critcatny Posted October 7, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi, we will be cruising on RCI out of NJ next month. We live on LI and plan to drive to the port but wondered if anyone had any advice for parking. I know we can park at the port for $19/day. Wondered if there was any place cheaper nearby and if anyone used them so they could comment. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 7, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2013 We recommend parking at the port. This is what we don't recommend. It's cheaper, but there have been issues. Definitely a buyer beware choice. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1579572&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted October 7, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2013 If I may, I would like to totally agree with my esteemed sailing buddy Carol in her endorsment of parking at the Cape Liberty Terminal. We have cruised many times out of Cape Liberty parking at the dock each time with a minimum of fuss or discomfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critcatny Posted October 7, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I think I've ruled out Premiere parking due to the link Carol sent. Thanks. But has anyone used Global? If so, comments on how that was please? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 7, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Are you talking about Global Parking that offers long term parking at Newark Airport? If you book through them,you will have to pay about $100 round trip for transportation to the port in Bayonne. If that's what you're interested in, contact Snap Parking, which has been offering port transportation. I don't know what their current deal is, but folks have used them and been very happy. They are off airport on Freylingheisen Ave in Newark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandhoppingfool Posted October 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2013 $19 a day is very reasonable. NY is $35. I would much rather have my car at the port than worrying about transportation from another destination. Your car is fenced in (unlike NY) and safe. We cruise out of NY and NJ all of the time. I highly recommend staying at the port and just consider the $19 per day as part of your cruising fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critcatny Posted October 8, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Thank you for all the info. I think I will feel safer and enjoy my cruise more knowing the car is at the port then. I saw the lot is fenced in so therefore it is an outside lot, right? Is it lit up at night? Have any security other than a fence? And do you walk from and to the car or need a shuttle from the ship? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 8, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The lot at the port is outside. What you have to understand about Cape Liberty is that the terminal is two miles out on a peninsula. It's a working port, so the entire area is secure. The public can visit the 911 memorial during the day, but there is a security presence. It's just not an area that can be easily accessed by random people on non-departure days. There are two parking areas, but only one entrance where you prepay the parking. The best thing to do is to drop off your luggage first and swing around into the parking. To get closer to the terminal, you drive halfway into the first lot and make a left heading for the gap in the fence where you can cross the access road (there is a guy there to stop traffic so you can do this) to the lot on the same side as the terminal. There is a lot of handicapped parking in this area, but there are also regular spaces. You can easily walk with your carry ons to the check in. The bus shuttle to the ship is after security. The ride itself is 90 seconds - it's the bus loading that takes the time. Pull up Port Terminal Blvd on google earth to see what I have described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) http://www.snap-parking.com/ When I sailed in April, I took one for the team and used the above...I did not have a reservation, yet they were fine with that...I called maybe 30 minutes before I went...LOL... Waited about 10 minutes to go to the pier, they had a few people using the service....on the way back, I waited maybe 45 minutes for the shuttle - mainly due to traffic and construction. I would use them again, but I generally stay in a hotel and get my own transportation. Otherwise, I will park at the pier....but I had no complaints with SNAP ETA" Hmm, wonder if they stopped the cruise service? The CLICK HERE thing on their site is not working......if anyone was planning to try, I would call or email them... Edited October 9, 2013 by megr1125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critcatny Posted October 14, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The 9 night cruise we are on is from Thurs-Sat. Do we pay for 9 or 10 days of parking? And do we pay on arrival or departure? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted October 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Your fee will be based on "Nights Sailed", in your case, the fee should be $171 payable upon entry to the lot. Cash and Credit Cards are accepted. Have a safe and fun-filled voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfjf Posted June 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Cruising on 7/16 to 7/25 on the Liberty and just found inexpensive parking on Parkwhiz.com 90 bucks for 10 days and free shuttle less than 10 mins from the pier. Sounds like a good deal thought I'd share. I will report any issues when I return happy sailings folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted June 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 6, 2015 We're sailing on the "Summit" next week (6/14/15) and parking there as well. I will also post our experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted June 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2015 NOTE.......this thread began a couple of years ago. I think Premier had DEFINITELY cleaned up their act and on a scale of 1 to 10.....a 10, for sure. Some folks have said it's difficult to find. Here are some very easy directions. We came down 95 south and took exit 14A onto RT 440. Stay on 440 South, go past the cruise ship terminal entrance. Take a right onto New Hook Rd (signage is very clear). Shortly, you'll come to a light/intersection. Facing you will be a huge "Lowes/Walmart" sign, cross over strait staying on 440 South. Almost immediately there will be a "Sonic" burger place on your right. About 50 ft past that, on the left is "Delta Storage", again, signage very large and clear. Turn into the Delta Storage lot. Premier parking is behind and to the right of the Delta Storage building. There are sandwich board signs on 440 and in the lot indicating where you need to "Zig and Zag" to get to the parking area that say "Premier Cruise Parking". We waiting about 10 minutes for the van, and on our return the driver said, "after you disembark, go to zone 15 for pick-up". I think we waited 2 or 3 minutes to be picked up! We did self walk off which started at 7:30 (and we were not at the font of the line) and we were in our car driving home at 5 past 8. The distance from this parking lot and the terminal is less then 2 miles and the ride is about 5 minutes. It might be a bit longer when not sailing/returning on a Sunday. And......if you get the parking in advance at "Parkwiz" on line...it was $48 and change to park for the week. And as an aside, we've sailed out of Port Liberty prior to the new terminal. What a difference!!!!!!! Much easier and efficient getting in and unloading, going through the terminal and getting onto the ship and the same for disembarking. We will definitely use them in the future when sailing out of Port Liberty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaitysmommy2001 Posted June 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Thanks for the updated post! Will definitely be checking out this option for our Anthem cruise next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarLover Posted June 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) oops, sorry Edited June 25, 2015 by SugarLover sorry, wrong thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Cooking Mama Posted February 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 19, 2016 We are cruising the end of June. my concern with the port parking is - there wont be a space available for us - then what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted February 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 19, 2016 We are cruising the end of June. my concern with the port parking is - there wont be a space available for us - then what? Several folks have expressed this concern on a variety of threads. In all the years I've been on this thread no one has ever posted about not being able to park at the port. In addition to the new parking garage, there is still plenty of outdoor parking area. I am sailing on Mar 4 and am going to ask this question. Meanwhile, when are you driving to Cape Liberty? Where are you coming from in Mass? Do you have the cars only directions through NYC? IMO I'd be more worried about making sure you arrive in time than about whether you can park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelM Posted April 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I see the port parking price is now $20 per day. My cruise is Saturday to Thursday. I tried to call the number on the website but it doesn't work. I just wanted to make sure my total price will be $100 for 5 nights, not $120 for 6 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted April 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I see the port parking price is now $20 per day. My cruise is Saturday to Thursday. I tried to call the number on the website but it doesn't work. I just wanted to make sure my total price will be $100 for 5 nights, not $120 for 6 days? A five day cruise is charged $20/day - $100. You prepay on arrival. This is not public parking. It is only open on days when ships are docked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted October 5, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2016 So if you park at cruise terminal can you walk into port?Im guessing its secured and you need to arrive by car?For the conveinace I was considering just paying the 20 per night but if Ill need to get a taxi to go through check point it wont make any sense.Thanks for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 5, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2016 So if you park at cruise terminal can you walk into port?Im guessing its secured and you need to arrive by car?For the conveinace I was considering just paying the 20 per night but if Ill need to get a taxi to go through check point it wont make any sense.Thanks for any info You must drive into the port. There is a checkpoint at the entrance, but it is not manned on a sail day. The actual terminal building and parking is 2 miles from the entrance. The parking garage is right next to the terminal, so no taxi required if you are paying the $20/day to park. The rules state that you cannot walk into the port. However, I have seen a few lost souls with rolling luggage who appeared to be attempting the 2 mile walk. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted October 5, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) You must drive into the port. There is a checkpoint at the entrance, but it is not manned on a sail day. The actual terminal building and parking is 2 miles from the entrance. The parking garage is right next to the terminal, so no taxi required if you are paying the $20/day to park. The rules state that you cannot walk into the port. However, I have seen a few lost souls with rolling luggage who appeared to be attempting the 2 mile walk. T Ok let me just make sure I follow you correctly. We will go through a checkpoint prior to getting to parking garage?Then we can walk into port terminal from parking garage?Thanks We have always left from florida,never from cape liberty Edited October 5, 2016 by rtazz17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 5, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) Ok let me just make sure I follow you correctly. We will go through a checkpoint prior to getting to parking garage?Then we can walk into port terminal from parking garage?Thanks We have always left from florida,never from cape liberty The checkpoint is there, but it is not active on a sail day. If you're not looking for it, you might miss it. On a sail day you and everyone else going to the ship follow a two mile road to the end of the peninsula where you will likely encounter a traffic backup to drop off at the terminal or to make the turn to the parking. The parking garage is right next to the terminal and you can easily walk. Edited October 5, 2016 by 138east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtazz17 Posted October 5, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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