Manhattan Cruise Ship Terminal is at 12th Ave. and 55th St., easiest and most direct from JFK is by taxi, flat fare of $45+tolls+tip. Cheapest is by public transportation ($7.25); take Airtrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station and E subway to 50th St. Walk one block south to 49th St. and take the M50 bus to 12th Ave. Or you can hail a cab when you get out of the subway to take you to the terminal.
Manhattan Cruise Ship