New York is a major hub for cruising, with ships departing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and the Cape Liberty Cruise Port in nearby Bayonne, NJ. In 2026, Cunard continues its legendary Transatlantic Crossings to London on the Queen Mary 2. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Carnival offer frequent sailings to Bermuda, Canada/New England, and the Bahamas. MSC Cruises has also established a year-round presence in New York with the MSC Meraviglia, providing affordable Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. For luxury travelers, lines like Disney Cruise Line, Princess, and Royal Caribbean (operating out of Cape Liberty) offer seasonal routes. These departures are highly popular because they allow travelers from the Northeast to bypass a flight to Florida, though winter sailings often involve a few chilly days at sea before reaching warmer tropical waters.