The Queen Mary 2 (QM2), considered Cunard's flagship of luxury and opulence, is the only ship regularly making transatlantic trips. Departing from Brooklyn's cruise terminal, the QM2 has itineraries that include six-day transatlantic voyage to Southampton, England, 24-day European port calls, and a 108-day world voyage from New York to Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and back to New York. In the fall, the QM2 has departures for New England and Canada, popular cruise destinations this time of year.
Cunard
(800) 925-8572
cunard-cruise.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) offers a range of cruises out of Manhattan's cruise terminal, including many seven-day itineraries to the Bahamas and Florida, as well as regular trips to Bermuda. NCL also provides seven to 10-day New England and Canada cruises from New York terminals. A 12-night Caribbean escape, featuring ports in Aruba, Roatan and Belize is also available. Less frequently, NCL also offers transatlantic trips to ports in Venice and the Greek Isles.
Norwegian Cruise Line
(866) 625- 1166
ncl.com
Holland America offers cruise itineraries from Manhattan's cruise terminal to Bermuda on a regular basis. Most are seven-day trips, with three days at sea and three days in port at Kings Wharf, Bermuda. Holland America also offers a 24-day transatlantic cruise to ports in Portugal, Spain, France and England.
Holland America Lines
(206) 281-3535
hollandamerica.com
The Princess Cruise Lines makes regular Caribbean departures from Brooklyn's New York terminal from May through July. Three ships (Caribbean Princess, Ocean Princess and Crown Princess) offer Eastern Caribbean voyages through July, and less frequent transatlantic trips with port calls to Greenland, Norway, Iceland, Scotland and England. In August, September and October, the Princess Cruise Line offers select itineraries to New England and Canada for foliage tours.
Princess Cruise Lines
(800) 774-6237
princess.com
Known best for their Caribbean destinations that leave from southern coastal ports, Carnival also services New York departures regularly throughout the year. Carnival makes regularly scheduled departures for eight-day eastern Caribbean ports of call such as the Bahamas, San Juan, Turks and St. Thomas. The cruise line also has a seven-day Bermuda trip and a two-day "cruise to nowhere," perfect additions to a Big Apple vacation. Also available are four- and five-day trips to New England and Canadian ports of call.
Carnival Cruise Line
(877) 885-4856
carnival.com
The Crystal Cruise line focuses on luxury travel. Throughout the year the Crystal Symphony provides voyages to Mexico and Panama with durations ranging from nine to 50 nights. During the fall months, Crystal Cruise Line provides itineraries from New York to New England ports, up through the Canadian Maritime, and through the St. Lawrence Seaway to Montreal.
Crystal Cruises
(310)-785-9300
crystalcruises.com
