You don’t need to fly to Florida to sail Royal Caribbean. For travelers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and the rest of New England, the line’s Northeast homeports put a Caribbean, Bermuda or Canada cruise within driving distance. Here’s what’s sailing for 2027–28.
Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ): the main Northeast homeport
Cape Liberty, across the harbor from Manhattan, is Royal Caribbean’s main Northeast homeport. For 2027–28, three ships are based there:
- Oasis of the Seas: the Oasis-class experience without a flight, with Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries that include Perfect Day at CocoCay
- Odyssey of the Seas: 7- to 12-night Caribbean sailings, including longer Southern Caribbean routes to Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Kitts
- Independence of the Seas: shorter getaways and Bahamas sailings
Seasonal itineraries also include Bermuda and Canada and New England cruises calling at Boston, Portland, Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Baltimore
Vision of the Seas sails from Baltimore, with 5- and 9-night summer sailings to Bimini in the Bahamas and to Bermuda. It’s a good fit if you’re combining the cruise with a visit to the Mid-Atlantic.
What about Boston?
Royal Caribbean has offered seasonal sailings from Boston’s Flynn Cruiseport in some years, mostly Canada and New England cruises in fall foliage season. Schedules change year to year, so ask us what’s open for your dates. Boston also appears as a port of call on New England itineraries from Cape Liberty.
Driving times from New Hampshire
- Manchester, NH to Cape Liberty: about 4.5–5 hours
- Manchester, NH to Boston’s Flynn Cruiseport: about 1 hour
- Manchester, NH to Baltimore: about 7.5 hours (most people fly)
Cape Liberty has on-site parking, which makes driving down the day before and staying in Bayonne or Jersey City an easy plan.
Northeast sailing vs. flying to Florida
| Sail from the Northeast | Fly to Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Airfare | None | $300–$600+ per person |
| Sea days | More (2 each way to reach warm water) | Fewer |
| Ship choice | 3–4 ships | Nearly the whole fleet |
| Best for | Families, drivers, people who love sea days | Short trips, newest ships |
For a family of four, skipping flights can save more than a cabin upgrade costs.
Best time to sail from the Northeast
Late spring through fall is the sweet spot. Winter sailings from Cape Liberty run, but the first and last day or two can be cold and rough. See best time to cruise the Caribbean from New England.
FAQ
Does Royal Caribbean sail from Boston in 2027?
Royal Caribbean’s 2027–28 Northeast deployment centers on Cape Liberty and Baltimore. Boston sailings vary by year, so contact us for the current schedule.
Can I visit Perfect Day at CocoCay from New Jersey?
Yes. Many Cape Liberty Bahamas itineraries include CocoCay.
Keep planning
- Royal Caribbean cruises near Boston
- Cruise deals from Boston
- Bermuda cruises guide
- Canada and New England cruises
We’re based in New Hampshire and book Northeast sailings every week. Get a free quote or call 860-951-8312.