meadowlander

Great, you will be prepared for your next Venice call.😂

Liberty's first Bayonne cruise in May had uniformed personnel (not Royal's) with a dog searching a cabin near mine. I thought it occurred in Labadee but it may have been Bermuda.

As you now know, you reached a very false conclusion. If you have a port call in Venice don't hesitate to seek our help agsin.

It is rare. I recall 1 possibly 2 ships in the past 5 years stopping at Cape Liberty. Aida & TUI may have been the cruise lines.

The port stop is not being advertised as Bayonne. The op ignored information provided by NCL. The op incorrectly concluded from a third party site that does not provide the info she wrongly assumed.

What cruise line? I knew my port call in Orlando was actually in Port Canaveral.

You relish in every opportunity to make a joke about NJ. Sad, but reading your posts not surprised.

Instead of gratuities to restaurant wait staff will Royal accept fake coffee creamer tubs & powered packets of half & half (is that a thing) as compensation?

You're welcome. I appreciate when those asking for assistance express thanks as opposed to ignoring the help received. You are correct, Holland Tunnel leads to NYC. The NJTP extension has exits 14 A, 14 B and 14 C (Holland Tunnel).

You made a good choice in selecting Parsippany. Too many drivers heading to Cape Liberty feel they have to have lodging as close as possible to the port. In Parsippany, a less suburban & less densely populated location, you will find many food options on route 46 . If you need a supermarket, Shop Rite is nearby. 10 miles before you reach Parsippany is Rockaway mall & about 10 miles past Parisppany is the larger WIllowbrook mall. From Parsippany, Google maps shows 287 south to 24 east to 78 east as the fastest route. If you incur traffic, it will likely be on 78 east. At the toll plaza on 78 east, stay left follow signs for 78 east Holland Tunnel NJTP. This 'NJTP extension' road will lead to Bayonne. Use exit 14 A on your right, stay left at the toll plaza. You will have 3 options (Avenue E - 440- Chosin Few Way) at the toll plaza, all lead to Cape Liberty (CFW being the easiest). 440 & CFW are on the left side, go up the ramp. Where 440 & CFW split (ignore the small sign directing 440 as the cruise port route) go right onto CFW. Take Chosin Few Way (no traffic lights) to the end. Left onto Goldsborough Dr and 2 miles to the port. The road has been repaved since your last visit. Arrive before 10:30 so that you do not endure waiting in the line of vehicles in front of the terminal. Drop luggage before being directed to park, either in the garage or lots, depending what month your cruise is. Some lots are far from the terminal, a shuttle is provided for those parking far away. Last year & this, reports have been cruisers in lots paying on day of arrival & some reporting payment upon disembarking. Take the ticket with you, if you do not pay on arrival day. $30 per day parking fee. On you way home, there is only a street sign indicating CFW. If you miss the turn, you can enter the Costco lot to get back to CFW or go straight to the light, which is 440, turn right for NJTP.

Was on Liberty's first Bayonne sailing & disembarkation was not well organized, as you say. Would think it is organized by now.

Explorer last did about 9 years ago. Not sure Indy ever sailed from Bayonne.😉

I see Mariner departing PC on 8/18-9/1-9/15-9/29&10/13. All on Friday, all 8 nights. All with an overnight at King's Wharf except the 9/15 sailing which arrives in Bermuda on a Sunday and departs on a Wednesday.

At Cape Liberty there is a wide curb cut directly in front of the terminal entrance doors. It is located past the luggage drop zone and before the garage and parking lots. To board the ship you will be directed to the 2 elevators on the side of the escalator. You will still have the angled ramp and its incline to transfer from the terminal to the ship. You can request assistance for an employee to push the wheelchair.

If you go to Yankee Trails site there is a link for their cruise express with the information you need. Parking is included in the bus ticket price.

Another option is Yankee Trails bus which departs from Albany directly to MCT.

As many have correctly pointed out, boarding times at Cape Liberty are no longer being checked, much less enforced. Sometime between May 2022 & October 2022, enforcement ceased. Do arrive at the terminal by 10:30 am to avoid waiting to reach the terminal. All cars must pass the luggage drop zone before heading to the terminal. If there is a delay due to backup of vehicles, there is a bypass on the left just as the 2 lanes curve towards final approach.of the terminal. You can be let off at an island with about a 30 yard walk to the terminal entrance.

Or common sense, minus the attitude.

I was born in NYC. I will admit I have never heard anyone use "mainland" in relation to NYC before. It's okay you don't have to pay the bet you lost but I do advise you, "us' & "we" stay out of the casino on you next cruise.

I would wager that you also know Brooklyn is part of NYC, despite not living in NYC 😆

No different than here in NJ where I live or other areas of the country. NJ Horseman checked today, a Saturday, and found the routes that he listed. That same route will take longer on a weekday.

You are welcome. I have received much help and info on these boards, when I can I try to give assistance back. If you go to you tube and search for 'traveling to and from the Brooklyn cruise terminal by ferry", you will see how easy it is to get to/from pier 11 in Manhattan to BCT. The video was submitted by 'The Castlepoet'. You would know best if you can travel by ferry with your daughter & luggage. I booked a cruise with MSC a few years back, as they were entering the US market. Had an outstanding price on a repo from NYC to Florida but their customer service was so dreadful that I cancelled and vowed not to sail MSC. Hopefully your experience will be more pleasant. Enjoy your cruise & honeymoon.

While disembarkation may begin at 7 am, you can stay on as late as 9, possibly 9:30 am. Ask at guest services for the last luggage tag # if you want to stay onboard late. Recently a poster from Canada asked about luggage storage in NYC following their cruise, having an evening flight from Newark. They followed up stating they had used Bounce and had a "fabulous experience'. Was the first time I had heard of Bounce. Cannot help you with anything else but did want to make you aware that the NYC ferry (South Brooklyn route) is within walking distance of the Brooklyn terminal. It is 2 stops & 20 minutes to Pier 11 near Wall Street, if you have interest in going to Manhattan.

South Beach has calm waters. There is a swim to bar and last winter, they added some water toys that can be used as seats. Snack Shack is at South Beach by the tram stop, it is the only food option there. Restrooms, bar, shower, basketball & table tennis along with hammocks, loungers & umbrellas. I have spent little time at Chill. More to do close to Chill than at SB. Chill Grill & Snack Shack are nearby. I do recall waves at Breezy Bay being rougher than South Beach.