Top 5 Cruise Ships with Waterslides Departing from New Jersey in 2026

If your Essex County family loves waterparks and ocean cruises, you're in luck! Several incredible cruise ships with world-class waterslides now depart from Cape Liberty in Bayonne—just 20-35 minutes from Newark, Montclair, Livingston, and surrounding areas.

No flights required. No long drives to Florida. Just pack the swimsuits and get ready for the most thrilling waterslides you've ever experienced—on a cruise ship!

#1: Carnival Jubilee – The Undisputed Waterslide Champion

**What Makes It #1:** Carnival Jubilee features **BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster**—the world's first roller coaster built on a cruise ship.

BOLT & WaterWorks Complex

**BOLT Stats:** - 800 feet long, 40 mph speeds - 187 feet above the ocean - Motorcycle-style 2-person ride - YOU control the speed with handlebars

**WaterWorks Aqua Park (23,000 sq ft):** - Kaleid-O-Slide (LED-illuminated tunnel) - Twister waterslide (corkscrew spiral) - Splash Zone with 300-gallon tipping bucket - Perfect for kids 3-12 years old

**Departure Details:** - **Port**: Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ - **Drive Time from Newark**: 25 minutes - **Starting Price**: From $899 per person

👉 **[See our complete guide to Carnival Jubilee's waterslides](/cruises/carnival-slides)** with photos, height requirements, wait times, and insider tips from NJ families who've experienced BOLT.

Ready to Book Your Waterslide Cruise?

**For the ULTIMATE waterslide experience**, nothing beats Carnival Jubilee's BOLT roller coaster. Read our **[complete Carnival Jubilee waterslides guide](/cruises/carnival-slides)** with detailed BOLT experience walkthrough, every waterslide reviewed, and best times to visit.

**Ready to book?** Contact Next Trip Anywhere at **833-874-1019** for cruise transfer service from your Essex County home to Cape Liberty.

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*Photo by [Anil Baki Durmus](https://unsplash.com/@anldrms) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-giant-cruise-ship-with-a-water-slide-QshYMh215dg)*

*About the Author: Candy Myrick is a cruise specialist who has personally experienced every waterslide mentioned in this guide. She helps Essex County families select the perfect waterslide cruise.*