Driving from Virginia Beach to a cruise at Port of Norfolk? It is about 20 miles, about 30 minutes by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of Norfolk is about 20 miles from Virginia Beach, roughly 30 minutes by car via I-264 West into downtown Norfolk. Portside is not at Norfolk yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Half Moone Cruise Center on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, off I-264.
From Virginia Beach, the drive to Port of Norfolk runs about 20 miles and takes about 30 minutes. Take I-264 West into downtown Norfolk. Cruises depart from the Half Moone Cruise Center on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, off I-264. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Virginia Beach saves a scramble after the drive.
Norfolk's downtown cruise terminal is an easy drive-to port for Virginia and the Carolinas. Terminal parking is limited on sailing days, so a reserved nearby spot with a shuttle is a welcome option. Port of Norfolk is served by Carnival and American Cruise Lines, so whichever line you are sailing from Virginia Beach, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of Norfolk and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Norfolk parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of Norfolk is about 20 miles from Virginia Beach, roughly 30 minutes by car via I-264 West into downtown Norfolk. Cruises depart from the Half Moone Cruise Center on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, off I-264. Portside does not have a lot at Norfolk yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 30 minutes from Virginia Beach, taking I-264 West into downtown Norfolk. Terminal parking is limited on sailing days, so a reserved nearby spot with a shuttle is a welcome option. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of Norfolk. Join the Norfolk waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of Norfolk is served by Carnival and American Cruise Lines. Many of those cruisers drive in from Virginia Beach and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.