Disembark at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal and stride straight into the heart of New York City — the birthplace of Effy Jewelry! Its legendary headquarters and new Fifth Avenue flagship store, located at 590 Fifth Avenue, pays tribute to founder Effy Hematian and the craftsmanship that built one of the country’s most iconic jewelry houses.

Stretch your legs on the Hudson River Park esplanade, where joggers, cyclists, and kayakers share river-edge views of the Statue of Liberty and Jersey’s skyline across the water. Wander over to Little Island at Pier 55, a floating park of winding paths, art installations, and lawns perched above the river. It’s just a five-minute stroll from the terminal and makes for a perfect photo op.

Walk the High Line — an elevated greenway built on old rail tracks — where you can glimpse graffiti murals and seasonal gardens below. Pop into Chelsea Market for lobster roll tacos or a decadent cronut. Keep going until the bright lights of Times Square dazzle your senses, then duck into a nearby speakeasy for a perfectly balanced cocktail.

A short cab ride lands you at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Climb aboard the USS Intrepid, gaze at Cold War jets poised on the flight deck and imagine life at sea in a floating fortress.

Head to the Chelsea Piers complex just south of the cruise docks for swinging at the golf simulators, watching sailboats launch from the piers, or simply taking in the harbor views from the rooftop lounge.

When hunger calls, grab a New York-style slice from a corner pizzeria or line up for hand-rolled bagels dripping with cream cheese. Hell’s Kitchen boasts everything from Michelin-starred tasting menus to late-night ramen slurps. 

With floating gardens to explore, street-food staples to sample, and history etched into every cobblestone, New York welcomes your Escape with Effy charter cruise with the perfect blend of urban adventure and classic charm.