Pier 88 (Norwegian, Cunard) Near Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Pier 88 (Norwegian, Cunard) at Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
All vehicles enter from the north at 55th Street and 12th Avenue (Route 9A/West Side Highway). Follow signs to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Drop off luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then drop off passengers before parking. The terminal entrance is clearly marked — look for the large MCT signage.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the terminal garage for $45/day — reserve in advance through the terminal website or your cruise line. Third-party lots like Manhattan Cruise Parking (670 W 43rd St) offer valet service for $25-35/day where they drive you and your bags to the terminal door. SpotHero has off-site options from $20/day.
Check-In Tips
- Complete your cruise line's online check-in before arrival — NCL uses the NCL App, Cunard uses the Cunard app
- Bring a printed or digital boarding pass plus government-issued photo ID and passport
- Arrive during your assigned boarding window — the terminal gets congested if everyone shows up at noon
- The terminal has limited seating and no real food options — eat before you arrive
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
There's nothing to buy inside the terminal. The closest pharmacy is CVS on 10th Avenue (800 10th Ave, 5 min walk). For groceries or snacks, Whole Foods Daily Shop (301 W 50th St) is a 10-minute walk. Get everything you need before you arrive.
Nearby Restaurants
Carmine's — Times Square
Giant family-style Italian platters that feed the whole table — a NYC institution since 1990
$$ · 10 min walk from terminal
Tony's Di Napoli
Family-style Italian on Restaurant Row — big portions, classic dishes, zero pretension
$$ · 10 min walk from terminal
Shake Shack — Times Square
NYC's beloved burger chain — fast, reliable, and a guaranteed hit with kids
$ · 12 min walk from terminal
The Barking Dog — Hell's Kitchen
Cozy neighborhood spot with outdoor seating and a fun dog theme that kids love
$$ · 8 min walk from terminal
Nearby Hotels
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
All-suite hotel with full kitchens and free breakfast — room to spread out with the kids
$$-$$$ · 12 min walk
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West
Free breakfast in Hell's Kitchen — dependable, affordable, and steps from the terminal
$$ · 8 min walk
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Rooftop pool, tropical vibes, and kid-friendly dining — the cruise vacation starts here
$$$ · 12 min walk
YOTEL New York
High-tech rooms with motorized furniture and a robot luggage handler — kids think it's a spaceship
$$ · 10 min walk
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