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United States · Ships call at New York City, New York
Mild, autumn colors
New York City in October brings cooler conditions, with highs around 64°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. Mild, autumn colors.
Crowds are moderate in October, 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 October, with the date each one leaves port.
A Journey from New York to Canada’s Wild Atlantic Shores
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Oct 7, 2026
Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 8, 2026
Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 8, 2026
Roundtrip Transatlantic Crossing
Cunard Cruises
Sails Oct 11, 2026
Florida Und Bahamas - Ab/Bis Bayonne (New York)
TUI Cruises
Sails Oct 12, 2026
Transatlantic from London to New York: France & Ireland
NCL Cruises
Sails Oct 12, 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 October is 64°F, with a low of 55°F.
New York City typically sees 4 days of rain in October. Mild, autumn colors.
For a October cruise to New York City, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.