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Best Parking Options for Carnival Cruises from Long Beach (2026 Guide)
Last revised: September 30, 2026
Your cruise starts with a smoother arrival.
Garage, off-site lot, or hotel package? Here’s how to choose the right balance of cost and convenience for your Carnival cruise from Long Beach.
Read your cruise emails before you drive Carnival requires off-site parking for certain sailings. Follow your voyage’s instructions, even if you arrive early.
Pick your starting point
Want a short walk? Compare terminal parking.
Looking to save? Add the cost of rides to off-site parking.
Driving several hours? Compare hotel cruise packages.
Flying in? Plan a ride and skip leaving a car.
Long Beach terminal: 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802. San Pedro is a separate port—confirm your terminal before booking.
01 / Park beside the terminal
$23 per day • 7-foot garage clearance Published by Visit Long Beach; rates can change. Check your vehicle’s height, including roof cargo.
When your sailing permits garage parking and space is available, you can park beside the terminal and walk over with your luggage.
Vehicles taking more than one space need alternate parking.
Check your sailing emails before heading to the garage.
Follow your assigned terminal arrival window.
Use Carnival’s location, luggage drop-off, and transfer instructions. Allow extra time, and keep the return directions handy.
Check who arranged the parking A Carnival-assigned lot and a parking reservation you book independently have separate instructions and transfer arrangements.
02 / Compare off-site parking
Rightway’s current Long Beach listings start at $13.99 per day for Courtyard parking and $17 per day for Hyatt Regency parking.
Both current listings say: no transportation provided Include a ride to the terminal and back when comparing the total.
Add booking fees and applicable taxes.
Check access hours and cancellation terms.
Check vehicle restrictions: the Courtyard listing excludes trucks, vans, and SUVs.
What could the full cost look like?
Seven billed days | Example cost |
|---|---|
Terminal: 7 × $23 | $161.00 |
Off-site: 7 × $13.99 | $97.93 |
Example rides: $25 each way | + $50.00 |
Off-site total before parking fees | $147.93 |
Difference before parking fees | $13.07 |
Illustration only. The $25 ride is an example, not a quote. Your dates, fees, fares, and billing rules determine the actual total; a seven-night cruise may be billed differently.
03 / Stay, park, and cruise
An overnight stay can make a long drive easier. Book the specific cruise package and check what it includes.
The Cove Hotel
One night’s accommodation.
Up to seven nights of cruise parking.
Transportation to and from the Long Beach terminal.
The Cove also has a separate San Pedro package. Choose the correct port.
The Maya / Hotel Maya
Overnight accommodations.
Parking for one vehicle for up to seven nights.
Shuttle to and from the Long Beach terminal.
Schedule the shuttle with the front desk on arrival. Times vary; availability and blackout dates apply.
Ask before booking Confirm extra parking-night charges, passenger and bag limits, vehicle restrictions, accessibility, and how to arrange your return pickup.
04 / Get a ride to the ship
Compare Uber or Lyft, a pre-booked private transfer, or confirmed hotel transportation. Get a current quote for your group and luggage.
Price both directions.
Confirm seating and luggage space.
Agree on the return pickup and any delay policy.
My quick take
Start with your sailing’s parking instructions. Then compare the total cost, transfer time, and how easily your group can manage its luggage.
Rates and package details reviewed September 30, 2026. Confirm current terms for your travel dates.
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