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ABParking, owned and operated by ABP, is the official on-port parking provider, offering secure parking directly adjacent to the terminal. ABParking delivers tailored services for cruise line partners and guests, including terminal and shuttle long stay parking. 

ABParking partners directly with Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, NCL, MSC, Saga Cruises and Disney Cruise Line to provide their passengers with peace of mind knowing they have a guaranteed car parking space alongside the cruise ship of their choice.

Over the years we have increased our Car Parking capacity by 20% allowing more cruise passengers the opportunity to park with ease. 

Blue Badge parking facilities are also provided by ABParking in a dedicated car park, alongside the City Cruise Terminal, with easy access for wheelchair and mobility scooters.

We hope that you will use ABParking for many years to come and that you will recommend us to your family and friends. We wish you a very enjoyable cruise! Further details on ABParking along with details of how to book can be found on the following website: https://www.abparking.co.uk/

Please note that if you are travelling with P&O cruises, Cunard or Princess cruises you will need to book your parking with CPS. Further details can be found on the following website: https://www.cruiseparking.co.uk/

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If you are driving to Southampton, then you will need to find somewhere to park your car while on your cruise. In this post i’ll run though all the parking options if you are going on a cruise from Southampton. (Bookmark this post for future reference and feel free to share with anyone you know sailing from Southampton!).

Put simply, the best parking option for you will usually depend on a number of factors such as, cost, location, security, and whether you require accessible parking or electric vehicle charging options. My first tip is to find out which terminal your cruise ship is departing from to decide where its best to park.

A great Facebook group to follow is: Car Parking Tips where you can ask questions and find reviews.

What are the different car parking options in Southampton?

Car parking for cruisers in Southampton fall into the following categories.

Official Port Parking

• Public Carparks
• Park & Cruise / ‘Meet & Greet’ services
• Hotels with cruise parking included
• Alternative Car Parks

Official port parking is the nearest and most convenient car parks to each cruise terminal and as a result they tend to be the most expensive.

But they also very secure and popular so they will book up early and there are rarely spaces available on the day. So, it’s best to always book in advance.

Your cruise fare may include complimentary parking and if so, you will be provided with a voucher code to book on the relevant provider’s site.

Technically there is only one official cruise car parking in the port of Southampton ( ABP ) but it only covers certain terminals (Horizon and City)

CPS are technically a meet and greet service but are the port parking partner for Carnival Plc (P&O cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard, etc) so could be considered as the ‘default’ port parking for terminals such as Ocean Cruise, Mayflower and QEII Cruise terminals.

Official port parking providers for different cruise lines in Southampton

The process for parking with ABP and CPS is slightly different. With CPS you’ll be directed to a specific lane outside the cruise terminal and a member of staff will book in your vehicle and carry out an inspection. You’ll then hand your keys over and be issued with a bar code receipt which you need to keep safe as you’ll need this to collect your keys when you return.

The booking in process can sometimes slow down the parking process with CPS, so it’s always best to leave a bit more time to take account for this before you check in.

Once your vehicle is booked in, you take all your luggage from your vehicle (porters are on hand to help you with trolleys and your luggage) and proceed to the terminal to check in. Don’t forget your passport and any medication!

A fully insured driver then takes your vehicle to a secure compound within the port (usually right next to the terminal). On return you’ll be directed from the terminal to the key collection point and be shows where your car is parked.

With ABP you’ll be directed to the relevant car park, park your car yourself and keep your keys with you for the duration of the cruise. There is no ‘booking in’ process.

Public Carparks for Cruise Parking in Southampton

Centrally located in Southampton, there are a good selection of public carparks which are just a short taxi ride to the cruise terminals – some are even within walking distance.

These barrier-controlled carparks can sometimes be reserved in advance and will have a Park Mark and CCTV and are one of the cheaper options for parking.

Some of the main barrier-controlled Car Parking in Southampton Include:

• Triangle Parking
• West Quay Car Park
• Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park
• NCP Southampton Portland Terrace
• Grosvenor Square MSCP Car Park
• Bedford Place Multi-Storey Car Park

You may or may not be comfortable leaving your car in a public car park for two weeks while on a cruise. I have never had any problems and have been using one of the car parks above since 2021. Many of the hotels in Southampton city centre recommend some of these car parks if you stay with them.

The car parks are centrally located so you can easily drop your bags off at the terminal first and then head to the car park, park your car and either walk back to your terminal or get a taxi (usually around £6-10).

This might be a little bit more of a hassle, but even with the taxi fare the cost savings compared to official port parking are quite significant.

The cheapest place to park in Southampton is the West Quay Shopping Centre multistorey. It’s conveniently located and it’s about a 15-minute walk from the ocean cruise terminal and even less from the City and Horizon Terminals and is £6 per day to park.

Park & Cruise Services in Southampton

If you don’t want the hassle or finding a space to park or don’t want to leave it until the last day, then you might want to look at Park and Cruise as an option. This car parking option is slightly cheaper than the official port parking, but it’s not the cheapest option.

Some of the car parks where you drop your vehicle off are usually located slightly further away from the port and include two-way coach transfers to the cruise terminals. This is a great option if you don’t want to drive into Southampton Docks – which can get busy on embarkation/ disembarkation days – especially in the high season.

Park and Cruise services usually require you to hand your car keys over to the parking provider. So, if you’re uncomfortable with this, then it might be best to choose a different option.

Some of the more reputable providers are:

• Penguin Parking
• Cruise Azure Parking
• Portside Meet & Greet
• Parking4Cruises

For these providers you book online in advance, drive to their designated car park area to drop off your car (this might be at the port or on a separate site) and then you leave your keys with them.

You are then transported with your luggage to the cruise terminal in a minibus transfer and on your return you and your luggage are picked up from the port and returned to the car park where your car keys are handed back to you.

Costs vary throughout the season but tend to range between £160 for 1 week or £260 for 2 weeks.

Meet and Greet Services for Cruise Parking in Southampton

It’s very similar to the park and cruise options; You head to the short stay carpark at the cruise terminal you’re leaving from, meet with company’s representative, hand over your keys and then your car will be driven to and parked in a secure compound and then returned to the short stay car park the day you return from your cruise. Here your keys will be handed back to you.

Some of the providers above also offer a ’Meet and Greet’ service. This is a good option If you just want to drive to port and be able to drop your car off and pick your car up at port rather than must take a minibus transfer.

Prices for meet and greet service vary but are around £100 per week.

It’s worth noting that you may still need to call the company when you embark your ship and wait for the representative to meet you to hand over your keys. There have been some recent incidents where individual have been waiting for prolonged periods of time at port before being handed over their keys, so it is best to do your research.

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Alternative Cruise Parking in Southampton

Another option is alternative parking. These can range from private driveways, gated parking or valet parking services.

The cost location and security features will vary wildly from provider to provider and you may or may not need to leave your keys. You may also need to factor in a taxi to get you to and from the port.

Two of the most popular sites to book alternative parking on is your parking space and just park.

I’ve used your parking space on many occasion to book the Holiday Inn at Herbert Walker Avenue and this cost me around 90 pounds for two weeks. As I said the security at these sites varies so cheque out what you’re comfortable with for the price. But on the whole they can be much cheaper than any other option. The cheapest I’ve seen is £12 65 for a week

Southampton Cruise Parking options compared

Stay & cruise hotel parking deals in southampton.

If you want a totally stress free option then you can go for a stay park and cruise approach. Many hotels in and around Southampton offer deals where your accommodation the night before the cruise is packaged up with breakfast transfers to and from the port And up to 15 days parking.

These are really convenient packages and can sometimes be comparable to or just a little bit more expensive than parking with ABP or CPS. So if you need parking and accommodation this could be a cost effective option to add into the mix and it’s worth doing a price comparison.

To save you the hassle of looking for which hotels offer this service here’s a list of the state park and cruise hotels and I’ve also split them out further in my blog post to those which are in the centre of Southampton and Those which are a little further out. As even booking links on my post to make this super easy for you to

Regardless of how you’re travelling to Southampton my firm recommendation is to arrive in Port the day before you cruise. Only reduces the stress levels of the day of your cruise but it also ensures that you don’t fall foul of last minute hassles or delays which could in the worst case make you miss your ship.

There’s a cluster of hotels quite near to the city and Horizon Cruise Terminals just off the a 33 and also convenient for the West Quay Shopping Centre, coach and railway stations but here’s a rundown of all the closest hotels to the cruise terminals and where they all are located on the map below.

Southampton hotels with Stay & Cruise with Parking Deals

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The best cruise parking in Southampton

by - 21 Jan 2019

If your cruise is sailing from Southampton and you plan to travel to the port by car, you’ll need to arrange your parking in advance. There are several options when it comes to port parking at Southampton. In this article, we’ll help you to decide which is the best for you.

Let us arrange it for you

When you book your holiday with us at Cruise118.com, you’ll benefit from the services of a dedicated and experienced Cruise Concierge. They will help to plan as much of your holiday as you like, including parking. 

This is the easiest and also the cheapest way to arrange parking, all of which can be done by requesting parking when you make your booking or by calling them at any point afterwards to add this on.

Our Cruise Concierge team can book parking for a number of car parks, either right by the cruise terminal in view of the ship or, if you prefer, a short transfer away with park and ride.

We can access the cheapest available prices, with parking at the terminal costing as little as £8.63* per day when you book with your Cruise Concierge.

Book parking yourself online

If you’d prefer to look over the options online and find a great deal on parking yourself, we recommend holidayextras.co.uk .

On this website, you can access all the same great deals that our Cruise Concierge team can, at the same prices. You’ll be able to choose from a range of car parks both at Southampton’s cruise terminal and offsite with park and ride included.

Other options for booking parking include abparking.co.uk , which is the official cruise parking for the port of Southampton. This can cost a little more and is only available for certain cruise lines.

Another option is cruiseparking.co.uk . They offer extra services such as topping up your fuel tanks and vital fluids, as well as secure parking right on the docks.

Book a hotel with parking

There are many hotels in Southampton which offer free parking and sometimes even free transfers to the port when you stay for one night before your cruise. The price of these can often be cheaper than a week’s parking, so essentially, you’re staying for free and even saving money in many cases!

If you’re travelling for more than two or three hours to reach Southampton, arriving the night before can mean that you start your holiday relaxed and refreshed and, importantly, there’s no chance of you getting stuck in traffic and missing your departure.

Here at Cruise118.com , our Cruise Concierge team have access to all the best deals on hotels in Southampton with free parking.

You can book your pre-cruise hotel when you book your cruise, or at any point afterwards. We can find the best hotel deal for you, or if you prefer to take control, have a look on TripAdvisor for one that you like and we’ll book it for you at the very best price.

Get free parking included in your cruise

From time to time, some cruise lines offer incentives such as free port parking when you book your cruise during their promotional period.

As not everyone needs parking, there are usually alternatives available such as free coach travel to the port or free on-board spending money.

If you’re booking one of these free parking deals, it makes sense to look into the cost of parking before deciding whether to accept the offer of free parking or to accept on-board spending money instead which can be spent on drinks, speciality dining or even in the ship’s boutiques.

Consider your luggage

When considering which type of Southampton cruise parking is best, it’s important to consider your mobility and also the amount of luggage you have.

When you park at the terminal, a member of the car parking staff will take your luggage from your car boot for you and it will be delivered all the way to your stateroom. This is ideal for anyone with limited mobility, small children or with more luggage than they can manage themselves.

If you book off-site parking which includes a taxi or minibus transfer, you will need to be able to manage your luggage yourself until you arrive at the port.

Booking your cruise parking

The easiest way to book the best cruise parking in Southampton at the very best price is to let your Cruise Concierge team take care of everything for you. It’s one of the benefits of booking with Cruise118.com – our team of experts will be happy to advise you of the best options and assist you in any way that they can. Just give us a call on 0808 1234 118 .

*Prices correct at time of publication.

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I have booked a 7 night Christmas Market cruise with you on MSC Euribia from Southampton from 1 – 8 Dec 23. Can you advise please how much port parking will be, and also an overnight hotel beforehand with 8 days parking ? Thank you

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I Tested 6 Car Parks Used for Southampton Cruises (Comparison, Prices, REAL REVIEW)

If you have booked a cruise that sails from Southampton, you may be looking for somewhere safe to park your car whilst you are away.

There are lots of different options.

In this article, we explore some of the more popular options and talk about my, and my family’s, first-hand experiences with these car parks.

I have personally used both official car parks, third party car parks, car parks located in Southampton centre and driveway parking.

Southampton Car Parking – Options Compared

If you want the most convenient option, then “official” cruise car parks, CPS and AB parking are by far the most convenient. However, this convenience comes at a cost, and they are usually the most expensive options.

If cost is important to you, you would be sensible to research other options! I am able to walk and don’t need help with my luggage, so I tend to try and go for a cheaper option where possible.

It is also important to make sure that the car park you choose is safe. Many of the car parks listed have the” Park Mark” award, which means that the car park is regularly assessed by Police Assessors to make sure that it is secure and safe.

To work out the best option for you, you need to know the terminal your cruise ship will be sailing from. This should be on your cruise paperwork.

Cruise lines are not tied to any particular cruise terminal. If a cruise line has more than one ship in port on the same day, they will be docked at separate terminals.

Southampton Cruise Terminals:

• City Cruise Terminal. Berth 101, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1BS.
• Horizon Cruise Terminal. Horizon Cruise Terminal, Berth 102 Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AW.
• Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Berth 106, Dock Gate 10, Southampton, SO15 1HJ.
• Ocean Cruise Terminal Southampton. Berth 46 Cunard Road, Southampton, SO14 3QN.
• QEII Cruise Terminal. Berth 38/39 Dock Gate 4, Cunard Rd, Southampton SO14 3QN

Official Cruise Port Car Parks

Official Car Parks can be expensive, particularly in peak season!

These two parking companies are official car parks for Southampton. They have car parks within the port/dockside area.

What makes it a little complicated is that you have to pick the right car parking company for the cruise line you are sailing with.

AB Parking serve :

• Celebrity Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line
• Marella Cruises
• Oceania Cruises
• Royal Caribbean
• Saga Cruises.

I have used AB parking multiple times, sometimes I have booked it myself, and other times, it has been included as part of the cost of the cruise. I have never had a problem, and it is VERY convenient. The only downside is it can be a more expensive option – particularly in peak season. I would book again with them anytime .

Find out more about AB Parking here:

Southampton Cruise Parking Options – AB Car Parks (Real Review and Guide)

CPS Carparks serve:

It would be hard to find a more convenient option than CPS Parking, it is right by the ship. I have used this company multiple times. I wouldn’t have any hesitation in booking with them again, but it has to be said, this is a more expensive option, particularly in peak season.

Find out more about CPS Parking here:

CPS Car Parks – Southampton Cruise Parking Options

Non-Offical Port Options

Triangle car park.

If you wish to save money, you may wish to look at other car parks. Triangle car park is very close to the Ocean terminal where P&O sail from.

We have used Triangle Parking three or four times when going on family cruises. It is important to check which cruise terminal you are sailing from, to see if this is a good option for you.

It is a good 20-minute walk if you are sailing from the QEII Terminal, but if you are sailing with P&O it is very close! We have never had any issues with this carpark, and it is a more affordable option than the “official” car parks, run by AB and CPS Parking.

To see if this would be a good option for you, click here :

Triangle Car Park – Southampton Cruise Parking Options

Quayside Multi-Storey Car Park

Another car park you may wish to consider is the Quayside Multi-Storey car park. This is around a twenty or thirty-minute walk from the cruise terminals – but is probably the cheapest option available, as they charge a flat rate of £5 per 24 hours!

Quayside Multi-Storey Carpark is attached to a shopping centre about a twenty-minute walk from the terminals. I have quite a small car and am perfectly able to drag my wheeled suitcase to the terminal. There is no pre-booking, which could be a problem in peak season. For me, it is a good, cheap option – but I fully appreciate that it is far too inconvenient for many others.

Find out all about Quayside Multi Storey Car Park here:

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Airlynx Park and Ride

There is a park-and-ride option available with Airlynx. Again, this is a cheaper option than using the port’s official car parks – but you need to leave time to park your car and make the transfer. It’s actually only 5 minutes away from the cruise terminal.

I have used Airlynx Park and Ride only once, and it was very easy. You need to allow more time as you need to park and then be bused to your terminal – very much like you would do at an airport. I would certainly consider using them again.

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Airlynx Parking – Southampton Cruise Parking Options (Real Review and Guide)

Rent Someone’s Driveway!

Use specially designed Apps to find a private driveway to park on – at around half the price of a conventional car park.

I have used this option multiple times, and actually have favourite driveways in Southampton I like to park on. You need to do your research to find a convenient and safe driveway for your car. Look at the distance from the driveway to your cruise terminal, and make sure you are able to walk that distance, with all your luggage. If you can walk, this is a really cost-effective way to park your car. I will definitely be booking driveway parking again.

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Southampton Cruise Parking – Parking On Someone’s Private Driveway – Via an App

Meet and Greet Parking

You are met dockside by a company representative, who takes your car and parks it elsewhere, in a secure parking lot away from the port.

I have never personally used this service, but it gets excellent reviews online. If I am travelling with my family, we tend to travel in my Dad’s larger car. He is not keen on someone else driving it away, and the car being parked somewhere he hasn’t seen. If I’m driving my car I tend to go for cheaper options. If you are happy for the company to just take your car from you and drive it away, it is a very convenient option.

Find out all about Meet and Greet parking in the post below:

Meet and Greet Parking – Southampton Cruise Parking Options

Southampton Hotels with Cruise Parking

This is one option that I, or members of my family, have never used! If you live far enough away from Southampton to consider driving down the day before and staying overnight, you may want to try a “Stay and Cruise Package.”

Many people find that this option is great for them!

If you have to drive some distance to Southampton, it makes sense to travel the day before and stay overnight. This avoids stress in case of any accidents or delays on the roads. If you are staying in a Southampton hotel, and it offers a cruise parking deal, it would be worth looking into as it could be very convenient to just leave your car there.

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Cruise parking and long stay parking

Southampton welcomes many visitors who need cruise parking or long stay parking for other purposes like travelling to the Isle of Wight or staying with friends or relatives.

You can park for longer periods at several barrier controlled multi-storey car parks in Southampton. See below for details about our Bedford Place, Eastgate Street and Grosvenor Square car parks. These charge only £5 per day after the first 24 hour charging period as part of a single stay.

Cruise parking prices

On your return, simply insert your ticket into pay machines as normal and the charge will be calculated automatically.

Travelling onwards to your cruise terminal

Travelling onwards from your chosen car park to the cruise terminal or ferry terminal is straightforward. For example, cruise or ferry passengers who have parked in Eastgate Street, there is a taxi rank on the High Street, two minutes' walk from the car park.

Other cruise parking services

Cruise customers are urged to carefully research third-party operators before making a booking for parking on land other than the port. Cruise & Passenger Services provide a park and cruise scheme within the port.

Advice when researching providers

When researching providers, cruise customers should:

• Carefully read the terms and conditions to ensure that the service offered provides you the safety, security, and assurances you require
• Pay close attention to any limitations and exclusions, such as liability regarding Fixed Penalty Notices, cancellation, damage, theft, disconnection of trackers/dash cams, towing and impounding
• Ensure the company you use holds the appropriate insurance should your vehicle be damaged, lost or stolen
• Ensure you have the address of where your car will be parked while on your cruise. If your car will be parked on private land such as a supermarket, hotel, or residential parking, contact the landowner to ensure the company has their permission to store your car on their land

If you use a 'price comparison' website:

• Ensure that the companies promoted can be contacted directly for a quote, and that you would be able to contact them directly regarding your booking or any queries
• Check that the website compares prices to all independent cruise parking companies, and to the prices available with Associated British Ports and Cruise & Passenger Services , who provide parking services in the port itself

Complaints regarding parking providers

If you have a complaint regarding any parking provider, contact them directly in writing in the first instance. If you remain dissatisfied, you can obtain advice from:

• Citizen’s Advice on 0800 144 8848 
• Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133

If you have paid by credit or debit card, you may be able to contact your bank to instigate a charge back.

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The disney dream is setting sail from the uk once again in summer 2024—this time with new and exciting itineraries added to the favourites., choose from 5 incredible sailings, 4-night sailing to la rochelle, france.

Cast off to the sunny seaside town of La Rochelle in the south of France. Stroll medieval streets, explore the old harbour and 14th-century Town Hall or visit the local maritime museum to see Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s famous boat, The Calypso . For play and relaxation, make way to the golden-sand beaches of Rivedoux. Departs on 12 August 2024.

New! 3-Night Sailing to Zeebrugge, Belgium

Explore the fairy-tale city of Brussels, capital of West Flanders. Stroll charming cobble-stone streets, hop in a horse-drawn carriage, indulge in fresh-made Belgium chocolate and cruise through the many enchanting canals. For surf, sand and summer bliss, the region’s stunning urban beaches await. Departs on 16 August 2024.

4-Night Sailing to Bilbao, Spain

Discover the culturally rich coastal town of Bilbao, Spain. Stroll the picturesque riverside, pay a visit to the world-famous Guggenheim Museum and feast on tasty small bites called pintxos . Or embark on a glorious daytrip to San Sebastian to experience the Basque Country in all its belle epoque splendor. Departs on 19 August 2024.

New! 4-Night Sailing to La Coruña, Spain

Set your sights on the charming atmosphere of this bustling city, situated on Spain's scenic northwestern coast. Indulge yourself with a journey through ancient Roman history, breathtaking beaches and majestic landmarks—all steeped in fascinating Spanish culture sure to capture your heart. Departs on 23 August 2024.

New! 5-Night Sailing to La Coruña and Vigo, Spain

Explore the cultural wonders of Galicia during this sun-and-fun-filled sailing. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients, visit must-see landmarks and bask on breathtaking beaches in La Coruña. More beautiful stretches of beach await in the historic seaside town Vigo, along with spectacular shopping, fascinating maritime museums and delicious seafood specialties. Departs on 27 August 2024.

New Summer 2024 Itineraries

Explore our wide range of exciting new itineraries and chart a course for the beauty of Europe, the wilderness of Alaska, the tropical islands of the Caribbean—or cast off to The Bahamas and be among the first to visit our colourful, all-new island retreat, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

ONBOARD FUN

Overflowing with creative adventures for the kids, unique recreational offerings for adults and thrilling entertainment for the entire family, the Disney Dream brings magical experiences to the UK and Europe this year.

Spectacular Entertainment

Delight in West End–style musicals and larger-than-life deck parties for the entire family. View More

Freshwater Pools and Recreation

Families are invited to share in the magic together each day of their cruise—whether it is making a splash at the pools, competing in family gameshows or being together for a Disney classic movie. View More

Imaginative Dining Experiences

Feast on gourmet delights and made-to-order casual fare at magically themed restaurants. View More

• Beauty and the Beast: Enjoy a tale as old as time with this enchanting retelling of the live-action Disney film Beauty and the Beast . Set in the magnificent Walt Disney Theatre on board the ship, this West End–style musical extravaganza features dazzling costumes, stunning special effects and all the characters you’ve come to love.
• Disney’s Believe: Discover a spellbinding musical about a loving daughter determined to make her studious father see life beyond work. Delight in beloved Disney songs from Aladdin , The Lion King , Mary Poppins and more.
• The Golden Mickeys: Get ready for some toe-tapping tunes and special appearances by Mickey and friends at this fun-filled award ceremony paying tribute to the Disney classics.
• Donald’s Pool: Guests of all ages can splash it up at this onboard oasis. The family pool area includes a main pool and 2 whirlpool spas—perfect for parents and children looking to make waves together.
• AquaDuck:  Splash it up at this twisting water coaster that extends over the side of the boat. A must-do for thrill seekers!
• Mickey’s Pool and Slide: Children will love frolicking in this freshwater pool shaped like the world’s most famous mouse! Kids ages 4 to 14 will have a blast splashing down Mickey’s twisty waterslide.
• D Lounge: Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at this high-energy entertainment venue. A colourful yet casual atmosphere with spacious, comfortable seating makes this lounge the perfect gathering place for everyone.
• Goofy’s Sports Deck: Have a blast playing miniature golf, basketball or shuffleboard. The deck also offers a 400-yard running track to keep in shape and, for an additional fee, virtual sports simulators with realistic graphics and sounds that allow you to kick, swing, throw and tee-off in some of your favourite sports activities.
• Disney Movies: Catch a classic Disney motion picture under the stars or the latest Disney releases inside the Buena Vista Theatre, a luxurious movie palace inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood.
• Animator’s Palate: Celebrate the art of storytelling, where Disney characters come to life before your eyes. Try your hand at drawing your own character—then watch in wonder as your creation becomes part of the show.
• Royal Palace: Feast like royalty at this enchanting restaurant inspired by classic Disney Princess films. Offering a majestic medley of French and continental cuisine, Royal Palace serves a kingdom’s worth of culinary delights in 4 delicious courses.
• Enchanted Garden: Dine in serene splendor that recalls an elegant conservatory amid the foothills in France. Here, Guests can savor a market-style menu featuring flavors from the gardens of Versailles.

Kids Clubs Filled with Character

Set sail for interactive play spaces packed with magical activities, games and Character experiences. View More

Character Experiences

Disney Characters love to cruise too! Keep an eye out for Mickey and pals—plus your favourite Disney Princesses. View More

Adult-Exclusive Recreation and Fine Dining

Escape to an oasis of relaxation with adults-only locations and activities—from luxurious spa experiences and intimate dining to exciting nightlife and an adults-only pool area. View More

• Disney’s Oceaneer Club: Kids will be absorbed in this world of fantasy, complete with storytelling, larger-than life playgrounds and plenty of Character experiences—plus, imaginatively themed games and activities. While here, be sure to explore Star Wars : Millennium Falcon , an exciting venue that lets kids join the Rebel Alliance in an intergalactic arena. You can even enter the world of Toy Story at Andy’s Room and join Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl on a rollicking scavenger hunt.
• Edge: Tweens have their own places to hang out and can participate in a variety of cool activities. Equipped with high-tech entertainment, computers and video games, Edge is sure to be their favourite onboard destination!
• Vibe: An exclusive space for teens to chill out, listen to music, watch TV and play games. Each lounge is laden with amenities and activities to keep them engaged and entertained.
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (extra charge applicable): Book an appointment at this enchanted salon, where kids arrive as themselves and leave as a princess, knight or sea captain.
• Royal Court Royal Tea (extra charge applicable): Bestow the little princess or prince in your life—ages 3 to 12—with a tea party starring Disney Characters.
• Character Sightings: Spot Disney Characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and more during surprise appearances throughout the ship—be ready to wave hello and snap a selfie.
• Quiet Cove Pool: Let your cares melt away at this onboard oasis created exclusively for adults. A main pool and nearby whirlpool spas allow Guests 18 years of age and older to relax, recharge and soak up the sun.
• Cove Café (extra charge applicable): Sit back and chillax at Cove Café, an adults-only lounge—the perfect place to take time out for specialty drinks, coffee beverages or tea throughout the day.
• Senses Spa & Salon (extra charge applicable): Pamper yourself with luxe spa and salon services and treatments in an ocean-view setting designed to soothe the senses.
• Palo (extra charge applicable): Savour Italian fare at its finest in this adult-exclusive restaurant featuring an intimate setting and stunning seaside views, perfectly paired with impressive wines and impeccable service.
• Remy (extra charge applicable): Offering the most luxurious dinner experience on board, Remy welcomes Guest 18 and older with sweeping ocean views and a French-inspired menu crafted by 3-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement, considered one of the world’s best chefs.
• The District (extra charge applicable): Home to a variety of venues designed to celebrate nightlife, including District Lounge , a piano bar with live music and beautiful sea views; Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar , where top-tier wines and tiny bubbles reign supreme; Evolution , a trendy dance club offering games, karaoke, comedy and cabaret; 687 Pub , where you can watch your favourite sports teams play on large screen TVs; and Skyline , featuring hand-crafted cocktails in a chic “urban” setting, with high-tech digital views of some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.
• Fitness Centre: Stay fit while on holiday at our full-service fitness centre, home to weight machines, ocean views and specialized classes like yoga, Pilates and more.

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Parking and Port Information

Port canaveral.

DCL Terminal Parking info Source:  http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/bahamas/ports/port-canaveral-florida/departure-port-information/

Parking The parking facility is staffed from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Guests parking their vehicles prior to embarking the ship. The parking lot and garage are paved, gated and under 24-hour surveillance.

Parking fees are charged when you enter the parking facility instead of upon leaving. Parking attendants will provide a receipt to the Guests upon entry of the parking facility.

Guests are charged for every day their vehicle is in the lot/garage, which includes the day of arrival and the day of departure from the cruise.

Parking costs are based on cruise itinerary. See below:

• $68.00 per parking space for the 3-night cruise
• $85.00 per parking space for the 4-night cruise
• $102.00 per parking space for the 5-night cruise
• $119.00 per parking space for the 6-night cruise
• $136.00 per parking space for the 7-night cruise
• $153.00 per parking space for the 8-night cruise
• $170.00 per parking space for the 9-night cruise

If the Guest’s vehicle takes up more than one parking space (i.e. RV, trailer), the guest is charged $15.00 per additional parking space per day.

Preferred parking is also available for $25.00 per day. The preferred parking area is located inside the secured area, next to the vehicle dropoff area.

Guests enter via the car gate, drop off their luggage and then make a left turn in to the preferred parking area. There are total of 113 spaces, including 6 accessible spaces. Parking in the preferred area is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the size of the lot, there is no over-sized vehicle parking available in the preferred parking area.

The Port Canaveral Port Authority operates the parking facility. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are the only acceptable forms of payment. Personal checks are not accepted.

Rates are subject to change without notice.

All Guests must be on board the ship by 3:45 p.m.

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PORT OF MIAMI

Cruise Terminal 

Port of Miami Port Blvd. Miami, FL 33132

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Parking reservation is not required at the Port of Miami.

There’s a free shuttle service from the parking garage that will bring you to the appropriate cruise terminal of your choice.

Effective December 1, 2017

• Overnight Parking, per night : $22
• Short-term Parking : $8
• Vehicles longer than 20 feet : An additional $22 per day

Payment All of our garages and Lot E accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or any major U.S. Traveler’s Check.  No debit cards are accepted.

Other Parking Areas for Port of Miami

Premier Parking USA  –  https://www.airportparking.top/premierparkingusa.html

Port of Miami Parking –  http://www.portofmiamicruiseparking.com

Safe Cruise Parking –  http://www.safecruiseparking.com

GALVESTON PORT AND PARK

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NEW YORK MANHATTAN TERMINAL

Cruise Terminal Manhattan Cruise Terminal 711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (212) 641-4441

https://www.nycruise.com/manhattan-terminal/

Parking reservations are not available at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

Parking fee: $40 per night with taxes included and no up charge for SUVs (subject to change)

The vehicle height restriction is 8 ft. 3 in.

The parking terminal opens at 8 am. Upon debarkation, you must check your car out by 1 pm.

Payment can be made by cash, Visa, or MasterCard only at the port upon arrival.

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The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Disney Cruise Line ship

I s a voyage on a Disney Cruise Line ship on your bucket list? You'll find a growing number of options when it comes time to pick an itinerary.

While the cruising arm of Disney has long focused mostly on voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, with year-round sailings to those destinations out of Florida, it also now offers a relatively wide range of seasonal sailings to Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, Europe and Canada.

The family-friendly cruise brand, notably, is expanding its footprint worldwide as it adds four new vessels in quick succession.

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Already, the first of those ships, the 2,508-passenger Disney Wish , has arrived, boosting the size of the Disney fleet from four ships to five and allowing for more departures to the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.

Two more sister vessels to Disney Wish are due to begin sailing in 2024 and 2025, respectively, allowing for further expansion in Disney cruise itineraries. In addition, the line has yet another new vessel coming in 2025 that isn't related to the other three. Called Disney Adventure, it's a one-off vessel originally designed for an Asian line , and it'll sail in Asia (perhaps catering mostly to Asian travelers; Disney has been mum so far on the target audience for it).

All these new ships arriving in quick succession will likely mean not just more departures to destinations where Disney Cruise Line is established but also sailings in new regions. For example, Disney has never before offered Asia sailings.

Here are our picks for the five best Disney cruise destinations you can visit with your family.

Caribbean and Bahamas

Disney Cruise Line's top destination has always been the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Since its founding more than two decades ago, the brand has based the bulk of its fleet in Florida to offer sailings to the islands. Port Canaveral, which is just an hour away from Disney's Orlando-area theme parks, has always been its biggest hub.

The line is particularly known for three- and four-night cruises out of Port Canaveral to Castaway Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. These short getaways let families get a taste of Disney cruising that some Disney fans pair with a stay at Disney World.

The cruise line also regularly offers seven-night sailings out of Port Canaveral that visit Caribbean islands like St. Thomas and Tortola.

Related: First look at Disney Wish in photos

In recent years, Disney has also built up its Caribbean and Bahamas cruise offerings from other ports in Florida — initially Miami and, more recently, Fort Lauderdale. The ships the line has based in these ports typically offer four- and five-night sailings to Castaway Cay and one other port, such as Cozumel or Grand Cayman.

In addition, Disney is offering a growing number of Caribbean sailings out of Galveston, Texas, and New Orleans.

For 2024, the line will have four of its five ships — Disney Wish, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy — sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of one of the above ports, with their home bases often shifting between them.

Disney Wish, which is Disney's newest ship, will be based in Port Canaveral year-round to operate the line's classic three- and four-night sailings to the Bahamas. These voyages are designed to be paired with a visit to nearby Disney World for a longer Disney vacation.

Disney Fantasy will also sail out of Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Caribbean year-round, offering longer voyages.

Disney Dream will spend the start and the end of the year sailing short trips to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, with a stint in the middle of the year (from May to October) sailing in Europe.

Disney Magic will take Disney Dream's place sailing short trips to the Bahamas and Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale from May to October. During the early and late months of the year, it'll sail out of Galveston.

Come 2025, Disney will have four ships — Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Dream and Disney Magic — sailing three- to five-night getaways from Florida to the line's Bahamian destinations, including its new private beach destination Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and its long-open private island Disney Castaway Cay. Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish will operate the trips from Port Canaveral, while Disney Dream and Disney Magic will sail from Fort Lauderdale.

Before taking up residence in Florida in April 2025, Disney Magic will also offer three months' worth of sailings out of Galveston, Texas, to Progreso and Cozumel in Mexico and Grand Cayman.

All of the 2025 sailings are already open for bookings.

Related: The best Caribbean cruise for every type of traveler

Disney has cut back on voyages out of San Diego for 2024, after increasing its San Diego departures sharply in 2023. But it still offers several trips to Mexico out of the city on Disney Wonder.

For 2024, the 1,754-passenger vessel will offer a mix of three- to seven-night sailings to Mexico during March and April. Shorter three- and four-night sailings typically feature calls at Ensenada, Mexico, and California's Catalina Island. Seven-night sailings include calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.

Related: 11 ways to save money on a Disney cruise

The big factor driving Disney's cutbacks on sailings out of San Diego in 2024 is its new focus on voyages out of Australian ports. Disney Wonder will spend much of January and February sailing out of Australian ports and then return to the region in October for another season of Australia trips.

Disney offers a wide variety of itineraries in Europe every summer, from Mediterranean voyages out of Barcelona and Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome), to Northern Europe sailings out of Southampton, England.

Ranging from seven to 11 nights, Disney's Europe voyages each year typically take place on a single ship that sails from multiple home ports throughout the season. For 2024, that ship will be the 2,500-passenger Disney Dream. The line has yet to announce which of its ships will go to Europe in 2025.

Typical for the shorter itineraries the line offers in Europe are seven-night sailings out of Civitavecchia to the Greek Islands. These sailings stop in Mykonos, Santorini and Crete in Greece, as well as Naples, Italy.

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A longer, 11-night itinerary starting in Civitavecchia and ending in Barcelona includes calls at Piraeus (the port for Athens), Santorini and Mykonos in Greece; Messina (on the island of Sicily), Naples and Livorno in Italy; and Toulon, France.

Among Northern Europe itineraries, Disney offers focused, weeklong sailings to Norway with calls at the Norwegian ports of Alesund, Nordfjordeid, Eidfjord and Stavanger.

Disney does not have a large presence in Alaska. The line sends just one ship to Alaska each year. Family-friendly cruise rivals Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line, by contrast, each send three ships to Alaska each year, and Norwegian Cruise Line sends five vessels to the destination.

Still, Disney fans won't feel like they're missing out. The one vessel Disney sends to Alaska each year, the 1,754-passenger Disney Wonder, stays for nearly the entire summer season, from late June to mid-September and offers a distinctly Disney take on The Last Frontier.

Always beginning and ending in Vancouver, British Columbia, and lasting seven nights, Disney's Alaska sailings typically include stops at three of these four Alaska ports: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point (which three vary by departure date). Itineraries also include a visit to Stikine Icecap, which is south of Juneau.

Related: 5 reasons Disney cruises aren't just for kids

These are fairly typical ports for an Alaska cruise. But the (extra-charge) activities that Disney has organized for the ports aren't always the same as what other lines offer.

As one might expect for Disney, the line has crafted some of its shore excursions in Alaska ports with special Disney touches, such as Disney character appearances at the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake tour in Ketchikan. (Having done this one myself, I will say, for the record, that it's a little hokey; but it does get you a Disney character fix if that's your aim.)

Another shore excursion with a Disney touch is the outdoor Family Scavenger Hunt at Icy Strait Point, where participants join a local guide on a hunt for items such as clam shells and native plants, as well as a "special surprise" with a Disney theme.

Unlike many lines, Disney does not offer one-way sailings to Alaska from Vancouver or Seattle that can be paired with add-on land tours to create an extended sea-and-land Alaska vacation — something known as a "cruisetour." If that's what you're looking for, and you want to stick with a family-friendly line, you might want to consider the one-way cruisetour offerings from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line.

Related: The ultimate Alaska cruise guide

Disney typically offers at least one and sometimes several cruises to Bermuda each fall, ranging from quick, five-night trips to longer, eight-night sailings.

For the year just ending (2023), the line offered four such sailings, and it's offered even more than that in certain years. Alas, for the coming year (2024), Disney currently does not have a single Bermuda sailing scheduled — a bit of an anomaly.

That said, we would expect Disney to bring back its Bermuda sailings for 2025 or 2026. It's been such a mainstay of the brand.

So ... stay tuned.

Related: The ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line

Bottom line

Family-friend Disney Cruise Line is a relatively small cruise brand, with just five ships (one of its biggest rivals in the family cruise market, Royal Caribbean, has 26 vessels). But that doesn't mean its itinerary choices are limited. The line offers regular sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Bermuda and Europe.

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European cruise line Marella not coming back for second year at Port Canaveral

Marella Cruises , a European cruise line that sailed out of Port Canaveral during 2023, is not coming back this year, port officials say.

The cruise line was unique for the port. It sailed the Marella Discovery out of Port Canaveral for six months in 2023. But U.S. residents could not book a sailing on the ship. The sailings were just for people who booked a flight from Europe to Melbourne Orlando International Airport on an affiliated airline, TUI Airways. Both Marella and TUI Airways are part of the TUI Group, a major international travel company.

Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said the Marella Discovery was scheduled to sail only during 2023 out of Port Canaveral before switching to other itineraries. He said there were no issues between the port and the cruise line that triggered Marella to not sail from Port Canaveral this year.

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The Marella Discovery had a total of 28 sailings out of Port Canaveral from May to November 2023, with a total of 85,533 passengers getting on or off the ship. Most of the sailings were seven nights in duration.

There were various itineraries from Port Canaveral. A typical one was called "American Dream," with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; New York City; and Freeport, Bahamas.

TUI's business model is to sell full-scale travel packages. So the cruise was part of a package that includes a flight from a United Kingdom airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Some packages had an option to add a hotel stay in Florida.

The Marella Discovery currently is sailing seven-night "Ottoman Odyssey" cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean, sailing out of Marmaris, Turkey.

Marella Cruises is a relatively small cruise line, with five ships in operation.

The Marella Discovery also is relatively small, compared with some of the megaships based at Port Canaveral. The Discovery has 915 cabins; a double-occupancy capacity of 1,830 passengers; and a full capacity of 2,076 passengers. It is 866 feet long and has a gross tonnage of 69,130 tons.

It has sailed under various names over the years. It initially sailed for Royal Caribbean International as the Splendour of the Seas, starting in 1996. The ship was refurbished in 2016, after being acquired by TUI.

Port's cruise business booming

Despite not having a Marella ship in port this year, Port Canaveral's cruise business is going gangbusters.

For the first seven months of the current budget year (October 2023 through April 2024), the port's total cruise revenue, including from cruise passenger parking, is $92.43 million, which is $2.12 million above budget. During that time, there have been 553 cruise ship calls and 4.52 million multiday passengers getting on or off those ships.

Port Canaveral is the world's second-busiest cruise port. Five cruise lines base ships at Port Canaveral — Carnival, Disney, MSC, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Celebrity and Princess will add ships to the Port Canaveral lineup later this year.

A total of 21 multiday cruise ships will be based at Port Canaveral during at least part of this year.

TUI continues to fly to Melbourne

Despite not having a Marella ship at Port Canaveral, TUI is continuing its flights into and out of Melbourne Orlando International Airport for a third straight year in 2024.

The airport reported that a total of 242,542 passengers got on or off international flights in Melbourne in 2022, and 231,472 did so in 2023. The airport does not report passenger totals by airline, but airport officials said the vast majority of those were TUI passengers.

TUI's Melbourne service originates from English cities of Birmingham, London (London-Gatwick airport), Manchester and Newcastle, along with Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Glasgow, Scotland. This year's TUI flights started March 18, and will run through Oct. 26.

In 2025, TUI will add a new departure city for its flights to Melbourne — Dublin, Ireland.

The international travel giant flies U.K. travelers to U.S. destinations aboard Boeing 787 Dreamliners via vacation packages. The airline does not offer tickets for Melbourne passengers to fly to Europe.

Rick Neale contributed to this story.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Disney Cruise Line Brings Disney Dream To Southampton in Summer 2023

Disney cruise line celebrates summer 2023 with family adventures in alaska, europe, the bahamas and caribbean.

Highlights include the Disney Dream’s first call to Europe and sailings from Southampton

(April 27, 2022) – Disney Cruise Line will offer families a variety of enchanting cruise holidays in summer 2023 and for the first time ever, families will have the opportunity to sail around the Mediterranean and British Isles on the Disney Dream during its first season in Europe. Summer 2023 will also feature cruises to new and favourite ports of call around the world. From the majestic glaciers of Alaska to the sun-kissed Greek isles, pink sand beaches of Bermuda and picturesque fjords of Norway, these summer destinations will sparkle with adventure and excitement. “We are thrilled to have five ships at sea in summer 2023 with a wide array of destinations for families to enjoy,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president & general manager of Disney Cruise Line. “These Disney Cruise Line sailings will take families on summer adventures in ways that only Disney can do, delighting guests of all ages with dazzling entertainment, world-class dining, unique character encounters, the ease and indulgence of carefree days at sea and the uncompromising guest service that defines a Disney vacation.” On Sale Now.

Disney Dream Marks Inaugural Season in Europe

For its first-ever summer season in Europe, the Disney Dream will call on a wide variety of destinations among the most treasured in the world including the popular UK port of Southampton. With sailings anywhere from four to 11 nights, the Disney Dream will sail from Barcelona and Rome to picturesque ports of call throughout the Mediterranean, including a first-ever seven-night sailing to the Greek Isles with stops in the ever-popular ports of Santorini and Mykonos. Late summer/early fall departures will see Disney Cruise Line return to Southampton where the Disney Dream will feature cruises to a wealth of destinations including Spain, France, the British Isles, Norway and Iceland. Sailings from Southampton will be especially popular with UK guests, with shorter duration sailings of 4 nights on August 26th and August 30th. New ports of call include the postcard-worthy La Rochelle, France and two new ports in Norway – Skjolden, home to a wealth of natural attractions, and Sandnes, a small city just outside the metropolis of Stavanger known for its outdoor activities.

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Tropical Escapes to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida

Sun-splashed tropical isles throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean will await guests on three Disney Cruise Line ships from Florida in summer 2023. For its first full summer of sailing, the Disney Wish will homeport in Port Canaveral near Orlando for a series of three- and four-night Bahamas cruises to Nassau and Disney’s private island oasis, Castaway Cay. The Disney Wish will feature exciting new additions including Disney’s first “Frozen”-themed theatrical dining experience and AquaMouse, a wild water adventure and first-ever Disney attraction at sea. Port Canaveral will also be the departure point for the Disney Fantasy for sailings ranging in length from five to 10 nights and calling at popular ports in the eastern and western Caribbean, as well as the Bahamas and Castaway Cay. The Disney Magic will make its summer home in Miami for an assortment of exciting destinations. Finally, the Disney Wonder will be showcasing the breath-taking natural beauty of Alaska on five to nine-night sailings from Vancouver, Canada.

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