Cruise ship sailing down the Hudson River past the Lower Manhattan skyline at sunrise

Manhattan Cruise Terminal car service

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Car Service

Private car service to and from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on 12th Avenue: from Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, hotels and the airports.

The Manhattan Cruise Terminal is on the Hudson River at 12th Avenue, on Manhattan's West Side. On sailing days the approach along the West Side Highway fills with taxis, buses and cars, and every one of them is carrying luggage. A chauffeur who knows the approach, and a car that holds all your bags, makes the start and end of a cruise much easier.

Where the terminal is

The Manhattan Cruise Terminal is at 711 12th Avenue, New York, on the Hudson River in Hell's Kitchen. Vehicles enter from the north, at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue (Route 9A), so the approach from Midtown and uptown is down the West Side and in from 55th Street.

Sailing day drop-off

Send your sailing date, boarding time and bag count. We pick you up from home in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island or Westchester, or from your Manhattan hotel, and set the time with margin for West Side traffic, which builds up on sailing mornings. Your chauffeur unloads at the terminal so you can hand your bags to the porters and check in.

Disembarkation day pickup

Ships usually dock between 7 and 8 a.m., and passengers typically leave the terminal from around 10 a.m., depending on your disembarkation time and customs. Give us your ship and planned time off, and we keep in touch by text or WhatsApp so your chauffeur is ready when you come out.

Pier to the airport

From 12th Avenue we drive straight to LaGuardia, JFK or Newark. Morning traffic out of Manhattan varies a lot, so for a same-day flight we suggest an afternoon departure and will tell you a realistic pickup time when you book.

Which car for a cruise

A sedan, the Mercedes S560 or the BMW 750 takes up to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases and 2 carry-ons. Families and groups usually need the Luxury SUV or Suburban RST: up to 6 passengers with 4 large suitcases. For bigger parties we send two cars on the same schedule.

What's included

  • Drop-off at the terminal on sailing day, from home, a hotel or the airport
  • Pickup on disembarkation morning, planned around your ship's arrival
  • Straight from the pier to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark
  • Sedans for up to 4 and SUVs for up to 6 with 4 suitcases
  • Fixed quote before you book

Ideal for

  • Couples and families with a week of luggage
  • Flying in the day before and sailing in the morning
  • Heading straight from the ship to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark
  • Groups of up to 6 who want to travel together

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Service FAQ

Questions about manhattan cruise terminal car service

Straight answers on timing, vehicles, and how we run this service across NYC and the Tri-State.

Where is the Manhattan Cruise Terminal entrance for cars?

Vehicles enter from the north at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue (Route 9A). Your chauffeur handles the approach and drops you with your luggage at the terminal.

What time should we book the pickup after our cruise?

Ships usually dock between 7 and 8 a.m. and most passengers leave the terminal from about 10 a.m. Tell us your ship and planned disembarkation time, and we time the pickup and stay in touch on the morning.

Can you take us to the airport after the cruise?

Yes, to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark. An afternoon flight leaves comfortable time for disembarkation, customs and Manhattan traffic.

Do you pick up from Brooklyn, Long Island and Westchester for a Manhattan sailing?

Yes. We pick up from homes and hotels across the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester and drive you to the terminal.

How many people and bags fit?

Sedans take up to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases and 2 carry-ons. SUVs take up to 6 passengers with 4 large suitcases. For more, we send two vehicles together.

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