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Crowds gather along the Jetty Park pier to wave bon voyage as the ships head out to sea.
Cruise port driving directions, parking, hotels and cruise ship schedules.
There’s nothing better than being able to get in your car and drive to a cruise port. Of course you’ll save money on airfare. Even if you factor in gas, hotels and parking, it still can be a better deal if you live close enough to the cruise port. Some ports have anย online option to prepay for their parking, including off site parking. No more long lines at the exit window at the cruise terminal parking structures.
The cruise ports listed below are the most widely used embarkation ports for ocean cruises. However, New Orleans is also home to Mississippi river cruise companies; among them are American Cruise Line, American Queen Steamboat Company and French America Line.
Below are driving directions to cruise ports in the USA. There’s also general port information to help simplify your cruise vacation. Most of the ports’ sites also list nearby hotels and restaurants.
Sherry has spent more than 50 years traveling the world by ship, with over 200 cruises and 22 transatlantic crossings. A longtime travel writer, she shares cruise news, tips, and firsthand insights to help travelers make informed decisions and enjoy the journey at sea. She also writes about slow travel and person reflections at TrulySherry.com and train travel at TravelUpClose.com.
