Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Stopped in for the Red Hook Crit and it was well-​maintained and you can’t have a better location. Didn’t cruise, but dig it.

NYC was one of our ports of call on our cruise a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the ship docked here instead of closer to Manhattan. I read the 3 other reviews for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and I wonder if I was at the same terminal they were at. I did not see any gift shop for purchasing those Brooklyn souvenirs. Maybe it was closed for the season?
I did not like this terminal at all. Meh, I’ve experienced better.

I will say this is a nice looking cruise terminal. It’s quite large and well maintained. I was here for a Super Bowl event, not a cruise, and found it to be a great facility. Plenty of parking and great views from the parking lot. It’s located a few blocks from the BQE and the battery Tunnel.

Sure being in NYC is great, but there is something about Brooklyn that is even better. The terminal is fairly new and couldn’t be any closer to Manhattan if it tried; the battery tunnel is literally 2 minutes away by car. Do not attempt to walk through the main entrance of the terminal to get to the ship with luggage, it’s a fairly long walk if you are hauling any kind of baggage (unless you have those dreamy easily wheeled bags in which I would suggest walking everywhere with). Parking in the terminal is abundant, you won’t find any madness or lack of spots ever. You won’t pay for parking until you return from your trip so put your receipt in the car to avoid losing it. Check-​in your luggage in front of the terminal before pulling into the parking lot, try not to leave your insulin, passports, or engagement rings in your bags (I cannot tell you how often this happens). When you enter the terminal, you will see a giant sign of Brooklyn (picture worthy) and a small gift shop area of everything Brooklyn in case you didn’t get a chance to venture our beautiful borough. The check-​in area is so large it never seems crowded, there are always more than enough seats available for all. While checking-​in take notice of the stained glass in the lobby, it’s indescribably beautiful, ask someone for the history behind it if you are interested (I could write a review of that alone). Lastly, when you get off the cruise be sure to visit the bathroom. Never have I ever seen so much black and white tile, the designers goal was definitely to make others dizzy and keep those who take acid away. Bön Voyage everyone…

Brooklyn trumps Manhattan yet again. Welcome to the Brooklyn cruise terminal or «we’re sorry you are leaving Brooklyn» according to the borough prez.
New, clean and friendly… this spot is great. There are even souvenirs from your trip to Brooklyn. Worlds ahead of the Manhattan terminal. They were organized, there were bathrooms, seating and general hellpfulness. No one asked for tips because because we would not see them later and I quote the horrible Manhattan cruise terminal luggage handlers… it is good to leave from Red Hook, Brooklyn.