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Port of Virginia – Norfolk Cruise Terminal – Terminal Information

Cruise terminal guide for Port of Virginia – Norfolk Cruise Terminal — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.

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The Port of Norfolk's Decker Half Moone Center cruise terminal is located at One Waterside Drive, beside Nauticus — an interactive science and technology center and home of the Battleship Wisconsin. The entrance is at the corner of Waterside Drive (turns into Boush St.) and Main St. W.


Cruise Ship at Half Moone Cruise Terminal Norfolk VA

ℹ️ Terminal Information

🅿️ Parking

The parking rate is $15.00/day for passenger cars (up to 15-passenger vans), payable upon entry by cash or credit card. Parking is located a few blocks away — a complimentary shuttle is provided. It is suggested to drop luggage off at the terminal prior to parking. See here for more details.

🚕 Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Due to traffic safety restrictions in the terminal's front drive, drop-offs and for-hire vehicles (taxis, Uber, Lyft, limousines, etc.) must drop off passengers streetside — ideally on Waterside Dr. or on Main Street just across from the terminal.



🚢 Cruise Lines from Norfolk

Carnival Cruise Line is currently the only cruise line that sails from Norfolk. Other cruise lines such as Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line may visit Norfolk as a port of call on longer itineraries, but do not start or end cruises there.

Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line
Home port — Half Moone Cruise Terminal

🌡️ Norfolk Weather

Norfolk enjoys a marine subtropical climate with mild temperatures year-round, ranging between 53°F and 88°F. The city receives more than 52 inches of rain throughout the year.

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Summer

Generally warm and long, with most rainfall occurring from April to August. Pack a light rain jacket just in case.

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Winter & Spring

Wetter than summer but still mild. Approximately 12 thunderstorms per year — with the occasional hailstorm — occur during winter and spring.