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Cruises from Bayonne, New Jersey
Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, faces the Statue of Liberty across the harbour and is Royal Caribbean's New York-area base.
Things to do in Bayonne, New Jersey
- Liberty State ParkWaterfront paths with Manhattan and Statue of Liberty views, a short drive away.
- Lower ManhattanThe 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Battery, across the harbour.
- HobokenBrownstones, cafés and the Hudson riverfront, easy for a pre-cruise night.
- Statue of Liberty from the shipSail-away passes the statue close up; it's one of the best views of it.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: low season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: high season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: high season
- Oct: high season
- Nov: shoulder season
- Dec: shoulder season
Bermuda and Caribbean sailings run all year, but summer and autumn are the busiest seasons.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferCape Liberty in Bayonne is about 10 miles (16 km) from Newark Liberty, 20 to 30 minutes by taxi or car service. JFK and LaGuardia are an hour or more away.
Rental cars: Available at Newark; the terminal has its own parking if you drive in.
The airport for Bayonne, New Jersey is Newark Liberty International (EWR), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (C, mezzanine)EWR Terminal C4.9 ★
- United Polaris LoungeEWR Terminal C4.6 ★
- British Airways LoungeEWR Terminal B4.5 ★
Ships sailing from Bayonne, New Jersey
Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Bayonne, New Jersey?
On Cruises Frog, 1 ship sails from Bayonne, New Jersey: Odyssey of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International).
Which cruise lines sail from Bayonne, New Jersey?
Royal Caribbean International sails from Bayonne, New Jersey.
What is the best-rated ship sailing from Bayonne, New Jersey?
Odyssey of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), at 4.2 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Bayonne, New Jersey?
Newark Liberty International (EWR). Lounge Frog lists 12 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.
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