Cape Liberty Bayonne New Jersey
USA

115 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Celebrity Cruises (10 Cruises)

Royal Caribbean Cruises (105 Cruises)

Independence of the Seas.

Independence of the Seas

3634 Passengers
154407 tons
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1 June 5 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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10 June 9 days Round-trip Eastern Caribbean Independence Of The Seas Cape Liberty Nj
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27 July 5 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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11 September 6 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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25 September 6 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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30 September 10 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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9 October 6 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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14 October 10 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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23 October 6 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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28 October 10 days One-way from New York to Miami
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Oasis of the Seas.

Oasis of the Seas

5400 Passengers
225282 tons
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7 May 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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14 May 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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21 May 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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28 May 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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4 June 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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27 June 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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4 July 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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25 July 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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1 August 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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22 August 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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29 August 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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5 September 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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12 September 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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26 September 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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3 October 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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10 October 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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17 October 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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24 October 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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31 October 10 days One-way from New York to Fort Lauderdale
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Odyssey of the Seas1

Odyssey of the Seas

4198 Passengers
169000 tons
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6 February 9 days Round-trip from New York, USA
From 1439$
14 February 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
From 1600$
21 February 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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28 February 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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7 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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14 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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21 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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28 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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4 April 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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11 April 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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18 April 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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25 April 15 days One-way from New York to Civitavecchia-Rome
From 2136$
31 October 15 days One-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to New York
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14 November 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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21 November 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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28 November 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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5 December 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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12 December 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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19 December 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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26 December 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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5 February 9 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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27 February 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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5 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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19 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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26 March 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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2 April 8 days Round-trip from New York, USA
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Port of Cape Liberty, USA | Cruise Port Guide

From the deck of a ship docked at Cape Liberty, the view takes in New York Harbor in a single sweep: the Manhattan skyline on the horizon, the Statue of Liberty almost directly ahead, ferries streaking across the grey water. This port in Bayonne, New Jersey, occupies a former military peninsula jutting into the bay, and it has become the New York embarkation gateway for thousands of cruise passengers every week.

A Departure Port Above All

You don't come here to explore a city: you come to start or end a cruise. The terminal, operated by Royal Caribbean, welcomes the group's ships, including those of Celebrity Cruises, for itineraries to Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, or Canada and New England. The facilities are modern, and boarding is generally smooth. Nearby hotels offer packages including parking and a shuttle to the pier, a popular option for families arriving by car. One thing worth knowing: the port area can only be reached by vehicle, taxi, or shuttle, never on foot.

Manhattan Within Reach

The big draw of a departure from Bayonne is New York itself. The city lies about thirty kilometres away by road, roughly 45 minutes under normal conditions, longer during rush hour. Savvy travellers arrive a day or two before boarding to take in the essentials: Times Square and Broadway, Central Park in the early morning, the High Line, a ferry to Staten Island that passes the famous torch-bearing lady, or one of the great museums on Fifth Avenue. Staying in Jersey City or Newark often cuts hotel costs while remaining a reasonable distance from the port.

On the New Jersey Side

This shore deserves better than its reputation as a mere suburb. Nearby Liberty State Park lines up its lawns facing the skyline and is home to the Liberty Science Center, popular with families. The waterfronts of Jersey City and Hoboken offer the finest photo views of the skyscrapers, especially at sunset, and their restaurants are well worth a visit. Newark Airport, about twenty minutes from the terminal, simplifies logistics for travellers coming from Québec. On embarkation day, it's best to book your transfer ahead of time and allow plenty of margin: the region's bridges and tunnels can back up without warning, and the ship won't wait.

Point of InterestDistance from TerminalTravel Time
Liberty State ParkAbout 8 km15 min by car
Manhattan (downtown)About 29 km45 min or more
Newark AirportAbout 15 km20 min by car

Setting Sail, a Highlight of the Cruise

The real show begins once the lines are cast off. The ship turns slowly in the harbour, passes close enough to the Statue of Liberty to make out the folds of her robe, salutes Ellis Island, then sets course for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, passing beneath it in the evening light before heading out into the Atlantic. The outer decks fill up, phones come out, and even the most jaded cruisers admit that few departures in the world compare.

An insider's tip: book a port-side spot early for departure, facing the statue, and bring a jacket, since the harbour wind catches people off guard even in summer. On the return trip, the reverse passage at dawn, as Manhattan lights up behind the statue, softens the blow of the voyage's end.

This port thus plays a singular role in the cruise landscape: neither a destination nor a mere parking spot, but a threshold. Here, travellers leave America through its most symbolic door, the very one millions of immigrants once passed through in the opposite direction. It's hard to imagine a more meaningful send-off for a voyage out to sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Bayonne, New Jersey, on a former military peninsula reaching into New York Bay. It is the New York-area cruise terminal for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises.
A departure port above all. You don't come here to see a city: you begin or end a cruise to Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Canada and New England.
No. The port area is accessible only by vehicle — taxi, shuttle or car. It's a quirk of the terminal worth knowing before you arrive.
About 45 minutes in normal conditions, for some thirty kilometres, and longer at rush hour. Regional bridges and tunnels clog without warning: book your transfer ahead and leave a wide margin.
Strongly recommended if you're travelling from Quebec. A day or two ahead absorbs a flight delay and lets you see New York: Times Square, Central Park, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry or the major museums.
Hotels near the terminal offer packages with parking and a shuttle to the pier, popular with families arriving by car. Jersey City and Newark are often cheaper than Manhattan while staying close.
Newark Airport, about twenty minutes from the terminal. It's the logical choice for passengers coming from Montreal.
Liberty State Park, whose lawns face the skyline, and the Liberty Science Center, a family favourite. The Jersey City and Hoboken waterfronts offer the best Manhattan views, especially at sunset.
It's the highlight. The ship swings into the bay, passes the Statue of Liberty close enough to make out the folds of her robe, salutes Ellis Island, then clears the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in the evening light.
Port side, facing the Statue of Liberty. Claim your spot on the open decks early and bring a jacket: the bay wind surprises even in summer.