Virgin Voyages' guide to New York City, New York
Although New York needs no introduction, we’re thrilled to introduce it as one of our newest (& most exciting) home ports. Marvel at Times Square, take in a Broadway show, wander Central Park and fall in love with the most famous city on Earth.
The City that Never Sleeps, but loves to Sail
There’s a reason New York City has been one of the world’s most beloved destinations for dreamers of every walk of life since its days as Fort Amsterdam. Quite arguably the most famous city on Earth and home to over 8 million people, there’s literally no limit to the things you can do and see here.
Sailing into Pier 90 into Manhattan will allow you ample time to make your way into the city to explore all the sights and sounds you’re probably already so familiar with based on the countless movies and TV shows that are set here. Wander through the cobblestone streets of the West Village, stopping along the way to see iconic landmarks like the still-running Stonewall Inn and Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone. Take in a Broadway show, bear witness to Rockefeller Center, shop at the world’s biggest Macy’s, or in the famous, ever-evolving windows of fifth avenue. See the Statue of Liberty, spend time at any one of the museums and galleries that make New York so special or delve into the top-of-the-line food and drink scene – no matter what you make of your time in the city that never sleeps the one thing that’s certain is it’s the perfect way to set sail or to welcome you home.
Shore Excursions
New York or Nowhere
West Village whimsey, rhinestone raucousness & perfect pizza.
Live Like a New Yorker Foodie Tour
Begin with a walking tour in Greenwich Village, exploring the shops and trendy restaurants of Washington Square Park. Sample Big Apple specialties like thin-crust pizza, a traditional rice ball, cannoli, and cupcakes. You'll also enjoy an architectural overview that includes seeing the city’s narrowest house, a residence not even 10 feet wide. Upon conclusion of the tour, guests will proceed to their designated final airport.
Drag Crawl
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime tour through NYC's famous drag shows. Late in the evening, meet your guide in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood for a welcome drink before taking in larger-than-life drag performances. It's glamor, glitter, and dancing the night away.
Westside Marvels and City Lights
Begin your tour in the historic West Greenwich Village, where you'll see the picturesque brownstones and experience the bohemian atmosphere. Next, make your way to Chelsea Market for a little shopping. Then hit the High Line, a railway track turned aerial park, with stunning city views. The tour ends at the Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western hemisphere for a glass of bubbly and spectacular evening views of the city lights.
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The city (that’s stomach) never sleeps.
There are roughly 500 24-hour restaurants in New York City!
There’s no other city in the world that’s as recognizable and beloved as New York City, which is exactly why we knew it would make an idyllic homeport for us at Virgin Voyages to add it to our roster. Whether you’re looking to spend time here before setting sail or have a few hours to burn in the afternoon before making your way to one of the three major international airports that also call this city home, there is never a shortage of things to do, see, eat or celebrate in the city that never sleeps.
Take a boat ride around the statue of liberty, peruse the shops around Rockefeller Center, marvel at the windows of iconic fifth avenue, get lost in the world of Central Park, admire the bright lights of Times Square, take the subway to Brooklyn and immerse yourself in the culture at any of the galleries or museums that make this beautiful city what it is. No matter how you spend your time before setting sail or as you start your journey home, you’re sure to discover why the saying goes “New York or Nowhere.”
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