Carnival Venezia at Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Everything you need for boarding Carnival Venezia (Carnival) at Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
When Can You Board Carnival Venezia?
Carnival gives you an Arrival Appointment, chosen during online check-in — the time everyone in your stateroom should be at the terminal. You must be on board by the Final Boarding time printed on your boarding pass.
The arrival time on your own boarding pass is the one that governs your sailing.
Read on Carnival Cruise Line’s own site, August 11, 2026.
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Upcoming Sail Dates
Schedule being reverified. Last checked Aug 11, 2026. Confirm your sailing with the cruise line.
Sources: CruiseTimetables
Where does Carnival Venezia depart from at Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
The catalog terminal association is historical and may have changed. Confirm your terminal with the cruise line before traveling.
When should I board Carnival Venezia?
Carnival's online check-in typically opens about 14 days before sailing, and that is where you choose an Arrival Appointment — a specific window for arriving at the terminal. The earliest appointments typically go first, so check in as soon as your window opens if boarding early matters to you.
Windows and opening dates vary by ship, homeport, and loyalty tier, so always follow your cruise line's instructions for your specific sailing.
Where can I park for a Carnival Venezia cruise?
- Driving & Parking at the Terminal: On-site rooftop parking: $45 per night, taxes included, no SUV upcharge. Manhattan Cruise Parking at 670 W 43rd St advertises $27-28 per night with valet. Marketplace 'starting at' prices are not cruise-week rates.
Rates change — check parking and transportation options near Manhattan Cruise Terminal before you travel.
Getting to the Port
From John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 20 miles from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Drive time is 45-90 min depending on traffic, and can stretch past two hours during a bad rush hour. This is the most common airport for international and domestic cruisers.
From LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LaGuardia is the closest airport at about 10 miles from the terminal. Drive time is 30-60 min depending on traffic through Queens.
From Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)
Newark is about 18 miles from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Drive time is 30-75 minutes depending on Lincoln Tunnel traffic. Often has cheaper flights than JFK.
Driving & Parking at the Terminal
All vehicles enter from the north at 55th Street and 12th Avenue (Route 9A/West Side Highway). From the Lincoln Tunnel, take 42nd Street west to 12th Avenue, then north to 55th. On-site parking is available but extremely expensive. Third-party lots nearby offer valet service to the terminal.
Still weighing where to leave the car?
Nearby Restaurants
Carmine's — Times Square
A NYC institution since 1990, serving giant family-style Italian platters that feed the whole table.
$$Tony's Di Napoli
Family-style Italian on Restaurant Row. Big portions, classic dishes, zero pretension.
$$Shake Shack — Times Square
NYC's beloved burger chain — fast, reliable, and a guaranteed hit with kids
$The Barking Dog — Hell's Kitchen
Cozy neighborhood spot with outdoor seating and a fun dog theme that kids love
$$Nearby Hotels
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Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel with full kitchens and free breakfast, so there's room to spread out with the kids.
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Dependable, affordable, steps from the terminal. Free breakfast in Hell's Kitchen.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Rooftop pool, tropical vibes, kid-friendly dining. The cruise vacation starts before you board.
YOTEL New York
High-tech rooms with motorized furniture and a robot luggage handler — kids think it's a spaceship
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