Parking/traffic at Cape Liberty

[sprite]

So, just how bad will traffic be getting to port? Are there plenty of parking spaces? Now that parking is before the terminal, do we still follow the routine of dropping passengers and luggage off at the terminal and then the driver backtracks to the parking?

 

Thanks!

[smeyer418]

traffic is one of those things that is in the eye of the beholder. I might think its light and the same traffic you might think is heavy. It also depends on when you get there. Its the normal everyone is there at the same time thing.

 

The traffic flow at Port Liberty brings you around a building and straight ahead is the parking. Unfortunately the drop off area is then to your left. You drop off the luggage and the passengers, drive around that building again and park your car and either walk back to the terminal or take the mini van back.

There are adequate number of spaces.

[bigred08046]

Parking is $19/day!:eek: Web site said $12..BEWARE!!

[megr1125]

Parking is $19/day!:eek: Web site said $12..BEWARE!!

 

not sure what website you looked at...BUT

 

http://www.cruiseliberty.com/dirpark.htm

 

clearly says 19 bucks...and before that it was 16 bucks....

[138east]

There was almost no traffic getting to the port. However, the traffic can back up inside the port area getting into the drop off area. You drop off and then you swing around and come back to park without getting into the traffic line again. It was very easy. They may have shuttle buses, but you can easily walk. You will be no further away from the terminal area than you would be at a busy shopping mall.

[Jimbo]

Can you just go directly to the parking lot and then just wheel your luggage over to where the porters are picking it up rather then dropping it off first and parking the car or does it have to be dropped off first before parking the car?

 

Jimbo:)

[smeyer418]

Can you just go directly to the parking lot and then just wheel your luggage over to where the porters are picking it up rather then dropping it off first and parking the car or does it have to be dropped off first before parking the car?

 

Jimbo:)

 

yes you can do that.

[hcat]

I'm feeling better about this aftre reading a couple of threads--

Guess we are just not used to the drill..

 

How is it leaving the port area once you get off the ship?

[agabbymama]

We were on Constellation in Sept '06 on a Sunday, and traffic wasn't too bad getting to the Port, maybe 30 minutes from TImes Square, but once there the lines were horrendous. We were in a van and sat for about 30 minutes waiting to pull into the place where passengers and luggage is dropped.

 

At the end of the cruise, it was an absolute madhouse. People were everywhere, those getting off the cruise, and those coming on the cruise tied up traffic and it was two or three cars deep. We had pre-paid for van pick-up and he had a hard time even finding us. He went around the terminal 3 times before he could find a spot to park to pick us and our luggage up. Then the traffic to JFK on a Friday (I believe) was bumper to bumper.

 

It would really be helpful if they separated the incoming/outgoing passengers, I think things would run more smoothly.

 

So just be prepared for anything, and go with the flow. Don't get upset or riled by delays. You might also want to be sure your cell phone is charged and usable, as there are no pay phones at the terminal. I was told there were no restrooms (by a worker), only to find on CC that there are indeed restrooms. But it definitely isn't your usual cruiseship terminal.

[esbie11]

We have a big passenger van that will be taking us from Country Inn & Suites to the cruiseport. It is picking us up at the hotel at 10:30am, and we are charged hourly. What are the odds of getting from the hotel to the luggage drop off area in 1 hour?

[megr1125]

We have a big passenger van that will be taking us from Country Inn & Suites to the cruiseport. It is picking us up at the hotel at 10:30am, and we are charged hourly. What are the odds of getting from the hotel to the luggage drop off area in 1 hour?

 

really good! should take 45 minutes MAX....it's only about 20 minutes, but that's allowing for traffic.

[hcat]

looks like driving, parking, &walking to the check in will be best--more control over our own destiny..

 

Where are the bathrooms?

[megr1125]

looks like driving, parking, &walking to the check in will be best--more control over our own destiny..

 

Where are the bathrooms?

 

inside the terminal....after check in-they are in the main waiting area...