Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals: $45/night (Cruise NYC, 2026). Cape Liberty garage: reported $35/day.
Getting there: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all 30–75 minutes away depending on terminal and traffic. Newark is usually closest to Cape Liberty.
Hotels nearby: Midtown West for Manhattan; Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan for Red Hook; Bayonne/Jersey City for Cape Liberty.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88/90, West Side)
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Red Hook)
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne, NJ)
Getting to town
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all 30–75 minutes away depending on terminal and traffic. Newark is usually closest to Cape Liberty.
Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals: $45/night (Cruise NYC, 2026). Cape Liberty garage: reported $35/day.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Statue of Liberty views on sail-away
- Times Square
- Central Park
Safety & tips
- Confirm which of the three terminals you use.
- Allow extra time for traffic.
- Sail-away past the skyline is spectacular.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.