CRUISES FROM NEW YORK CITY

The city of New York is one of the most popular places that cruises can depart from. There are many aspects of cruises from New York that are very good for anyone to see. These include things like where cruises can go to and where people can board cruises in the New York area.

Most of the cruises from New York will head to either the Caribbean or to Canada. Cruises to the Caribbean will cover popular island areas like Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Bahamas. Trips up to Canada will reach popular ports like St. John’s and Halifax. Bermuda, which is practically in between New York and Europe, can be serviced by many cruises from New York as well.

Many of the most luxurious cruise ships come from New York. One of the most notable of these is the Queen Mary 2, a luxury ship from Cunard that departs from New York to Europe several times a year for cruises. Other companies that offer ships include Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America. Many cruises from New York are ones that will depart from the Cape Liberty Cruise Port in nearby Bayonne, New Jersey. This port is seven miles from Manhattan and is easy to access. A convenient thing about this port is that it is easy to reach off of the New Jersey Turnpike and 440 South.

Another departure point to see is the Red Hook port in Brooklyn. This is one of the best places for cruises to dock from in that there are many attractions to see before or after one’s trip on a cruise. These include the historic Williamsburg neighborhood and Coney Island. Of course there are day cruises to check out as well. Many cruises from New York are day cruises that offer trips along the waters around the city. These are offered from great companies like NY Waterway and Circle Line.