Save Money on Cruise Ship Parking

If you are driving to a port to embark on your cruise there is not much you can do to save on the cost of fuel. But there are some things that you can do to save on the cost of parking. There are three options that you have when arriving in your port city – A. Park at the pier B. Park off site at a nearby lot or C. Stay in a hotel before or after your cruise that offers a "parking package". The cost for parking at the pier can run as high as $20 per day but often local lots charge less than half of this and will shuttle you to the terminal. If you are considering taking advantage of the local attractions before or after your cruise, then a hotel cruise and parking package is a good option. The cost of the room might be slightly more than a week's worth of parking at the pier but spending your "parking money" on a pre-cruise hotel is a good idea. There is a good resource for offsite parking at http://www.GreatPorts.com