• Cruising that you can affordcruise ship image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com
  
  Going on a cruise vacation can be expensive. Not only must you pay for the cost of the cruise and land excursions, but you also have to pay for airfare to get you to the port of departure. If you live in the New York City tri-state area, you can choose an affordable, low-cost cruise package that departs from the harbor in New York City.
  
  

Carnival Cruise Lines

• There are 15 different Carnival cruises that depart from New York City. Two of these cruises are low cost. For a two-day cruise to nowhere, you simply enjoy the amenities aboard the ship. This cruise starts at $329. The second affordable trip is a four-day cruise to New England and Canada. This package starts at just $269. On board a Carnival cruise ship, passengers can take advantage of several restaurants and bars, a water slide, a section reserved exclusively for adults, and Camp Carnival, an area of the ship where children are supervised while their parents enjoy other activities.
  
  Carnival Cruise Lines
  3655 NW 87th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33178
  1-888-CARNIVAL
  carnival.com
  
  

Norwegian Cruise Line

• There are 16 Norwegian Cruise Line vacations that depart from the New York City harbor. Five of these cruises are offered at low prices. You can enjoy two one-day cruises to nowhere, with prices starting at $149. Or you can choose from three seven-day cruises to the Bahamas that start at $449. On-board amenities include multiple restaurants and bars, a bowling alley, gym, and spa services.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Line
  7665 Corporate Center Drive
  Miami, Florida 33126
  1-866-625-1166
  ncl.com
  
  

Holland America

• Lastly, Holland America provides cruises that depart from New York. The shortest and most affordable of these cruises is a seven-day trip to several different ports in Bermuda. Cabins start at $899, but many travel agents and web sites provide deep discounts to customers. Traveling with Holland America means that you'll experience the award-winning service that has set them apart from other cruise lines. In fact, Holland America is one of the highest rated cruise companies in the world. On the ship, you can take advantage of the following features: a salon, internet cafe, indoor pool, restaurants, bars, atrium, and a lounge.
  
  Holland America Line
  300 Elliott Ave. West
  Seattle, WA 98119
  206-281-3535
  hollandamerica.com