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Celebrity Silhouette Near Cape Liberty Cruise Port

Everything you need for boarding Celebrity Silhouette (Celebrity) at Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.

Upcoming Sail Dates

DateBoarding Time
Sun, May 10, 202612:30
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Your Terminal

Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal (Royal Caribbean / Celebrity)

Drop-off: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14A, then follow Route 440 South to Port Terminal Blvd. Turn left and continue past the guard gate — follow signs to the cruise terminal. Drop luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then proceed to the parking garage.

Parking: The on-site parking garage is $35/day, cash and credit cards accepted. No reservation needed — parking is guaranteed. The garage has a 7'4" height restriction; oversized vehicles park in the adjacent open lot at double the rate. Off-site options like Rightway Parking start around $9/day with free shuttle service.

Check-in tips:

  • Complete Royal Caribbean or Celebrity online check-in and download your boarding pass to the cruise line app before arrival
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID and passport (international sailings require a passport)
  • Arrive during your assigned check-in window to avoid long lines
  • The terminal has Manhattan skyline views from the waiting area — grab a window seat

Getting to the Port

From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

EWR is about 20 minutes from Cape Liberty by car, making it the closest and most convenient airport. Traffic on the NJ Turnpike can add time during rush hours.

Uber/Lyft: $20-35 depending on traffic. Taxi: ~$40-50 metered. Shuttle services: $15-25/person.

From JFK International Airport (JFK)

JFK is about 45-60 minutes from Cape Liberty, depending on traffic. You'll cross through Brooklyn or take the Belt Parkway to the Verrazzano Bridge and up through Staten Island, or go through Manhattan and the Holland Tunnel.

Uber/Lyft: $55-80 depending on traffic and route. Taxi: $70-100 metered.

From Penn Station / Manhattan

If you're coming from Midtown Manhattan, take the NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail from Hoboken or drive through the Holland Tunnel to the NJ Turnpike south. The drive is about 30-45 minutes depending on tunnel traffic.

Uber/Lyft from Midtown: $35-55. NJ Transit from Penn Station to Hoboken + Uber: ~$20 total.

Driving & Port Parking

Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14A, follow Route 440 South, then turn left on Port Terminal Blvd. Continue past the guard gate and follow signs to the terminal. The on-site parking garage is adjacent to the terminal with a covered walkway.

$35/day at the on-site garage. Off-site options from $8-12/day with shuttle.

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Nearby Restaurants

Hudson Hall

Huge smokehouse and biergarten in Jersey City — long tables, smoked meats, and a kids menu that actually delivers

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Rumba Cubana

Festive Cuban spot in Jersey City where kids eat free on weekdays and meals come in paper cars

$$

Left Bank Burger Bar

Hip Jersey City burger joint with crayons, coloring books, and burgers that satisfy every age group

$$

Broadway Diner

Classic Jersey diner right near the port — pancakes, omelets, and bottomless coffee at family-friendly prices

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Nearby Hotels

Hyatt House Jersey City

All-suite hotel with full kitchens — perfect for families who need space and snack prep

15 min drive to port$$-$$$

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Airport

All-suite hotel with free made-to-order breakfast and evening reception — Park & Cruise packages available

20 min drive to port$$

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Airport

Spacious suites near the airport with free breakfast — great value for cruise families

20 min drive to port$$

Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk

Budget-friendly suites with free breakfast and a riverside location — solid family value

18 min drive to port$$

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Local Tip

Celebrity Silhouette sails from the Cape Liberty main terminal in Bayonne, NJ. Check in through the Celebrity app before you arrive and bring both your passport and a government-issued photo ID. Parking at the on-site garage is $35/day with cash and credit cards accepted. For a memorable pre-cruise dinner, Maritime Parc at nearby Liberty State Park offers upscale dining with direct Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline views.

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