Cape Liberty is the departure port for year-round ocean sailings to the Caribbean and Bermuda, with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity home porting at the Bayonne, New Jersey terminal near Newark.
Cape Liberty sits on a spit of reclaimed land in Bayonne, New Jersey, directly across the harbor from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The terminal, built on the site of a former military ocean terminal, offers unobstructed views of Lower Manhattan's skyline just a few miles to the north, making it one of the more dramatic departure points along the East Coast.
While the port itself is industrial and functional, its location places New York City within easy reach by taxi or shuttle, putting world-class museums, Broadway theaters, and historic neighborhoods within a short transfer. Travelers extending a stay often combine a night in Manhattan with a call at Cape Liberty, bridging one of the world's great cities with points beyond, from Atlantic crossings to voyages north toward Nuuk and the Arctic coast.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Cape Liberty.
See Lady Liberty Up Close
Book a ferry from Liberty State Park or Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island; the round trip with both stops takes about half a day, so plan ahead if embarkation timing is tight.
Spend a Day in Manhattan
A 20-30 minute taxi or shuttle ride puts world-class museums, Broadway, and Central Park within reach; many travelers add a pre- or post-cruise night to make the most of the city.
Stroll Liberty State Park's Waterfront
Just minutes from the terminal, this park offers open lawns and a promenade with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and harbor, ideal for stretching your legs before boarding.
