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Fleet Week brings U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard ships to New York City each May, coinciding with Memorial Day weekend. Free ship tours, the spectacular Parade of Ships up the Hudson River, military demonstrations in Times Square, and public events across the city draw hundreds of thousands of visitors — with peak demand on Saturday and Sunday of the holiday weekend.
The ships dock along the west side of Manhattan — primarily at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Pier 86 at W 46th Street) and the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88-92 at W 48th-55th Street). The 12th Avenue corridor between 42nd and 55th Streets becomes extremely congested during Fleet Week. Parking is scarce, rideshare pickup zones are chaotic, and the area was not designed for the pedestrian traffic Fleet Week generates.
True North VIP provides car service to all Fleet Week locations — including the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook, which has no convenient subway access. Our hourly chauffeur service is particularly popular for families: ship tour lines can stretch 2-4 hours on peak days, and having your vehicle available means children can take breaks, you can visit multiple ship locations, and you leave on your own schedule. Child seats available at $25 each.
Ships are docked at three primary locations along the Hudson River waterfront.
W 46th Street & 12th Avenue
The primary Fleet Week hub. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum hosts the main visitor experience with adjacent naval vessels open for free tours. Approach via 42nd Street westbound to 12th Avenue, then north to 46th Street.
Piers 88-92, W 48th-55th St & 12th Ave
Additional ships dock at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal piers north of the Intrepid. Walking distance from Pier 86. Approach via 55th Street westbound to 12th Avenue. Some ships offer separate boarding queues here.
72 Bowne Street, Red Hook
Some Fleet Week vessels dock at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook. No convenient subway access — car service is one of the most practical transportation options. 20-30 minutes from Manhattan via the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel.
The opening-day Parade of Ships sees naval vessels sail up the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty and under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Best viewed from Battery Park, the Hudson River Greenway, or the west-facing piers. Typically held on the Wednesday opening day.
Free ship tours are available throughout Fleet Week. Expect lines of 2-4 hours on peak weekend days. Tours include guided walks through Navy destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and Coast Guard cutters. Weekday visits offer significantly shorter lines.
Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend are by far the busiest days of Fleet Week. The 12th Avenue corridor is heavily congested, and ship tour lines are at their longest. For a more manageable experience, visit on a weekday — Wednesday through Friday.
Drop-off strategies for each Fleet Week location. The west side of Manhattan is heavily congested during the event — our chauffeurs know the best approach routes.
Fleet Week is one of NYC's great family events — and hourly chauffeur service makes the experience significantly more comfortable for families with children.
Typical Fleet Week family outing: 4-6 hours hourly service. 3-hour minimum.
Book online or call +1-347-321-9929. Specify your pickup address, which ship locations you want to visit, and whether you need child seats. Hourly service recommended.
Your chauffeur picks you up and navigates the congested 12th Avenue corridor. Curbside drop-off at Pier 86, the Cruise Terminal, or the Brooklyn location.
For hourly service, your chauffeur stages nearby. Text when you need a break, want to move to another location, or are ready to leave. Your vehicle is always minutes away.
When Fleet Week is done for the day, your chauffeur takes you home, to a restaurant, or wherever you want to go next. No rush, no rebooking — just tell your chauffeur.
Everything you need to know about getting to Fleet Week NYC 2026 ship locations.
Fleet Week NYC 2026 runs May 20-26 along Manhattan's west side and in Brooklyn. Professional car service means curbside drop-off at the ships, a vehicle available all day for family breaks, and no parking hassle on the congested 12th Avenue waterfront. Memorial Day weekend is peak demand — book early.
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Last updated: February 2026
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
