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  Many people who plan to go on a cruise must first arrange for air transportation to the appropriate port of departure. Popular cruise ship departure points include Miami, Boston, Los Angeles and Tampa. If you live in the New York tri-state area, you can save yourself the cost of airfare by choosing to go on a cruise that departs from the harbor in New York. There are many affordable cruises that depart from this port.
  
  

Carnival Cruise Lines

• There are 15 Carnival cruises that depart from the port in New York City. Two of these cruises are offered at affordable prices. The first is a two-day cruise to nowhere, starting at $329. And the second is a four-day cruise to Canada and New England, starting at $269. On board the ship, you'll enjoy multiple restaurants and bars, a water slide, an adults-only area and Camp Carnival, which is a section of the ship where you can leave your kids under adult supervision.
  
  Carnival Cruise Lines
  3655 NW 87th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33178
  888-CARNIVAL
  carnival.com
  
  

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Norwegian Cruise Line offers 16 cruises that depart from New York City. Five of these cruises are offered at affordable prices. There are two one-day cruises to nowhere that start at $149. And there are three seven-day cruises to the Bahamas that start at $449. Your on-board amenities include restaurants, bars, a bowling alley, fitness center and spa.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Line
  7665 Corporate Center Drive
  Miami, FL 33126
  866-625-1166
  ncl.com
  
  

Holland America

• Holland America also offers cruises that depart from New York City. The shortest and cheapest trip is a seven-day cruise to multiple ports in Bermuda. Cabins start at $899, with discounts often given by travel agents and sites such as Expedia and Travelocity. If you travel with Holland America, you'll experience the award-winning service that has made Holland America one of the highest-rated cruise companies in the world. Aboard the ship, you'll enjoy the following features: salon, Internet cafe, atrium, restaurants, bars, an indoor pool, cafe and lounge.
  
  Holland America Line
  300 Elliott Ave. West
  Seattle, WA 98119
  206-281-3535
  hollandamerica.com