With the tremendous increase in popularity of cruising over the past decade, it is now possible to drive to a cruise port from almost anywhere within the United States. Some ports operate seasonally, but many offer year-round departures to warm, cold and exotic destinations.
U.S. Cruise Ports
Our list includes the most popular cruise ports and some surprise cruise ports you never thought of cruising from.Baltimore, Maryland
The Port of Baltimore is located minutes away from the city of Baltimore with easy access off I-95. Contact 2001 East McComas Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 1-866-427-8963 www.cruise.maryland.gov Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Pride Royal Caribbean International - Grandeur of the Seas Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada/New England and CaribbeanBayonne, New Jersey
Cape Liberty Cruise port is conveniently located from Staten Island and accessible via the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels. Contact Cape Liberty Cruise Port 4 Port Terminal Blvd Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 201-436-2080 www.cruiseliberty.com Cruise Lines/Ships Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit Royal Caribbean International - Adventure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada/New England and CaribbeanBoston, Massachusetts
Flynn Cruiseport Boston is conveniently located in South Boston's Seaport District and accessible from I-90 and I-93. Contact Flynn Cruiseport Boston 1 Black Falcon Avenue South Boston, Massachusetts 02210 617-330-1500 www.massport.com/cruiseport/ Cruise Lines/Ships Holland America Line - Maasdam, Veendam, Norwegian Cruse Line - Norwegian Dawn Royal Caribbean International - Serenade of the Seas Seabourn Cruise Line - Seabourn Quest Windstar Cruises - Star Pride Operations Seasonal service (April - November) Destinations Bermuda, Canada/New England and CaribbeanCharleston, South Carolina
The Port of Charleston is located close to popular beaches, historic plantations and world-class golf within the greater Charleston area. Contact 176 Concord Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 843-723-8651 http://www.scspa.com/locations/cruise-terminal/ Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sunshine Silversea Cruises - Silver Wind Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Cuba and CaribbeanFort Lauderdale, Florida
Port Everglades is one of the largest cruise ports in the world. It is conveniently located to many beaches, parks and points of interest. Contact Port Everglades 1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 954-523-3404 http://www.porteverglades.net/cruising/ Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Conquest, Carnival Magic, Carnival Triumph Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette Costa Cruises - Costa Deliziosa, Costa Luminosa Crystal Cruises - Crystal Symphony Holland America Line - Eurodam, Koningsdam, Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Veendam, Volendam, Zuiderdam Princess Cruises - Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Pacific Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Sky Princess Royal Caribbean International - Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas Silversea Cruises - Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper, Silver Wind Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Cuba, Caribbean, Panama Canal, RepositioningGalveston, Texas
The Port of Galveston is located within close proximity to the historic pier, water park and other attractions. Contact 2502/2702 Harborside Dr Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-9321 https://www.portofgalveston.com/9/Cruise Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Valor, Carnival Vista Disney Cruise Line - Disney Wonder Royal Caribbean International - Enchantment of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas Operations Year-round service Destinations Caribbean, Panama CanalLong Beach, California
The Port of Long Beach is located within a short drive of Los Angeles and and is the permanent home to the iconic Queen Mary classic ocean liner. Contact 231 Windsor Place LongBeach, California 90802 800-764-7419 https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1045/~/long-beach-cruise-ship-terminal-directions-and-parking Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Splendor Operations Year-round service Destinations Hawaii, MexicoLos Angeles, California
The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is the busiest cruise port on the West Coast and is conveniently located within several area attractions. Contact World Cruise Center 100 Swimford Street San Pedro, California 90731 310-519-2342 https://www.portoflosangeles.org/facilities/passenger.asp Cruise Lines/Ships Azamara Cruises - Azamara Journey Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Eclipse Crystal Cruises - Crystal Serenity, Crystal Symphony Holland America Line - Amsterdam Oceania Cruises - Insignia, Regatta Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Star Princess Cruises - Coral Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Golden Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess Regent Seven Seas - Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator Royal Caribbean International - Vision of the Seas Seabourn Cruise Line - Seabourn Sojourn Silversea Cruises - Silver Spirit Viking Cruises - Viking Sun Operations Year-round service Destinations Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Pacific Coastal, Panama CanalJacksonville, Florida
The Port of Jacksonville is one of Florida's smallest cruise ports servicing only ships from Carnival Cruise Line and is conveniently located off I-295. Contact Jaxport Cruise Terminal 9810 August Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226 904-357-3006 https://www.jaxport.com/cruise Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Elation Operations Year-round service Destinations BahamasMiami, Florida
PortMiami is the busiest cruise port in the world serving over 22 cruise lines and 5 million passengers per year. Conveniently located near downtown Miami via the PortMiami Bridge or directly off the MacArthur Causeway via the PortMiami Tunnel. Contact Port of Miami - Dodge Island 1015 N. America Way Miami, Florida 33132 305-347-4878 http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/cruise.asp Cruise Lines/Ships Azamara Cruises - Azamara Journey Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Victory, Carnival Vista Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity Crystal Cruises - Crystal Serenity Disney Cruise Line - Disney Magic Oceania Cruises - Insignia, Riviera, Sirena MSC Cruises - MSC Armonia, MSC Divina, MC Meraviglia, MSC Seaside Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun Regent Seven Seas - Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager Royal Caribbean International - Allure of the Seas, Empress of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas Seabourn Cruise Line - Seabourn Quest Viking Cruises - Viking Sky, Viking Star, Viking Sun Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Panama Canal, Repositioning, South AmericaMobile, Alabama
The Port of Mobile services only one ship from Carnival Cruise Line and is conveniently located in downtown Mobile with easy access from I-10 and I-65. Contact Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal 201 S. Water Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 251-338-7447 http://www.shipmobile.com/ Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Fantasy Operations Year-round service Destinations Caribbean, Panama CanalNew Orleans, Louisiana
The Port of New Orleans offers modern cruise facilities from a city rich with history and area attractions. The port is conveniently located to I-10 and US 90W. Contact Julia Street Cruise Terminal 920 Port of New Orleans Place Erato Street Cruise Terminal 1100 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 504-522-2551 http://www.portno.com/cruises Cruise Lines/Ships American Cruise Lines - America, American Song, Queen of the Mississippi American Queen Steamboat Company - American Duchess Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Dream, Carnival Glory, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Valor Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway Royal Caribbean International - Vision of the Seas Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Caribbean, Mississippi River Cruises, Panama CanalNew York City
New York City operates two cruise terminals, one in Manhattan and the other in Brooklyn. Both offer modern passenger services and convenient access from major routes throughout New York. Contact Manhattan Cruise Terminal 9Carnival Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regents Sever Seas, Silversea Cruises) 711 12th Ave New York, New York 10019 212-641-4490 https://www.nycruise.com/manhattan-terminal/ Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (Cunard Line, Princess Cruises) 72 Browne Street Brooklyn, New York 11231 212-641-4400 https://www.nycruise.com/brooklyn-terminal/ Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Horizon Crystal Cruises - Crystal Symphony Cunard Line - Queen Mary 2 Disney Cruise Line - Disney Magic Holland America Line - Rotterdam, Zuiderdam Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem Oceania Cruises - Insignia, Riviera Princess Cruises - Regal Princess, Royal Princess Regent Seven Seas - Seven Seas Navigator Silversea Cruises - Silver Spirit, Silver Wind, Silver Whisper Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Panama CanalNorfolk, Virginia
The Port of Norfolk offers seasonal cruises from Carnival Cruise Line. The port is conveniently located to I-264. Contact Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center One Waterside Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23510 757-664-1000 https://nauticus.org/cruise-virginia/ Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Triumph Operations Seasonal service (April - October) Destinations Bahamas, CaribbeanPalm Beach, Florida
The Port of Palm Beach is centrally located within Palm Beach county and easily accessible from I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. Contact One East 11th Street Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 561-383-4100 http://www.portofpalmbeach.com/101/Cruise Cruise Lines/Ships Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line - Grand Celebration, Grand Classica Operations Year-round service Destinations BahamasPort Canaveral, Florida
Port Canaveral is very accessible from its Central Florida location using State Roads 528, 520 & 50 and connecting with I-95 and I-4. Contact Cruise Terminal #1 (Royal Caribbean) 9050 Discovery Road Port Canaveral, Florida 32920 866-562-7625 Cruise Terminal #5 (Carnival Cruise Line) 9245 Charles M Rowland Dr Port Canaveral, Florida 32920 800-764-7419 Cruise Terminal #8 (Disney Cruise Line/Norwegian Cruise Line) 9155 Charles M Rowland Dr Port Canaveral, Florida 32920 800-951-3532 https://www.portcanaveral.com/Cruise Area Information: Go Port - Offering all-in-one packages include the room (or rooms) at hotels, transportation, and cruise parking for everyone at an unbeatable price. https://www.goport.com Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Breeze, Carnival Elation, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Sunshine Disney Cruise Line - Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Sun Royal Caribbean International - Enchantment of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas Operations Year-round service Destinations Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Panama Canal, RepositioningSan Diego, California
The Port of San Diego is located on San Diego Bay’s Embarcadero: a two-mile stretch of downtown waterfront offering dining, shopping, lodging, museums and attractions. Contact 1140 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 616-686-6200 https://www.portofsandiego.org/maritime/cruise-operations Cruise Lines/Ships Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Infinity Crystal Cruises - Crystal Symphony Disney Cruise Line - Disney Wonder Holland America Line - Amsterdam, Eurodam, Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Oosterdam, Volendam, Zaandam Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Pearl Oceania Cruises - Regatta Operations Seasonal service (September - May) Destinations Baja Mexico, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal, South AmericaSan Francisco, California
The Port of San Francisco is located on the western edge of the San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate Bridge. Contact Pier 27 Cruise Terminal The Embarcardo San Francisco, California 94111 415-274-0400 https://sfport.com/cruise Cruise Lines/Ships Crystal Cruises - Crystal Symphony Cunard Line - Queen Victoria Holland America Line - Maasdam, Volendam Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Gem Oceania Cruises - Regatta Princess Cruises - Coral Princess, Golden Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess Operations Year-round service Destinations Alaska, Baja Mexico, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal, RepositioningSeattle, Washington
The Port of Seattle operates two terminals within a easy wake to famous landmarks and attractions including the Seattle Space Needle. Contact Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 (Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International) 2001 W Garfield Way Seattle, Washington 98199 206-787-3911 Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 (Norwegian Cruise Line/Oceania Cruises) 2225 Alaskan Way Seattle, Washington 98121 https://www.portseattle.org/maritime/cruise Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Legend Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice Holland America Line - Amsterdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Maasdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Volendam, Zaandam Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Pearl Oceania Cruises - Regatta Princess Cruises - Emerald, Ruby Princess, Star Princess Royal Caribbean - Explorer of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas Operations Seasonal service (April - October) Destinations Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific CoastalTampa, Florida
Port Tampa Bay is located near downtown Tampa's Channel District with convenient access to the I-4 corridor. Contact Cruise Terminal 2 (Carnival Cruise Line) 651 Channelside Dr Tampa, Florida 33602 813-905-5205 Cruise Terminal 3 (Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International) 815 Channelside Dr Tampa, Florida 33602 813-905-5205 Cruise Terminal 6 (Holland America Line) 1333 McKay St Tampa, Florida 33602 813-905-5205 Cruise Lines/Ships Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Paradise Holland America Line - Rotterdam Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Pearl Royal Caribbean International - Brilliance of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Operations Year-round service Destinations Cuba, Caribbean, Panama Canal, RepositioningKeep reading
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