This is an area where if you are in the right spot it seems safe, but there were some areas where you don't want to be once dusk hits. We only stayed overnight in a hotel near the port and then went to the ship. Once we returned we drove a bit before filling up, as each gas station we stopped at had one issue or another. Read Less

Mobile port was very easy to navigate. I think it is a nice sized port, not a lot of running around. Onsite parking was good and convenient, a little costly, but you are paying for the convenience. Staff inside were very friendly. Read Less

Way Cool! Amazing how they lived in those conditions. Way Cool Experience! Read Less

Mobile had great dining choices within walking distance to our hotel. I felt safe and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Read Less

We did not do anything in the port. We stayed in Gulf Shores for 2 days before the cruise and drove to the port Read Less

Mobile is continuing to upgrade it downtown appeal to travelers. The parks are clean. There have been new restaurants and bars opened. The original Wentzel's Oyster House on Dauphin Street has great and fresh seafood. From 3-6, beer and drinks are half price and there are appetizers for $5.99. There are other Wentzel's location, but none compare to the one downtown. Read Less

When sailing out of Mobile, if you arrive early enough, be sure to go see the USS Alabama. You get free parking and a discount on the tours if you have your boarding passes. Read Less

In general I was disappointed, but we were there on a Sunday, so everything was closed except restaurants. The hotel we stayed at, Renaissance Battle House, was awesome though! Read Less

Quick embarkation and debarkation Read Less

Good port to leave from. Many hotels have stay and park packages. Read Less

Super quick to get on and off the boat. Mobile is an ok city. We stayed at the Battle House Marriott hotel and loved it. We ate dinner at Felix's Fish Camp. Great views. Decent prices for seafood. Read Less

Hotels are inexpensive and there are great places to eat in town. The port is easy to park at. Read Less

Departure: Port documentation says parking deck opens at 10 AM. We arrived at port at 10:25 and were turned away by police because of previous cruise customers still leaving. We were instructed to return at 11. We returned at 10:55 and traffic on Water Street was backed-up on to the I-10 exit ramp. We noticed a shorter line of cars along the rr tracks on Old Water Street and were eventually directed to that line, I assume to clear the backup off the I-10 ramp. It took 45 minutes to get into the parking deck to unload luggage and park. Unloading is a bottleneck because cars are unloaded in batches of six or seven. If the first or second car is not prepared and has to sort or tag luggage then everyone behind that car waits until they are finished. Return: Customs consisted of checking passports, no forms and no questions about what we were bringing into the country from abroad. BTW there were literally no bags waiting in baggage claim and everyone was doing self-debarkation. Leaving the parking deck was quick and easy once the trains passed. Read Less

Easy access to port, we booked with Microtel in Saraland Alabama, they provide shuttle service to and from port. Amanda was manager there and entire staff were friendly and helpful with all of our needs. Great service from them. Would highly recommend them. Read Less

We drove into Mobile to catch the cruise and it was very easy access and parking was right at the port. Easy drive to find something to eat in the city center, only a few blocks away. Read Less

We drove in the morning of departure and were taken to the port and where we were dropped off by a drive. This port seems to be nothing special. I love the convenience of the location but the city of Mobile, Alamaba REALLY needs to step it up and improve if they want tourist. Read Less

Smooth parking and embarkation Read Less

They were not very organized we made an appointment for arrival and arrived early and it took forever to get thru customs. Getting off the ship was def worse but I have already covered that. Read Less

Expensive to park. Read Less

Parking garage line was backed up and slow moving, but check in staff were great. Being suite guests, we got the VIP treatment every step of the way. First ones on ship and were escorted right to our cabin at 11:15 a.m. Read Less

Very easy to board in Mobile. Read Less

I like this port. Easy to get to. We stayed at Renaissance Riverview and got the cruise and park package!! Read Less

Embarkation was a little chaotic. I've definitely seen more organized ports. Read Less

slept only Read Less

Was really simple and the people were so nice. Read Less