Driving from Fort Lauderdale to a cruise at Port Tampa Bay? It is about 265 miles, about 4 hours 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 Tampa Bay is about 265 miles from Fort Lauderdale, roughly 4 hours by car via I-75 North (Alligator Alley) to the Selmon Expressway. Portside is not at Tampa yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals on Channelside Drive, just southeast of downtown Tampa.
From Fort Lauderdale, the drive to Port Tampa Bay runs about 265 miles and takes about 4 hours. Take I-75 North (Alligator Alley) to the Selmon Expressway. Cruises depart from the Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals on Channelside Drive, just southeast of downtown Tampa. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Fort Lauderdale saves a scramble after the drive.
Port Tampa Bay is a popular drive-to cruise port for Central and West Florida, with easy access from Orlando and the Gulf Coast. Port parking is limited and books up, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle gives Tampa cruisers peace of mind. Port Tampa Bay is served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity and Margaritaville at Sea, so whichever line you are sailing from Fort Lauderdale, 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 Tampa Bay and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Tampa parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort Tampa Bay is about 265 miles from Fort Lauderdale, roughly 4 hours by car via I-75 North (Alligator Alley) to the Selmon Expressway. Cruises depart from the Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals on Channelside Drive, just southeast of downtown Tampa. Portside does not have a lot at Tampa 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 4 hours from Fort Lauderdale, taking I-75 North (Alligator Alley) to the Selmon Expressway. Port parking is limited and books up, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle gives Tampa cruisers peace of mind. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port Tampa Bay. Join the Tampa 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 Tampa Bay is served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity and Margaritaville at Sea. Many of those cruisers drive in from Fort Lauderdale 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.