Port of Mobile
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Ships at port
Address
Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal
201 South Water Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Travel Time
- 25 miles from the Mobile Regional Airport (MOB); travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
Directions to the Port
Traveling from I-65 South
* Stay on I-65 southbound all the way to where it meets Interstate-10 * Take I-10 east until you are almost at downtown Mobile and be prepared to take Exit 26A, "Canal St." * This exits off the right (east side of the interstate * Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street * Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north toward the terminal * Stay on Water Street for two blocks * The garage and terminal will be on the right side * There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
Traveling from I-10 West
* Stay on I-10 across the Mobile Bayway bridge and go through the I-10 George Wallace Tunnel * Coming out of the tunnel, go three-quarters of a mile (3/4) and take Exit 25A, Texas Street * Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Texas St. * You are now going to double back onto the Interstate * Slowly drive under I-10 and proceed to the left turn lane to the on-ramp and get back on to the Interstate, I-10 East * Once back on the Interstate, stay in the right lane for one-quarter mile (1/4 mile), then take the next exit, Exit 26A, "Canal St" * Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street * Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north side of the terminal * Stay on Water Street for two blocks * The garage and terminal will be on the right side * There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
Traveling from I-10 East
* Stay on I-10 eastbound almost to dowtown Mobile * Be prepared to take Exit 26A, "Canal St" * Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Water Street * Water Street is a 4-lane road with a median and will curve back to the north toward the terminal * Stay on Water Street for two blocks * The garage and terminal will be on the right side * There will be signs directing you to baggage drop off and parking
Parking
Rates are subject to change by the Port Authority.
Effective October 1, 2007
Regular sized cars
* 4-day cruise: $60.00 * 5-day cruise: $75.00
Oversized vehicles
* 4-day cruise: $120.00 * 5-day cruise: $150.00
* Covered garage adjacent to the terminal. * Full payment due upon entering the parking garage. * Accepted forms of payment: U.S Dollars; Major Credit Cards. * No advance reservations required. * Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit. * Some on site as well as off site locations will be offered; a shuttle will be available back to the terminal.
Airport Transfers
Where can I Purchase Transfers & How Far in Advance
Purchase of transfers can be done through Carnival Reservations up to 7 days prior to your sail date; you will need to provide your flight information at the time of purchase. Flight details are provided to the transportation company to assist in expediting your transfer to the pier. It is your responsibility to update Carnival with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure you are met by the transportation company.
Cost of Transfers
Mobile Airport to Port of Mobile: One Way: $20.00 Round Trip: $40.00
Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are nonrefundable.
Flight Guidelines
Latest Flight Arrival
Arrivals into the Mobile Airport: 2:30pm
Earliest Flight Departures
Earliest departures out of the Mobile Airport: 11:30am
Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport
You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port. Transfer time begins generally around noon depending on flight arrivals.
Other
For more information on the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal, visit www.shipmobile.com or call: 1-888-SHIPMOBILE (1-888-744-7662).
