Queen Mary 2- Docks where in NYC?

I called Cunard with this question and the person I talked to was not sure where QM 2 docks in NY.

I'm trying to tie in some other plans so decided to come to the experts.

This will be July 24, 2016.

Is it Red Hook, and is that in Brooklyn? Or is it Manhatten?

TIA

Red Hook

immediately east of Governer's Island

Brooklyn

On those rare occasions when her berth in Red Hook has been assigned to another ship, QM2 will dock in Manhattan. Here's a lovely clip of her doing just that.

Thank you so much!! :)

The Port Schedule for NYC can be found here:

http://www.nycruise.com/schedule/

There have been occasions where Cunard ships docked in Manhattan in the recent past, but this appears not to be the case in 2016. BTW, for lovers of maritime history, there is much to be appreciated and explored in the Red Hook Port :)

here's a recent arrival track of GPS positions ... the loop happens when they turn about to back into the pier

I called Cunard with this question and the person I talked to was not sure where QM 2 docks in NY.

 

I'm trying to tie in some other plans so decided to come to the experts.

 

This will be July 24, 2016.

 

Is it Red Hook, and is that in Brooklyn? Or is it Manhatten?

 

TIA

Hi SPacificbound Are you joining the ship that day or arriving in on it from Southampton?

here's a recent arrival track of GPS positions ... the loop happens when they turn about to back into the pier

 

That is so cool! :)

Hi SPacificbound Are you joining the ship that day or arriving in on it from Southampton?

We are arriving on the 24th. :)

The Port Schedule for NYC can be found here:

http://www.nycruise.com/schedule/

 

There have been occasions where Cunard ships docked in Manhattan in the recent past, but this appears not to be the case in 2016. BTW, for lovers of maritime history, there is much to be appreciated and explored in the Red Hook Port :)

Thank you. :)

We are arriving on the 24th. :)

I will be on that trip as well. Departing Southampton on 17th. Will have to meet up. I did start a roll call but no-one, up till, now has said they are on the trip.

The Port Schedule for NYC can be found here:

http://www.nycruise.com/schedule/

 

There have been occasions where Cunard ships docked in Manhattan in the recent past, but this appears not to be the case in 2016. BTW, for lovers of maritime history, there is much to be appreciated and explored in the Red Hook Port :)

Such as??

on Queen Mary 2 a few years ago on a 13 day caribean cruise in February....we've been sailing out of Manhattan since the 1970's.....there is nothing like it...absolutely spectacular one of a kind experience. QM2 has sailed out of Manhattan several times since then.

Sailing down the Hudson River w/ Manhattan & then the Statue of Liberty then topped off by sailing under the Verrazano Bridge.....

Leaving out of Red Hook does go under the bridge & you can see the statue of liberty but its not quite the same.

Such as??

Here's a few sites that might be of interest:

http://waterfrontmuseum.org/red-hook-history

http://www.southbrooklyn.com/neighborhood/red-hook

http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2012/01/red-hook-brooklyn-rich-seafaring.html

http://brooklyncrab.com/about/history/

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/map-of-red-hook-brooklyn-street-map-of-red-hook

http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-red-hook

Adjacent to Red Hook is Brooklyn Heights - one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. I'd be happy to list some interesting sights there as well if you're interested. :) -S.

The Port Schedule for NYC can be found here:

http://www.nycruise.com/schedule/

 

There have been occasions where Cunard ships docked in Manhattan in the recent past, but this appears not to be the case in 2016. BTW, for lovers of maritime history, there is much to be appreciated and explored in the Red Hook Port :)

Since I only see Brooklyn and Manhattan listed on the above schedule, I assume that Red Hook is Brooklyn?

Since I only see Brooklyn and Manhattan listed on the above schedule, I assume that Red Hook is Brooklyn?

Yes sorry I wasn't more specific.

BTW, a list of Brooklyn neighborhoods can be found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Brooklyn_neighborhoods

:)

Here's a few sites that might be of interest:

 

http://waterfrontmuseum.org/red-hook-history

http://www.southbrooklyn.com/neighborhood/red-hook

http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2012/01/red-hook-brooklyn-rich-seafaring.html

http://brooklyncrab.com/about/history/

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/map-of-red-hook-brooklyn-street-map-of-red-hook

http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-red-hook

 

Adjacent to Red Hook is Brooklyn Heights - one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. I'd be happy to list some interesting sights there as well if you're interested. :) -S.

Thanks for that info! I actually grew up in Brooklyn and we moved to Long Island when I was 13. My father was a NYC Firefighter and we had many of our "Firemen's Picnics" in Red Hook! Great memories!

Susan

Yes sorry I wasn't more specific.

BTW, a list of Brooklyn neighborhoods can be found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Brooklyn_neighborhoods

:)

We lived in Kensington area and went to Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Church in Windsor Terrace! Wonderful memories of an more innocent time! Love looking at these old photos!!

I lived on the shortest street in Brooklyn...Story Court. A cute little dead end street with 5 attached brick houses on either side of the street....makes me smile just thinking about it! :)

http://forgotten-ny.com/2007/10/kensington-brooklyn/

QM2 has docked in three different places in New York when I've been on board:

Bayonne, New Jersey (once). I read it has much improved since I was there ten years ago (it was quite inadequate back then).

Red Hook, Brooklyn (several times). Great views of Lower Manhattan and Lady Liberty.

Manhattan West Side Piers (once). Simply the best. Like reliving some of the classic movies of the 30s-50s. The terminal building may be a bit basic, but the views of Manhattan from the promenade rail... breathtaking. I'd recommend being on the deck of a great transatlantic liner as she arrives at (or leaves) Manhattan at least once :)

Can't wait until the next time...

Yes sorry I wasn't more specific.

BTW, a list of Brooklyn neighborhoods can be found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Brooklyn_neighborhoods

:)

How interesting! Good to place all the names of places I have heard of for years but never really knew where they were. Thanks so much.

Can you tell me how long it would take by Cab to get to the Brooklyn Terminal and what sort of price we would be expected to pay from our Park Avenue hotel ? We are boarding the QM2 in May for the crossing to Southampton and we are not from the U.S. so hence my questions.

Thanks.

Jennie

Can you tell me how long it would take by Cab to get to the Brooklyn Terminal and what sort of price we would be expected to pay from our Park Avenue hotel ? We are boarding the QM2 in May for the crossing to Southampton and we are not from the U.S. so hence my questions.

 

Thanks.

 

Jennie

It depends on where on Park Ave your hotel is (it's a pretty long avenue) and what the traffic is like, but this website might be helpful:http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=NY

Cheers,

Salacia

Thanks for that. It looks as though it will cost around $45 plus tips.

Jennie

Thanks for that. It looks as though it will cost around $45 plus tips.

 

Jennie

You're welcome. Your hotel concierge might be able to arrange a car service for you at a similar (if not better) rate. Might be a nicer ride :)