[Marathon Man]

On site parking costs more. You pay for the pleasure of walking off the ship and right to your car. If you self-carry your bags, you are on the road in no time. I pay the extra, especially if it is a four or five nighter.

[wanttoknow]

Yankee Trails
352-633-4643
provide shuttle service and you can leave your vehicle in their lot while cruising.
very reliable and safe.

[biker1]

The OP is going on the cruise in August and Yankee Trails (aka Cruise Express) doesn't start service until mid October. However, we have used them to Miami and they are very good and a bargain.

Originally Posted by wanttoknow

Yankee Trails
352-633-4643
provide shuttle service and you can leave your vehicle in their lot while cruising.
very reliable and safe.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Cheap not what I think. Cost over $ 100 for our last 7 day cruise. Was easy to park though

Good grief. I am always amazed that people will pay for a cruise and then complain about parking. Want cheap, stay home!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Professor

Good grief. I am always amazed that people will pay for a cruise and then complain about parking. Want cheap, stay home!

What is wrong with doing things efficiently? Sorry (actually I am not) if you do not approve.

[Federspiel]

Don't forget to include tipping

[janetD]

So easy to drive to Port Canaveral. Less than 2 hours. Very easy to park at port especially if you are early. Safe secure lot. Drop luggage-porters help you take it out of car and then park. We always have gotten a spot in the open lot rather than garage and can see our car as soon as we exit the terminal doors. Last cruise we were in the lobby on deck 17 at 7:50 and going through the parking lot exit gates at 8:05. May cost a little more--$15-- than off-site but a lot less aggravation. No waiting for anything and only move luggage 1x. Cheaper than Port Everglades which is $20/day.

[MikeVillages]

OP here.
Thanks everyone for the advice. We will park our car for a 7 day MSC cruise from Port Canaveral starting on a Sunday. Our check in time is 12:30. So just drive and find a parking lot? Is there only one terminal for all the ships? Any other suggestions?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

OP here.
Thanks everyone for the advice. We will park our car for a 7 day MSC cruise from Port Canaveral starting on a Sunday. Our check in time is 12:30. So just drive and find a parking lot? Is there only one terminal for all the ships? Any other suggestions?

# of terminals..............but don't worry, very good signage.
Look at Google Maps prior to leaving and get a general flow of the place.

I would drop your spouse/other travelers off at the terminal, with luggage and park the car by yourself.

Do a potty check about 1/2 out...........as you get closer, less options.

& when you return from your cruise, if you can...........take the stairs at the parking lot (lots of peeps waiting at the elevator).