Manhattan Cruise Terminal

The Manhattan Cruise Terminal is a vital gateway that welcomes one million passengers annually from all over the world to New York City. For nearly a century, this iconic terminal has served as the only entry point for global visitors by sea into Manhattan’s West Side, a role it maintains today as North America’s fifth-largest homeport, strategically positioned to serve over 60 million people living within 300 miles of the city. The terminal has continually reinvented itself to meet the ever-evolving needs of the maritime industry and navigate moments of crises. The terminal has continually reinvented itself to meet the ever-evolving needs of the maritime industry and navigate moments of crises.

A Vision for the Future

The Manhattan Cruise Terminal Master Plan, developed by NYCEDC in partnership with community stakeholders, elected leaders, and industry experts, sets a bold vision to rebuild the terminal into a future-ready maritime hub that serves both the local community and the cruise industry. Anchored by comprehensive analyses, assessments, and engagement, this Master Plan details the capital projects required to deliver on the needs of the community and reposition New York as a leader in the regional cruise market for decades to come.

By investing in sustainable infrastructure, improving the passenger experience, expanding the public realm, and fostering local partnerships, MCT aims to become a model of innovation, community engagement, and sustainable urban development.

MCT Key Resources

Your Community, Your Voice

A Community Traffic Mitigation Plan for MCT has been developed to detail strategies that could minimize cruise-related traffic impacts on the community. This plan is refreshed every summer following a public comment period.