| If you've ever considered booking a Caribbean or | | | | schedule some time in your vacation to see the sights |
| Central American cruise, you probably automatically | | | | in this tourist destination. Just like your ancestors, you'll |
| thought of departing from Florida. There was a time | | | | be sailing past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. |
| when nearly all ships docked there, but a partnership | | | | Upon your return, spend a few extra days in the city |
| between the City of New York and several cruise | | | | and visit these historic landmarks. Of course, New |
| lines means you have the freedom to choose a more | | | | York is packed with history and interesting places to |
| centrally located port. | | | | visit from Battery Park at the southern tip of |
| New York is a Natural Fit for Cruise Lines | | | | Manhattan to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Practically |
| In 2004 the city spent $250 million completely | | | | everywhere you turn in New York is a piece of |
| revamping the Manhattan Terminal and building the | | | | American history. Take some time out to enjoy it while |
| Brooklyn Terminal, so they've got the space to host | | | | you're there. |
| more and larger luxury liners, and the cruise lines have | | | | You could also plan a night or two in New York before |
| answered the call. | | | | your cruise. Fifth Avenue's world-famous retailers |
| Norwegian Cruise Line has called New York City | | | | await you, and what better way to kick off a |
| home since 2003, and now they'll be joined by Carnival, | | | | spectacular vacation cruise than with a new |
| Holland America, and Cunard, among others. Beginning | | | | wardrobe? You might even take the opportunity to |
| in 2011, Cunard will schedule the Queen Victoria for | | | | see a Broadway show while you're in town. |
| year-round sailings from New York to Florida, the | | | | Travelers from the northern states will undoubtedly |
| Caribbean, Central America, and the West Coast. | | | | find New York a more convenient departure point. |
| Summer voyages departing from New York could | | | | What's more, traveling during spring break won't be so |
| include Canada, New England, and Bermuda. | | | | chaotic if you don't have to fight the crowds in Miami |
| Transatlantic cruises have always departed from New | | | | or Ft. Lauderdale. The variety of airports in and around |
| York City, and European cruise lines frequently dock | | | | New York City and the number of airlines that service |
| there, but for American cruisers taking a jaunt to the | | | | the area should make fares competitive and |
| Caribbean or Bermuda, Florida was really the only | | | | scheduling easier. |
| available port. Departing from New York means more | | | | With year-round departures available, there's no |
| flexibility in itineraries and exciting places to visit. Much | | | | reason not to consider cruising out of New York. The |
| more than just a departure point, New York City is an | | | | variety of itineraries and easier travel to and from your |
| added port of call for your vacation. | | | | port makes the city a good choice. Book your next |
| Cruise Vacations Don't Have to Begin and End at the | | | | cruise out of New York today, and enjoy everything |
| Dock | | | | this famous city has to offer. |
| Departing from New York City means being able to | | | | |