When most people think of cruise departure points, the last thing that comes to mind are cheap cruises from New York. The average person, especially novice cruise-goers typically think of Los Angeles and Miami as ports for cruise liners. Perhaps this is because the most popular, and indeed generally the least expensive cruises are those to the Caribbean. But the upper-East Coast is not to be forgotten – cheap cruises from New York are easy to book, and best of all, you can take in some Big Apple before you board.
Whether you’re craving a nice, long cruise getaway or you happen to live on the East Coast and just want a weekend on open water, New York is a great departure point. A number of cruise liners operate to and from New York and offer everything from weekends to 10-day cruises and more.
Some of the most popular cheap cruises come from big names like Princess and Carnival, but there are others that have great deals and offering plenty for the price. Here are some of the best deals you’ll find leaving from New York:
Norwegian ‘s 7-night cruise from New York to Florida and the Bahamas, roundtrip. The whole package is just $450 per person and includes some onbopard credit if you book at the right time, so contact Norwegian to find out when this is. The NYC to Florida/Bahamas cruise is aboard the Norwegian Jewel.
Princess’s 7-Night cruise of New England and Canada from New York, roundtrip. The package is just $550 when booked at least 14 to 21 days in advance. Considering that the season for this particular cruise route is such a short window (just about 60 days out of each year in the early autumn months) this is an incredible deal and breaks down to less than $80 per night. Do keep in mind that this per-person price is only valid when two people go together as the rate is for a double-occupancy suite.
Queen Mary II’s 7-day cruise of the Transatlantic from New York, roundtrip. At $950, this cruise is a knockout. The route is from New York to Southampton, United Kingdom and the price is for the small stateroom.
Holland America’s 7-night cruise to Bermuda, roundtrip. This package is offered aboard Holland’s Veendam cruise liner and costs just $600 per person. These kinds of prices on a cruise to Bermuda right before summer ends or just as autumn is creeping in are great. The weather is perfect and the price is right – and when you leave from New York there’s plenty to see on your way down to Bermuda, making it well worth the cost.
Cheap cruises from New York are not hard to find, but look beyond the cliché finds for the best deals. Off season is always a good call as well. Probably of most value is to make time for New York as well. Either on your way to the cruise or on your way back home, hit up the big city for the best in art and eats, and of course, some of the best of American culture famous the world around.
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