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It's a sign of the times!  We must get used to it, at least for the "short-term".

Oh, I forgot to mention, you'd be surprised how much an extra tip can relieve stress.  

I did this on the Wonder where I had friends who preferred a later dining time.  I had my dinner at 5 and joined them for drinks and desserts at their dining time. There were times I gave in to the waiter's insistence that I order main entrees so I had "dinner" all over again lol.

In my case, during embarkation lunch at Giovanni’s, while waiting for my order, I went to the Receptionist and booked all my dinner reservations.

We would be great friends 🤣😂.
I just really like to eat.  🤷‍♂️ Slightly ashamed but not really 😂🤣

I certainly hope you reconsider that 11am departure out of LGA that is going to be a tough one to catch if you are set on 11am I've got my fingers cross that you catch your flight. There is still a 10:50am nonstop departure out of EWR on Saturday October 8 EWR-BNA.  A few last things to keep in mind if you will be checking bags most airlines close check-in 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights when checking a bag and 30 minutes before departure if you are not checking a bag.  Lastly you need to think about security check point especially if you don't have TSA PRE, although you are flying home on a Saturday lines can at times be longer on Saturdays because the TSA doesn't always have same amount of check points open on Saturday as they would on a weekday.

Flown into both Newark and JFK from the UK and without doubt Newark is your best option.
Cost of getting from LGA to Newark isnt cheap add that on to your airfares and there may not be much of a difference 

I'm guessing you are on Oasis (Sunday to Sunday 7 night cruise). Looking at flight schedules out of EWR on Sunday October 2 and October 9th I'm seeing nonstop departures EWR-BNA at 6:59am, 7:59am, 10:50am, 12:05pm, 2:55pm, 4:25pm, 7:08pm and 9:59pm all on United Airlines, the only other airline offering nonstop flights is Spirit their flight leaves at 8:30am. Of course I would not suggest you book a flight even leaving from EWR before 9am but as you can see (I don't know how you feel about United) United does have a 10:50am and a 12:05pm nonstop that you can take.  Trying to get from Bayonne to LGA is a hassle you don't want to experience.  If you are trying to avoid United Airlines then I would suggest you book a much later flight out of LGA or if you are looking to get home faster and don't mind flying United I would then suggest you book United's 10:50am or 12:05pm nonstop flight.

United is the way to go when flying into/out of Newark. It’s a major hub for them, and they account for about 80% of the flights out of Newark. As a bonus, the United terminal (terminal C) at EWR is nice, where terminal A is…not. 

Walking up to the bar after clearly seeing other people are waiting and placing a drink order w/o asking the others if they have been helped. Bartender is not to blame as they see 10,000 customers all day long and don’t know who is next in line. 

Yes I have reconsidered, I'm a slow learner but to many telling me not to do it.  After what we went through in Miami last weekend trying get me from our cruise I don't want any problems with this cruise. I was trying to use points with Delta but it will not really work for us flying into Newark. So I think we'll try United which I haven't used since 1994. 
 
XtremeGK thank you for the hotel information. That was going to be my next question.      

Depending on how early before your cruise you come in and where you stay, it's actually very easy to avoid NYC proper pre-cruise (avoid NYC? Really? Work there long enough and you look for ways to avoid it). If you fly into EWR, stay in Jersey City or at an airport hotel, you can always take the train/PATH into the city for dinner or sightseeing. Hotels near the airport will be cheaper than in the city and easier for getting to the pier in the morning. If you're coming in for a few days pre-cruise, staying in the city isn't a crazy idea at all.

Everyone a huge thank you for your reply. I've been to New York just not the city so I had no idea, will be looking in to Newark.  

Everyone a huge thank you for your reply. I've been to New York just not the city so I had no idea, will be looking in to Newark.  

As a New Jersey native, I would say no. Right now, according to Google, that's a 45 minute drive, and it's nearly midnight with minimal traffic. I would say that is your minimum, best case scenario travel time. Its could easily take two hours, or more. Then you have to deal with security, and the lines at any of the airports around here can get very long...or you could breeze through. It's really the luck of the draw, and not predictable. I would not risk it. Newark is 20 minutes away, and you won't deal with anywhere close to the traffic you will going into the city. 
 
EDIT: Forgot to mention that your cab ride (assuming that's how you're getting to the airport) is going to likely cost 3x as much going to LaGuardia. you'll pay at least $20 in tolls alone.

I think @Mattposted a video about leaving from NJ and what not to do or what you should do.
I know it's on his YouTube channel but I am having trouble finding it....I think it's this one: 
 

As a NJ resident, I never have to fly, but have had to drive to LaGuardia when my DD, flying from Norfolk, Virginia, had to fly to LaGuardia because her flight to Newark got cancelled, and it is awful going there (& I was going early on a Saturday morning).  You would be much better off flying into Newark, and making an 11am flight is certainly doable from there. 

Hello from NJ! I concur with the other posters. You want to fly out of Newark for sure. 

Really? It used to be like a third-world country there but the new terminals are really really nice. 
But I agree. As someone who has flown in and out of all 3 NY airports many times, Newark is a definite yes. LGA I wouldn't count on something that early. 

My hatred for LGA is well known.  An airline would pretty much have to pay me to fly in/out of there.  EWR far and away the best choice to Bayonne, with JFK, PHL and even TTN on Frontier in a pinch as my fallbacks. 

Count me (another NJ resident) among those saying no. Docking in the morning means you have to deal with NYC-bound rush hour traffic. Good luck with that. Newark is by far the most convenient airport to Cape Liberty. Southwest pulled out of there, but check United -- they're the dominant airline and it's their largest East Coast hub. Might find some decent fares.

I agree with other NJ residents. No way would I ever fly in or out using LaGuardia sailing out from Cape Liberty.  Maybe if I was sailing NCL, which sails from NYC, but not Cape Liberty.
Anyone from NJ that works in NYC would tell you pay 100, 200 bucks more and fly in and out Newark (EWR).  It is well worth it just from a stress level!

Celebrity Flights are the same people as Air2Sea.  I do not know if you can find mock bookings on Air2Sea but I can on Celebrity flights.  You have to play with their site but essentially try to find a cruise that comes in at a similar date, same port and select LGA as your airport.....then you will see the earliest flights being offeed by Flights By Celebrity.  Their is a method to their madness, they want to be sure you will make the flight, which means less work for them and less aggravation for you.  However if you miss your flight due to YOUR issues (like a late cab, can't get through security) then it is on YOU to pay for any changes to your ticket.
https://www.celebritycruises.com/itinerary-details/10-night-bermuda-newport-and-charleston-from-cape-liberty-nj-ny-metro?packageID=SM10B008&sDT=2022-05-13&cCD=CO
I looked at a May cruise out of Bayonne but it disembarked on a Monday....and 1:00pm was the earliest flight time Celebrity Flights offered (note I had no idea what airport you were flying to so I tried LAX, Miami and Charlotte as options-all yielded results 1:00pm or later)  (you can see the link above)
Also, you would have to find out if Air2Sea offers a shuttle to the airport.   You can also Uber or hire a car.  If you  get in on a Sunday morning.....unless you were coming in on the day of the NY Marathon, it should not be a problem.  While NYC  IS a city that doesn't sleep, it is a pretty sleepy city on a Sunday morning.    Football season wouldn't even impact the drive since not all tailgaters arrive at the stadium at 8:00am....(Metlife located near the port and it's doubtful your ride would take you past that)
The latest disembarkation time from the ship has been 8:45. (the earliest being 7am).  This of course is subject to change based on any issues that might have the ship getting in later.    It is a 45 minute drive according to Mapquest (which does not use traffic in their calculating).    11 am would really be cutting it close if there were ship issues, Uber/car service issues, TSA issues, weather issues.

I know I have!!   We mostly are all here for our Love and passion for cruising right?   But, fess up. Admit it. Just spill the beans now! I know I have several times.. You know what I am talking about. Your on a cruise, sitting in a lounger near the pool. Maybe chilling at one of the bars just loving life, or maybe your sitting at a nice comfy quiet spot in Central Park just feeling the moment. Then it hits you, you think to yourself, "I can just do this everyday". The gears start turning in your head, you start thinking about all those videos you watched about Super Mario or life as a crew member, you feel the energy that just pops out of your screen or speakers when you watch or listen to Matt daily.    You know what I am talking about, saying to yourself shoot....I can bartend, or I can do dishes or straighten up a cabin. Heck I can work in the Windjammer!! I can scoop eggs onto peoples plates, or stand by the door and say "Good Morning! Please Washy Washy" even the hours and pay does not bother me that much. You start thinking things like (to live on board) the cost can go down, well when I get to Pinnacle Status fast, and then things become free, and or get even cheaper and more discounted. Plus I get special invites to special occasions and treated like a VIP.   How many of you sat down, with a calculator?  When nobody's around (to not get caught) and started doing the math. Figure out what your bills are at home, vs. what it would cost to actually leave it all behind. I am going to live on a ship like Mario? I mean the hard math. Like ok, with internet I can work from the ship. If I don't have a mortgage or rent, no need for a car and or insurance, loose all my grocery bills, Just EVERYTHING. I will stay with a inside cabin. You attempt to work every angle that you can think of.   You don't mention it to many people for the fear that they will think you are our of your mind, and or piss people off when they think you are deserting your friends and family for LONG periods of time    Was it a 5 min thing....or did you really spend hours and or days researching as much as you can?   Now's to time to fess up, lets hear it.