In short
In May from New York: a good choice of sailings. Most cruises are about a week (6–9 nights), mainly to Canada and New England; Norwegian fjords. Most cruises return to the same port.
Other months from New York
Where the cruises go
Good season
Canada and New England
Coastal towns and autumn colours; often with Bermuda.
Good season
Norwegian fjords
Fjords and coastal towns; the long light of summer.
At the start and end of the season the weather is cooler and more changeable.
Good season
Transatlantic crossings
One-way voyages between Europe and the Americas when ships change season.
Crossings happen mainly in spring and autumn, when ships move between Europe and the Americas.
Getting to the port
A long-haul flight from Europe; it is wise to arrive a day before the cruise.
Looking for specific dates?
This page shows the season and the usual choice. Whether there is a sailing on your dates, with the cabin you want, changes every day. Tell us your dates and we will check for you.
Other ports in May: Boston · Port Canaveral (Orlando) · Anywhere — I can fly
How the finder works
- The data comes from the cruise search available to club members: we count the departures from each port in each month over the coming year.
- Plenty of sailings means 20 or more departures in the month, a good choice 8–19, a few 3–7.
- Seasons and weather notes are general. Ships and routes change from year to year, so always check the specific sailing.
- There are no prices here: they change daily. For a specific cruise and a price, ask us.
Based on the departures available in the club's cruise search on 8 October 2026. Sailings, ports and itineraries can change. No prices are shown. Reislite is an independent information site run by partners, not a website of inCruises.