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New York

New York · United States · 40.77, -74.01

New York uses the cruise terminal on Manhattan’s west side as a base for access to world-famous attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Seasonal changes are especially vivid, and the city is also an important departure point for transatlantic and Caribbean cruises.

Port highlights

About 8.3 million people
Population
The temperate humid climate has clear seasonal changes, with humid, hot summers and cold winters.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October)
Best time to visit
Local food

New York pizza, bagels, pastrami sandwiches, cheesecake, food truck fare

Sights
Statue of LibertyTimes SquareCentral ParkMetropolitan Museum of ArtEmpire State Building
Monthly average high / low temperatures
4°
-2°Jan
6°
-1°Feb
10°
2°Mar
17°
8°Apr
22°
13°May
27°
18°Jun
29°
21°Jul
29°
21°Aug
25°
17°Sep
18°
11°Oct
12°
6°Nov
7°
1°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK · about 3.6 km from port · elevation difference about 38 m · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.59
Water 591 ml
$4.50
Coffee
$11.25
Inexpensive meal
$8.00
Local beer
$6.22
Big Mac

Prices in New York. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

JFK
Nearest airport
45–60 min
Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources