Cape Liberty cruise port guide
Which terminal is yours?
Royal Caribbean's New York-area port, across the harbor from Manhattan in Bayonne, New Jersey. One terminal, one ship a day, parking on site, and Newark airport 20 minutes away. Here is how to park, where to stay and how to get there.
Terminals, prices, and schedules checked . How we check
Departure day, in order
- Step 1
Get to the port
Flying in? Newark Liberty International (EWR) is about 9 miles away, 20 to 45 minutes by car.
Airport transfer options - Step 2
Park or stay the night before
7 parking options. With a shuttle or a walk to the terminal, 7 days costs $140.77 to $245. 4 hotels on our list run a port shuttle.
Compare parking - Step 3
Drop your bags at the terminal
Porters take checked luggage at the curb. Keep medication, documents, and a change of clothes with you.
Find your terminal
Arriving a day early?
Flying in the day before gives you a buffer for delays and a free afternoon in New York City. Tours, boat trips and attractions there can be booked on Viator.
Things to do in New York CityCape Liberty is Royal Caribbean's New York-area port, on the Bayonne peninsula in New Jersey, looking across the harbor at Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. It has one terminal and one berth, so only one ship sails each day.
Royal Caribbean sails from here all year: Odyssey of the Seas in winter, Oasis and Independence of the Seas from May to October. Celebrity Silhouette adds Bermuda trips in spring 2027. Newark airport is about 20 minutes away by car.
Cruise lines sailing from Cape Liberty
| Cruise line | Ships | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Odyssey of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Independence of the Seas | Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal |
| Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Silhouette | Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal |
Arrival tips
- Only one ship sails from Cape Liberty each day, so there's no terminal to choose: follow the cruise signs from Route 440.
- Drop your bags and passengers in front of the terminal first, then park in the garage next door: $35 a day, no reservation needed.
- Arrive at the time on your cruise documents, and no later than 90 minutes before departure, or you can be turned away.
- There's no walking route from the light rail or bus. Come by car, taxi, rideshare or shuttle.
- Shops and restaurants are a 10-minute drive away on Route 440, and the terminal has only vending machines.
Common questions
Which cruise lines sail from Cape Liberty?
Royal Caribbean, all year, and Celebrity Cruises in May and June 2027. Norwegian, Carnival, Disney, Cunard and Princess sail from the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals instead.
What is the closest airport to Cape Liberty?
Newark Liberty International (EWR), about 20 minutes away by car. JFK and LaGuardia are an hour or more.
Is Cape Liberty in New York?
No. It's in Bayonne, New Jersey, across the Upper New York Bay from Manhattan. Cruise lines list it as "New York (Cape Liberty)", so check your documents before you book a hotel or ride.