Beginning in April 2007, Royal Caribbean International offers weekly departures through July. This is your opportunity to set sail on a 6-, 7- or 8-day cruise to the beautiful island of Bermuda. Also, Carnival Cruise Line will offer both a 6-day Bahamas cruise and a 2-day "Cruises-to-Nowhere" in both June and October. For more information, please contact your CI Travel Consultant.

For your convenience, Nauticus, your point of embark, has a cruise hotline that has the most up-to-date information on ships schedules. Passengers are invited to call Nauticus at (757) 664-1000 for the latest on last minute 'changes, including ship arrival time, embarkation delays, etc.

Its a short 20 minute ride from the airport to Nauticus with taxi fares of approximately $18 - $25. If you have purchased a package that includes airfare to Norfolk there will be buses available at the airport to transport you and your luggage to Nauticus.

Guests using Cedar Grove Lot, the long-term parking facility will be transported by complimentary shuttle and dropped off by in front of Nauticus. Guests being dropped off by a friend or relative should come directly to Nauticus located at One Waterside Drive in downtown Norfolk. Porters will be available to provide assistance with your baggage. Cars can enter the parking area to drop off passengers only.Please note there is no parking in this area for any reason.

Guests will then proceed to the check-in area. Please remember to have a photo ID and your boarding documentation in-hand. Do not pack these items in your luggage. Before boarding, passengers will be required to present completed documentation, cruise ticket, and photo ID. You will not be allowed to board the ship without all of these items. Additionally, all passengers must go through security x-rays.

Yes, starting January 8, 2007. The passport (U.S. or foreign) will be the document of choice for entering or re-entering the United States through airports and seaports

New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere
New Requirements for Travelers between the United States and the Western Hemisphere Under terms of proposed new regulations, as of January 8, 2007, travelers will have to have a passport or "other accepted document" to enter or re-enter the U.S. by air or sea from the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central and South America, in addition to current regulations requiring passports for other international travel. By the end of 2007, the new requirements will apply to land crossings too. On October 4, 2006, the U.S. Government extended the passport deadline for sea travel to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico to June 1, 2009.

The proposed rules for the different phase-in dates will be finalized over the coming months, but regardless of the timeframe, by January 1, 2008, all Americans departing and returning to the United States will be required to have a valid U.S. passport. If you dont already have a passport you should consider applying now as there will undoubtedly be a backlog in getting passports as these rules take effect. For information on obtaining or renewing a passport, visit theState Departments Web site at: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

If your flight plans mean you will arrive in Norfolk well before embarkation is scheduled to begin there are several good options for passing a few hours. The cruise ship pier is adjacent to Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, an interactive science/technology center that focuses on the sea. It's also home to the Battleship Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. For more information on this exciting 120,000 square-foot facility, please visit www.thenmc.org.

Absolutely. In fact, there are several hotels within easy walking distance. For more information on area hotels, contact a CI Travel Consultant. Norfolk and the surrounding Hampton Roads area is rich with history and full of fun things to do. Come a few days early and see the sights before your cruise vacation begins.

Norfolk's cruise port is in the heart of a vibrant city. Within walking distance, you'll find a one million square-foot shopping complex, dozens of restaurants, art, museums and dozens of other attractions. For more information on things to see and do in Norfolk, please visit www.downtownnorfolk.org or www.norfolkcvb.com. Your CI Travel Consultant will be happy to secure a hotel room for you, reserve a car so you can see the points of interest to you and answer any questions you may have.

The night before arriving back in Norfolk, passengers will be asked to place all luggage outside their cabin door. Stewards will collect the luggage and store it in a locked area overnight. Be sure to keep one bag with cloths and everything you will need for the next morning and everything, including medications and toiletries. After the ship has securely docked and cleared customs, the luggage will be arranged on the dock in rows according to a color-coded tag system. Guests, who will be asked to debark the ship by tag color, will proceed to the luggage area to retrieve their luggage.

After collecting your luggage, porters will be available to assist in transferring your luggage to buses for transport to the Grove Park lot, waiting taxis or to the front of the building for other transportation.

If you are traveling with Carnival Cruise Lines you have the option to utilize a system called "Express Debark" that allows select passengers to leave the ship first. Norfolk is one of the few ports in the country, and Carnival is the only cruise line, that allows guests who are able to carry/roll their own luggage to do so. Please note there is no assistance whatsoever with Express Debark. All luggage is the responsibility of the passenger.

Passengers can be picked up from Nauticus, however, due to the large number of disembarking guests, we suggest having your party park along Main Street or in the parking garage directly across the street and meeting them at their vehicle with your luggage. There is no parking on-site. Visit www.norfolk.gov/parking for information on additional parking garages within walking distance.

The Cedar Grove parking site is on Monticello Avenue between Virginia Beach Boulevard and Princess Anne Road in downtown Norfolk. From Interstate-264, take the City Hall Exit (Exit #10). At the light, turn right onto St. Paul's Boulevard and follow the "Cruise Parking" signs. Parking fees vary according to the number of days your car is stored. Your Travel Consultant can tell you the cost for your particular cruise.

Cedar Grove is a large area with ample parking for all guests. The fee is $10.00 per night, per car. The parking fee is collected upon entering the lot, payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash and Travelers Checks. For more information on parking in downtown Norfolk, visit www.norfolk.gov/parking.

Of course. For your convenience, there are porters on-site to take your bags. We suggest you drop off your luggage here first and then park your vehicle at Cedar Grove.

There are complimentary shuttles for transportation to Nauticus. Shuttles run regularly, so there's no waiting.

Absolutely. There will be a team of porters to assist with your bags.

For your convenience, we suggest you drop your luggage off at Nauticus and then park your vehicle at Cedar Grove. If you regularly use a wheelchair, we'll have wheelchair-accessible shuttles to bring you back to the ship.

Yes. There will be roving security officers posted throughout the duration of your cruise.

Cruise staff will be available to properly tag your bags prior to transporting them to the ship. Please let the staff know you need color-coded luggage tags.

If you have further questions, please call Norfolk's Division of Parking at 1-757-664-6222.