Cape LibertyCruise Port
Cruising out of Cape Liberty? Start here. Find the terminal, pick where to park, and plan the ride in from Newark airport or Manhattan.
Bon voyage from Cape Liberty
- Terminals
- 1
- Cruise lines
- 2
- Celebrity and Royal Caribbean
- Nearest airport
- EWR
- Newark Liberty International Airport, 9.9 mi, about 20 minutes
- Port parking
- From $35 a day
- 1 port-run lots
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Terminals by cruise line
Cape Liberty has one cruise terminal, on the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor in New Jersey. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity both sail from it, so there is no terminal to choose. Allow time for security at the pier. You can't arrive on foot, so plan on a car, taxi or rideshare.
Cape Liberty Cruise Port
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity
Mostly Royal Caribbean, with Celebrity sailings too. Enter through the guard gate on Port Terminal Boulevard and follow the cruise terminal signs.
4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Liberty Cruise PortMostly Royal Caribbean, with Celebrity sailings too. Enter through the guard gate on Port Terminal Boulevard and follow the cruise terminal signs. | Royal Caribbean, Celebrity | 4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002 | Map of Cape Liberty Cruise Port |
Hotels the night before
Staying the night before means a late flight or a traffic jam can't cost you the ship. We couldn't confirm any hotel with a Cape Liberty shuttle or a stay-and-park package, so search by distance and ask the hotel about parking and the ride to the port.
Cape Liberty cruise parking
The port runs a garage next to the terminal. You pay when you arrive with cash or a major credit card, and you don't reserve. A private lot nearby runs its own shuttle and takes bookings online. Both lots charge by the day.
Both prices are daily rates, read on October 20, 2026. They can change.
Covered parking
Cape Liberty port garage (official)
WalkCoveredPort
Next to the cruise terminal
Cape Liberty Cruise Port lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cape Liberty port garage (official)Height limit 7 ft 4 in; an open lot beside it takes taller vehicles.+ More− LessRVs and any vehicle that takes more than one space pay double. Royal Caribbean says no reservation is needed and a space is guaranteed. Per day including all taxes, as Royal Caribbean's page states. Rates subject to change; RVs and other vehicles taking more than one space pay double. | WalkCoveredNext to the cruise terminal | Covered | $35a day | Reserve at the port → for Cape Liberty port garage (official) |
Private lots nearby
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cruise Parking BayonnePrivate lot on Chosin Few Way. Book on its own Reservations page.For Cape Liberty Cruise Port+ More− LessThe lot calls itself the closest to the Cape Liberty terminal. Its page gives no shuttle schedule, hours or covered-space details, so ask when you book. Advertised daily rate on the lot's home page, read without picking dates. | ShuttleOpen-airFree shuttle to the terminal; its page gives no time or schedule | Open-air | $24.99a day | Check rates → for Cruise Parking Bayonne |
Getting there
Newark Liberty is the closest airport, about 9 miles from the terminal. JFK is the bigger alternative, about 29 miles away. You can't walk into the port, so finish any train ride with a taxi. Royal Caribbean also sells airport transfers on sailing day.
Newark Liberty International Airport EWR
The closest airport, off the New Jersey Turnpike. Taxis, rideshares and car services can enter the port.
- Distance
- 9.9 mi
- Drive
- about 20 minutes
Ways to the port
- Cruise-line transfer: Royal Caribbean — Sailing-day airport-to-pier transfers; buy about two weeks ahead with your flight details. Price not published. Operator site → for Royal Caribbean
- Taxi — Taxis, rideshares and private car services can enter the port area. No fare is published. Operator site →
John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
The bigger airport, in Queens. A longer drive than Newark.
- Distance
- 29.2 mi
- Drive
- about 55 minutes
Ways to the port
- Taxi — Taxis, rideshares and private car services can enter the port area; guests can't arrive on foot. No fare is published. Operator site →
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead saves a taxi queue with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from Cape Liberty
Royal Caribbean's cruises from Cape Liberty head to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, or the eastern and southern Caribbean. Celebrity sails to Bermuda. Here are the ports with their own guides.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Nassau
What's a short walk from Bay Street, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
What's a short walk from King's Wharf, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Halifax
What's a short walk from the Halifax Seaport, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
San Juan
The walk into Old San Juan, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
St. Maarten
The harbor walk to Philipsburg, plus half-day and full-day plans.
Read the guide →Sailing to
St. Thomas
Which dock you'll use, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Royal Caribbean — directions to Cape Liberty
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — cruise terminals
- Royal Caribbean — cruises from Cape Liberty
- Celebrity Cruises — Cape Liberty
- Celebrity Cruises — 7-night Bermuda Escape from Cape Liberty
- Cruise Parking Bayonne
- Royal Caribbean — getting to the port
- Royal Caribbean — when to arrive at the port
- Celebrity Cruises — boarding requirements and check-in
Terminals & cruise lines
Where is Cape Liberty cruise port?
Cape Liberty Cruise Port is on the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, at 4 Port Terminal Boulevard. It is the only cruise terminal there, so Royal Caribbean and Celebrity guests all use it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey lists it under its cruise terminals, run by Cape Liberty Cruise Port LLC. See the terminal.
What cruise lines sail from Cape Liberty?
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises sail from Cape Liberty. Royal Caribbean's own sailing search for the port lists Oasis of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas and Independence of the Seas, and Celebrity's pages name Celebrity Silhouette and Celebrity Summit. Both lines use the same terminal, so there is nothing to choose between. See the terminal.
What is the address of Cape Liberty cruise port?
The address of Cape Liberty Cruise Port is 4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002, as Royal Caribbean's directions page gives it. Some guides print 14 Port Terminal Boulevard. From the New Jersey Turnpike take exit 14A, then Route 440 South, and turn left at the light onto Port Terminal Boulevard. Follow the signs past the guard gate. See the terminal.
Hotels
What hotels have a shuttle to Cape Liberty Cruise Port?
We couldn't confirm a hotel with a shuttle to Cape Liberty. Neither Royal Caribbean's nor Celebrity's port page names a hotel shuttle or a stay-and-cruise package, and Celebrity says guests can't arrive on foot. They point to the port's parking, taxis, rideshares and public transport instead. Search hotels by distance and ask any hotel directly before you book.
Parking
How much does it cost to park at Cape Liberty Cruise Port?
Parking at Cape Liberty costs $35 a day including all taxes, according to Royal Caribbean's page, which adds that rates can change. A camper, RV or other vehicle that takes more than one space is charged double. Cruise Parking Bayonne, a private lot at 100 Chosin Few Way, advertises $24.99 a day with a free shuttle. Compare parking.
Where do you park for a cruise out of Cape Liberty?
Most guests park in the port's own garage, which sits next to the cruise terminal, so there is no shuttle to take. A lot beside it takes vehicles over the garage's 7 ft 4 in height limit. Cruise Parking Bayonne is a private lot at 100 Chosin Few Way with a free shuttle to the terminal. See the lots.
Do I need to reserve parking at Cape Liberty?
No, you don't need a reservation to park at the Cape Liberty port garage. Royal Caribbean says none is necessary and that a space is guaranteed. You pay on arrival with cash or a major credit card. A private lot such as Cruise Parking Bayonne takes bookings through its own Reservations page, so book that one ahead. See parking.
Can I park an RV or a tall vehicle at Cape Liberty?
Yes, you can park an RV or camper at Cape Liberty, but it is charged double because it takes more than one space. The port garage has a 7 ft 4 in height limit. Royal Caribbean says an open lot next to the garage takes vehicles that are too tall for it. See parking.
Getting there
What airport is closest to Cape Liberty cruise terminal?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest, about 9 miles from Cape Liberty and a drive of about 20 minutes without traffic. John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is the other big option, about 29 miles and 55 minutes away. Royal Caribbean sells sailing-day transfers from the airport to the pier; it recommends buying two weeks ahead. See getting there.
How do I get to Cape Liberty cruise port?
Most guests drive or take a taxi: from the New Jersey Turnpike use exit 14A, then Route 440 South to Port Terminal Boulevard. From Manhattan, Royal Caribbean's route is PATH to Jersey City or Hoboken, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to Bayonne's 34th Street station, then a taxi about two miles to the port. Entertainment Tours runs a motorcoach program. See getting there.
Can I walk or take the train to Cape Liberty?
No, you can't walk into Cape Liberty. Celebrity says the Port Authority prohibits guests from arriving on foot, so you need a car, taxi, rideshare or car service. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stops at 34th Street in Bayonne, about two miles from the port, so you finish by taxi. See getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at Cape Liberty cruise terminal?
Arrive in the window you picked at online check-in; Royal Caribbean and Celebrity each assign it and show it on your boarding pass. Royal Caribbean needs all guests checked in and onboard 90 minutes before port operations close, and says to expect security and immigration delays at the pier. Park first if you're driving. See parking.
Where do cruises from Cape Liberty go?
Royal Caribbean sails from Cape Liberty to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and New England, and the eastern and southern Caribbean, plus transatlantic crossings to Spain and Italy. Celebrity highlights Bermuda and Greenland & Iceland. Stops include Nassau, Perfect Day CocoCay, Halifax and the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda. See ports you'll visit.