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United States · Ships call at New York City, New York
Cold, the holiday season
New York City in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 46°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 4 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cold, the holiday season.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Transatlantic Crossing And Eastern Caribbean
Cunard Cruises
Sails Nov 10, 2026
Transatlantic Crossing And Eastern Caribbean
Cunard Cruises
Sails Nov 17, 2026
Legendary Amazon Explorer
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 22, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
Most ships use the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on the Hudson River at West 55th Street, about a 20-minute walk from Times Square. Some sail from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook or from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, so check which one is on your boarding pass. Newark, LaGuardia and JFK are all within about an hour and a half of Manhattan, depending on traffic.
The average high temperature in New York City during December is 46°F, with a low of 36°F.
New York City typically sees 4 days of rain in December. Cold, the holiday season.
For a December cruise to New York City, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.