I have sailed out of Bayonne about 7 or 8 times, Love it , last was December , was able to get off the ship ,get my luggage and in my car by 7:30am
And drive home (about an hour away) and able to put luggage away, clothes in wash.
Husband was able to go back up North and tailgate and go to Giants game.
If you want the itinerary or Ship that leaves out of there , there is no better.
I have left out of NY. many times . Now that they are @ or going to $45, no way will I pay that.
I usually would sail out of NY in winter & do 11, 12 night cruises and thought I would now that Carnival is starting there. Not with the jump in the parking fee, and the embark and debark are not as easy as Bayonne.