| , All Rights Reserved | | | | not normally publicized as a vibrant city with plenty to |
| In 2003, New York announced the grand opening of | | | | do, Brooklyn offers cruisers an opportunity to spend |
| a new alternative port for cruise lines. Because ports | | | | a few days in New York before or after their tour. |
| in Florida were becoming more and more crowded, | | | | Very similar to Manhattan, Brooklyn offers a trendy |
| additional docking facilities in interesting cities on the | | | | nightlife as well as diverse cultures and eclectic cuisine. |
| Eastern Seaboard were needed to provide cruise | | | | Bars, clubs and restaurants line the streets, offering a |
| lines with a new home port. The port has been wildly | | | | tremendous variety of options for visitors and locals |
| popular. So much so that another has been added in | | | | alike. |
| nearby Brooklyn. | | | | If culture is your thing, Chinatown is always a |
| The Red Hook terminal in a neighborhood in Brooklyn | | | | wonderful experience. In addition, Flatbush offers the |
| opened in April 2006 and welcomed its first | | | | largest Caribbean population in the United States. In |
| permanent resident, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (formerly | | | | either place, you'll delight in the authentic sights, |
| docked in Manhattan). Located on the Buttermilk | | | | sounds and tastes on every corner. |
| Channel, the Brooklyn terminal gave the first increase | | | | With spectacular views of many popular attractions, |
| in New York cruise ship pier capacity in over 30 | | | | including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of |
| years. With the likes of Cunard and Princess cruise | | | | Liberty, the Red Hook terminal also offers exciting |
| lines as eager residents, the terminal has already | | | | options for sightseers. However, New York City is |
| become a success. Most other major cruise lines | | | | just a short cab ride away and opens a virtual |
| have also assigned vessels to sail from Brooklyn. | | | | treasure trove of attractions, shows, museums and |
| Princess Cruise lines will launch the Crown Princess | | | | affairs. |
| from the Brooklyn dock in June 2006 for a Caribbean | | | | Overall, Brooklyn offers greater value (with lower |
| cruise. From June to October, Princess will offer | | | | rates on hotels) and a central location, making it a |
| numerous Caribbean tours, including calls on ports in | | | | wonderful choice for both vacationers and the cruise |
| popular destinations such as the Virgin Islands, Grand | | | | lines. If New York is closer for you than Florida, or if |
| Turk and Jamaica. Star Princess will begin cruises from | | | | you've been longing to visit the Big Apple, consider |
| Brooklyn in October 2006 visiting ports up and down | | | | booking your next cruise from the Red Hook terminal |
| the New England and Canadian seacoast. | | | | in Brooklyn. Your travel agent will have a complete |
| But Brooklyn? It doesn't seem like the most exciting | | | | listing of which cruise lines sail from Red Hook and |
| location for a cruise ship port. On the contrary. While | | | | the destinations available. |