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Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all cruise related information, dates, destination, and accommodation details directly with the cruise line mentioned before planning your cruise vacation.  Please note that this information can change with notice to you. So, you will need to visit the cruise line's official web site ( www.princess.com )  to check what's on offer today, to stay updated on information about your cruise, check on recent deals, and to take advantage of opportunities to save before they are sold out or their time is (or was) up. Prices and availability are subject to change and offers may be withdrawn, by the suppliers at any time. There is no guarantee that the information noted here, cruise rates, free extras or special amenities will be available at the time of your search for information or at the time of your actual booking. Use this information as a starting point in your vacation planning process. Check with your travel agent or the cruise line directly for the latest up-to-date-offers. 

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Port Driving Directions

We’ve put together embarkation port guides that provide details – including driving directions, parking information, luggage handling tips and more for your reference!

Click here to view your port guide!

Passengers who are driving should arrive at the pier 2-3 hours prior to sailing. Passengers who arrive earlier than recommended will have to wait until embarkation begins.

For sailings from Port Everglades (FLL), Vancouver (YVR), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (NYC), and Seattle (SEA), passengers may obtain information and parking rates by calling the below listed numbers:

PORT PHONE NUMBER
Ft. Lauderdale - Port Everglades
Please check the signage at the port for your pier location.
954-462-7287
Vancouver - Canada Place 604-684-2251 or 604-681-8306 or 800-665-0050
San Francisco - Pier 35 415-398-0208 (ACE Parking)
Los Angeles - San Pedro World Cruise Terminal 310-547-4357
Seattle - Pier 91 206-783-4144
New York - Brooklyn Cruise Terminal 718-246-2794 x303

Parking Prices are approximate and subject to change:

  • FLL - There are about 2,500 parking spaces available in a six-level parking garage adjacent to Pier 2 for cruise passengers in the Northport Parking Garage. Prices are $15 per day per vehicle. Please note that oversized vehicles are $19 per day and any vehicles over 20' in length cannot be accommodated.There is NO RV parking. Cash and credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, & Discover) are accepted.
     
  • YVR - On-site parking for Canada Place pier is run by Citipark (Canada Place) in a two-story parking garage. Awaiting confirmation for pricing per day. Passengers may contact Citipark toll free at 866-856-8080 or at 604-684-2251 with any additional questions.
     
  • SFO - ACE Parking located at 55 Francisco St. San Francisco CA 94133. Parking is available for cruise passengers for $12 per calender day. Parking lot is run by Ace Parking and ONLY cash is accepted for payment (NO credit cards or personal checks). For information, passenger can call 415-398-0208.
     
  • LAX - There are over 2,500 parking spots in a secure lot which is run by Parking Concepts Inc. Overnight parking is available at a maximum of $12 per day per parking space (if you are in a large vehicle or occupy multiple spaces, you will be charged for all occupied spaces). Cash, travelers checks, and credit cards are all accepted. Parking is on a first come, first served basis and no reservations are required. Lot hours are between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm pst. Passengers can visit www.lacruisecenter.com or call 310-547-4357 for more information.
     
  • SEA - Parking is available at Pier 91 (provided by Republic Parking Northwest) for $20 per day or $140 per week for regular sized vehicles. For RVs up to 18', the cost is $196 per week and for RVs 18' and larger (including 5th wheels) is $245 per week. If passenger has an RV towing a car on a trailer, they must pay both the RV and the regular sized car pricing. There are 1000+ parking spaces (including handicapped parking) and oversized vehicles and RVs are welcome. Parking is on a first come, first served basis and Republic Parking Northwest does not take reservations, however, passengers can go to www.rpnw.com/cruise and pre-pay (online only) for a quicker exit post cruise.
     
  • NYC - Parking is available at the Brooklyn Cruise terminal for $23 for the first night and $20 for each day after that (for multiple days) in a secure lot which includes handicapped spaces as well. Passengers can visit www.nycruise.com or call 718-246-2794 x303 for additional information.

Book Air Travel

 

Princess eZAir®

As part of Princess Cruises' continuous commitment to service and innovation, we are pleased to introduce the new Princess eZAir® program. Princess eZAir offers real-time, competitively-priced flights that complement your cruise itinerary. It also offers Next Port Protection – something not offered by other major air booking websites. Benefits include:

  • Next Port Protection – We'll work with the airline to route you to the next appropriate port of call in the event of a flight delay or cancellation at no additional air cost to you.  
  • Immediate flight confirmations – Confirm flight schedule at the time of booking.
  • Two pricing options – Compare both pricing options (Flexible or Restricted) side-by-side.

Click here for additional details about the Princess eZAir program.

If you have already booked a cruise, click here to learn more about Princess eZAir.

If you have not booked a cruise yet, click here to search for cruises and airfare.

Flight Guidelines for Non Princess Flight Passengers

 

Princess Cruises has established the following air flight guidelines for passengers who choose to purchase air from a source other than Princess. Please select the port(s) of embarkation and/or disembarkation from the list below to view the air flight guidelines.

The times listed below are subject to change.  

Acapulco Galveston Quebec City
Anchorage Hong Kong Rio de Janeiro
Athens Honolulu Rome (for Civitavecchia)
Auckland London (for Dover) San Francisco
Bangkok London (for Southampton) San Juan
Barbados Los Angeles (for San Pedro) Santiago (for Valparaiso)
Barcelona Manaus Seattle
Beijing (for Tianjin) Melbourne Shanghai
Buenos Aires Miami (for Ft. Lauderdale) Singapore
Cape Town New York City Sydney
Copenhagen Papeete Vancouver
Ft. Lauderdale Perth (for Fremantle) Venice

Motorcoach Program

 

An exclusive service for Florida or Northeast residents!

Princess offers a motorcoach transfer program for passengers sailing roundtrip out of Brooklyn, New York or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Caribbean or Canada & New England cruises.

Florida Motorcoach Program

The cost is $79 per person roundtrip

Four routes with convenient pick-up locations along the way:

  • Tampa/Brandon, Sun City Center, Port Charlotte, Ft. Meyers, North Naples, Ft. Lauderdale PIER
  • Ocala, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Orlando, Ft. Pierce, Ft. Lauderdale PIER
  • Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale PIER
  • Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota South, Venice, Ft. Lauderdale PIER

Northeast Motorcoach Program

The cost is $79 per person roundtrip

Three routes with convenient pick-up locations along the way*:

  • Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD/Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA/Burlington, NJ/Brooklyn PIER
  • Boston, MA/Worcester, MA/Springfield, MA, Hartford, CT/Brooklyn PIER (Caribbean cruises only)
  • Providence, RI/New London, CT/New Haven, CT/Bridgeport, CT/Brooklyn PIER (Caribbean cruises only)

*Note: Route 1 is available for both Caribbean and Canada & New England sailings. Routes 2 and 3 are only available on Caribbean sailings.

You’ll board a motorcoach and travel in comfort with your luggage to your waiting ship. You’ll also be delivered back to the same location after you disembark.

  • Air-conditioned motorcoaches
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Reservations are required
  • Departures are capacity controlled and may be cancelled due to lack of participation

For scheduling, dates and pick-up locations closest to you, please contact your travel agent, call 
1-800-PRINCESS or visit Cruise Personalizer®.

Transfers

If you purchase a Princess airport-to-ship transfer, you’ll be met by a uniformed Princess representative at the embarkation port airport.

For domestic U.S. flights, you’ll be met near the luggage claim area. For international flights, you’ll be met as you exit the secure customs area. Make sure you claim all your luggage prior to exiting the luggage claim area.

From the airport, you’ll be transferred to your ship or hotel. But if you haven’t purchased your air travel arrangements from Princess, you must provide us with flight details prior to purchasing your transfer.

And if you require special assistance, be aware that lift-equipped transportation may not be available in your port of embarkation or disembarkation. Arrangements must be secured in advance to accommodate your needs.

For transfer arrangement details, please contact your travel agent, call 1-800-PRINCESS or visit Cruise Personalizer®.

Travel Tips

For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at http://www.tsa.gov/.

For current travel warnings issued by the State Department for countries Americans should avoid, please visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html.

For general travel information issued by the State Department, please visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/.

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Did You Know: Most cruise lines require guests to be checked in no later than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time*. Guests arriving late will not be permitted to sail. This supports government regulations in some ports that require cruise lines to submit a departure manifest 60 minutes prior to sailing. Guests are requested to complete Online Check-In no later than 3 days prior to the cruise in order to expedite the pier check-in process. *Some sailings may require an earlier check-in time. Please contact your cruise line direct for specific boarding information.
Booked on a Special fare or Discount? It is important that at least one guest per stateroom be eligible to be considered in compliance with a restricted price program, such as a Senior, Military, or Resident rate. It is also important to note that non-compliance of the restricted price program terms will result in the reservation being re-priced to the lowest available fare for that particular day. Furthermore, you will be responsible to pay for any differences immediately or else your boarding rights will be denied.

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Should the last names of the parent and minor child traveling with them differ, the parent is required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) and the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy). The name of the parent(s) and the child must be linked through legal documentation.

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Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport and visa or the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise, must authorize guardian to sign legal documentation/waivers for participation in any activities requiring them and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.

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