Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals
The Port Authority identifies Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne and names Cape Liberty Cruise Port LLC as operator.
Cruise planning
Research Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
United States
Port code
USBAY
Coordinates
40.665, -74.073
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Cape Liberty Cruise Port occupies Bayonne's former Military Ocean Terminal peninsula, across New York Harbor from Manhattan.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Taxi recommended
Can you explore independently?
For time ashore, choose either a Bayonne waterfront stop or a longer New York excursion and protect the road-transfer buffer back to Cape Liberty.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
The Port Authority lists Cape Liberty as an operated cruise terminal, while Bayonne describes passenger reception, security facilities, and ship-access jetways on the waterfront.
Getting into town
The cruise peninsula is separated from Bayonne's Avenue E transit corridor; a vehicle connection is needed to 34th Street light rail or local parks.
Port shuttle
No public port shuttle is documented by the official sources; arrange a cruise transfer, taxi, or car service between the terminal and Bayonne or Manhattan.
Taxi and local transport
Use a confirmed vehicle for Cape Liberty, especially when connecting to the accessible 34th Street light-rail station at Avenue E and East 34th Street.
Airport and hotel transfers
The reviewed official pages do not state a terminal-to-airport distance; Newark Liberty connections should be booked as a separate road transfer.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station is at Avenue E and East 34th Street and is listed as accessible.
City of Bayonne – Division of Parks
The city lists Dennis P. Collins Park with walking paths and a fishing pier.
City of Bayonne – Division of Parks
The city also lists the 9/11 Harbor View Memorial Park among Bayonne parks.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Bayonne options include Dennis P. Collins Park and the 9/11 Harbor View Memorial Park; Manhattan sightseeing requires a longer cross-harbor road-and-transit plan. The cruise peninsula is separated from Bayonne's Avenue E transit corridor; a vehicle connection is needed to 34th Street light rail or local parks.
Long call
7+ hours
Bayonne options include Dennis P. Collins Park and the 9/11 Harbor View Memorial Park; Manhattan sightseeing requires a longer cross-harbor road-and-transit plan. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
The 34th Street light-rail station is accessible, but it is not at the cruise terminal; accessible vehicle pickup must bridge the peninsula.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
The Port Authority lists Cape Liberty as an operated cruise terminal, while Bayonne describes passenger reception, security facilities, and ship-access jetways on the waterfront.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The cruise peninsula is separated from Bayonne's Avenue E transit corridor; a vehicle connection is needed to 34th Street light rail or local parks.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
No public port shuttle is documented by the official sources; arrange a cruise transfer, taxi, or car service between the terminal and Bayonne or Manhattan. Use a confirmed vehicle for Cape Liberty, especially when connecting to the accessible 34th Street light-rail station at Avenue E and East 34th Street.
Can I explore independently?
For time ashore, choose either a Bayonne waterfront stop or a longer New York excursion and protect the road-transfer buffer back to Cape Liberty.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
The reviewed official pages do not state a terminal-to-airport distance; Newark Liberty connections should be booked as a separate road transfer.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – Cruise Terminals, NJ Transit – 34th Street Station, Bayonne and City of Bayonne – Division of Parks.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
The cruise peninsula is separated from Bayonne's Avenue E transit corridor; a vehicle connection is needed to 34th Street light rail or local parks.
Arrival location reference
Cape Liberty Cruise Port· Cruise dock location
Park
Dennis P Collins Park Bayonne
A reviewed park choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed park choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Park
Liberty State Park
A reviewed park choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed park choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Museum
Liberty Science Center
A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed museum choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Memorial
Empty Sky Memorial
A reviewed memorial choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed memorial choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Historic site
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed historic site choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Major outing
Statue of Liberty
A reviewed major outing choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey.
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A reviewed major outing choice for a port day in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. Check current hours, admission requirements, and any reservations before setting out.
Arrange the transfer from Cape Liberty to the ferry departure point separately. Island ferries depart from Liberty State Park in Jersey City or The Battery in Manhattan. Statue City Cruises is the only authorized operator landing at Liberty and Ellis islands; check your departure, landing and return arrangements before booking.
Local transport recommended from the arrival point
Source summary9 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Arrival
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Departure
3:00pm
Scheduled window
10h
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Up to 5,498 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
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Planning checkpoint: 1:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
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A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
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Shore excursions in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Liberty State Park and the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal — Benjamin KRAFT · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with the New York skyline behind it — National Park Service · Public domain
- Waterfront facade and clock tower of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal — Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0
- Liberty Science Center sign and building exterior in Jersey City — Jeremygrossman92 · CC BY-SA 4.0