The Gulf Coast's Drive-To Cruise Port

Cruises from Mobile from $452

Zero booking fees on every sailing from the Alabama Cruise Terminal, plus perks like onboard credit, free excursions, and gift cards on select departures.

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Where You Can Go from Mobile

Every card is real, current inventory: live sailing counts and the lowest bookable fare from the Alabama Cruise Terminal to each destination, refreshed daily.

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Cruise Lines Sailing from Mobile

Ranked by how many sailings each line runs from the Alabama Cruise Terminal right now. Tap a line for its full guide, ships and deals.

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Best Time to Sail from Mobile

Busiest months from Mobile: March, November, December. Quietest months with sailings, where fares tend to soften: February, April, May.

Jan8Good
Feb4Best value
Mar8Peak season
Apr3Best value
May3Best value
Jun4Good
Jul4Good
Aug5Good
Sep4Good
Oct6Good
Nov8Peak season
Dec8Peak season

Sailing counts per calendar month across our current inventory from the Alabama Cruise Terminal. Peak months carry the most departures and the strongest demand; quieter months often bring the best value.

Ships Sailing from Mobile

The ships with the lowest fares from the Alabama Cruise Terminal today, with each one's next departure. Every card links to real, bookable sailings.

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Today's Cheapest Cruises from Mobile

One row per ship and departure date, lowest available cabin, taxes and fees included. Filter by where you want to go and when, then sort by total or price per day.

Cruise LineShipDepartsDestination NightsPer DayTotal

Interior cabin, per person, taxes and fees included. Prices refresh daily and can change with availability. Per day = total price divided by nights.

Port guide

Getting to the Alabama Cruise Terminal and What to Expect

Mobile is the Gulf Coast's most convenient drive-to cruise port. The City of Mobile's Alabama Cruise Terminal at 201 South Water Street, a 66,000-square-foot two-story terminal with an attached 500-space parking deck, sits half a mile from I-10 in the middle of downtown, six miles from the I-65 junction. Carnival sails year-round 4- and 5-night cruises to Cozumel, Progreso and the Western Caribbean, and parking runs $23 per day with prepay online, by text or at the kiosk.

Getting there

  • DrivingThe terminal's directions: I-10 to Exit 26A (Canal Street), right at the end of the ramp onto Water Street, two blocks, and the garage and terminal are on the right. From I-65, stay southbound to I-10 and take I-10 East to Exit 26A.
  • DistancesThe terminal is about half a mile from I-10 and six miles from the I-10 / I-65 junction, in the heart of downtown Mobile.
  • Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)Taxis, rideshares and cruise line transfers serve the terminal; the port does not publish an airport distance or drive time.
  • Gates and arrivalParking gates open at 10 a.m. on sailing days. Follow the check-in window your cruise line assigns.

Terminals by cruise line

TerminalCruise lineNotes
Alabama Cruise TerminalCarnival Cruise Line (Carnival Spirit)201 S Water Street; 66,000 square feet on two levels; six covered drop-off lanes; attached 500-space parking deck

Your line's documents confirm your exact terminal for sailing day.

🚗 Parking at the port

GarageCruise rateNotes
Attached parking deck$23 per dayStandard space 8'6" wide, 8'6" tall, 16 feet long; prepay online, by text (P2603 to 504-504), at the kiosk (exact cash) or in the Premium Parking app
RVs and buses$46 per day (RVs), $69 per day (buses)Overflow garage with shuttle when the deck fills
  • All cruise parking fees must be paid in full before you board; Premium Parking administers the program for the City of Mobile.
  • Disabled veterans park free with the qualifying credentials listed on the terminal's parking page.
  • Questions: (251) 338-7447.

Good to know

Prepay and skip the kiosk lineOnline, the P2603 text code or the Premium Parking app all work; the kiosk takes exact cash only.
It is two blocks off I-10Exit 26A, right onto Water Street, and you are there.
Gates open at 10 a.m.Arriving earlier means waiting on the street; follow your cruise line's window.
Measure the RVStandard spaces are 16 feet long; anything bigger pays the $46 RV rate.

the Alabama Cruise Terminal, 201 S Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Facts and rates per the port authority, verified September 6, 2026; rates and assignments can change. Sources: Parking · Directions to the port · Terminal information sheet · Alabama Cruise Terminal home

Cruising from Mobile: Your Questions

Which cruise lines sail from Mobile?

1 cruise lines currently sail from the Alabama Cruise Terminal in our inventory, led by and Carnival. Each line has its own terminal or shares one; see the terminal table above.

Where do cruises from Mobile go?

Right now sailings from Mobile reach 3 destinations. Bahamas and Caribbean carry the most departures, followed by Panama Canal. Short 3 to 5 night getaways and 6 to 8 night weeks make up the bulk of the schedule.

What is the cheapest time to cruise from Mobile?

Fares track demand. The busiest months from Mobile are March, November, December; the quietest months with sailings, February, April, May, tend to offer the best value. Every price on this page refreshes daily from live inventory; check the current fares above.

How much is parking at the Mobile cruise terminal?

The Alabama Cruise Terminal charges $23 per day for standard vehicles, $46 for RVs and $69 for buses, paid in full before boarding. Prepay online, by texting P2603 to 504-504, at the kiosk with exact cash, or through the Premium Parking app; disabled veterans with qualifying credentials park free.

How do I drive to the Alabama Cruise Terminal?

Take I-10 to Exit 26A (Canal Street), turn right onto Water Street and continue two blocks; the garage and terminal are on the right at 201 South Water Street, about half a mile from I-10 and six miles from the I-65 junction.

When do the parking gates open in Mobile?

At 10 a.m. on sailing days. The terminal does not publish its own arrival time beyond that; follow the check-in window on your cruise documents.

Which cruise line sails from Mobile?

Carnival Cruise Line, with Carnival Spirit sailing year-round 4- and 5-night cruises to Cozumel, Progreso and the Western Caribbean from the Alabama Cruise Terminal.

Does CruiseHub charge booking fees?

No. CruiseHub charges zero booking fees on every sailing, and our Best Price Match Guarantee applies when you book. Cruise experts are available 24/7 at 1-877-733-0777.

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