New to Cape Liberty; advise appreciated!

[Clock_8]

Hi All,

DW and I are flying into Newark airport the day before our Bermuda cruise. This is our first time using Cape Liberty. Does anyone have a hotel recommendation, preferably with an airport shuttle and some sort of breakfast available? Hotel does not have to be high end, just a comfortable bed and climet control that works. Is Uber a decent way to get to the port? Also looking for advise on "no earlier than" flight times for walk off and regular debarkation (will also Uber to Newark airport, unless advised otherwise)? 

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Dave

 

[davekathy]

Also a great place to ask and look is the Ports Of Call forum.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/317-east-coast-departures/

[Clock_8]

7 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Also a great place to ask and look is the Ports Of Call forum.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/317-east-coast-departures/

 

Thanks

[Jim_Iain]

You also may get some good recommendations by going to your Roll Call. 

Many on our roll all are recommending - Newark Airport

 

Homes2Suites

Hampton Inn

Embassy Suites

County Inn

 

Uber works well and runs about $30-60 depending on surge pricing.   I usually compare the prices with Lyft as they can be quite different.

[RichYak]

If you stay near Newark Airport, take a taxi into the Ironbound section of Newark and have dinner at one of the many Spanish/Portuguese restaurants there. You won't be disappointed.

[Clock_8]

20 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

You also may get some good recommendations by going to your Roll Call. 

Many on our roll all are recommending - Newark Airport

 

Homes2Suites

Hampton Inn

Embassy Suites

County Inn

 

Uber works well and runs about $30-60 depending on surge pricing.   I usually compare the prices with Lyft as they can be quite different.

 

Thank you

[Clock_8]

19 hours ago, RichYak said:

If you stay near Newark Airport, take a taxi into the Ironbound section of Newark and have dinner at one of the many Spanish/Portuguese restaurants there. You won't be disappointed.

 

Thanks, we'll do so!

[meadowlander]

On 6/19/2022 at 5:41 PM, Clock_8 said:

DW and I are flying into Newark airport the day before our Bermuda cruise. This is our first time using Cape Liberty. Does anyone have a hotel recommendation

 

Is Uber a decent way to get to the port?

 

Also looking for advise on "no earlier than" flight times for walk off and regular debarkation (will also Uber to Newark airport, unless advised otherwise)? 

 

The most recommended airport area hotels are those located in Elizabeth NJ near International Drive...Country inn, Courtyard, Embassy Suites & Residence Inn are a few. These hotels are within walking distance of the Jersey Gardens mall which has dining options. IHOP & Ruby Tuesday have locations close to these hotels. Many hotels in Newark near the airport have no or limited dining choices along with inaccessible locations except for autos.

 

There is a Double Tree connected to Newark Penn Station, which is in downtown Newark away from the airport. The Ironbound section of Newark, known for its restaurant, is close to Penn Station, not any of the airport area hotels.

 

Uber/taxi is your best option to the port. Check if the Elizabeth hotels offer shuttle service to Cape Liberty.

 

The cruise port & EWR are about 10 miles apart, connected by the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect traffic on weekday mornings, little traffic weekends. If you do walk off and have Uber waiting, flights after 10 am on weekdays is safe. if the choice is between a 10 am flight and late afternoon, 10 am is good if you walk off and traffic is minimal. There should be less traffic weekdays after 9/9:30 am. If you disembark late, a noon flight is good.

 

There is a separate area for disembarking passengers using car service rather than taxi. Taxi lot is by itself, across from zone 10. The pickup zones are marked by overhead numbers. Exit the terminal, go left, then right to the numbered zones.

 

If you use taxi, ignore the signs in the terminal directing to the left. Follow the signs for the parking garage, which is to the right. Once outside, go left, avoid any lines for the ticket vending machines and lines for the elevator in the parking garage.

 

Zone 10, for taxi service only, is near the glass door entrance (by the elevators) of the parking garage. You will see the crosswalk painted on the road, go across 2 sets of crosswalks to the empty lot.

 

I would advise against using taxi as it was disorganized in December 2021. Some had waited more than 30 minutes, others like myself just a few. Prior to covid, the taxi service at Cape Liberty was better organized. If you are constrained by time, go with Uber.

[Clock_8]

24 minutes ago, meadowlander said:

The most recommended airport area hotels are those located in Elizabeth NJ near International Drive...Country inn, Courtyard, Embassy Suites & Residence Inn are a few. These hotels are within walking distance of the Jersey Gardens mall which has dining options. IHOP & Ruby Tuesday have locations close to these hotels. Many hotels in Newark near the airport have no or limited dining choices along with inaccessible locations except for autos.

 

There is a Double Tree connected to Newark Penn Station, which is in downtown Newark away from the airport. The Ironbound section of Newark, known for its restaurant, is close to Penn Station, not any of the airport area hotels.

 

Uber/taxi is your best option to the port. Check if the Elizabeth hotels offer shuttle service to Cape Liberty.

 

The cruise port & EWR are about 10 miles apart, connected by the New Jersey Turnpike. Expect traffic on weekday mornings, little traffic weekends. If you do walk off and have Uber waiting, flights after 10 am on weekdays is safe. if the choice is between a 10 am flight and late afternoon, 10 am is good if you walk off and traffic is minimal. There should be less traffic weekdays after 9/9:30 am. If you disembark late, a noon flight is good.

 

There is a separate area for disembarking passengers using car service rather than taxi. Taxi lot is by itself, across from zone 10. The pickup zones are marked by overhead numbers. Exit the terminal, go left, then right to the numbered zones.

 

If you use taxi, ignore the signs in the terminal directing to the left. Follow the signs for the parking garage, which is to the right. Once outside, go left, avoid any lines for the ticket vending machines and lines for the elevator in the parking garage.

 

Zone 10, for taxi service only, is near the glass door entrance (by the elevators) of the parking garage. You will see the crosswalk painted on the road, go across 2 sets of crosswalks to the empty lot.

 

I would advise against using taxi as it was disorganized in December 2021. Some had waited more than 30 minutes, others like myself just a few. Prior to covid, the taxi service at Cape Liberty was better organized. If you are constrained by time, go with Uber.

 

Thanks so much for taking the time for such an in-depth response. This is exactly what we needed to know; our vacation will benefit as a result of your effort!

 

Happy Cruising,

 

Dave

[meadowlander]

6 minutes ago, Clock_8 said:

 

Thanks so much for taking the time for such an in-depth response. 

Rereading my reply I noticed an error. On disembarking the terminal after facial recognition, go left to exit the terminal, once outside walk right to the pick up zones for car services. There will be signs in the terminal indicating exit for car services(to the left) & parking garage(to the right).