Manhattan Cruise Terminal

0:01 [Music.] [A large cruise ship docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal under a cloudy sky, with the title The Manhattan Cruise Terminal Master Plan overlayed.] Since opening in 1935, the Manhattan Cruise Terminal has reinvented itself time and again to meet the needs of New York City and the maritime industry. Built to accommodate the world's largest ocean liners for transatlantic voyages. [Music.]

0:20 [A black and white image of a large crowd gathering outside an open terminal with people standing and entering.] The terminal later became a vital port of embarkation during World War II. It adapted again with the rise of the cruise industry in the 1970s and once more during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the terminal played a strategic and critical role for the region's medical system. [Music.]

0:37 [View of a the side of a white cruise ship with several lifeboats above windows, set against a blue sky.] Today, the Manhattan Cruise Terminal faces another pivotal moment. Its aging infrastructure can no longer keep pace with modern cruise ships, creating challenges for both efficient operations and for the surrounding community. [Music.]

0:52 [View of a deteriorating concrete structure with rust stains and exposed metal, showing signs of decay.] Strategic infrastructure and sustainability upgrades are needed to revitalize this historic asset so it can continue as an engine of economic growth and opportunity for New York City. The Manhattan Cruise Master Plan outlines a vision to redevelop and modernize this iconic waterfront [Music.]

1:07 [A large sign reading "Pier 88" on the roadside and waterfront facade, with cars, highway ramps, and traffic signs in the background.] asset into a world-class cruise gateway and new public space. Created with local stakeholders and cruise experts, the plan balances community priorities with industry demands and builds a roadmap for the terminal's next 100 years. [Music.]

1:21 [A colorful cruise ship hull features the Statue of Liberty, cityscape, stars, planets, and "Palma" written above.] This roadmap lays out five key priorities to guide the terminal's transformation. [Music.]

1:27 [A waterfront cityscape shows modern buildings, a pier with white structures, a highway ramp, and water in the foreground.] New piers and facilities for current and future ships, enhanced public access to the waterfront, improving the pedestrian and passenger experience, shore power and decarbonization, [Music.]

1:37 [A ship docked at port uses suspended blue electrical connectors and cables for shore power, illustrating decarbonization and onshore electrical grid connection.] connecting vessels to the onshore electrical grid, a diversified working waterfront, transforming the terminal into a multimodal hub, and a thoughtful integration with Manhattan's West Side, strengthening the terminal's relationship with its neighbors. [Music.]

1:53 [A walkway near the waterfront with people walking, planters, trees, and signs for Circle Line Boat Tours; a large ship and city buildings are visible in the background.] This vision will support jobs, stimulate local businesses, and bolster New York City's position as a global maritime leader. Learn more and stay up to date at Cruise.nyc. [Music.]