
Rice x Beans	0.9
Cheeseboat Hell's Kitchen	1.3
Medi Wine Bar	1.4

How to Reach Manhattan Cruise Terminal

If you're driving to the terminal, follow these directions.

New Jersey and Points South: If driving from the Lincoln Tunnel, take a left onto 42nd Street, travel three blocks, and then a right onto 12th Avenue. Drive on 12th Avenue for half a mile and turn left into 55th Street, which takes you to the terminal. Take exit 1 (9A) from the Holland Tunnel. Pass three lights and turn right onto West Street. Take West Street/12 Avenue for one mile and turn left into 55th Street, which leads to the Manhattan cruise terminal.
From George Washington Bridge, Westchester, and Points North: Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A) southbound and exit to the right at 55th Street, which serves as the terminal entrance.
From Long Island: From the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, drive west on 34th Street to 12th Avenue. Then, turn right into 12th Avenue and continue driving north to the cruise terminal at 55th Street.
Midtown Manhattan: Reach the terminal by taking 55th Street and crossing 12th Avenue.
Taxi: It can be a good option if you're not driving. A taxi from Central Park to the cruise terminal will cost $21. From Brooklyn, a taxi will cost around $55-$70 to reach the cruise terminal. A taxi ride from the Bronx to the Manhattan cruise terminal costs around $16-$20. If you're hiring a taxi from Queens, it will cost around $70-$85.
Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can be another good option for traveling to the cruise terminal. From Central Park, an Uber/Lyft usually costs between $9-$20 for a ride to the cruise terminal. From Brooklyn, it can cost you between $30-$70, $28-$60 from the Bronx, and $55-$115 from Queens. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
Train: Amtrak serves New York City via the Northeast Corridor, connecting Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, Providence, Baltimore, Hartford, and Washington D.C. to Penn Station. You must hire a taxi from Penn Station to reach the cruise port.
Public transit: Port Authority Bus Terminal is the nearest bus terminal to the cruise port. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) buses like the M31 and M57 are the ones that run close to the terminal.

How to Reach Manhattan Cruise Terminal from JFK Airport

Shuttle service: Go Airlink Airport Shuttle offers daily transfers from JFK to the cruise terminal.
Taxi: A taxi ride from JFK to the cruise terminal will cost between $100 and $130.
Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost you between $70-$140 for a ride from JFK to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
Cruise shuttles: Cruise lines like Carnival and Norwegian offer shuttle service from JFK to the cruise terminal. You must check with the cruise line when booking for the exact shuttle rates.

How to Reach Manhattan Cruise Terminal from Newark Airport

Shuttle service: Go Airlink Airport Shuttle offers daily transfers from EWR to the cruise terminal.
Taxi: A taxi ride from Newark Airport to the cruise terminal will cost between $90 and $120.
Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost you around $70 for a ride from EWR to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
Cruise shuttles: Cruise lines like Carnival and Norwegian offer shuttle service from Newark Airport to the cruise terminal. You must check with the cruise line when booking for the exact shuttle rates.

How to Reach Manhattan Cruise Terminal from LaGuardia Airport

Shuttle service: Go Airlink Airport Shuttle offers daily transfers from LGA to the cruise terminal.
Taxi: A taxi ride from LGA to the cruise terminal will cost between $55 and $70.
Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost around $50-$60 for a ride from LGA to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
Cruise shuttles: Cruise lines like Carnival and Norwegian offer shuttle service from LaGuardia Airport to the cruise terminal. You must check with the cruise line when booking for the exact shuttle rates.

Top Destinations near Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Rockefeller Center
Central Park
Intrepid Museum
Times Square
The Channel Gardens
Top of The Rock
Shakespeare Garden
Empire State Building
The High Line
Statue of Liberty Vista Point

FAQs

How do I get to the Port of Manhattan terminal?

If you are traveling by car, you can get to the Port of Manhattan terminal from the Lincoln Tunnel by following the signs to 42nd Street and then take a left onto 42nd Street. You should then go three blocks, make a right onto 12th Avenue, and then make a left on 55th Street after traveling half a mile, which will take you to the terminal's entrance.