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Cruise Norfolk is Virginia's only cruise ship program, and is located along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront.

Cruise Norfolk offers passengers a unique setting from which to begin and end their cruise as it shares its space with Nauticus’ Maritime Discover

06/22/2026

🛳️ PUT YOUR VACATION ON CRUISE CONTROL! 🛳️
Skip the stress and head straight for the fun when you park at Cedar Grove Parking Lot, the official Cruise Norfolk and Carnival Cruise Line parking lot located 1 mile from the terminal.

Here's how it works:
💻 Reserve your Cedar Grove parking online in advance, or simply pay when you arrive
🚗 Park your car just minutes from the terminal in our secured and patrolled lot
🏷️ Check your luggage right from your car
🚍 Take the free shuttle to your ship for the quickest and closest drop‑off
✅ And once you return, enjoy quick boarding and a short ride back to your car with the Cedar Grove shuttles

Cedar Grove Parking Lot: 1000 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 (just about 1 mile from the terminal)

Get into vacation mode faster with us! Book now-
https://eventpass.justpark.com/carnival-cruise-norfolk-parking/listings/events

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06/09/2026

Before you board the Carnival Sunshine, why not store your luggage at Nauticus and explore their interactive exhibits and the historic battleship Wisconsin?

It's a great way to pass the time and make the most of your day in Norfolk. Don't miss out on this opportunity for adventure!

Nauticus is open daily from 9AM - 5PM. For more information, please visit Nauticus.org.

Luggage storage is available at the front desk when you arrive!

06/02/2026

Our next Cruise Norfolk Market Day has a time change!

Join us on Tuesday, July 7 from 2PM - 6PM for a fun-filled day of live music, delicious food, talented local artisans, and more!

It's FREE to attend, so come out and support your community!

🌞🛳️🎶🍴🎨

05/28/2026

✨Join us THIS Saturday, May 30 from 4–6 PM at Waterside District for a Sail Away Party to bid farewell to Carnival Sunshine!

Join us for live music, delicious drinks, local vendors, prizes, scrumptious food, and more. 🍹🎶

Don't miss out on this waterfront celebration! See you there! 🎉

05/14/2026

⚓ Next Port of Call & Cruise Norfolk Market Day ⚓

Join us Wednesday, May 20 as we welcome the beautiful MS Volendam to Norfolk with a special Cruise Norfolk Market Day on the waterfront! 🌊

Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, and help us give visiting cruise guests a warm Coastal Virginia welcome right here at Nauticus.

🛍️ Local makers
🎶 Live entertainment
🚢 Cruise ship views
☀️ Waterfront vibes

Market Day takes place from 11AM–2PM on the Nauticus campus and is free to attend!

05/12/2026

Join us for a Sail Away Party at Waterside District on Saturday, May 30 from 4–6 PM!

Help us say Bon Voyage to Carnival Sunshine with live music, great drinks, local vendors & prizes, tasty food and more.

Grab a spot on the waterfront and celebrate sail away with us!

05/05/2026

NOW BOOKING ONLINE IN ADVANCE ⚓️

Start your cruise the easy way—park with the official lot of Cruise Norfolk at Cedar Grove Parking Lot.

📍 1000 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 (just about 1 mile from the terminal)

Book ahead, hop on the shuttle, and arrive at the terminal stress-free. No heavy bags. No long lines. Just smooth sailing from the start.

Secure your spot now: https://eventpass.justpark.com/carnival-cruise-norfolk-parking/listings/events

04/28/2026

Applications are now open for Carnival Cruise Line’s second annual paid summer internship program for high school students!

This eight-week paid summer program is designed for high school students aged 17+ who will work directly with the guest port services team to learn the inner workings of cruise terminal operations. They will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Carnival’s cruise operations run at the port while building real-world skills and exploring careers in travel and hospitality.

The program runs from June through August. Spots are limited, and applications are open now through June 8, 2026.

Students can learn more and apply at: https://jobs.carnival.com/en/summerfunternship2026

04/17/2026

Join us Tuesday, April 21, from 11 AM–2 PM for our next Cruise Norfolk Market Day!

Enjoy an afternoon of awesome local vendors, live music, and Taco Tuesday by Anchor and Spoon on the front porch.

Come by, shop, and soak up the vibes — free and open to the public!

04/13/2026

🚢 Sailing out of Norfolk on the Carnival Sunshine this Saturday, April 18? Here’s everything you need to know before you go! ⚓️

Due to the Norfolk NATO Festival happening this weekend (a great thing to enjoy before or after your cruise 🎉), please follow the directions below to ensure a smooth and easy arrival on embarkation day of 4/18/26:

For Passengers parking vehicles at Cedar Grove Parking Lot
-Take I-264 to exit for E. Brambleton Ave – go approx. 1 mile
-Turn RIGHT onto St. Paul’s Blvd. – follow directly to Cedar Grove Lot
-Cedar Grove Lot is on the RIGHT – 1000 Monticello Ave., Norfolk

For Passengers being dropped off by private vehicle/taxi/Uber/Lyft at the Cruise Terminal
-Take I-264 to exit #10 for City Hall Ave.
-Turn RIGHT at the bottom of the ramp onto St. Paul’s Blvd – go approx. 1 mile
-Turn LEFT on Virginia Beach Blvd.
-Turn LEFT on Boush St. – go approx. 1 mile
-Turn RIGHT at Main St. into Nauticus & Cruise Terminal – Officers will provide drop-off directions

For ADA Passengers being dropped off at the Cruise Terminal
-Take I-264 to exit #10 for City Hall Ave.
-Turn RIGHT at the bottom of the ramp onto St. Paul’s Blvd – go approx. 1 mile
-Turn LEFT on Virginia Beach Blvd.
-Turn LEFT on Boush St. – go approx. 1 mile
-Turn RIGHT at Main St. into Nauticus & Cruise Terminal – Officers will provide direction to the LEFT closest to the Terminal

✨ Pro tip: Give yourself extra time for arrival and follow posted signage once you’re downtown.

Address

111 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA
23510

Website

https://www.visitnorfolk.com/cruisenorfolk/

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