A newer cruise departure point, Cape Liberty Port, in Bayonne, NJ, is located directly across from Manhattan. The New Jersey location, while giving a great view of this majestic city and its well-known landmarks, features far less traffic, and serves as the origin point for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise ships.

Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship, the Anthem of the Seas offers year-round cruises leaving from Bayonne NJ. The Anthem of the Seas provides a wealth of cruises from Bayonne NJ, which include everything from short Bermuda Cruises, Canadian Cruises and long Caribbean cruise vacations.

In addition to Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship sailing from NJ, the always popular and highly rated Celebrity Summit continues to sail from Bayonne, NJ. The Celebrity Summit provides guests the oportunity to enjoy the pink sand beaches of Bermuda on a 7-day cruise getaway or witness the fall folliage on a 14-day Canada / New England cruise.

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About the Cape Liberty Cruise Port

While owned by Royal Caribbean, the Cape Liberty Port is part of a multi-billion dollar redevelopment project for The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor. Opened in 2004, the Bayonne cruise port inhabits the former Bayonne Navy Base/MOTBY facility and now has the second largest passenger volume among Northeast and Mid-Atlantic terminals. In the future, The Peninsula is expected to hold new residences, businesses, a marina, and park. Convenient for those driving in from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, Cape Liberty Port offers long-term parking for cruise travelers.

This Bayonne cruise terminal, aside from being adjacent to New York City, is in a perfect location for commuters. Rather than dealing with the hectic and unpredictable traffic of New York, travelers coming into Cape Liberty Port already begin their trip on a relaxed note. Just seven miles from New York City and three from Newark Liberty International Airport, the cruise port is convenient for drivers and not too far away from the New Jersey Turnpike. If you don’t want to worry about parking, taking the New Jersey Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail directly to the port is another convenient option.

Closeness to a major airport offers another advantage for travelers – hotels. Near the airport, and consequently just miles from the Bayonne cruise port, are a large range of lodging options. Budget to high-end hotels, fitting into your travel plans, are a convenient place to spend the night before embarking on your trip.

Considering the port’s location, why restrict your trip to the airport, the New Jersey Turnpike, or a hotel? Spend a day experiencing Manhattan before setting sail on cruise from NJ. Close to the port are notable landmarks Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the Liberty Science Center. Other attractions, such as shopping on Fifth Avenue or experiencing Times Square, are a short drive or transit ride away.

No matter if you're looking for cheap cruises from new jersey or an all-inclusive luxury cruise vacation, Direct Line Cruises can help with your vacation planning. For more information on a cruise from Bayonne, New Jersey, call Direct Line Cruises today at 1-800-352-8088.

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