Cruises from Cape Liberty (Bayonne) to Bermuda

Which lines sail from Cape Liberty (Bayonne) to Bermuda?

• Celebrity Cruises
  Stylish, relaxed and adult-leaning; good food, good cocktails and a calmer pool deck than the big family brands.
• Royal Caribbean International
  Energetic, family-friendly and packed with headline attractions; think floating theme park with a good Broadway show at night.

When to go

1. January: Few or no cruises, average high 69 degrees F Jan 69°61°
2. February: Few or no cruises, average high 69 degrees F Feb 69°60°
3. March: Few or no cruises, average high 69 degrees F Mar 69°60°
4. April: Shoulder season, average high 72 degrees F Apr 72°63°
5. May: Best time, average high 76 degrees F May 76°68°
6. June: Best time, average high 81 degrees F Jun 81°73°
7. July: Best time, average high 85 degrees F Jul 85°77°
8. August: Cruises run, average high 86 degrees F Aug 86°77°
9. September: Shoulder season, average high 84 degrees F Sep 84°76°
10. October: Shoulder season, average high 80 degrees F Oct 80°72°
11. November: Cruises run, average high 75 degrees F Nov 75°67°
12. December: Few or no cruises, average high 71 degrees F Dec 71°63°

• Best time
• Shoulder season
• Cruises run
• Few or none

Temperatures in Fahrenheit, long-term averages. Climate source.

Most Bermuda cruises run from April or May through October, with a few into November. May through July is warm with lower storm risk. August through October is the peak of Atlantic hurricane season and storms near Bermuda do occur.

Bermuda is in the Atlantic hurricane zone (June 1 to November 30) and storms often curve past the island in August, September and October. The open-ocean crossing from the Northeast can be rough in spring and fall, so bring motion-sickness remedies.

Where you'll stop

Itineraries vary by line and length. These are the ports Bermuda cruises most often visit:

• Royal Naval Dockyard (King's Wharf), Bermuda: The main cruise berth, with a historic fort, museum, shops, beaches nearby and ferries to Hamilton and St. George's.
• Hamilton, Bermuda: The capital, with Front Street shopping and restaurants; a short ferry from Dockyard and occasionally a berth for smaller ships.
• St. George's, Bermuda: A UNESCO-listed 17th-century town with narrow lanes and forts; a berth for small ships and a bus or ferry ride for others.

Before you sail from Cape Liberty (Bayonne)

Drivers usually take the New Jersey Turnpike extension to Route 440 south in Bayonne and follow signs to the port. From Newark airport, a taxi or rideshare is typically 20 to 30 minutes. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail serves Bayonne, but you still need a taxi or rideshare from the nearest station to the terminal, so most cruisers drive or book a car.

Parking is on site next to the terminal, which is one of Cape Liberty's advantages over the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Check Royal Caribbean's or Celebrity's pre-cruise information for current rates and payment rules before you go.

• Fly into Newark (EWR) if you can; it is by far the closest airport.
• Bring layers for sailaway and the first sea day, even in summer.
• If you are coming from Manhattan, leave extra time for tunnel traffic.
• Cape Liberty is a separate port from the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals, so make sure your driver has the Bayonne address.

Documents: Cruises that begin and end at the same US port are "closed-loop" sailings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says US citizens on a closed-loop cruise can re-enter the United States with a birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID, and children under 16 need only proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate (most lines want an original or certified copy, not a photocopy). CBP also warns that the countries your ship visits may still ask for a passport, and cruise lines can set stricter rules than the government does. We recommend a passport book anyway: if you miss the ship or have to fly home early from a foreign port, you cannot board an international flight without one, and a passport card works only for land and sea crossings. Non-US citizens, including green card holders, have different rules. Check current requirements with your cruise line and the State Department before you sail.

More detail: our full Cape Liberty (Bayonne) cruise port guide and our Bermuda cruise guide.

Related routes

Also from Cape Liberty (Bayonne): Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada & New England.

Bermuda from other ports: Baltimore, Boston, New York City.