Queen Mary 2 sails from the beautiful new Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The new Brooklyn cruise terminal is located in Red Hook, opposite Governors Island. The terminal is on Pier 12, the large docks directly across from Governor's Island.
From Manhattan via the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridges and from La Guardia Airport (LGA)
From the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges or La Guardia Airport, get onto the westbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I0278-W) and take Exit 26 – Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue with Clinton Street/9th Street then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turns right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
From John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport
From John F. Kennedy Airport, get onto the eastbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278 E) to Exit 26-Hamilton Avenue. After exit, continue along westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street.Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then onto Bowne Street.
From Newark Airport (EWR) via Battery Tunnel
From Newark International Airport (EWR), take the US-1-9 ramp toward RT-21 / Newark Downtown / US-22 / I-78. Merge onto US-1 & 9 N / US-9 N /US-1 N, which becomes 12th Street. Follow 12th Street, pay the portions toll at Boyle Plaza, and continue to the Holland Tunnel into Manhattan. Toll for entering Manhattan is $6 by cash, $4 EZPass off-peak, and $5 EZPass peak. Take Exit 1 towards Route 9A / West Side Highway / West St, take a slight left onto Laight Street, then take a left onto Route 9A / West Side Highway and continue south. Take the Battery Tunnel (Exit 2) towards I-278 / Brooklyn. Continue onto the westbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278-W) and immediately take the first exit on the right: Exit 26- Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue Clinton Street/9th Street, then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turn right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
From Newark Airport (EWR) via Brooklyn Bridge
From Newark International Airport (EWR), take the US-1-9 ramp toward RT-21 / Newark Downtown / US-22 / I-78. Merge onto US-1 &9 N / US-9 N / US-1 N, which becomes 12th street. Follow 12th Street, pay the portions toll at Boyle Plaza, and continue to the Holland Tunnel into Manhattan. Toll for entering Manhattan is $6 by cash, $4 EZPass off-peak, and $5 EZPass peak. 20: Take Exit 3 towards Brooklyn, taking a left onto Beach Street / Ericsson Street. Stay right on Beach Street, which becomes Walker Street, and take a right onto Lafayette Street. Lafayette Street becomes Centre Street, and merge onto the Brooklyn Bridge via the ramp on the left. Take the Cadman Plaza W exit ramp towards I-278W / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and take Exit 26 - Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue with Clinton Street/9th Street, then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turn right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
From Newark Airport (EWR) via the Manhattan Bridge
From Newark International Airport (EWR), take the US-1-9 ramp toward RT-21 / Newark Downtown / US-22 / I-78. Merge onto US-1 &9 N / US-9 N / US-1 N, which becomes 12th Street. Follow 12th Street, pay the portions toll at Boyle Plaza, and continue to the Holland Tunnel into Manhattan. Toll for entering Manhattan is $6 by cash, $4 EZPass off-peak, and $5 EZPass peak. Take Exit 1 towards Route 9A / West Side Highway / West St, take a slight left onto Laight Street, and continue onto Canal Street. Continue west along Canal Street, and merge onto the Manhattan on-ramp. Take the off-ramp towards I-278W / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and take Exit 26 - Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue with Clinton Street/9th Street, then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turn right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
Transfer Inquiries
Normal transfer service will be offered. In addition, shuttle transfer service for 3 stops in Manhattan (Grand Central Station, Port Authority and Penn Station), post-cruise only, will be available for purchase as well as the private car service for Limos and Sedans.
Car Rental Inquiries
A complimentary shuttle to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal will be available for guests who may have parked their cars at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. "All Car Rent A Car" located at 1945 Utica Ave has 5 locations in Brooklyn.Their web page advertises “fast pick-up service available” For more information go to website at www.allcarrentacar.com