Arrival and Embarkation

We arrived by car at Cape Liberty in Bayonne at 10:30 am without any traffic delays on the NJ Turnpike save a lane closure just prior to Exit 14A, the exit to the port. Since NY Metro drivers are not renowned for playing nice when traffic merges, it took a few minutes to get to the exit. Once off the Turnpike the signage is very clear pointing the way to the cruise terminal. Dropping the luggage off was easy, despite the tangle of busses, taxis, cars and SUVs. The signs for the exit and parking are hard to miss with gigantic pointing hands. Parking directly across from the terminal is $19 per day plus tax.

Embarkation was a breeze, the easiest we had in 8 cruises to date. We were directed straight to check in and were waiting in the lounge to wait for our shuttle, number 3, to the ship which took about 15 minutes. We were in the Windjammer enjoying lunch by 11:30. Read more