CunardQueen Mary 2
From $1,058 per person · 198 itineraries available · (299 sailings)
Depart from Manhattan's west-side cruise terminals with the skyline as your backdrop — sail to Bermuda, Canada/New England, or the Caribbean on lines that homeport in the city. Pair Broadway, museums, and neighborhoods with a week at sea.
Why cruise from New York City?
How this homeport fits real trip planning.
- Manhattan sail-away — pass the Statue of Liberty and Hudson River landmarks on departure
- Bermuda is a signature route — short summer sailings to pink-sand beaches without flying overseas
- Canada/New England fall foliage — peak September sailings sell early
- Northeast drive market — Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and upstate New York
- Three major airports — JFK, LGA, and EWR feed the metro area with global connections
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88–90) and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal serve different lines — confirm yours
- JFK and LaGuardia are in the metro area; Newark (EWR) works for Manhattan with tunnel or train connections
- Taxi and rideshare are common; allow 60–90 minutes from JFK to west-side piers in traffic
- Many Northeast guests take Amtrak into Penn Station and rideshare to the pier
Terminals & parking
Manhattan Cruise Terminal spans Piers 88–90 on the Hudson. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook serves select sailings. Parking is limited and expensive in Manhattan — many guests use hotel packages or off-site lots with shuttles. Arrive early on turnaround days.
Best time to cruise from New York
Bermuda sailings concentrate May through October when island weather is warmest. Canada/New England cruises peak September through October for foliage — book a year ahead for balcony cabins on popular weeks.
Winter Caribbean sailings depart from NYC but involve cooler embarkation weather and longer sea days to reach warm water. Shoulder spring weeks can balance price and comfort.
Routes worth knowing
A mix of trip lengths — not only the cheapest short cruise.
Ships sailing from New York City
Ocean ships with upcoming departures from this homeport.
Before you sail from New York City
Day tours and hotel-guest experiences for embark and return days — when inventory is available.
Amazing Midtown New York Scavenger Hunt
Your team of up to five guests can enjoy a Midtown New York scavenger hunt for one low price. Solve clues, complete challenges and learn a little local history while enjoying New York City and its famous sights.
From $63
Tenements, Tastings, and Tales of New York's Lower East Side
Taste your way through NYC's immigrant roots with dumplings, knish, empanadas, and more on this delicious journey through the American Dream.
From $85
Central Park Movie and TV Sites Tour
Walk onto the set of hundreds of famous films in this fun and informative tour of Central Park's movie and TV sites. Tour New York City's famous park landmarks, such as Bethesda Terrace, Wollman Skating Rink, and Strawberry Fields, and get the scoop on where films and TV shows have staged some of their most famous scenes.
From $60
Cultural Brooklyn Gastronomic Walk
From Italian delicacies to Middle Eastern delights, this NYC food expedition offers a tantalizing taste of Brooklyn's vibrant culinary scene, curated by the artisans who transform food into masterpieces.
From $83
Amazing Mid Central Park Scavenger Hunt
Grab four of your friends and head on down to Central Park for this fabulous scavenger hunt. Solve clues, complete challenges and learn local history while enjoying the sights of one of the world's most famous parks.
From $53
New York Movie and TV Sites Tour
Get a behind the scenes view of the city, on this amazing tour of New York's most famous movie and TV sites. Let entertaining actor guides tell you the tales of the big and small screen as you cruise through the storied streets of the Big Apple.
From $96
Sex and the City Hotspots Tour
Fan of the hit Sex and the City TV show and movies? See the actual locations where Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda hang out, shop, eat, and live in New York City. Have a Cosmo at Scout's or munch on a pink frosted cupcake from Magnolia Bakery, where Carrie told Miranda about her crush on Aiden. You'll feel like one of the girls!
From $110
The Sopranos Tour
The Sopranos Tour whisks you from New York City to "Sopranoland" in New Jersey to tour the real life locations where Tony Soprano and his mafia buddies spend their days and nights. This four hour guided tour features popular shooting locations from the hit HBO TV series, including Barone Sanitation (Tony's business), the Bada Bing, the diner where Christopher was shot, and many more.
From $145
Worth a look from New York City
Mixed signals from 198 itineraries — not only the lowest short fare.
