Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Official self-parking is $20 per day; VIP parking $25 per day, first come, first served. Credit cards only; no prepaid parking (Port of Palm Beach, 2026).
Getting there: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about 6 miles away, roughly 10–15 minutes by car.
Hotels nearby: West Palm Beach downtown and Singer Island hotels are closest.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Port of Palm Beach cruise terminal, Riviera Beach (Margaritaville at Sea homeport)
Getting to town
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about 6 miles away, roughly 10–15 minutes by car.
Official self-parking is $20 per day (Port of Palm Beach, 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
- Clematis Street and the West Palm Beach waterfront
- Palm Beach Island (Worth Avenue)
- Peanut Island
Safety & tips
- Bring a credit card for parking; cash is not accepted.
- Fly in the day before.
- The terminal is small: arrive in your check-in window.
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 Palm Beach (West Palm Beach)?
Official self-parking is $20 per day; VIP parking $25 per day, first come, first served. Credit cards only; no prepaid parking (Port of Palm Beach, 2026).
How do I get to the Palm Beach (West Palm Beach) cruise port?
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about 6 miles away, roughly 10–15 minutes by car.
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