Overnight & Night-Before Cruise Parking at Port Canaveral

Parking the night before your cruise

Plenty of cruisers drive to Port Canaveral the evening before embarkation, especially from farther cities, to avoid a stressful same-day drive. Portside makes that easy: your reservation covers every calendar day your car is with us, so if you drop off the night before, that day simply counts toward your $12.95-a-day rate. Your car sits in our gated, fenced, 24/7 video-monitored lot from the moment you arrive.

How overnight parking works here

You book online for your full date range, including the night-before day. When you arrive, you park in our secure lot and you are set. On cruise morning, hop on the free air-conditioned shuttle for the short ride to your terminal with your luggage. There is no separate overnight fee and no different process; the flat daily rate covers it, drop-off day and return day included.

Pair overnight parking with a night-before stay

If you would rather sleep near the port before an early boarding, you can stay at a nearby hotel and still keep your car with us for the length of your cruise. Either way, your spot is reserved and guaranteed, so you are not gambling on a first-come garage after a long drive. And if your ship returns late, your reservation holds and your car is watched the whole time.

Common questions

Can I drop my car off the night before my cruise at Port Canaveral?

Yes. Portside covers every calendar day your car is parked, so a night-before drop-off simply counts toward your $12.95-a-day rate. You park in our gated, 24/7 monitored lot the evening before and ride the free shuttle to your terminal on cruise morning.

Is there an extra fee for overnight cruise parking?

No. There is no separate overnight charge. Your flat $12.95-a-day rate covers each day your car is with us, including the night-before day and your return day, with the free shuttle included.

Where do I park if I arrive the day before an early cruise?

Reserve a Portside spot for your full date range including the day before. You park in our secure lot when you arrive, and on cruise morning the free shuttle takes you straight to your terminal, so an early boarding is no problem.

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