 CAPE LIBERTY CRUISE PORT
Terminal Location: Bayonne, New Jersey Opened in May 2004 in the former Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal, the Cape Liberty cruise port first handled Royal Caribbean ships and a year later Celebrity ships. It’s proximity to the New Jersey Turnpike (3 miles) and to Newark Liberty International Airport (7 miles) is a major draw. Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel is only eight miles. The Cape Liberty cruise port can handle two ships simultaneously although on most sailing days, there will be just one. From the cruise port's entrance gate, it’s about a two-mile drive the length of the peninsula to the set down and check-in facilities. The ships dock some distance from check-in and a shuttle bus is provided to and from the ship’s gangway. Eventually the berths will be alongside the cargo sheds that serve as the cruise terminal. Once aboard ship, you have views north to the Statue of Liberty, the Lower Manhattan skyline, across the Upper Bay to Brooklyn and south to Staten Island and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. After disembarking at the end of the cruise, you’ll find local taxicabs meet the ship arrivals to transfer passengers to the airports, Newark, Penn Station and Manhattan via the Holland or Lincoln tunnels. Cape Liberty Cruise Port Parking: Secure outdoor parking is available for $15 per day. TRANSPORTATION Taxis: From Newark airport, we recommend taking a taxi to the Cape Liberty cruise port, a seven-mile drive. However, from New York City, including LaGuardia and JFK Airport, a car service is more economical and much simpler. Passengers taking taxis from New York and the airports pay the fare on the meter within New York City, then double the meter fare once in New Jersey, plus bridge and/or tunnel tolls and tip. A New York City taxi driver is not required to take passengers out of the city to New Jersey, so you must ask first. Car Services: Car Services (limousines) are reliable alternatives, and the vehicles range in size from standard sedans for two or three up to vans for small groups. Usually, the most economical way to use one is to make a reservation in advance for to be picked up outside the airline terminal. Major car services have fleets on hand at the airports. An inside the terminal pick up, where the driver holds up a card with your name, is more expensive as the driver has to park the car and then wait until you arrive. Reliable car services are Carmel (1-800-9 Carmel or 212-666-6666) and Dial 7 (800-777-8888 or 212-777-7777). Those who reside in the boroughs should use a local car service. When booking the reservation you’ll be told the flat rate and that tolls will be added on. The recommended tipping rate is 20% of the rate. Establish the procedure for your return when you make the initial reservation. Upon arrival back from your cruise, make a call only when you know when you will be off the ship and through immigration and customs. If the driver has to wait, you will be paying extra for his time. DIRECTIONS TO CAPE LIBERTY BY CAR OR TAXI IMPORTANT:
When driving from New York and it’s airports, it’s important to have driving instructions to give the driver, even if the car company says he knows the route. From New Jersey
For cruise passengers who drive to Bayonne from New Jersey and nearby states, take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 14A. Follow signs to Cape Liberty cruise port's gate entrance 1.5 miles south of the exit. From LaGuardia Airport (24 miles)
Fare: ~ $71+Toll+Tip
Follow signs to Manhattan via the Triboro Bridge, then cross Manhattan to the Henry Hudson Parkway (9A) that becomes 12th Avenue/West Street. Approaching Lower Manhattan at Canal Street, follow signs to the Holland Tunnel (no toll outbound) and take I-78 West (New Jersey Turnpike Extension/toll) to Exit 14A and follow 'Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal' signs for 1.5 miles south to the cruise port’s gate. From John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport by taxi or car (34 miles)
Fare: ~ $81+Toll+Tip Get onto the westbound Belt Parkway to connect to the eastbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) and exit at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel ($4.50) into Manhattan. Continue north on West Street to signs for the Holland Tunnel (no toll outbound). Take I-78 West (New Jersey Turnpike Extension/toll) to Exit 14A and follow 'Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal' signs for 1.5 miles south to the cruise port's gate. From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) via Battery Tunnel by taxi or car (8 miles)
Fare: ~ $35+Toll+Tip
Take I-78 East (New Jersey Turnpike Extension/toll) in the direction of New York City/Holland Tunnel to Exit 14A and follow 'Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal' signs for 1.5 miles south to the cruise port's gate. From Penn Station, Manhattan via Holland Tunnel by taxi or car (8 miles)
Fare: ~ $46+Toll+Tip
Most Amtrak trains are met by porters on the platform. Look for one as the crowd dissipates. They will guide you to the taxi dispatchers on 7th or 8th Avenues. From 7th Avenue, turn right and west on 31st Street toward the Hudson River. From 8th turn left and west on 33rd Street toward the Hudson River. Both streets lead to Route 9A / West Side Highway / 12th Avenue. Turn left and south along the river approaching Lower Manhattan at Canal Street. Follow signs to the Holland Tunnel (no toll outbound) and take I-78 West (New Jersey Turnpike Extension/toll) to Exit 14A and follow 'Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal' signs for 1.5 miles south to the cruise port's gate. From Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan, via Holland Tunnel by taxi or car (8 miles)
Fare: ~ $46+Toll+Tip
From Port Authority (8th Avenue & 41st Street), turn left and go west on 42nd Street toward the Hudson River to Route 9A / West Side Highway / 12th Avenue. Turn left and south along the river approaching Lower Manhattan at Canal Street. Follow signs to the Holland Tunnel (no toll outbound) and take I-78 West (New Jersey Turnpike Extension/toll) to Exit 14A and follow 'Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal' signs for 1.5 miles south to the cruise port's gate. DIRECTIONS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Recommended only for those traveling with light luggage.
NJ Transit’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Line runs from North Bergen, Weehawken, Hoboken, and Jersey City in the direction of 22nd Street Bayonne. The station at 34th Street is near to the Cape Liberty cruise port gate. Take a taxi for the last two miles. Passengers are not permitted to walk into the terminal. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Line can be accessed by PATH trains from Manhattan at Hoboken Terminal and Exchange Place, Jersey City; also from Newark Penn Station to Exchange Place, Jersey City. CHECKING BAGS AT NEWARK: If your flight arrives very early and you have free time to visit Manhattan before embarkation, you can check your bags next to Carousel 1 at the Continental Airlines terminal. We recommend taking one of the car services listed above. However, it you want to take public transportation, take either the AirTrain/NJ Transit train or bus to Manhattan. By train, ride the frequent AirTrain (7-11 minutes) from air terminal to the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station. Buy a $15 or $30 round trip (age 62+ $11.25 or $22.50 RT) ticket to New York Penn Station and take the next NJ Transit train posted. It’s two or three stops and the NJT train ride takes 20-25 minutes. By bus take Newark Liberty Airport Express to Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue or to 41st Street and Park Avenue, one block south of Grand Central. Fare is $14 or $25 round trip (62+ $7 or $14). Travel time 30-45 minutes depending on traffic
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