New York City
New York City though the years is an exciting place to sail in and out of for any cruises. The pictures span a number of years and it is fun to see the city from the water.
The day before we sailed to Canada on the Magic the Nasa Space Shuttle was taken up the river to be placed in it’s permanent home on the USS Intripid. We caught some great pictures of the shuttle before they covered it over with a no see though bubble. When we sailed back from Canada the bubble was already over the shuttle.
Sailing under the Verrazano Bridge is a thrill. You will be leaving New York Harbor for the open ocean. Here are some pictures of what it is like.
Please note if you have never sailed into New York Harbor in the early morning hours it is a sight to behold. The night before you dock in NYC the Captian will announce what time the ship should be entering New York Harbor. Get a cup of coffee and a great viewing spot on deck. You can sleep when you get home.
New York City Sights, Hotels, and Restaurants
Cruise sailings in and out of New York City are very popular. It is always wise to arrive a few days before your cruise and enjoy New York City or stay for a couple of days after your cruise. Book Broadway Show tickets ahead of time and then choose a hotel near to your show. Better yet stay two nights and use the Big Red Bus Hop On Hop Off to tour New York City.
Times Square hotels are about a mile away from the cruise terminal in Manhattan which will allow you to have a nice breakfast at the hotel then grab a cab for a quick ride over should you be sailing out.
Hotels
Try the Hilton Garden Suites Times Square, located at 790 Eighth Ave, NYC, 10019. which is a non-smoking hotel, has a fitness center, free Wi Fi, baggage storage and a Concierge Desk.
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Try Hilton Times Square, 234 West 42nd Street, NYC 10036. Telephone number is 1 -212-840-8222. Concierge Desk, bag storage, fitness room, restaurant and bar.
Both hotels are near Big Bus Tour Stops.
Restaurants
Palm NYC West Side
Try Palm NYC West Side for pre-post dinner specials including steaks and sea food. Reservations are required Tel 212-333-7256.
Or try Virgil’s BBQ for reasonable prices with walk-ins.
Take a cab to Little Italy and pick a place.
There a hundreds of wonderful restaurants with all ranges of prices. Find one near your hotel or the Broadway Show you are seeing and relax and enjoy yourself.
Hop On Hop Off Bus
The Hop On Hop Off Bus has three routes in New York City. These routes will take you to most of the New York City Sights. Do you want Museums, Parks, Freedom Tower, South Street Seaport, Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building? You can visit them all using the Hop On Hop Off Bus. Tickets can be pre-purchased on line to cover up to five routes with 35 stops. One day is $53.10. Two Days is $62.10. Three days is $169.00. A night tour is available for $45.00. There are rates for children.
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