Next weekend, my family and I will be driving to Port Canaveral to board the Carnival Dream for a week-long cruise. Since we live within 3 hours of the port, we will be driving and parking the same day the ship leaves. I've been doing a little research online and have found that there are three standout choices for cruise parking at Port Canaveral.
Cruise Terminal Parking at the Port ($15/day) - This is the absolute closest parking you can get as it is right at the cruise terminal, and it's managed by the Port Authority. It is also the most expensive at $15 a day, or $105 a week. The upside is the parking is paved and it is under 24-hour surveillance. No reservations are required for parking; you just drive up the day of your cruise. If I wasn't counting my pennies, this would be my first choice for the convenience.
Park Port Canaveral at the Radisson ($7.99/day) - The Radisson "Resort at the Port" recently opened parking spaces to non-resort guests for $5.95 a day with an online reservation. This particular Radisson is the most popular for "stay 'n cruise" packages from Port Canaveral. Reservations are accepted online (though not required) and you must print the coupon for the discounted rate. Air-conditioned shuttles will drop off and pick up at the port. The downside is the shuttles-- and the Radisson-- are a madhouse on embarkation day.
Park N Cruise ($10.95/day) - The main competitor of the Radisson parking is Park N Cruise, which also offers parking at $10,95 per day with an online reservation. Parking here is remote and not connected to any other business. Complimentary shuttles drop-off and pickup from the port, which is approximately 5 minutes away. Park N Cruise gets good reviews from its Facebook fan page and shuttles will probably be less crowded.
These parking options will work with any cruise line sailing from Port Canaveral, including: Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line.
I have yet to decided which option I am going with, but it will definitely be between parking at the Radisson and Park N Cruise-- you just can't beat a weeks worth of parking for under $60!
Check out my review of Park Port Canaveral at the Radisson!
Kimberly Hill
We've stayed at the Radisson and used their stay 'n cruise package many times, as have our clients. We make sure we're scheduled for the first or second shuttle and haven't had a problem with crowds. Enjoy!
Linda
Stephanie - Where did you end up parking for your cruise and what was your experience and resulting cost? We are doing a 7 night sail the end of August and are considering Park N Cruise or Park N Sail, another new facility. From few reviews I've been able to find there are good and bad about both but it's hard to tell because it seems like people are confusing the two since the names are similar. Park N Cruise rates are shown as $6.99/day on their web page but $8.50 in reviews. Park N Sail rates are $6.99 on their web page.
Stephanie
We have used cruise parking of port canaveral. They are awesome! Very professional, we pulled up and they handled all our luggage and parked our car. Then they dropped us right at the terminal. Awesome service, and very secure, it was $6.99/day with online booking ahead of time.
Michelle
I have a reservation to use park and cruise for a week long Disney Cruise. I am hoping it works out. I usually use the Port Canaveral for our previous 5 days cruises...but it's toooo expensive for a week. they have their scare videos up about our car getting stolen parking someplace else. Come on...bring your price down and we will happily park there:-) Has anyone used this place. How was the shuttle to the port. My husband is afraid we will have to wait for the shuttle to full up before they drop us off. Want to see what someone else experienced...just to prepare myself before I hear him say I told you so:-) Thank you.
Stephanie
We have used cruise parking of port canaveral before, and I love them!!! I haven't tried any of the others, we have parked at the port before, and then most recently off-site. They were very curtious and professional. I also felt our car was safe as they gave us our keys to take with us. Check them out if ou are cruising from Port Canaveral.
Jean
We are from Fort Myers and used Executive Parking Port Canaveral recommended by a friend. They provided courtesy, secure service. We paid $5.94. We will use them again.