Manhanttan Cruise Terminal Busy Aug 3rd

[Summerlove4ever]

Just received a notice from Carnival cruise line that port officials are warning that parking at the terminal will be very busy due to the number of ships in port on 8/3/13. :(

 

I will be driving in from CT and planned to park at the pier with an arrival time before 11:00am; to get a parking spot and to get on the ship ASAP as I am doing a 2 day to nowhere.

 

I tried researching the suggested alternatives from Carnival but they seem far away and less than convenient. None of us have issues walking and being a short cruise only one piece of luggage so does anyone have suggestions for alternate parking? Do you think I should try the terminal first, then head to alternative if full? From what I read driving around can be a real pain so thinking maybe better to go directly to alternative instead of getting stressed out driving around. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[CruiseAddict63]

I just did some research, according to nycruise.com. There will be 2 ships, but this shouldn't affect parking. If I may, I would maybe try the garages adjacent and nearby. I see it is Carnival Glory, they usually dock at Pier 90 (50th street). I would suggest a parking garage local near there. Hope I can help. Good luck and have a ball.

[Summerlove4ever]

Thank you for your help. I too have been researching and I think I will try the pier and if not, found a few alternatives that are not that far away. (gulp)

 

Here's hoping all goes smoothly!

[kgerkin]

We sail on the Splendor on the 5th. I did some checking and along with Carnival Glory, two Norwegian ships (Epic and Breakaway) are both in port over the weekend for 7 days cruises, so that amounts to approximately 4 ships full of people with cars in the parking lot.

 

My husband is disabled and can't walk so we are trying to come up with the best solution.

[CruiseAddict63]

Kgerkin, There is just the Norwegian Breakaway here NYC. Norwegian Epic is in Miami :).

[TravelDiva88]

Kgerkin, There is just the Norwegian Breakaway here NYC. Norwegian Epic is in Miami :).

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Gem in NYC as well?

[Feelin' Nauti']

Only two ships at port on 8/3

Gem & Breakaway

 

I would get to the port as early as possible to guarantee a parking space.

[njhorseman]

Only two ships at port on 8/3

Gem & Breakaway

 

I would get to the port as early as possible to guarantee a parking space.

 

Carnival Glory and Norwegian Gem. Norwegian Breakaway was there 8/4. Anyway this is in the past, so whatever ships were there are long gone.

[Nitemare]

Only two ships at port on 8/3

Gem & Breakaway

 

I would get to the port as early as possible to guarantee a parking space.

 

8/3 being 3 days ago?