PARKING YOUR CAR NEAR PORT OF THE EVERGLADES

My wife and I are taking our first cruise on the Island Princess in October, 2008. One thing that is a mystery to me since there seems to be little written about it-- Parking our car. We are driving down from North Carolina and staying in a hotel the night before our cruise. What suggestions do you have regarding where we should park the car for the duration of the 10-day cruise, and what we should expect in parking facilities at or near Port of the Everglades? All suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,