Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center
City cruise terminal at 1 Waterside Drive on the Elizabeth River, next to Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin in downtown Norfolk.
Norfolk, United States
Norfolk is a port city in southeastern Virginia, on the Elizabeth River near the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. More about Norfolk →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 4 of 4 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Norfolk
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Eastern Time)
Today · Thu 22 OctNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today
Next 7 days
Quietest: Tue 27 Oct · busiest: Sun 25 Oct- Thu22 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Fri23 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sat24 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sun25 Oct4.2kTypical1 ship
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct2.6kLight1 ship
- Wed28 Oct2.8kLight1 ship
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Norfolk day.
Planning a day in Norfolk?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Norfolk cruise port?
Ships dock at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Dr, on the downtown Norfolk waterfront of the Elizabeth River. Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin are next door, and the Waterside District hotels and restaurants are a short walk away.
Terminal
Getting to the Norfolk cruise port
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) → Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center
19 km · 15–90 min by car
About 19 km. Taxi or rideshare, drive via I-64 and I-264, or city buses with one change.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi or rideshare
Varies
15–25 min
Pick-up at the arrivals curb. Metered fare, about USD 2.10 per mile, approximate. No fixed airport fare.
Drive
Varies
15–25 min
19 km via I-64 E and I-264 W.
City bus (one change)
$2per person
~90 min
Single fare about USD 2 per ride, approximate.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Taxis, rideshare and private drop-offs use Waterside Drive outside the terminal. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Norfolk Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Norfolk cruise port
Official port parking
$15/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
The city runs cruise parking at the Cedar Grove lot, about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from the terminal, for about USD 15 a day, with luggage check-in at the lot and a free shuttle to the terminal.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Cedar Grove Lot (cruise parking)City of Norfolk
Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center
~$15/day
Available
Serves Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center · Reservation: Available
Cars and vans up to 15 passengers; pay by cash or card on entry, or prepay with a QR code.
The shuttle has an ADA lift.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Downtown Norfolk
$75–138 / night
Walking distance to the terminal.
Typical hotel
$75–138 / night
Port 5–10 minAirport ~15 min
Waterside hotels a short walk or ride from Half Moone.
Hotels here
- Courtyard Norfolk Downtown
- Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Ghent
$75–80 / night
Restaurants and a neighbourhood feel.
Typical hotel
$75–80 / night
Port ~10 minAirport 15–20 min
Leafy district just west of downtown.
Hotels here
- Spark by Hilton Norfolk
Norfolk Airport area
$66–106 / night
Late arrivals and early flights.
Typical hotel
$66–106 / night
Port 15–25 minAirport 5–10 min
Budget hotels near ORF.
Hotels here
- Comfort Inn & Suites Virginia Beach-Norfolk Airport
- Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport
- DoubleTree Norfolk Airport
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
$72–120 / night
A beach stay before or after the cruise.
Typical hotel
$72–120 / night
Port ~25 minAirport ~25 min
Oceanfront resort strip about 30 km from the terminal.
Hotels here
- Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach
- Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Hotel prices are approximate, per night for two adults, in USD. Travel times are approximate.
Eating in Norfolk
- Coffee per item
- $3–6
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- $7.99–20
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- $25–42
- per person
- Breakfast per person
- $6–16
- per person
Prices are approximate, from local cafe and restaurant menus; tax and tip extra.
Where to eat
Waterside District
Restaurants and bars on the waterfront next to the terminal.
Granby Street and Freemason
Downtown cafes and restaurants a 10-15 minute walk from the terminal.
Destination
About Norfolk
Norfolk is a port city in southeastern Virginia, on the Elizabeth River near the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Ships dock at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center on the downtown waterfront, next to the Nauticus maritime centre and Battleship Wisconsin. Some cruises start and end here; Waterside District hotels and restaurants are a short walk away, and the airport is about 19 km from the terminal.
- Climate
- Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Winter (Dec-Feb) highs about 11-13C (51-55F), lows 1-3C (34-38F), 74-87 mm of precipitation a month. Spring (Mar-May) highs 16-25C (60-77F), lows 5-15C (41-59F), 86-96 mm. Summer (Jun-Aug) highs 29-32C (85-89F), lows 20-23C (68-73F), 113-154 mm. Autumn (Sep-Nov) highs fall from 27C to 17C (81-62F), lows from 19C to 7C (67-44F), 79-137 mm. Warmest and wettest month July (high 89.4F/31.9C; 6.08 in/154 mm). About 1,249 mm (49.18 in) of precipitation a year.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Currency
- USD
Things to Do in Norfolk
Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
Maritime science centre and Iowa-class battleship next door to the terminal.