# Norfolk Cruise Port > Cruise Schedule, Parking & Visitor Information ## Pages - [Norfolk Cruise Day: What to Expect from Embarkation to Sail-Away](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/norfolk-cruise-day-what-to-expect/): Knowing what to expect on embarkation day takes the stress out of your Norfolk cruise. The Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center is a compact, single-berth downtown terminal. Boarding speed depends on your sailing, your arrival time, and operational conditions on the day, but the terminal’s small size and downtown location keep everything close together. […] - [Getting to Norfolk Cruise Port: Directions & Transportation](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/getting-to-norfolk-cruise-port/): The Norfolk cruise terminal — the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center — sits at One Waterside Drive in downtown Norfolk, right on the Elizabeth River. Its central, walkable location makes it one of the easiest mid-Atlantic cruise ports to reach, whether you are driving in, flying into a nearby airport, or arriving by rideshare. […] - [Norfolk vs Baltimore Cruise Port: Which Should You Choose?](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/norfolk-vs-baltimore-cruise-port/): Norfolk and Baltimore are the two main cruise ports on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and travelers from Virginia, Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas often weigh one against the other. Both offer drive-to convenience and roundtrip cruises to popular destinations. This guide compares Norfolk and Baltimore so you can choose the right port for your next […] - [Bahamas Cruises from Norfolk: Itineraries & Tips](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/bahamas-cruises-from-norfolk/): Bahamas cruises from Norfolk offer East Coast travelers a tropical escape without the hassle of flying to Florida. Sailing roundtrip from the Half Moone Cruise Center, these voyages typically visit Bahamian ports such as Nassau, Bimini, and Carnival’s Celebration Key. This guide covers what to expect, typical itinerary lengths, and how to plan your Bahamas […] - [Bermuda Cruises from Norfolk](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/bermuda-cruises-from-norfolk/): Bermuda cruises from Norfolk are one of the most popular reasons travelers sail from Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. The island sits less than two days of sailing from the mid-Atlantic coast, making Norfolk a natural homeport for round-trip Bermuda voyages. This guide explains what to expect from a Norfolk-to-Bermuda cruise, when to go, […] - [Carnival Sunshine in Norfolk](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/carnival-sunshine-norfolk/): Carnival Sunshine is one of the ships most commonly associated with cruises from Norfolk. This page is an independent overview of Carnival Sunshine — the ship, the kinds of itineraries it has sailed from Norfolk, and what guests can typically expect on board. About Carnival Sunshine Carnival Sunshine is a mid-size Carnival cruise ship that […] - [Hotels Near Norfolk Cruise Port](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/hotels-near-norfolk-cruise-port/): Staying overnight in downtown Norfolk the night before your cruise is one of the easiest ways to start your trip stress-free. This guide explains the hotel options near the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, what to look for in a pre-cruise stay, and how to choose between staying downtown, near the airport, or further […] - [Norfolk Cruise Port Parking](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/norfolk-cruise-port-parking/): If you are driving to a cruise from Norfolk, designated cruise parking is not at the Half Moone terminal itself. It is at the Cedar Grove lot, 1000 Monticello Avenue, about 1.5 miles from the terminal. You park there, check your luggage, and ride a free shuttle to the ship. This guide walks through the […] - [Carnival Cruises from Norfolk](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/carnival-cruises-from-norfolk/): Carnival Cruise Line has been one of the most familiar sights at Norfolk Cruise Port, returning season after season to sail round-trip from the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. This page is an independent overview of what Carnival sailings from Norfolk typically look like and what to expect as a guest. Why Carnival Sails […] - [Closed-Loop Cruises from Norfolk: Passport Rules Explained](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/closed-loop-cruises-passport-rules/): If you’re sailing out of Norfolk Cruise Port on a round-trip itinerary that begins and ends at the same U.S. port, you may be on what’s called a closed-loop cruise. Understanding the documentation rules for these voyages can save you time, stress, and unexpected problems at check-in. What Is a Closed-Loop Cruise? A closed-loop cruise […] - [Photos of Norfolk Cruise Port](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/photos-of-norfolk-cruise-port/): Norfolk Cruise Port image collage — 26 curated, high-quality images of Norfolk, Virginia: Half Moone Cruise Center, USS Wisconsin at Nauticus, downtown skyline, the Elizabeth River, OpSail tall ships, and more. All sourced from Wikimedia Commons (public domain or Creative Commons licensed). Click any image to expand. What You’ll See at Norfolk Cruise Port These […] - [Ships at Norfolk Cruise Port & What's Planned](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/ships-at-norfolk-cruise-port-whats-planned/): Overview of Cruise Lines at Norfolk Port Norfolk Cruise Port hosts a mix of homeported sailings, port-of-call visits, and small-ship coastal cruises out of the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. This page covers the ships currently using the Port of Norfolk and the deployments announced for upcoming seasons. Current Norfolk Ship (2026): Carnival Sunshine […] - [History of the Port of Norfolk](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/history-of-the-port-of-norfolk/): From colonial-era anchorage to modern cruise terminal, the Port of Norfolk has been central to Hampton Roads maritime life for more than four centuries. Today, the city’s Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center serves as the public face of Norfolk Cruise Port on the downtown Elizabeth River waterfront. Colonial Origins on the Elizabeth River Norfolk […] - [Norfolk Cruise Port](https://norfolkcruiseport.org/): Welcome to Norfolk Cruise Port — an independent guide to the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, and the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center on the downtown Elizabeth River waterfront. This site is focused on three things: the history of the port, the cruise ships that use it today, and what’s planned next. 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