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Meet & Greet or Park & Ride: which is right for you?

The honest difference between our two parking services, and how to choose the one that suits your trip.

By Cruise Azure team 1 min read

We offer two ways to park, and people often ask which one to pick. Here is the honest answer.

Meet & Greet

You drive to the cruise terminal, we meet you in the short-stay car park, and we take the car from there. You walk straight to check-in. On your return, the car is brought back to you near the terminal.

Choose this if you want the shortest possible walk, you are travelling with heavy luggage or young children, or you simply want the easiest possible drop-off. See the full walk-through on the Meet & Greet page.

Park & Ride

You drive to our secure compound, park, and we shuttle you the short distance to the terminal. On return, we collect you and bring you back to your car.

Choose this if you want to be transported to the port and do not mind a short, simple transfer. The Park & Ride page shows exactly how it works.

What is the same

Both services use the same CCTV-monitored compound, and the same drivers. Your car is treated exactly the same way whichever you choose. The difference is only in how you and the car get to and from the terminal.

A quick rule of thumb

If your priority is the easiest possible drop-off, pick Meet & Greet. If your priority is navigating around the dock, pick Park & Ride. Either way, get a quote to see the difference for your dates.

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