Guide · Cruise ship parking in Sydney

Cruise Ship Parking Guide: Where, Why and How to Park for Your Sydney Cruise

Planning to drive to your cruise? This guide explains where to park when you sail from Sydney, why so many cruise passengers choose secure offsite parking, and exactly how it works from booking to boarding.

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Where to park when you cruise from Sydney

Sydney has two cruise terminals: White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle and the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay. According to Port Authority of NSW, White Bay Cruise Terminal has no long term parking, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal has no parking on cruise ship days.

That's why cruise passengers who drive park offsite. We're an independent offsite car park for cruise passengers, with three secure locations in Mascot, Turrella and Marrickville. You park with us, then take a short ride to your ship.

Our three cruise parking locations

All three are offsite car parks for cruise passengers, a short ride from both Sydney cruise terminals.

Mascot

286a Coward Street, Mascot NSW

$25.00 per day + GST

Open 5am to 11pm
Keys are left with the office
2 day minimum
White Bay: About 15 minutes
Circular Quay: Up to 25 minutes

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Turrella

75 Henderson Street, Turrella NSW

$25.00 per day + GST

Secure Gated 24 Hours
Take your keys with you
White Bay: About 15 to 19 minutes
Circular Quay: About 15 to 19 minutes

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Marrickville

100 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW

$35.00 per day + GST

Secure Gated
Take your keys with you
White Bay: About 15 to 19 minutes
Circular Quay: About 15 to 19 minutes

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Why park offsite for your cruise

Park for your whole cruise

Book for the exact length of your cruise, from a short getaway to several weeks, and pay a simple daily rate per vehicle.

Your holiday starts at home

Load the car with your luggage, drive to Sydney at your own pace and leave the car with us. No need to organise lifts to the terminal.

Clear prices before you pay

You'll see the full total, including GST, before you pay securely online. See our cruise parking prices.

Directions in your inbox

Your confirmation email includes a PDF with directions and arrival instructions for your car park.

Secure car parks

Turrella is gated and monitored by 24/7 CCTV, Marrickville is a secure gated yard, and at Mascot keys are left with the office.

Help when you need it

Questions before you travel? Call us on 1800 462 445 or send an enquiry.

How cruise ship parking works

1
Book online
Choose Mascot, Turrella or Marrickville, enter your cruise dates and vehicle registration, and pay securely. Your confirmation arrives by email straight away.
2
Drive to your car park
On departure day, follow the directions and arrival instructions in your PDF.
3
Head to the terminal
Arrange your own Uber or taxi, or use your booked private return transfer.
4
Cruise, then drive home
When you're back, ride to your car park, collect your car and head home.

Getting from the car park to your ship

Most cruise passengers arrange their own Uber or taxi from the car park to the terminal, approx. $25 to $65 depending on vehicle type. You can also add our private return transfer when you book: a flat $250.00 including GST for up to 5 cruise passengers, to the terminal on departure day and back to your car park after your cruise.

From Mascot it's about 15 minutes to White Bay Cruise Terminal and up to 25 minutes to the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay. Turrella and Marrickville are about 15 to 19 minutes from the terminals, depending on traffic.

Tips for a smooth departure day

Check your cruise documents to confirm whether you're sailing from White Bay or the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Bag drop usually opens around 9am. At the Overseas Passenger Terminal it runs until about 90 minutes before departure, and at White Bay until about an hour before. Check your cruise line's times.
Mascot is open from 5am to 11pm and keys are left with the office. Turrella is secure gated parking accessible 24 hours.
At Turrella and Marrickville, lock your vehicle and take your car keys with you.
Have your booking confirmation ready. At Mascot you must have it printed or on your phone.
Allow extra time for Sydney traffic, especially on weekday mornings.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park for a cruise from Sydney?

White Bay Cruise Terminal has no long term parking, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal has no parking on cruise ship days. Cruise passengers who drive park offsite. We're an independent offsite car park with locations in Mascot, Turrella and Marrickville, a short ride from both terminals.

Can I park at White Bay Cruise Terminal or the Overseas Passenger Terminal?

Not for your cruise. White Bay Cruise Terminal has no long term parking, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal has no parking on cruise ship days. The White Bay car park is for short stay pick ups only, with a 15 minute maximum. We don't provide parking at either terminal: our car parks are offsite.

How long can I leave my car for my cruise?

For the whole length of your cruise. Book your entry date as the day you drop your car off and your exit date as the day you collect it, and you pay the daily rate for each day. Mascot has a 2 day minimum.

How do I get from the car park to my ship?

Arrange your own Uber or taxi (approx. $25 to $65 depending on vehicle type), or add our private return transfer for a flat $250.00 including GST for up to 5 cruise passengers.