What this page helps you reserve
This page helps you reserve a private car to Manhattan Cruise Terminal on sailing day, or from the terminal after your cruise to a hotel, an airport or home. It covers example prices, the official entrance and drop-off steps, check-in and boarding times, drive times from the airports, vehicles for cruise luggage and what to send us.
Book Manhattan cruise terminal car service by trip type, vehicle class, timing, and support level.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal trips are mostly hotel to ship, airport to ship on sailing day, and ship to airport after the cruise. Families need room for a week of luggage, and groups often travel together. The table matches each cruise trip type to the booking that usually fits it, so the vehicle and timing are right.
| Trip type | Booking that usually fits |
|---|---|
| Manhattan hotel to the ship | One-way to Manhattan Cruise Terminal |
| Morning flight, then the ship | Airport pickup with your flight number, then the terminal |
| Ship to the airport after the cruise | One-way from the terminal to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark |
| Family with car seats and suitcases | Executive SUV or Luxury SUV, child seats $25 each |
| Group of 7 to 13 | Jet Sprinter or Executive Sprinter, quoted on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
How much is a car service to Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
Prices to Manhattan Cruise Terminal depend on where you start, the time and the vehicle class. The table shows example all-in prices from our booking engine for a Midtown pickup, JFK and LaGuardia transfers, and a post-cruise ride to Newark, on a weekday morning. Midtown rides sit at the minimum fare. Enter your own trip to see your price.
| Trip | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan | Sprinters |
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| Rockefeller Center to Manhattan Cruise Terminal | $135 | $155 | $185 | $235 | Quote on request |
| JFK Terminal 4 to Manhattan Cruise Terminal | $198.61 | $231.33 | $267.69 | $349.50 | Quote on request |
| LaGuardia Terminal B to Manhattan Cruise Terminal | $169.66 | $196.60 | $230.06 | $297.39 | Quote on request |
| Manhattan Cruise Terminal to Newark Terminal C (post-cruise) | $172.70 | $200.24 | $234.01 | $302.85 | Quote on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Tolls on your route, taxes and fees are in the price, and gratuity is optional. If you would otherwise drive, terminal parking is charged by the night, and Cruise NYC lists the current rate on its website, so a week at sea adds up.
Plan your Manhattan Cruise Terminal reservation
Plan your reservation around three official facts: the terminal address, the car entrance and your cruise line's check-in time. Cruise NYC, the terminal operator's site, lists the details below. Your cruise line's travel documents give the latest arrival time for your sailing, and that time should set your pickup.
| Manhattan Cruise Terminal fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 711 12th Avenue at West 55th Street | Cruise NYC |
| Piers | 88 and 90 | Cruise NYC |
| Car entrance | All cars enter from the north at 55th Street and 12th Avenue (Route 9A) | Cruise NYC |
| Parking | Charged per night (see Cruise NYC for the current rate); garage typically open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Cruise NYC |
| Luggage storage | None at the terminal | Cruise NYC |
Where does the car drop you off at Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
The chauffeur follows the official approach: all cars enter from the north at 55th Street and 12th Avenue. Cruise NYC says passengers arrive at street level of the pier where their ship is berthed, with signs on the pillars nearest the berth, and porters take checked bags to the ship.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Approach | The car enters at 55th Street and 12th Avenue |
| Drop-off | Street level of your ship's pier; look for the ship sign on the pillars |
| Bags | Porters receive checked bags and move them to the ship |
| Inside | Elevators or the escalator take you up to the Customs Hall |
| After the cruise | Baggage hall, then customs, then out to the pre-arranged car holding lot |
Source: Cruise NYC embarking and disembarking, viewed Oct 29, 2026.
What time should I get to Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
Cruise NYC says baggage processing starts no earlier than 9:30 a.m. and boarding generally begins between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., depending on the ship. Your cruise line sets your own check-in time, so use that time, then work back with the drive estimate and a traffic buffer.
| Terminal timing | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage processing | No earlier than 9:30 a.m. | Cruise NYC |
| Boarding | Generally 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Cruise NYC |
| Bus groups | Not before 11 a.m. | Cruise NYC |
| Your check-in time | Set by your cruise line; see your travel documents | Your cruise line |
How long is the drive from the airports and Midtown?
Manhattan Cruise Terminal is a short ride from Midtown and a longer transfer from the airports. These routing estimates assume no traffic, so they are the shortest case. On sailing day, West Side traffic near the piers builds as ships board, and airport roads vary, so choose a pickup with a buffer.
| Trip | Distance | Drive time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Center to the terminal | 1.5 mi | about 4 min (estimate) |
| LaGuardia to the terminal | 9.0 mi | about 20 min (estimate) |
| JFK to the terminal | 19.1 mi | about 34 min (estimate) |
| Terminal to Newark Airport | 16.0 mi | about 28 min (estimate) |
Drive times are estimates (OSRM free-flow routing with no traffic, checked Oct 29, 2026). Traffic varies, and rush hour, weather and airport construction add time.
Before you book the trip
Before you book the trip, gather the details that set the vehicle and the pickup time. The chauffeur needs the ship and the sailing date, your check-in time, the passenger and suitcase count, any flight number and child seats. With those, you choose the right car and see the all-in price first.
- Ship name and sailing date, or the disembarkation date
- Your cruise line's check-in time from your travel documents
- Passenger count and the number of suitcases
- Flight number for any airport pickup before the cruise
- Child seats needed, in an SUV or Sprinter
Match the vehicle to passengers and luggage.
Match the vehicle to passengers and cruise luggage. An Executive Sedan seats 2 and a Luxury Sedan seats 3, fine for a couple. Most cruise families choose an Executive SUV or Luxury SUV, which seat 6 and hold large suitcases. For a group sailing together, the Jet Sprinter seats 10 and the Executive Sprinter 13, quoted on request.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Child seats ($25 each) | Good for |
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| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 | Not available | One or two riders with light luggage |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 | Not available | Clients and special nights for up to three |
| Executive SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Families, bags and small groups |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Small groups who want the top SUV class |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Available | Larger groups, quoted on request |
| Jet Sprinter | Up to 10 | Available | Groups who want the lounge cabin, quoted on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child seats are $25 each and go in SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans. Cruise families usually choose an Executive SUV or Luxury SUV, which seat 6 and hold the suitcases a week at sea needs. Add the number of seats when you book so the car arrives with them fitted.
| Add-on | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Child seat | $25 each | SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans |
| Meet and greet | $25 | Added to an airport arrival |
| Dedicated greeter | $150 | Added to an airport arrival |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Read the child seat policy.
How does waiting time work?
Waiting time depends on the pickup. Port, home and hotel pickups have a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies. Airport arrivals before a sailing have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, with flight tracking. After a cruise, choose a pickup time that allows for customs and bags, and call us when you are off the ship.
| Pickup type | Grace period or wait time |
|---|---|
| Regular pickup (home, hotel, office) | 15 minutes |
| Domestic flight arrival | 60 minutes after landing |
| International flight arrival | 90 minutes after landing |
| Flight tracking | Included on airport pickups |
See the wait time policy for the full terms.
From itinerary to pickup details.
Turn your cruise itinerary into a pickup the chauffeur can follow. Enter the hotel, home or airport and Manhattan Cruise Terminal online with the date and time. Add the ship name, the flight number for an airport pickup, and a note with the passenger name, a mobile number and child seats.
- Enter the pickup, the terminal, the date and the time online.
- Add the flight number for an airport pickup, or the ship name for a port pickup.
- Choose the vehicle class for your passengers and suitcases.
- Add notes: passenger name, a mobile number and child seats.
- Review the all-in price and book.
Know what supports the reservation.
Every booking comes with the same written policies. Prices are all-in, with taxes, tolls and fees included and gratuity optional. Every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies; airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, with flight tracking included. Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum, and you can reach us 24/7.
| Support | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | All-in, shown before you book; gratuity optional |
| Waiting | 15-minute grace period on regular pickups; 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing; 90-minute wait time after an international landing |
| Child seats | $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not in sedans |
| Groups | Jet Sprinter seats 10, Executive Sprinter seats 13, quoted on request |
| Contact | Call 888-887-0324, 24/7, or email info@truenorthvip.com |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal and nearby connections.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal sits on the West Side near Midtown hotels, and many passengers fly in the day before. These pages cover the other two cruise terminals, the Midtown West and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods near the piers, and the airport pages, so you can plan the trip around the sailing.
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: Red Hook sailings
- Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal: Bayonne sailings
- Midtown West car service: hotels near the piers
- Manhattan car service: rides anywhere in Manhattan
- Hell's Kitchen car service: the neighborhood around the terminal
- Best cruise terminal car service: our cruise comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a car service to Manhattan Cruise Terminal cost?
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It depends on the pickup, the time and the vehicle. Our example all-in prices start at $135 in an Executive Sedan from Midtown. Enter your trip online to see your exact price.
Where is Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
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Cruise NYC lists it at 711 12th Avenue at West 55th Street, at Piers 88 and 90. All cars enter from the north at 55th Street and 12th Avenue.
How early should I get to Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
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Use the check-in time in your cruise line's travel documents. Cruise NYC says baggage processing starts no earlier than 9:30 a.m. and boarding generally begins between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Where do cars drop off at Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
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At street level of the pier where your ship is berthed, with the ship's sign on the nearby pillars. Porters take your checked bags to the ship.
How long is the drive from JFK to Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
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About 34 minutes without traffic, for about 19 miles, based on routing estimates. Traffic often adds time. Leave a buffer before check-in.
How long is the drive from Newark Airport?
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About 28 minutes without traffic for the terminal to Newark leg, based on routing estimates. Traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel varies, so add a buffer.
Can I book a car from the terminal to the airport after my cruise?
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Yes. Book a one-way pickup at the terminal for the morning you disembark. After baggage and customs, Cruise NYC directs passengers to a holding lot for pre-arranged cars. Call 888-887-0324 when you are off the ship.
What vehicle fits 4 people and cruise luggage?
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An Executive SUV or Luxury SUV seats 6 and fits several large suitcases. A sedan is too small for 4 people with cruise bags.
Can I store luggage at the terminal after my cruise?
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No. Cruise NYC says the terminals do not store luggage. Plan a ride straight to your hotel or the airport.
Is a car better than parking at the terminal?
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Terminal parking is charged by the night (Cruise NYC lists the current rate), so a week at sea adds up, and a car removes the drive and the garage. For a short sailing near home, compare both.
Continue planning your trip.
Planning more of the trip? These pages cover the airports, meet and greet for travelers flying in on sailing day and family rides with child seats.
- Airport car service: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
- Airport meet and greet: for travelers flying in on sailing day
- Family car service: child seats in SUVs and Sprinters
Share the itinerary and choose the right vehicle.
Enter your pickup, Manhattan Cruise Terminal and your check-in time, choose the vehicle that fits your passengers and luggage, and see the all-in price before you book. Taxes, tolls and fees are included, and gratuity is optional. Book now or call 888-887-0324, 24/7. You can also email info@truenorthvip.com.