Looking for cruise parking near Port Tampa Bay? On-site and off-site lots both serve the Tampa terminals. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist for a reserved spot with a shuttle.
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. The terminals sit Port Tampa Bay cruise terminals on Channelside Drive, just southeast of downtown Tampa, served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity and Margaritaville at Sea. Whether you want to be steps from the gangway or save with an off-site lot and a shuttle, knowing your options before you drive in saves a scramble on embarkation morning.
Most Tampa cruisers drive in. Common drive markets include Brandon, Riverview, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel and Plant City and more:
Portside is not at Port Tampa Bay yet. Joining 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 the terminal and hold a spot for you before you sail.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingYes. On-site port lots and private off-site lots with shuttles both operate near Tampa. Portside is building a reserved, shuttle-served option here; join the free waitlist to use it the moment we open.
On-site port lots sit right by the terminals at the premium end of the price range; off-site lots are a short shuttle away and usually cost less. You pay for each day your car is parked, so a 7-night cruise runs around $137 with tax in the port garage.
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.