Leaving out of Bayone, NJ How Do I get there ?

[crusinmama22]

We are sailing out of Bayone, NJ Feb 24, we are leaving from the Albany, NY area, does anyone know an easy way to get to NJ.

 

I would prefer not to drive, but it seems like a train is very complicated.

 

Does Royal Caribbean have transfers I can purchase -- does anyone know ?

 

Any info you have would be helpful.

 

I have read the other thread -- but I was looking for other information.

 

Thanks.

[WeLuvVacation]

They have bus service to the pier from some cities. Call the "day of departure" number to find out if Albany is served.

[2crusin]

We are sailing out of Bayone, NJ Feb 24, we are leaving from the Albany, NY area, does anyone know an easy way to get to NJ.

 

I would prefer not to drive, but it seems like a train is very complicated.

 

Does Royal Caribbean have transfers I can purchase -- does anyone know ?

 

Any info you have would be helpful.

 

I have read the other thread -- but I was looking for other information.

 

Thanks.

 

You can call RCC or your TA (I called my TA) they should be able to tell you if a bus is being offered. I traveled from Baltimore to Bayone last aug & it was well worth the $'s paid to able to sit back and relax & enjoy the ride ....:)

[JJSMaine]

:cool:

 

Someone should record and post a video of driving to the port from the I-95 exit...

[TWELVEOHONE]

This was posted on another thread by someone that got it from his travel agent

 

 

Cape Liberty Cruise Port, NJ

 

Driving Directions

 

 

From N.J. Turnpike (North or South)

Exit N.J.Turnpike at Exit 14A

Follow signs at exit for 440 South

Continue driving on 440 South

Make left into Cape Liberty Terminal (Port Terminal Boulevard)

 

Long Island

Take the Belt Parkway west toward the Verrazano Bridge

Cross the Verrazano Bridge and continue on I-278 west toward Staten Island/New Jersey

Merge onto NY-440 North Exit #9 toward Bayonne Bridge

Cross Bayonne Bridge and continue on 440 North

Make right into Cape Liberty Terminal (Port Terminal Boulevard)

 

PARKING

 

The guests parking facility will be located adjacent to the cruise terminal and the cost for parking will be $16 per day. The parking facility will accept cash, credit cards, or traveler checks on arrival and will not accept personal checks. The on-site parking facility is secured and will be large enough to accommodate all guests who choose to park their cars at the pier.

[torpeedo]

Driving to that port is not for the faint of heart! I got lost even with my navigation system! If you can get a ride with the RCI transportation services, I would recommend it!

[traveling1969]

We just did a Mapquest request and the directions were clear and detailed. We are from Oswego NY. It was a piece of cake. Parking has increased to $16 a day but there were 4 of us and there is no way we could have done it any cheaper than by driving. Bon Voyage!

[RodPat]

Parking for the Explorer 12 day cruise was $192 on Nov. 11. Just got my bill from Amex today. Pat

[TwoGee]

CRUISINMAMA22:

 

You should check with any of the bus/shuttle services in the Albany area to see if they offer port services. You can park your car in their lots and they provide the easy ride to and from.

 

We took a shuttle(8 of us) in July to the pier in Manhatten. It was well worth it.

 

Good Luck:)

[crusinmama22]

Thanks for the information.

 

This really was for my Brother & his wife, I told them to call the TA and ask.

 

Don't know if they did.

 

We are leaving on Feb 15th from Albany with an overnight at the Embassy Suites is Ft.Lauderdale then 16th the Radiance for 8 days. We are flying.

 

Don't have 12 days at this time of the year since we are teachers.

 

Thanks for all the good advise.

[welove2cruisedou]

HI,

I am from (Albany)LOL. Not really but very close to the airport. My Husband and I have taken a cruise outta Bayonne twice. It is actually quite easy. If you know how to get to the Meadowlands racetrack, it is not to far from there. Just make sure you are going east not west or you will be driving away from the cruise ship. We printed directions from Mapquest, they are not that great. Let me see if I can dig them outta my cruise stuff and I will let you know. I would start off getting on the New York State Thruway near Crossgates Mall exit, but stay to the right to get on the Thruway. Let me get back to you later because I know I have the directions around here somewhere. If you drive fast like my husband does, then it should only take about 2-2 1/2 hours to get there from "Albany". Have fun on your cruise...Are you going on the Explorer of the Seas?