One of the best things about taking a getaway vacation is visiting places that you’ve always wanted to see and experience. Cruise vacations are extremely popular now for all age groups and a great way to see exotic places and relax for a few days or more. Today’s cruise ships are like floating luxury hotels – your every want and need is accommodated. Cruising away to the sunny Caribbean is at the top of many people’s list of things to do. If you book your cruise out of New York City, you’ll be getting a double dose of fun and adventure.
Caribbean cruises from New York are available all year long, so whenever you get the urge to feel those cool island breezes running through your hair, or imagine yourself soaking up the sun on a pristine sandy beach, you can get there by first making a stop in the famous Big Apple. New York is well known as being the city that never sleeps. Whether you are driving to New York, taking the train or flying, you’ll get a taste of authentic city life when you arrive to prepare to board your cruise ship. You may choose to arrive a few days ahead of time, or plan on staying a few days after you return – just to soak up another mini site seeing tour.
The New York City area has three main ports where cruise ships dock, Manhattan Cruise Terminal, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey. The port you leave from and arrive at is largely determined by which cruise line you book with and the destination. Typical Caribbean cruises from New York go to: Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Grand Turk Island and U.S. Virgin Islands. Each port will have all of the information and resources you need to board your ship on time.
As stated earlier, one of the main reasons for choosing to leave from New York is the added benefit of enjoying the extra tourist spots. As you know, New York City is home to one of the world’s most treasured landmarks – the Statue of Liberty. Imagine standing out on deck and looking out at this inspiring symbol of freedom as your ship slowly makes its way out to sea. It is truly awe-inspiring. Many people have relatives who at one time immigrated to America by ship, and this is the closest you’ll come to sharing in that moment of hope and new possibilities.
While you are in New York City, you might as well go out and experience the city first hand. It’s best to put aside a small portion of your vacation budget for this because you’ll quickly find yourself drawn to the numerous shops and eating establishments. But, shopping and eating aren’t the only things to do. You may find yourself strolling in Central Park, visiting Yankee Stadium, taking in fascinating art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA) or enjoying a show on Broadway.
One thing is for sure, both New York City and the beautiful islands of the Caribbean will provide you with lots of fun, excitement, unexpected discoveries, and many memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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