About the Port
New York City greets arriving ships with a skyline built to be seen from the water, the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan's towers marking the entrance to one of the busiest, most storied ports on earth. As a starting point, ending point, or turnaround for countless voyages, it offers immediate access to Manhattan's landmarks: Broadway's theaters, the green expanse of Central Park, Fifth Avenue's storefronts, and the cobblestone lanes of SoHo.
Berths along the Hudson and East Rivers place travelers within easy reach of the city's museums, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront promenades. Whether the visit allows a few hours or a full day, the pace and scale of the city reward both focused sightseeing and unstructured wandering. Few arrivals anywhere carry the same sense of occasion as sailing past the harbor's icons into Manhattan itself.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in New York.
Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
See Lady Liberty and Ellis Island up close via the Statten Island or Liberty Island ferries; reserve crown or pedestal access well ahead since slots sell out fast.
Wander the High Line
Stroll this elevated park built on old rail tracks through Chelsea, offering skyline views, art installations, and a quick escape from street-level crowds in under an hour.
Explore the Met or MoMA
Spend a few focused hours inside one of Manhattan's world-class museums, easily reached by subway or taxi from the pier, to round out a day heavy on landmarks.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit New York
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Aqua | 7 | $1,529 | |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 14 | $1,799 | |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 21 | $5,539 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Aqua | 7 | $1,579 | |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Aqua | 7 | $1,479 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Mars | 14 | $11,099 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 39 | $18,770 | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 25 | $5,449 | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Escape | 10 | $1,219 | |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Aqua | 7 | $1,399 | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 14 | $33,499 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 32 | $13,960 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Vista | 18 | $7,649 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 10 | $1,379 | |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 14 | $2,699 | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 11 | $17,149 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora III | 30 | $21,840 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 26 | $4,975 | |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora III | 28 | $19,385 | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Mars | 12 | $9,999 |
Showing the next 20 of 472 upcoming departures. Browse them all in cruise search → or call 800-528-9300 for today's best pricing.