Cruise parking in New York: Manhattan and Brooklyn terminal rates

Both official cruise lots charged $45 a night, taxes included, on Cruise NYC's parking pages on 30 October 2026. Each lot is on site at its terminal, and the booking listings name Propark as the operator of both. Cruise NYC says that rate took effect on 1 April 2023 and that a space is not guaranteed, and it advises public transport to both terminals.

The two lots are about 8 miles apart, so confirm your terminal first.

Where do you park for a cruise in New York?

Park at the terminal you sail from. Manhattan's parking is on the roof above the piers, and Brooklyn's is an outdoor lot next to the terminal.

	Manhattan Cruise Terminal	Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Entrance	55th Street and 12th Avenue	Bowne Street and Imlay Street
Lot	Rooftop, above the piers	Outdoor lot with security, Pier 12, 72 Imlay Street
Rate on 30 October 2026	$45 a night, taxes included	$45 a night, taxes included
Payment	Credit card only, due on arrival	Cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express, paid on arrival
Height limit	Plan on 8 feet	RVs and larger vehicles have spaces on the main level
SUV surcharge	None	None
Reservation	Online	Online, though Cruise NYC also says not needed

How much is cruise parking in New York?

Parking costs $45 a night at either terminal, taxes included, on Cruise NYC's pages on 30 October 2026. There is no extra charge for an SUV, and both rates are for cruise passengers only. Brooklyn's page calls it an overnight rate of up to 24 hours. Holland America's New York page quotes the same $45 for Manhattan.

Cruise length	Parking at $45 a night
4 nights	$180
5 nights	$225
7 nights	$315
14 nights	$630

Those totals are our arithmetic, not a published price.

Is parking guaranteed at the New York cruise terminals?

No. Cruise NYC says parking is not guaranteed for all passengers, because availability depends on how many ships are in and how many passengers choose to park. It also says both terminals have ample parking.

Spaces turn over during the morning. Ships arrive between 7 and 8 am, and passengers who parked are often through customs and off the property by 10 to 10:30 am. Cruise NYC says arriving between 10 am and 2 pm will ensure more availability.

Do you need a reservation for cruise parking in New York?

Reserve if you can. Cruise NYC's Manhattan page sends you to an online booking form run by Arrive. Its Brooklyn page says reservations are not needed and also links to a booking form. Neither page says a reservation guarantees a space.

The parking contact for both lots is 646 299 4670.

Parking at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal

All cars enter at 55th Street and 12th Avenue, on the West Side Highway. From there, parking is on the third level, on the pier roofs.

• From the Lincoln Tunnel, follow signs to 42nd Street, turn left, go three blocks, turn right onto 12th Avenue, go half a mile and turn left at 55th Street.
• From the George Washington Bridge and the north, go south on the Henry Hudson Parkway and exit right at 55th Street.
• From Long Island, take the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, go west on 34th Street to 12th Avenue, turn right and continue north to 55th Street.
• From Midtown, take 55th Street and cross 12th Avenue.

Cruise NYC gives two height limits, 8 feet for rooftop parking and 8 feet 3 inches for all passenger vehicles. The booking listing says no vehicles over 8 feet, so plan on 8 feet.

The lot is card only. Cruise NYC stopped taking cash on 13 January 2020. Its parking page says cruise parking opens at 8 am and checkout is at 3 pm. Its FAQ says opening depends on the ship's estimated time in port, and that the garage is typically accessible from 8 am to 7 pm.

Parking at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

All cars enter at Bowne Street and Imlay Street. Cruise NYC gives the lot's address as Brooklyn Pier 12, 72 Imlay Street, and puts it on the south side of the terminal entrance, overlooking the Statue of Liberty.

From any direction, leave I-278 at Exit 26 for Hamilton Avenue and follow the service road to Van Brunt Street. Turn left, go two blocks and turn right onto Bowne Street. Cruise NYC's page has the full route from Manhattan, Long Island and New Jersey.

Spaces for RVs, buses and larger vehicles are on the main level near the Security Main gate. You pay on arrival, and Cruise NYC says to keep your ticket with you during the cruise.

Cruise NYC's July 2026 traffic plan says construction may close the main entrance for a period in late 2027. The plan says the city may open the Sullivan Street gate as an extra way out of the lot if construction causes bottlenecks. Check before a late 2027 sailing.

Where do you drop off bags if you are parking?

Park first, then take your bags to the second level for check-in. Cruise NYC says passengers who need parking cannot drop off bags and then park without leaving the terminal. If someone else is driving you, unload at the curb instead. Cruise NYC says porters are available by 9 am.

Is there accessible parking at the cruise terminals?

Yes. Cruise NYC says handicap parking is available at both the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals, at the same rates as standard parking.

Can you rent a car at the cruise terminals?

No. Cruise NYC says neither terminal has car rental services. It suggests searching by ZIP code, 10019 near Times Square and 11231 near the Brooklyn terminal, and asking the rental company to arrange transport to and from the terminal if you cannot walk.

What about private garages near the terminals?

This guide lists the two official lots only. Cruise NYC's Manhattan page names two other garages with phone numbers, but we could not find a cruise rate on an operator's own page, so we give no private garage or price here.

Should you drive to a New York cruise at all?

Usually not, unless you live within driving distance or have several people and bags. Cruise NYC advises public transport to both terminals. Parking is priced per vehicle, so it suits a group better than one person, and a long cruise adds up at $45 a night.

Driving into Manhattan has one extra cost to check. The MTA's Congestion Relief Zone covers Manhattan south of and including 60th Street, and the Taxi and Limousine Commission says it excludes the West Side Highway. The terminal entrance is on that highway, so your route decides whether you enter the zone.

For the alternatives, see public transport to each terminal and the trip from the airports. If you are sailing with Royal Caribbean or Celebrity, you need Cape Liberty in New Jersey, and these lots do not apply.