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About Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Welcome to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, a multifunctional venue in Red Hook, Brooklyn. With over 137,000 square feet of flexible space, the terminal hosts cruises, conventions, banquets, concerts, trade shows, and special events. The facility comprises three main areas: the Terminal Lobby, Customs Hall, and Warehouse, each with configurable capacities to suit your event needs. We’ve got you covered with parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to make planning straightforward.

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale expo, a stylish gala, or a community gathering, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal offers practical layouts, accessible loading areas, and a reputation for reliability. The site is known for its historic role in NYC’s harbor activity, its shore power capability, and its proximity to Manhattan via multiple transit options. Booking is as simple as coordinating with our team, and we’ll help you secure the right space and services for your event.

Key spaces and capacities:

  • Warehouse: up to 5,760 standing or 3,767 seated
  • Customs Hall: up to 3,360 standing or 2,692 seated
  • Terminal Lobby: up to 2,330 standing or 1,938 seated

Shore power remains a point of pride for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, reflecting its ongoing commitment to efficient operations for cruise passengers and large events alike.

Parking is available on-site for 500+ vehicles and is frequently used by cruise travelers. The terminal is conveniently served by public transit, including NYC Ferry service to Red Hook and nearby subway access via the F line at Smith–9th Street, with a connecting bus (B77). For those driving in, routes typically utilize the Bowne Street and Clinton Street corridors. When you’re planning your event or cruise, consider nearby lodging options like The Lodge Red Hook (17 Seabring St) and Hotel Le Bleu (370 4th Ave), along with other downtown Brooklyn hotels for convenient stays. We encourage guests to book parking ahead of time when possible and to coordinate with our team on access and setup needs.

Nearby attractions and amenities include a growing array of dining options in Red Hook and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods, as well as cultural venues and waterfront views that can enhance event experiences. To help with planning, we provide floor plan PDFs for layout and capacity planning, ensuring you can visualize the space before arrival.

If you’re seeking event spaces that balance large-scale capability with practical access, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is a dependable choice. We’re here to help you secure your event details, coordinate transportation, and connect you with trusted hotel and dining partners to complete your planning.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Red Hook, Brooklyn; official address: 210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (entrance on Bowne Street/ Bowne St gate).
  • Facility and spaces: three main areas (Terminal Lobby, Customs Hall, Warehouse) with floor plans; total exhibit space around 137,000+ square feet; Floor Plan PDFs available for layout and capacity planning.
  • Capacity by space (configurable): Warehouse up to 5,760 standing or 3,767 seated; Customs Hall up to 3,360 standing or 2,692 seated; Terminal Lobby up to 2,330 standing or 1,938 seated.
  • Parking: on-site parking for over 500 vehicles; parking is booking-friendly and often used by cruise passengers.
  • Transit and access: NYC Ferry Red Hook service nearby; nearest subway (F to Smith–9th Street) with a bus transfer (B77); driving routes via Bowne/Clinton corridors; official directions emphasize public transit.
  • Nearby hotels: The Lodge Red Hook (17 Seabring St) closest; Hotel Le Bleu (370 4th Ave); other nearby options include downtown Brooklyn hotels within a short ride.
  • Notable events hosted: has hosted Taste of the NFL 2014, Red Hook Criterium, BAM Gala (2018), and even Formula E races in 2017; the site is widely used for conventions, banquets, concerts, and trade shows.
  • Renamed/demolished status: not demolished or renamed; Brooklyn Cruise Terminal remains active as both a cruise terminal and a large-scale event venue.
  • Shore power: was the East Coast’s first shore power capable terminal; remains a point of pride/feature for cruise operations.