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Beginning February 2025, Carnival Cruise Line will operate year-round out of Norfolk!

Find more information on schedules, attraction packages and other tips on the Cruise Norfolk page here.

Parking & Transportation

Cruise passengers are encouraged to park in the designated cruise parking lot at Cedar Grove, located at 1000 Monticello Ave., just 1.5 miles from the terminal. For added convenience, luggage is checked in at the parking lot and transported directly to the cruise ship. The parking rate is $15 per day for passenger vehicles, including vans up to 15 passengers. Payment is required upon entry and can be made via cash or credit card.

On cruise days, the Cedar Grove parking lot opens at 10 a.m. for embarking passengers. Shuttle service to the terminal begins at approximately 10:30 a.m.

ADA parking is available, along with an ADA-accessible shuttle service with a lift. For questions, contact City of Norfolk Parking through Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510.

All passengers who park at Cedar Grove or arrive via taxi/Uber at Cedar Grove may use the complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminal. Luggage can be checked in at the parking lot for direct transport to the cruise ship. Passengers may also be dropped off at Cedar Grove to ride the shuttle to the terminal. 

Embarkation & Disembarkation

Embarkation: What to Expect
Passengers arriving at Cruise Norfolk via Cedar Grove parking lot shuttle or drop-off will be directed by staff to the terminal entrance. Luggage will be checked at either:

  • Cedar Grove Parking Lot (before shuttle transfer)
  • Onsite by porters at the terminal

Passengers should refer to their cruise line’s guidelines for scheduled check-in times.

Disembarkation: What to Expect
Upon returning from the cruise:

  • Passengers will be directed to the baggage hall, where luggage will be organized by porters.
  • After retrieving luggage, passengers must proceed past customs for declaration processing.
  • Returning passengers will be directed to awaiting coaches, taxis, limousines, or the parking lot shuttle.
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