A cruise to nowhere can offer you new perspective of your home port city.  If you’re a New York native have you ever sailed past the Statue of Liberty and experienced seeing the Manhattan skyline from the water?  Of course, you don’t have to be from New York to enjoy these iconic sites.  A cruise to nowhere sailing from New York is one of the most sought after ways to enjoy the city for locals and visitors alike.

There are two cruise lines that provide a cruise to nowhere from New York.  They are Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and Carnival Cruises.

For the NCL New York cruise to nowhere, they are offered by the Norwegian Gem and the Norwegian Jewel.  The following are their departure dates.

1 day Weekend Getaway, Round-trip New York Norwegian Gem
2010 – January 2, 23
2011 – January 21, February 11

1 day One Nighter round-trip New York Norwegian Jewel
2011 – January 22, February 12

As for a cruise to nowhere out of New York on Carnival Cruises, you can book a trip on the Carnival Miracle or the Carnival Dream.  The following are their departure dates.

2 day cruise to nowhere Round-trip New York Carnival Miracle
2009 – October 15
2010 – October 14

2 day cruise to nowhere Round-trip New York Carnival Dream
2009 – November 13

As you can see, cruises to nowhere from New York are not offered very often.  It is a very unique way to enjoy the sights of the Big Apple and at the same time, indulge in the decadence of a cruise ship.  As if the breathtaking view of New York on a boat is not enough, you can also enjoy scrumptious food, lively entertainment, casino games, and luxury spas.  Whether you are an experienced cruise traveler, a novice cruise traveler, a New York native, or a visitor, a cruise to nowhere from New York is a unique way to experience this fabulous city.  It comes highly recommended.