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Frequently Asked Questions:
About Cruising
First Time Cruisers
Get me to the Port
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How do I get to the Port of Miami?
Port of Miami 1015 N. America Way 2nd Floor Miami, Florida 33132 (305)
371-7678 About 8 miles from Miami Airport. Take I-95 north or south
to I-395. Follow the directional signs to the Biscayne Boulevard exit.
When you get to Biscayne Blvd., make a right. Go to Port Blvd. (landmark:
American Airlines Basketball Arena). Make a left and go over the Port
bridge. Proceed straight until you get to the guard gate. The security
officer will direct you from there.
How do I get to the Port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)?
Approximately 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport. Take I-595 east
straight into the port. (I-595 becomes Eller Drive once inside the Port.)
I-595 runs east/west with connections to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood
International Airport, U.S.1, I-95, State Road 7 (441), Florida's Turnpike,
Sawgrass Expressway, and I-75.
How do I get to Port Canaveral?
About 45 minutes from Orlando Airport. From the Orlando International
Airport, the port is just a short drive along Florida's Beeline Expressway
(S.R. 528) to reach the cruise terminals, restaurants, parks, beach,
and other places of business and recreation. Port Canaveral is even
closer to Melbourne International Airport. From the airport, follow
signs to eastbound U.S. 192, cross the Indian River on the causeway,
and turn north on SR A1A. Drive along the coast until you reach Port
Canaveral. You also could take U.S. 192 westbound to Interstate 95 and
drive north to the Beeline Expressway's (S.R. 528) east exit. From the
Space Coast Executive Airport in Titusville, drive east for three blocks;
turn south onto U.S. 1 Hwy. to the Beeline Expressway (S.R. 528), and
east to the Port. From the Daytona Beach International Airport, go east
to Interstate 95, then drive south to the Beeline Expressway's (S.R.
528) east exit. Signs along the highway will direct you to the cruise
terminals at Port Canaveral. Cruise Terminals 5, 8, and 9/10 are located
on the north side of the Port and can be reached via S.R. 401. Cruise
Terminals 2, 3, and 4 are on the south side near the Port's oceanfront
campground, Jetty Park. Just turn left off S.R. 528 into Port Canaveral,
and follow the signs.
How do I get to the Port of Boston?
Black Falcon Cruise Terminal One Black Falcon Avenue Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 330-1500 About 3 miles from Logan Airport. From the North (coming
south on I-93): On the Expressway downtown, take exit marked "South
Station." At the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto Summer Street.
Continue on Summer Street as it merges with Congress Street. Continue
on Congress to "D" Street, turn right onto "D" Street,
then left at the next light onto Summer Street (again). At the next
light on Summer Street is a left turn into the Boston Marine Industrial
Park. The Black Falcon Terminal is the first right turn (onto Design
Center Place). From the South: Traveling on Interstate 95 North, Interstate
93 North, or the Southeast Expressway, pass through the South Station
tunnel underneath downtown Boston/Chinatown. In the tunnel's right lane
will be an off-ramp for Atlantic Avenue/Northern Avenue. Take this ramp,
staying to the right; then, at the top of the ramp, travel through the
light onto the new Northern Avenue bridge. Follow Northern Avenue into
the Boston Marine Industrial Park. At the end of Northern Avenue, turn
right on Tide Street and then immediately right again onto Drydock Avenue.
Take the next left onto Design Center Place to the Black Falcon Terminal.
From the Mass Turnpike East: Follow the Mass Turnpike East (Interstate
90) to the end. When you see signs reading "Turnpike Ends,"
stay to your right and exit at the off-ramp marked "Atlantic Avenue."
Stay right and follow signs for Atlantic Avenue. Continue on Atlantic
Avenue until you reach the James Hook Lobster Company. Just before James
Hook is the new Northern Avenue bridge on the right. Follow Northern
Avenue into the Boston Marine Industrial Park. At the end of Northern
Avenue, turn right on Tide Street and then immediately right again onto
Drydock Avenue. Take the next left onto Design Center Place to the Black
Falcon Terminal.
How do I get to the Port of New York?
Traveling from outside of New York City: Take the Lincoln Tunnel to
New York City. Go North on 12th Ave. Go West on 55th St. Pier is at
55th St. and 12th Ave.
How do I get to the Port of Newport News?
From Richmond area: Travel I-64 East from Richmond, then take righthand
exit off I-64 to I-664 South (Exit 264). Sign will read "Monitor
Merrimac Tunnel." Travel I-664 to Exit 6 (26th St. Exit); take
exit and at the first light (Huntington Ave.), turn left. Travel to
next light and turn left on 25th St. Go to stop sign and continue on
to Newport News Marine Terminal. From Norfolk: Take I-64 west, go through
Hampton Roads Tunnel, and take Exit 264 (Downtown Newport News) to I-664
south to Exit 6 (26th St. Exit). Take exit and at the first light (Huntington
Ave.), turn left. Travel to next light and turn left on 25th St. Go
to stop sign and continue on to Newport News Marine Terminal. From Suffolk,
Chesapeake, Portsmouth (U.S. Route 460): Take I-664 north, go through
Monitor Merrimac Tunnel, and take Exit 6 (Sign will read: 25th/26th
St.). Follow 26th Street, go to first traffic light, and make a left
on Huntington Ave. Travel to next light and make a left on 25th Street.
Go to stop sign and continue on to Newport News Marine Terminal.
How do I get to the Port of New Orleans?
About 16 miles from New Orleans Airport. From Central Business District:
Take Convention Center Blvd. to Henderson St. Take a left on Henderson
St., then continue to Port of New Orleans Place. Take a left on Port
of New Orleans Place to cruise terminal straight ahead. From Riverbound
Pontchartrain Expressway: Take Exit (Business 90) at Tchoupitoulas St./South
Peters St. exit, then continue to Convention Center Blvd. Take a right
on Convention Center Blvd., continue to Henderson St. Take a left on
Henderson St., continue to Port of New Orleans Place, then take another
left on Port of New Orleans Place to cruise terminal straight ahead.
How do I get to the Port of Tampa?
About 15 miles from the Tampa Airport. From the North: Take I-75 south
to I-4 west, or I-275 south to I-4 east. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor
City). Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60.
East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
From the South: Take I-75 north. Take Crosstown Expressway west (toward
Tampa). East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th
Street. Take 22nd Street north. Turn left on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60.
East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street.
Bear to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
From the East: Take I-4 west. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City).
Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East
Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear
to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
From the West (Tampa International Airport): Take I-275 North. Stay
in right lane. Take I-4 east. Take Exit 1 (Port of Tampa/Ybor City).
Take 21st Street south. Turn right on East Adamo Drive/Hwy 60. East
Adamo Drive/Hwy 60 will turn into Channelside Drive/13th Street. Bear
to the left and follow signs for the Florida Aquarium/Seaport Terminal.
How do I get to the Port of Galveston?
About 70 miles from Houston International Airport. Port of Galveston
Pier #25 2502 Harborside Drive Galveston, Texas 77550 Take I-45 South
to Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275). Turn left (east) onto Harborside
Drive. Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street. Turn
left onto Kempner/22nd Street. Proceed to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25.
How do I get to the Port of Seattle?
About 16 miles from the Seattle Airport. Merge onto WA-518 E. Take the
I-5 north exit on the left toward Seattle. Merge onto I-5 N. Take the
Seneca St. exit, exit number 165, on the left. Merge onto Seneca St.
Turn right onto 4th Ave. Turn left onto Wall St. Turn right on Alaskan
Way.
How do I get to the Port of Vancouver?
About 16 miles from the Vancouver Airport. Seattle Airport to Ballantyne
Pier: Cross the Canadian Border via I-5 north. It now becomes Route
99. Follow route 99 and exit at Knight Street. Knight Street will become
Clark. Continue on Clark to Powell and turn left. Proceed to Heatley
Avenue and turn right. Cross railroad overpass to the cruise terminal.
Drive from airport to pier is 3 1/2 hours. Vancouver Airport to Ballantyne
Pier: Take Route 99 and exit at Knight Street. Knight Street will become
Clark. Continue on Clark to Powell Street and turn left. Proceed to
Heatley Avenue and turn right. Cross railroad overpass to the cruise
terminal. Distance from airport to pier is 10 miles or a 25-minute drive.
Downtown Vancouver to Ballantyne Pier: Proceed east on Hastley Street
to Heatley Avenue. Turn left on Heatley Avenue and cross the railroad
overpass to the cruise terminal.
How do I get to the Port of Seward (Anchorage)?
Anchorage itself does not have a pier. As a result, people fly into
Anchorage and go to Seward. Seward is a little over 130 miles from the
Anchorage airport. From the Anchorage airport, take International Airport
Road east to Minnesota Drive. Turn right on Minnesota Drive. Follow
Minnesota Drive to Seward Highway south. It is approximately 130 miles
to Seward once on the highway. Once you are in Seward, follow the signs
to the Alaska Railroad Dock. You also should be able to see the ship
from the highway. Signs will lead you to the pier.
How do I get to the Port of Ensenada?
5 South to 905 East 905 East to 805 South 805 South to the border. Go
through border Look for sign that says: Ensenada Toll Rd. Follow around
circle. Follow Ensenada signs. 2 Toll gates. Be sure to follow Ensenada
signs NOT Rosarito OBEY ALL SIGNS.
How do I get to the Port of Los Angeles?
Port of Los Angeles 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro, California 90731
(310) SEA-PORT About 18 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.
From LAX: Travel southbound on the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405),
then southbound on the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor
Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection.
Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center. From downtown Los Angeles:
Travel southbound on the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor
Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection.
Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center. From Long Beach: Travel
eastbound on Ocean Boulevard, Seaside Avenue, and the Vincent Thomas
Bridge (State Highway 47). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight
through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World
Cruise Center.
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