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Travel & Transportation

Before you board, there are some things you should know to make your vacation as seamless as possible. Click on a topic headline to view detailed information relating to your selection.

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!

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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:

PORTPHONE NUMBER
Ft. Lauderdale - Port Everglades at Terminal 2954-462-7287
Vancouver - Canada Place604-684-2251 or 604-681-8306 or 800-665-0050
San Francisco - Pier 35415-398-0208 (ACE Parking)
Los Angeles - San Pedro World Cruise Terminal310-547-4357
Seattle - Pier 91206-783-4144
New York - Brooklyn Cruise Terminal718-246-2794 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

 

With our FlightChoice service, you’ll receive the details of your automated air schedule as reserved by Princess. And if the basic air program doesn’t meet your preferences, you’ll have ample time to request a customized air schedule through FlightChoice Plus.

With FlightChoice Plus, you can extend your vacation before or after your cruise, access our special First and Business Class fares, fly with the airline of your choice, select a different gateway city, and obtain past-date flight records.

FlightChoice air add-ons and full program details are available through your travel agent.

Motorcoach Travel

 

An exclusive service for Florida or Northeast residents!

With roundtrip motorcoach service offered by Princess for your roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale or New York itinerary, getting to the ship is as easy as getting to one of our convenient pick-up locations.

Florida motorcoach service pick-up locations include:
ClearwaterVero Beach
TampaLeesburg
DaytonaOcala
SarasotaPort Charlotte
St. PetersburgFt. Pierce
BrandonOrlando
MelbourneStuart
Lady LakeVenice
Ft. MyersBradenton
West Palm BeachSun City
Naples 
Northeast motorcoach service pick-up locations include:
Washington, D.C.Reading, PA
Harrisburg, PASpringfield, MA
Boston, MANew Haven, CT
Providence, RIPhiladelphia, PA
Baltimore, MDAllentown, PA
Lancaster, PAHartford, CT
Worcester, MABridgeport, CT
New London, CTBurlington, NJ
Wilmington, DEEaston, PA

From here, 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.

Roundtrip rates begin at $99 per person.

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/.