Bayonne, NJ · Cape Liberty Cruise Port · Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas at Cape Liberty Cruise Port
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Likely Terminal. The current schedule points to Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal (Royal Caribbean / Celebrity) at Cape Liberty Cruise Port for Independence of the Seas. Always confirm with your cruise line before travel.
Address: 4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002-5038. From Route 440 South turn left at Port Terminal Blvd. at the traffic light, continue straight to the guard gate, then follow the signs to the cruise terminal.
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Provenance: Read on royalcaribbean.com · checked 2026-08-27
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Next tracked sailing: Thu, Oct 1, 2026. Typical guidance never replaces your appointment.
Sources
- LIKELY
- the terminal assignment on this page.
- Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal (Royal Caribbean / Celebrity) guide
- the lot and the drop-off.
- Cruise-line app
- your boarding time.
Check each with your cruise line before you travel.
When Can You Board Independence of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean gives you an arrival time slot picked in the Royal App and printed on your mobile boarding pass. Arrive at your assigned boarding time — not earlier. You must be checked in and aboard no later than 90 minutes before port operations close.
The arrival time on your own boarding pass is the one that governs your sailing.
Read on Royal Caribbean’s own site, September 22, 2026.
Everything you need for boarding Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) at Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Independence of the Seas cruise parking at Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal
- Where you park
The on-site parking garage is $35/day, credit cards only — the operator does not accept cash. No reservation needed — parking is guaranteed. The garage has a 7'4" height restriction; oversized vehicles park in the adjacent open lot at double the rate. The cheapest off-site lot that publishes a free cruise shuttle is Cruise Parking Bayonne at 100 Chosin Few Way, at $24.99/day.
- Drop-off
The address for a taxi or rideshare is 4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ. Driving: take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14A, then follow Route 440 South to Port Terminal Blvd. Turn left and continue past the guard gate — follow signs to the cruise terminal. Drop luggage curbside with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), then proceed to the parking garage. The distance from the drop-off curb to the terminal door is not published. If it matters for you, ask your cruise line before you travel.
Where can I park for an Independence of the Seas cruise?
- Driving & Port Parking
$35/day at the port, taxes and fees included, in the garage or the overflow lots alike. RVs, campers and mini buses are $70/day; full-size buses $105.
Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal parking & drop-off at Cape Liberty Cruise Port →Parking at Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal is $35/day — all Cape Liberty Cruise Port parking & transport options →
Email me the Independence of the Seas boarding-day plan — pick your sailing below: terminal, parking and boarding now, then reminders a month out, two weeks out, the week before and the day before — whichever are still ahead of you — and one later note with upcoming sailings from your port. No newsletter.
Upcoming Sail Dates
Sailing dates published by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises — the line's own schedule, not a port authority's. A sailing that is sold out or closed to online booking can be missing, most often within about two months of departure, so confirm yours with the line. Checked Sep 23, 2026.
Sources: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises
Likely terminal: Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal (Royal Caribbean / Celebrity) — every date below departs from it.
Tap a date to Plan my boarding day for that sailing — terminal, arrival plan, and leave-by time for the day you leave.
October 2026
All October 2026 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Thu 19 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 159 nights
No Independence of the Seas departures are listed for November 2026 through April 2027. The Cape Liberty Cruise Port schedule source may not have published those months yet, so this page cannot say whether this ship sails then. Your cruise line has Independence of the Seas's full itinerary.
May 2027
All May 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Wed 198 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 275 nights
June 2027
All June 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Tue 14 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 55 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 109 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 195 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 245 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Tue 294 nights
July 2027
All July 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Sat 35 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 89 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 175 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 225 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Tue 274 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 315 nights
August 2027
All August 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Thu 59 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 145 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 195 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Tue 244 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 285 nights
September 2027
All September 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Thu 29 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 115 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 169 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 255 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 309 nights
October 2027
All October 2027 sailings- Plan my boarding day — Sat 95 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 149 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Sat 235 nights
- Plan my boarding day — Thu 289 nights
Use the check-in arrival window and final boarding deadline in your cruise line’s latest instructions. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
Ship specifications
- Gross tonnage
- 154,407 gross tons
- Crew
- 1,360 crew
- Decks
- 14 decks
Source: Royal Caribbean International
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Nearby Restaurants
Hudson Hall
Huge smokehouse and biergarten in Jersey City — long tables, smoked meats, and a kids menu that actually delivers
$$Rumba Cubana
Festive Cuban spot in Jersey City where kids eat free on weekdays and meals come in paper cars
$$Left Bank Burger Bar
Hip Jersey City burger joint with crayons, coloring books, and burgers that satisfy every age group
$$Broadway Diner
Classic Jersey diner right near the port, doing pancakes, omelets, and bottomless coffee at family-friendly prices.
$Nearby Hotels
The night-before picks · Every hotel near Cape Liberty Cruise Port
Local Tip
Independence of the Seas boards at the Cape Liberty main terminal off Port Terminal Blvd in Bayonne. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14A, then Route 440 South to reach the port. On-site parking runs $35/day in the adjacent garage with taxes and fees included, and the cheapest off-site lot that publishes a cruise shuttle is Cruise Parking Bayonne at $24.99/day. For a quick pre-cruise lunch near the port, Buon Appetito 2.0 in Bayonne is just a 5-minute drive and serves hearty Italian classics.
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