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Taking a relaxing cruise remains one of the most popular forms of vacations, and many travelers want to extend the experience, so some cruise lines and hotels offer pre- and post-cruise packages. Check with your cruise line to see if it has an arrangement with a local hotel, or research hotels in your departure city that are close to the cruise terminal.
Miami, Florida, is a well-known tourist destination in southeast Florida with many hotels that offer discounted parking for registered guests who fly out of Miami airport on vacations or depart on cruises. When you take advantage of these "Park & Fly" packages, you avoid paying high parking fees at airport lots by leaving your car at your hotel and taking a shuttle to the airport.
Many cruise ships from various cruise lines leave from Port Canaveral, Florida. Cruise passengers can park their cars for the duration of their voyage at one of the cruise terminals. The fee is usually about $15 a day. If you are spending a night or more at a Port Canaveral hotel before your cruise, look into one of the several hotels that offer free parking for cruise passengers and a shuttle service to and from the terminal.
From April to October, Seattle serves as the point of departure for a range of pleasure and adventure cruises. Several major cruise lines operate terminals at the Port of Seattle, offering four- to 14-day excursions to destinations in Alaska and Canada. Because of the influx of cruise-goers during cruising season, several Seattle hotels offer park and cruise packages. The packages offer a cost effective alternative to parking at cruise terminals, as well as comfort and a variety of amenities.
Cruise passengers can pay to park at the Port of Miami in front of individual cruise terminals. Alternatively, cruise ship passengers may stay one night at park and stay hotels near the Port of Miami. Park and stay hotels include passengers' parking in the room rate for registered guests. Guests may leave their vehicles in secure parking, free of charge, for up to thirty days.
Nestled along the canals in picturesque Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Port Everglades is among the country's busiest cruise ports, servicing numerous cruise lines and millions of passengers each year. If you are driving to Fort Lauderdale to begin your next excursion on the seas, there are a range of hotels located near Port Everglades that offer parking for the duration of your cruise.
The port of San Diego and surrounding area offers many hotels, dining and shopping options needed for an enjoyable pre- and post-cruise experience. There are some unique, but moderately priced hotels not far from the cruise terminal. Each includes a pool and all of the expected amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and in-room appliances. In addition, the following hotels offer the "Snooze and Cruise" package that includes one night's stay with complimentary parking for the duration of the cruise and free transportation to the cruise ship, all 10 minutes or less away from the cruise terminal.
Tampa is a city located in western Florida in Hillsborough County. Tampa is home to the Port of Tampa, the largest port in the State of Florida and a popular departure point for western Caribbean cruises. Cruise lines operating out of the Port of Tampa include: Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Holland America Line. Several hotels are located in close proximity to the Port of Tampa and offer park and cruise packages that include your sleeping room, parking for the duration of your cruise and transportation to and from the Port of Tampa.
Jacksonville, Florida, attracts thousands of tourists every year who are planning on departing from its local sea port via cruise ship. Before you head off to exotic destinations such as the Caribbean, you can start your vacation early in the city. Explore a historic old town area, charter a fishing boat or enjoy a number of local parks and trails. Several hotels offer park and cruise packages that allow you to have a place to stay before and/or after the cruise, shuttle service to the port and a safe place to park while you on the sea.
Tampa lies along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida. All cruise ships leave Tampa from the Port of Tampa. As of June 2010, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line offer cruises that depart from the Port of Tampa. Should cruise passengers need a place to stay while awaiting to board or returning from a cruise, the Tampa area near the Port of Tampa offers several hotels that feature park and cruise services.
Cruisers sailing out of Fort Lauderdale embark at the Port Everglades cruise terminal, which processed 302,866 passengers in 2009, according to Port Everglades Cruise Terminal. Although most cruises set sail in mid-afternoon, many cruisers prefer to get to their port a night ahead to avoid possible flight delays or embarkation problems. Hotels near cruise ports often offer "park and cruise" packages, where guests receive options such as free breakfast, discounted parking and cruise terminal transportation.
Miami, Florida, is home to a very busy cruise terminal with several cruises departing daily. Cruise guests will find many hotels that offer pre-cruise packages where guest receive complimentary or discount parking and a shuttle to the cruise terminal with one night lodging. Area attractions include the Museum of the Americas, Miami International Mall and the Expo Center.
