Norfolk Cruise Parking at Cedar Grove and Airport Distance

Where these numbers come from

Norfolk's official cruise parking is not at the terminal. It is at the Cedar Grove lot, about 1.5 miles away, and a shuttle carries you the rest of the way. The lot charges $15 per day for passenger vehicles and vans up to 15 passengers. Payment is cash or major credit card at the gate, and you can also pay online ahead of time.

Timing matters here. The lot opens at 9:30 AM on cruise days and the shuttle starts about 9:45 AM, so arriving early will not help you board sooner. The lot is fenced and monitored, with accessible spaces and a lift-equipped shuttle. Because you ride a bus, leave a few extra minutes for loading your bags.

A worked example: a 7-night cruise that touches 8 days costs $120 at $15 a day. That is $80 less than the same stay at Baltimore's $25 rate. A 5-night cruise touching 6 days costs $90. The sources do not state how partial days are billed, so treat these as estimates and confirm at the gate.

The airport is close. Visit Norfolk lists Norfolk International about 10.8 miles from the terminal, and Cruise Hive puts the drive at 20 to 25 minutes. That makes a short taxi or rideshare on both ends a realistic alternative to parking, especially for a solo traveler.

Carnival Sunshine is the year-round homeport ship, and Visit Norfolk says Norwegian is expanding service there, with Norwegian Pearl among its ships. Cruise Hive also lists lines that call at the port rather than homeport there. Since sailings change by season, use your cruise documents as the final word.

For a cheaper lot, few ports beat $15. Compare Jacksonville at $17 next to the terminal, or Baltimore at $25. Enter your own drive costs in the cruise parking calculator, or build the full budget with the cruise cost calculator.

A final tip is about luggage. Because you ride a shuttle from the lot rather than walking, keep your bags light enough to lift on and off the bus yourself, and keep travel documents in a day bag. The shuttle is accessible, so ask the driver for help if you need a lift.

Sources

• Visit Norfolk cruise information
• Cruise Hive Norfolk cruise port guide

Figures checked on September 30, 2026.

This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.