Brooklyn cruise terminal

[stellfamily]

We are leaving from Brooklyn terminal on 10/7. Trying to figure out if JFK or Newark is better to fly into, or does it matter? Some of our group will want to go into Manhattan to eat / Broadway show, so also wondering best are for hotel.

I know we will need transfers to / from the port.

Thank you—

[navybankerteacher]

41 minutes ago, stellfamily said:

We are leaving from Brooklyn terminal on 10/7. Trying to figure out if JFK or Newark is better to fly into, or does it matter? Some of our group will want to go into Manhattan to eat / Broadway show, so also wondering best are for hotel.

I know we will need transfers to / from the port.

Thank you—

Generally, JFK is more convenient (less expensive ground transfer)  to New York than EWR - but if there is a significant fare saving or more convenient scheduling, EWR might work — but then you should also consider LGA.  Consider staying at a lower Manhattan (Wall Street area) hotel - very convenient to Brooklyn terminal.

[GTJ]

3 hours ago, stellfamily said:

We are leaving from Brooklyn terminal on 10/7. Trying to figure out if JFK or Newark is better to fly into, or does it matter? Some of our group will want to go into Manhattan to eat / Broadway show, so also wondering best are for hotel.

 

The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is more conveniently located to John F. Kennedy International Airport than to Newark Liberty International Airport. It is also similarly convenient to LaGuardia Airport.

 

Manhattan is convenient from all three airports. Thus, if your transportation needs are (1) airport to Manhattan, then (2) Manhattan to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, then it is not a significant concern as to which airport you fly to. As to your return trip, the analysis will be similar . . . will you travel direct from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to an airport, or will you be wanting to transit Manhattan?

[stellfamily]

Thanks— we will probably only go from terminal to airport on return trip. Suggestions?

[stellfamily]

8 hours ago, navybankerteacher said:

Generally, JFK is more convenient (less expensive ground transfer)  to New York than EWR - but if there is a significant fare saving or more convenient scheduling, EWR might work — but then you should also consider LGA.  Consider staying at a lower Manhattan (Wall Street area) hotel - very convenient to Brooklyn terminal.

Do you have a hotel suggestion? We usually like Hilton and Marriott properties. And thank you for the reply.

[Noxequifans]

There are many hotel choices ...depends on one's budget and location preferences.

 

[navybankerteacher]

3 hours ago, stellfamily said:

Do you have a hotel suggestion? We usually like Hilton and Marriott properties. And thank you for the reply.

There is a Doubletree Hilton and an AC Marriott - both within a few blocks of Pier 11 - where you get the ferry which takes you to right next to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

[stellfamily]

Thank you so much! If you think of anything else that will help us please let me know.