{"id":200505,"date":"2026-04-17T09:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/200505\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T09:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:18:09","slug":"all-aboard-cruises-departing-from-nyc-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/200505\/","title":{"rendered":"All aboard: Cruises departing from NYC this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Increasingly, travelers two favorite words are, “all aboard.”\u00a0The love of sailing the seas shows no signs of slowing. According to AAA<\/a>, some 21.7 million Americans will take ocean cruises this year and predicts the year-over-year increase will be an 8.4% jump from 2024 to 2025 and a 4.5% rise from 2025 to 2026. People love seeing several places in one trip and without the heavy lift of itinerary planning. The cruise option is sweeter still if you don\u2019t have to fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale to board the ship.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some cruises leaving from Manhattan Cruise Terminal (711 12th Ave., 212-641-4440, cruise.nyc\/manhattan-terminal<\/a>) in New York City\u00a0this summer.<\/p>\n

June 20-27Norwegian Cruise Line: 7-Day Bermuda Cruise, Norwegian Aqua\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your first two days of vacay is all about cruising. En route to Bermuda take your pick of restaurants and bars. The Indulge Food Hall is where you\u2019ll find global cuisine \u2014 think India, Italy, and Latin America, for example. For a fancy private dinner, it\u2019s The Haven. There\u2019s a good time to be had at the Glow Court, a high-tech LED sports floor for immersive play, as well as the Aqua Game Zone with arcade games like Donkey Kong.<\/p>\n

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Explore the Crystal Caves in Bermuda. Credit: Getty Images\/iStockphoto\/jpresern<\/p>\n

Know that, when you land at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda you\u2019ll have an array of choices \u2014 from exploring the Crystal Caves, Clearwater Beach & Cooper\u2019s Island Reserve, a Bermuda Triangle Evening Cruise, catamaran cruise, Horseshoe Bay Beach, snorkeling, touring the island via minibus and more. Fortunately, with two days you might be able to fill your bingo card.<\/p>\n

After the Bermuda blitz, chill your final two days at sea or keep partying-\u00a0you decide. Book through Jet Blue Vacations<\/a> and get reward points even though you didn\u2019t fly.<\/p>\n

COST: Starting at $1,249 per person.MORE INFO:\u00a0ncl.com<\/a>July 22-30Carnival Cruise Line: 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise, Carnival Venezia<\/p>\n

Spend your first two days at sea finding yourself on fun central. Play pickleball, mini golf and try your luck on the slot machines. Keep the young ones happy with Camp Ocean, Circle “C” and Club 02 for various ages. You\u2019ll have to tear them away from WaterWorks, the onboard waterpark. Feeling competitive, sign up your family to play Family Feud or see how you do at SportSquare with its ropes course, jogging track, outdoor fitness center and more. The Venezia is a floating feast whether you\u2019re dining at restaurants like Marco Polo, Canal Grande or La Strada Grill, Tomodoro, Il Viaggio. Think Italian, Mexican, burgers and beyond. Go for bubbles at Amari, frozen treats at Rococo and entertainment at Piano Bar 88, Teatro Rosso and Gondola Lounge.<\/p>\n

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A beach at Grand Turk on the Turks and Caicos Islands. Credit: Getty Images\/iStockphoto\/eyfoto<\/p>\n

The good times continue as you arrive in Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island that\u2019s just for Carnival guests. Anticipate a milelong white sand beach, freshwater lagoons, family-friendly areas, with splash pads, sports courts, as well as those for with swim up and swings bars, and a DJ island. What\u2019s a vacay without a little retail therapy? Get your fix at Lokono Cove, with live music, local art and duty-free jewelry.<\/p>\n

Day five, it\u2019s all about the private island of Half Moon Cay. Hang out on the beach, snug in a cabana catnapping or being pampered by a masseuse. Feeling energetic? Horseback ride, kayak or snorkel, check out stingrays and more.<\/p>\n

Next up, Grand Turk in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Take your pick of activities, swimming, touring historic Cockburn Town, snorkeling, shopping\u00a0or getting up close to stingrays in Gibbs Cay.<\/p>\n

Wind down your last two days as you head back to New York. Reflect on all the fun and make more memories. Book through Jet Blue Vacations and earn reward points even though you didn\u2019t fly.<\/p>\n

Aug. 3-17Viking Cruise Line: 15-Day Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Viking Vela<\/p>\n

Two weeks afloat is the kind of adventure you\u2019ve been dreaming of. Take in the Atlantic as you head for Halifax. You\u2019ll have a day to shake off your stress at the Nordic Spa, with its sauna and thermal pool. Feed your brain with Viking\u2019s cultural enrichment programs \u2014 lectures and roundtable discussions on anything from arts to architecture and history.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your day in Halifax. Go to Colonial Lunenburg and Mahone Bay for a hands-on crafts workshop in Mahone Bay. Take a coastal drive to the fishing village of Peggy\u2019s Cove, cruise on a three-masted steel schooner or check out historic sites via a double decker bus.<\/p>\n

As you sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence learn more about the destination via seminars, lectures and films. Arrival in L\u2019Anse aux Meadows brings opportunities, like visiting the ancient settlement founded by Vikings and joining a local family on their fishing boat.<\/p>\n

\"Spend<\/p>\n

Spend 15 days afloat on the Viking Vela exploring Canada, Greenland and Iceland. Credit: Viking Cruise Line<\/p>\n

When the ship makes it way along the Labrador Sea decide if perhaps it\u2019s a pool day, time to snuggle in a nook with a book in the Living Roomas you await Qaqortoq, Greenland. There you can walk around on your own and take in the Old Church, Stone and Man sculptures and museums. Or go for a more personal experience, sign up to meet with locals in their home. Also consider the iceberg safari.<\/p>\n

Next up is Nanortalik, on the southwestern shores of Greenland. Do a meet and greet in the home of a local or on your own look out for performers doing traditional drumming visit the open air Nanortalik Museum and the wooden church where you might catch the choir singing. After a relaxing day of sea, it\u2019s on to \u013asafj\u00f6rdur, Iceland, where you can kayak and spot seals, birds and other wildlife. Foodies will want to indulge their taste buds on the Seafood Trail. You can go whale watching, hike, bike among other activities.<\/p>\n

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The final stop is Reykjavik in Iceland. Credit: Getty Images\/Spencer Platt<\/p>\n

Look forward to Akureyrl, the Capital of the North, choices including mountain hiking, reviving yourself in the geothermal waters of the Forest Lagoon, visiting a horse farm for a show as well as an ice cream farm. Bucketnlist adventures await in Seydisfj\u00f6rdur, Dj\u00fapivogur and Heimaey. The final Iceland stop is Reykjavik where you can do an extension, taking in the city, or begrudgingly fly home.<\/p>\n

Aug. 29-Sept.\u00a05Norwegian Cruise Line: 7-Day Canada and New England, Saint John and Halifax<\/p>\n

The fun starts before Boston. While your children head straight for the Kid\u2019s Aqua Park, mini golf, or programs targeted to them, you might be in the mood for Mandara Spa\u2019s Thermal Suite, a dip in the infinity pool or simply kicking back in ship\u2019s lounge, La Terrazza.<\/p>\n

A stop in Boston is a history lesson of sorts, with visits to Paul Revere\u2019s House, the Bunker Hill Monument, mansions of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the oldest public park in the nation. You could also choose to tour Fenway Park or take the Boston Duck Tour on a World War II amphibious vehicle.<\/p>\n

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Stop in Boston on Norwegian Cruise Line and check out historic sights, including Quincy Market. Credit: Randee Daddona<\/p>\n

In Kennebunkport, Maine, tour the Old Port, with its restaurants, shops and galleries. Get that IG pic at Maine\u2019s oldest lighthouse, the Portland Head Light. In Dock Square you\u2019ll have time to eat and shop on your own. Don\u2019t leave town without tasting a lobster roll or two. Another option is riding the vintage Conway Scenic Railroad into the White Mountains.<\/p>\n

Next up, Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. Make your way through fishing villages, the beach, sea caves, seafood chowder and goodies you find at the Old City Market. You might also take the trolley around Saint John or hike trails in a coastal park.<\/p>\n

Finish off the Canadian experience in Halifax, Nova Scotia\u2019s capital. Among other outings, your itinerary can include a tour featuring Citadel Hill, public gardens, the small fishing village of Peggy\u2019s Cove and more. Exhale on your final day at sea before landing back in New York.<\/p>\n

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