This page provides information on the major cruise ports within the United States. To retrieve information, scroll down to find your port of departure. The ports are listed in alphabetical order.
While Cruise Connection makes every effort to provide up to date information, it is the travelers responsibility to ensure that the information provided is up to date and correct.
PORT OF BALTIMORE
Website: www.cruisemaryland.com
Name/Location of Pier: Southside Locust Point Marine Terminal, Passenger/Cruise Terminal, 2001 E. McComas Street, Baltimore, Md 21230
Distance from Airport: 15 miles, approx. 25 min. depending on traffic
Transportation from Airport: Taxis are available for approx. $20.00 roundtrip (Prices are subject to change)
Parking at terminal: Parking garage- $10.00 per day, $20.00 for RV, $25.00 for Bus. Payment due upon arrival. Accepts cash or Traveler's Checks only. (Prices are subject to change)
Directions:
From South, East or West: Connect with I-95 Northbound and go to last exit before the Ft. McHenry Tunnel, Key Highway and East McComas Street. Straight ahead on East McComas Street to the Terminal entrance.
From North: Take I-95 South through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel, stay in far right lane. Take the 1st exit after the tunnel, Key Highway. On the ramp, move to the left lane and turn left at traffic light. Continue to bear left onto East McComas Street and to the Terminal entrance.
PORT OF BOSTON
Website: www.massport.com
Name/Location of Pier: Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, One Black Falcon Ave., Boston, MA 02210
Phone # 617-330-1500
Distance from Airport: 2 miles, approx. 10 minutes depending on traffic conditions
Transportation from Airport: Taxis, approx. $40.00 round trip (Price subject to change)
Parking at Terminal: EDIC Parking Garage, $10.00 per day (Price subject to change)
Directions to Terminal:
From the South: I-93 North to Boston. Take (new) Exit 20 to I-90 East/Logan Airport. You will travel into a new tunnel toward Logan
Airport. Inside the tunnel, take Exit 25/South Boston. At the traffic light you will be at Congress Street. Turn right onto Congress Street. Follow to the end at Northern Ave. Turn right onto Northern Ave and proceed into the Marine Industrial Park. Shortly
after you enter the industrial park, turn right onto Tide Street. Follow to the end at Drydock Ave. Turn left onto Drydock Ave. and
make a right into the next curb cut, at the Design Center. The Black Falcon Terminal is the adjacent building on the water.
From the North: I-93 South to Downtown. On the Expressway downtown, take Exit 22 (South Station/Chinatown). At the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto South Street. At the next signal, turn left onto Essex Street. At the next signal, turn left onto Atlantic Ave. Move into the right lane. At the next signal, turn right onto Summer Street. Continue on Summer Street past the new Convention Center. At the second set of lights on Summer Street (Past the Convention Center), turn left into the Boston Marine Industrial Park (Drydock Ave), travel roughly 200 yards and take the right turn into the Boston Design Center. Black Falcon Terminal is the adjacent building on the water.
PORT OF PORT CANAVERAL (CAPE CANAVERAL)
Website: www.portcanaveral.org
Name/Location of Pier: Cruise Terminal #5, 9245 Charles M. Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral , Florida
Distance from Airport: 45 miles- Approx. 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions
Transportation from Airport: Taxis- Approx. $65.00 one way (Price subject to change)
Parking: Parking is $12.00 per day, any vehicle over 20 ft. is $24.00 per day. (Price subject to change) Accepts Visa, MasterCard, traveler's checks, or cash. All parking is on first come, first serve basis with no reservations permitted. There are special areas designated for the disabled, however free parking is not provided unless it is (a) a vehicle with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, or foot or hand controls for use by a person who has a disability, or (b) a vehicle that is displaying the Florida Toll Exemption permit (Call 1-800-983-2435 #2 for an exemption form) Limited free parking is available in "Daytime Only" parking lots at each Cruise Terminal for persons having business at the Terminal or aboard the Cruise Ship only during the hours the ship is docked at the Terminal.
Directions to the Terminal:
From the North: Take I-95 South to Exit 17 (Broad Street). Make a left onto Broad Street. Enter Main Gate at Navy Yard. Continue on Broad Street. The Cruise Terminal is the last building on the right.
From the North or South: Take I-95 to 528 East and exit at 401 North. (Sign indicating North Cruise Terminals). Cruise Terminals on the right. Sign on 528 West is lit when ship in in port indicating direction.
CAPE LIBERTY CRUISE PORT (NEWARK)
Name/Location of Pier: 14 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002-5038
Distance from Airports: Neward International Airport- 10 miles, approx. 15 minutes driving time depending on driving conditions. LaGuardia Airport- 21 miles
Transportation from Airports: Super shuttle service from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark International airports to the pier. For prices and reservations call 212-Blue-Van. (Prices subject to change)
Parking: $12.00 per day. (Price subject to change). Due upon arrival. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Traveler's Checks, and cash accepted.
Directions: From N.J. Turnpike (North or South) Exit turnpike at Exit 14A. Follow signs at exit for 440 South. Continue driving on 440 South. Make left into Cape Liberty Terminal (Port Terminal Boulevard).
From Long Island: Take the Belt Parkway West toward the Verrazano Bridge. Cross the Verrazano Bridge and continue on I-278 West toward Staten Island/New Jersey. Merge onto NY 440 North Exit #9 toward Bayonne Bridge. Cross Bayonne Bridge and continue on 440 North. Make right into Cape Liberty Terminal (Port Terminal Boulevard).
PORT OF CHARLESTON
Website: www.scspa.com
Name/Location of Pier: Union Pier Passenger Terminal, 196 Concord Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Distance from Airport: 13 miles from Charleston International Airport- approx. 20 minutes driving time depending on driving conditions.
Transportation from Airport: Taxis. Shuttle service by Metro Limo Taxi is also available at $35.00 for 1st two passengers and $10.00 for each additional passenger. (Prices subject to change)
Parking: At pier- $15.00 per day for vehicles up to 20 ft. $40.00 for vehicles over 20 ft. Payment due upon entry into parking area. Cash, Traveler's Checks and personal checks accepted. (Price subject to change)
Directions:
From South: Take I-95 North to I-26. At the end of I-26, take Highway 17 North. Get off on the East Bay exit and make a right onto East Bay Street. Turn left onto Calhoun, then make a right onto Washington Street. Follow signs to terminal.
From North: Take I-95 South to I-26. At the end of I-26, tkae Highway 17 North. Get off on the East Bay exit and make a right onto East Bay Street. Turn left onto Calhoun, then make a right onto Washington Street. Follow signs to terminal. (See map of Charleston on www.scspa.com)
PORT EVERGLADES (FT. LAUDERDALE)
Website: www.broward.org
Name/Location of pier: Northport Cruise Terminal, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Distance to Airport: Ft. Lauderdale International Airport- Less than 2 miles. Miami International Airport- approx. 30 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation from Airports: Taxis
Parking: $12.00 per day and $15.00 for oversized vehicles. Facilities provided for handicapped parking, as well as parking for RV's and buses. (Prices subject to change)
Directions:
Main Entrance: Take I-595 East straight into the Port.
North Entrance: Take US 1 or A1A to 17th street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale. Turn South onto Eisenhower Blvd.
US 1/Federal Highway Entrance: At the intersection of State Road 84 East and US 1 (Federal Hwy), turn East into seaport.
PORT OF GALVESTON
Website: www.portofgalveston.com
Name/Location of Pier: Texas Cruise Ship Terminal, Pier 25, Harborside Drive, Galveston, Texas
Distance to Airports: Houston Hobby International Airport- 60 minutes depending on driving conditions. Houston Intercontinental Airport- 90 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Parking: 4 day cruise= $45.00 (Uncovered), 5 day cruise-$50.00 (Uncovered), 7 day cruise=$70 (Uncovered) 7 day cruise=$80.00 (Covered). Accepts U.S. Dollars, Traveler's Checks, Visa and MasterCard.
Directions: Take I-45 South to Exit 1C. Turn left (east) onto Harborside Drive/Hwy 275. Continue about 4.7 miles to Kempner/22 Street (which is the street leading into the Cruise Ship Terminal entrance) and turn left.
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE
Website: www.jaxport.com
Name/Location of Pier: JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32226
Distance from Airport: 15 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport (Approx. time due to changing driving conditions)
Parking: $12.00 per day. Oversized vehicles are $20.00 per day. Major credit cards and U.S. Dollars accepted. Fenced, lighted, outdoor parking lot with 24 security. No reservations required.
Directions:
From the North: Take I-95 South to State Road 9-A South, Exit 362-A (1 mile past Jacksonville International Airport). Take State Road 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive exit (State Road 105). Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105). Cross New Berlin Road and go approx. 1/2 mile. Turn left on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs to parking.
From the South: Take I-95 North, through Jacksonville, to Heckscher Drive, Exit 358-A (State Road 105 North). Stay on Heckscher Drive/State Road 105 North, pass the Jacksonville Zoo, and travel about four miles. Turn right on August Drive into cruise terminal entrance. Follow signs to parking.
From the West: Take I-10 East toward Jacksonville. Take I-295 North (This becomes State Road 9-A), Exit 356. Pass interchance for I-95, staying on I-295/SR 9-A South for six miles to Heckscher Drive exit. Turn right on Heckscher Drive (State Road 105 South). Cross over New Berline Road. Go approx. 1/2 mile and turn left into cruise terminal entrance on August Drive. Follow signs to parking.
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Website: www. polb.com
Name/Location of Pier: Long Beach Cruise Terminal, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Distance from Airport: 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Travel time approx. 50 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Parking: $12.00 per day. Payment due upon leaving parking facility. U.S. Dollars and major credit cards accepted No advance reservations required. Oversized vehicles will be charged per parking space. (Price subject to change)
Directions:
From the North: Take the 405 Freeway south. Thake the 710 Freeway south. Continue on the 710 Freeway south and follow the signs for the Queen Mary. At the entrance to the Queen Mary, stay to the far right of the parking ticket taker for the Queen Mary. This lane is the entrance to the Carnival Cruise Terminal. Follow the signs for passenger parking and luggage drop-off area.
From the South: Take I-5 North. Take the 405 Freeway north. Take the 710 Freeway south. Continue on the 710 Freeway south and follow the signs for the Queen Mary. At the entrance to the Queen Mary, stay to the far right of the parking ticket taker for the Queen Mary, This lane is the entrance to the Carnival Cruise Terminal. Follow the signs for passenger parking and luggage drop-off area.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES
Website: www.pcsterminals.com
Name/Location of Pier: World Cruise Center, Berth SP-93, San Pedro, CA 90731
Distance from Airport: 18 miles from airport, approx. 25 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation from Airport: Taxi. Approx. $30.00 one way from LAX. (Rates subject to change)
Parking: $12.00 per day. Cash, Traveler's Checks, Major Credit Cards accepted.
Directions:
From LAX Airport: Take the San Diego Freeway (#405) south to Harbor Freeway (#110) south. Exit Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right into the World Cruise Center parking lot.
From Downtown: Take the Harbor Freeway (#110) south to the Harbor Boulevard exit. Turn right into the World Cruise Center parking lot.
PORT OF MIAMI
Website: www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/portofmiami/
Name/Location of Pier: South American Way, Dodge Island, Downtown Miami, Miami, Florida 33132
Distance to Airport: Miami International Airport- 10 miles, approx. 20 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxis are available. Flat rate of $24.00 one way from airport for taxis. Approx. $50.00 one way to Ft. Lauderdale Airport. (Prices subject to change) Super Shuttle is available to and from the Pier (305-871-2000)
Parking: $15.00 per day for standard vehicles. Rates vary for oversize vehicles. (Rates subject to change). Payment upon arrival. Cash and Credit Cards accepted at Terminals F,G,and J. Cash only accepted at Terminals B,C and 10.
Directions:
From I-95: Take I-95 north or south to I-395. Follow the signs to Biscayne Boulevard exit. Make a right on Biscayne Boulevard and go to 5th Street. This turns into Port Boulevard (Landmark: American Airlines Basketball Arena). Turn left and go over the Port bridge. Follow signs to terminals.
From the West/Airport Vicinity: Take FL-836/Dolphin Expressway east. Stay straight, go through tolls. Stay straight to I-395 East. Follow signs to Biscayne Boulevard, turn right to 5th Street which turns into Port Boulevard (Landmark: American Airlines Basketball Arena). Turn left and go over Port bridge. Follow signs to terminals.
PORT OF MOBILE
Website: www. shipmobile.com
Name /Location of Pier: Alabama State Docks, 250 N. Water Street, Intersection of Beauregard Road and Water Street,, Mobile, Alabama
District to Airport: 13.5 miles to Mobile Regional Airport. Travel time is approx. 30 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Parking: $50.00 for 4 day cruise, $60.00 for 5 day cruise. RV: $100.00 for 4 day cruise, $120.00 for 5 day cruise. No advance reservations required. U.S. Dollars and Credit Cards accepted with payment due upon entering parking area.
Directions:
From I-65 South: Take I-65 to I-10. Take I-10 East until you are almost at dowtown Mobile. Take Exit 26A, Canal Street. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street. Stay on Water Street for 2 blocks. Terminal and parking will be on your right. Follow signs to ship terminal.
From I-10 East: Take Exit 26A, Canal Street. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street. Stay on Water Street for 2 blocks. Parking and Terminal will be on your right. Follow signs to ship terminal.
From I-10 West: Take Exit 25A, Texas Street. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Texas Street. Double back onto I-10 East. Get in the left turn lane and get back on I-10 East. Stay in the right lane for 1/4 mile and take Exit 26A, Canal Street. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street. Stay on Water Street for 2 blocks. The terminal and parking will be on your right. Follow signs to ship terminal.
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
Website: www.portno.com
Name/Location of Pier: Julia Street Cruise Terminal 2, 1 Julia Street at the River, New Orleans, LA 70130
Distance to Airport: 18 miles, approx. 15-20 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxis. Approx. $25.00 one way. Limo, approx. $37.00 one way. (Prices subject to change)
Parking: $14.00 per day. Oversize vehicles- $28.00 per day. Call ahead for reservations for oversize vehicles (504-525-5476).
Directions: From I-10: Take I-10 east to New Orleans. Follow signs to the NO Business District, US 90 West and Cresent City Connection to the West Bank. Take Exit 11C (Tchoupitoulas and S.Peters St.). Take ramp to ground level and to the 2nd stoplight. Turn right on Tchoupitoulas St. Go to the next stoplight (Henderson St.) and turn left. Go 2 blocks, go over the RR tracks and turn left. The terminals will be directly ahead of you.
PORT OF NEW YORK (MANHATTAN TERMINAL)
Name/Location of Pier: 711 12th Ave. & 55th Street, New York, New York 10019
Distance to Airports: JFK- 30 miles, approx. 1 hour, LaGuardia- 30 miles, approx. 1 hour, Newark- 15 miles, approx. 30 minutes. All driving times subject to driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxis approx. $40.00 from JFK and LaGuardia. Approx. $25.00 from Newark. (Prices subject to change)
Parking: 7 day cruises - $24.00 per day. 8-12 day cruises - $180.00. Rate repeat after 12 days. Cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Directions:
From North NY or NJ West: Take the George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway South. Exit 55th St. and continue to pier.
From Southern Manhattan or Brooklyn: Take Westside Highway (12th Ave.) north to 55th St. Continue to port (Entrance on 55th St. only)
From Eastside Manhattan or Brooklyn: Take the FDR Highway CANAVERAL. Travel across town on 42nd Street (Major St.). Turn left onto 10th Ave. and continue to 55th St. Turn left and continue to port.
PORT OF NORFOLK
Website: www.cruisenorfolk.org
Name/Location of Pier: Nauticus National Mariitime Center, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Distance from Airport: 15 minutes from Norfolk International Airport, 30 minutes from Newport News Airport. (Times subject to driving conditions)
Parking: $10.00 per day. Accepts Cash, Traveler's Checks and major Credit Cards. Payment upon entry into parking area. (Prices subject to change)
Directions:
Take I-64 east towards Willilamsburg/Norfolk, VA. Proceed throught the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel into Norfolk. Turn right onto I-264 west to downtown Norfolk. Take City Hall exit (Exit #10). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto St Paul's Boulevard. Continue on St. Paul's Boulevard until it turns into Monticello Ave. Cedar Grove Parking site is location on the right offi of Monticello Ave.
From the North: Take I-95 south exit onto I-295. Continue south to Williamsburg/Norfolk, VA (Exit 84). Take I-64 east towards Williamsburg/Norfolk,VA (Exit 200). Proceed through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel inot Norfolk. Turn right onto I-264 west into downtown Norfolk. Take the City Hall exit (Exit #10). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto St. Paul's Boulevard. Continue straight until St. Paul's Boulevard turns into Monticello Ave. Cedar Grove Parking site is located on the right off of Monticello Ave.
From the South: Take I-95 north to Emploria, VA. Exit onto US-58 east (Exit 11) towards Suffolk/Norfolk/Virginia Beach. In Suffolk, US-58 will merge with US-13. Continue east onto I-264 west towards downtown Norfolk. Proceed through the Downtown Tunnel into Norfolk. Take Waterside Drive/St. Paul's Boulevard exit (Exit #9) and follow the St. Paul's Boulevard signs. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto St. paul's Boulevard. Continue straight until St. Paul's Boulevard turns into Monticello Ave. Cedar Grove Parking site is located ont he right off of Monticello Ave.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Website: www.cruisephilly.org
Name/Location of Pier: Philadelphia Cruise Terminal, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 5100 S. Braod Street, Bldg. 3, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Distance from Airport: 7 miles from airport, approx. 10 minutes. (Travel time subject to driving conditions)
Transportation from Airport: Taxis. Cost approx. $15.00 each way (Price subject to change)
Parking: $10.00 per day. Accepts Cash and Credit Cards. (Price subject to change) NOTE: DRIVERS MUST HAVE VALID PHOTO DRIVER'S LICENSE PLUS ANOTHER FORM OF PHOTO ID. PASSENGERS MUST HAVE PHOTO ID.
Directions: See website for current directions to the Cruise Terminal.
PORT OF SAN DIEGO
Website: www.portofsandiego.org/sandiego_maritime/cruise/
Name/Location of Pier: San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal, B Street Pier, Berth 2, Cruise Ship Terminal, 1050 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Distance from Airport: 5 mile, approx. 10-15 minutes. (Time subject to driving conditions)
Transportation to Pier: Taxis. Approx. $12.00 one way. (Price subject to change)
Parking: Numerous Parking locations. See website for details.
Directions:
Take I-5 south to Airport Exit (See sign "Cruise Ships Use Airport Exit"). Stay in right lane and turn right onto Laurel Street. Go straight through one set of lights. Get in left lane and bear left onto Harbor Drive. The Cruise Ship Terminal will be on the right hand side.
PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO
Website: www.sfport.com
Name/Location of Pier: San Francisco Pier 35 at the end of Bay Street
Distance from Airport: 15 mile, approx. 20-25 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxis. Approx. $35.00-$40.00 one way. (Price subject to change)
Parking: Multiple locations. See website for details and cost.
Directions: See website for directions.
PORT OF SEATTLE
Website: www.portseattle.org
Name/Location of Pier: There are two (2) piers used by Cruise Lines.
(1) Bell Street Cruise Terminal, 2225 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
(2) Terminal 30 Cruise Facility, 2431 E. Marginal Way, Seattle, WA 98134.
Distance from Airport: Approx. 14 miles- 20-40 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxi. Approx. $45.00 one way (Price subject to change)
Parking: There are multiple parking locations depending on which pier your ship will be utilizing. See website for locations and costs.
Directions: See website for directions.
PORT OF TAMPA
Website: www.tampaport.com
Name/Location of Pier: The are three (3) terminals currently in use. See website for information on each terminal.
Distance from Airport: 15 miles to Tampa International Airport. Approx. 20 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxi from Airport.
Parking: $12.00 per day. Additional fee for oversized vehiles depending on number of parking spaces used.
Directions: See website for directions.
PORT OF VANCOUVER
Name/Location of Pier: There are multiple terminals. Location of terminal is subject to change without notice. Please contact port authoirty the week of sail to verify. 1-888-PORTVAN (Toll free in North America) or 1-604-665-9000.
Distance from Airport: Vancouver International Airport- 10-12 miles depending on which terminal is in use. Approx. 20-25 minutes depending on driving conditions.
Transportation to Pier: Taxi. $20.00-$25.00 (Canadian Money) depending on which port you are going to. (Price subject to change without notice)
Parking: There are mulitiple parking facilities. See website for further infomation.
Directions: See website for directions to each of the cruise ship terminals.