Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Official cruise parking is at Cedar Grove (1000 Monticello Ave.), about 1.5 miles from the terminal: $15 per day for passenger vehicles (City of Norfolk, 2026), with a free shuttle and luggage drop at the lot.
Getting there: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 11 miles away, roughly 25–35 minutes by car.
Hotels nearby: Downtown Norfolk hotels near Waterside are closest; the terminal is next to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center (downtown Norfolk)
Getting to town
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 11 miles away, roughly 25–35 minutes by car.
Official cruise parking is at Cedar Grove, about 1.5 miles away, $15 per day with a free shuttle (City of Norfolk, 2026).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
- Waterside District
- Chrysler Museum of Art
Safety & tips
- Use the official Cedar Grove lot; you check luggage there.
- Arrive the day before if flying.
- Downtown is walkable from most hotels.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.
Shore excursions that get you back on time
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Quick answers
Where do I park for a cruise from Norfolk, Virginia?
Official cruise parking is at Cedar Grove (1000 Monticello Ave.), about 1.5 miles from the terminal: $15 per day for passenger vehicles (City of Norfolk, 2026), with a free shuttle and luggage drop at the lot.
How do I get to the Norfolk, Virginia cruise port?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 11 miles away, roughly 25–35 minutes by car.
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