Port CanaveralCruise Port
Sailing from Port Canaveral? Find your terminal, choose where to park or sleep the night before, and work out the ride in from the airport.
Bon voyage from Port Canaveral
- Terminals
- 6
- Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10
- Cruise lines
- 7
- Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean
- Nearest airport
- MLB
- Orlando Melbourne International Airport, about 39 mi, about 40 minutes
- Port parking
- From $20 a day
- 1 port-run lots
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Terminals by cruise line
Port Canaveral has six busy cruise terminals. Your sailing decides which one is yours, not your line: ships from the same line move between terminals. The port's schedule shows Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and MSC at almost every one. So check your cruise documents before you leave the house.
Cruise Terminal 5
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity
One of the A terminals, off Exit 54A. Scheduled lines include Celebrity as well as the big five. The port lists no separate parking garage here.
9245 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal 10
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity
An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with its own parking garage. Princess and Celebrity also appear on the schedule.
9005 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal 8
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity
An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with a parking garage beside it. Princess and Celebrity are scheduled here too.
9155 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal 6
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess
An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with its own parking garage. Princess ships are on the schedule here too.
9241 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal 1
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess
A B terminal, off Exit 54B, on the south side. The port lists no separate parking garage here.
9050 Discovery Rd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal 3
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC
The other B terminal, off Exit 54B. The schedule shows no Princess or Celebrity ships here.
220 Christopher Columbus Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise Terminal 5One of the A terminals, off Exit 54A. Scheduled lines include Celebrity as well as the big five. The port lists no separate parking garage here. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity | 9245 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | Map of Cruise Terminal 5 |
| Cruise Terminal 10An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with its own parking garage. Princess and Celebrity also appear on the schedule. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity | 9005 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | Map of Cruise Terminal 10 |
| Cruise Terminal 8An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with a parking garage beside it. Princess and Celebrity are scheduled here too. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity | 9155 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | Map of Cruise Terminal 8 |
| Cruise Terminal 6An A terminal, off Exit 54A, with its own parking garage. Princess ships are on the schedule here too. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess | 9241 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | Map of Cruise Terminal 6 |
| Cruise Terminal 1A B terminal, off Exit 54B, on the south side. The port lists no separate parking garage here. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC, Princess | 9050 Discovery Rd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | Map of Cruise Terminal 1 |
| Cruise Terminal 3The other B terminal, off Exit 54B. The schedule shows no Princess or Celebrity ships here. | Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, MSC | 220 Christopher Columbus Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 |
Hotels the night before
Sleeping near the port the night before keeps a late flight or a slow drive on S.R. 528 from costing you the ship. Each hotel below says it offers a cruise shuttle or a package. "Check rates" opens that hotel on Booking.com; "Cruise stay details" opens the hotel's own page.
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
Less than a mile from the port by the hotel's account. Its page promotes Go Port packages that bundle the stay and a shuttle to the port. It lists no price or parking package, so ask when you book.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Less than a mile from the Port Canaveral cruise terminal, as the hotel puts it
Hotel
Radisson Resort at the Port
Minutes from the port. Its cruise packages bundle the room, parking and a shuttle to the port. You can also leave a car there for $12.95 plus 7% tax a day, shuttle for up to four included.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- Minutes from Port Canaveral, as the hotel puts it
Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral
About a mile from the port. Cruise parking costs $75 for 3 to 5 days or $110 for 6 to 10, overnight parking included. The shuttle is extra, $10 a person each way, booked with Cocoa Beach Transfers.
- Paid shuttle available
- Park-and-cruise package
- About a mile from the port, as the hotel puts it
Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
Near the terminals on Astronaut Boulevard, with a cruise shuttle at 9:30, 11:30 and 12:30 for $12 a person each way. Bookings are final and can't be cancelled. It lists no cruise parking package.
- Paid shuttle available
- Near the Port Canaveral cruise terminals, as the hotel puts it
Port Canaveral cruise parking
The port's own parking sits beside the terminals, so you park and walk. It's a flat daily rate with no reservations, first come, first served. Private lots nearby run free shuttles and set their own prices. Port parking opens at 10 a.m. on sailing days.
Daily rates as each lot's own page shows them. The port adds tax; the private lots don't say.
Covered parking
Port Canaveral terminal parking
WalkCoveredPort
Next to each terminal; park and walk
Canaveral Port Authority lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Canaveral terminal parkingGarages at Terminals 6, 8 and 10. First come, first served; card only.+ More− LessPer day plus tax, counting both the arrival and departure days; no reservations (first come, first served); card only. | WalkCoveredNext to each terminal; park and walk | Covered | $20.00a day | Reserve at the port → for Port Canaveral terminal parking |
Private lots nearby
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Port CanaveralOpen lot with a short shuttle that drops you at the terminal curb.+ More− LessGates open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. on sailing days. It's a sister business of the Radisson Resort at the Port. Per day, as the page's heading shows it; the page title says "from $12.95/day" without explaining the difference. Taxes aren't stated. | ShuttleOpen-air1.5 miles; free 5-minute shuttle with curbside drop-off | Open-air | $14.95a day | Check rates → for Park Port Canaveral |
Port Parking SpaceUnder half a mile from the nearest terminal, with covered walkways and seating.+ More− LessNo card fees, and no extra charge for more than four passengers. Per day with promo code CRUISE6, as the page shows it. Taxes aren't stated. | ShuttleOpen-airLess than half a mile from the closest terminal; free shuttle | Open-air | $14.95a day | Check rates → for Port Parking Space |
Port Canaveral ParkingMerritt Island lot off S.R. 528 with covered and uncovered spaces.+ More− LessA one-time $10 charge applies for each passenger over five. The last shuttle leaves at 1:15 p.m. The covered spaces aren't priced on its page. "Rates starting at" per day; the page doesn't say which option that is, and gives no price for its covered spaces. | ShuttleCovered costs extraAbout 5 minutes from the port; free shuttle | Covered costs extra | $13.95a day | Check rates → for Port Canaveral Parking |
Lots of HonorMerritt Island lot that posts no rate. Free for WWII veterans.+ More− LessIt offers discounts to veterans, first responders and their families, with no amounts published. No daily rate is published. | ShuttleOpen-airTwo minutes from the port, as the operator puts it; complimentary shuttle | Open-air | See live price | Check rates → for Lots of Honor |
Getting there
Orlando International is about 45 minutes west of the port by the port's own directions. Orlando Melbourne is the closest by road, and Sanford is the farthest. From any of them, State Road 528 east leads to the terminals: Exit 54A for Terminals 5, 6, 8 and 10, and Exit 54B for Terminals 1 and 3.
Orlando Melbourne International Airport MLB
The closest by road, about 39 miles to Terminal 8.
- Distance
- about 39 mi
- Drive
- about 40 minutes
Ways to the port
- Uber and Lyft — Uber and Lyft operate at the port; no fare is published.
Orlando International Airport MCO
About 47 miles to Terminal 8, and the one the port's directions start from. Cocoa Beach Express runs a shuttle from here.
- Distance
- about 47 mi
- Drive
- about 45 minutes
Ways to the port
- Shared shuttle: Cocoa Beach Express · $28 — Per person one way; $50 round trip, as listed on the Radisson Resort at the Port's page. The port's official ground transportation concessionaire. Operator site → for Cocoa Beach Express
- Uber and Lyft — Uber and Lyft operate at the port; no fare is published.
- Cruise-line transfer — The port says some cruise lines offer transportation to local airports; check with your line.
Orlando Sanford International Airport SFB
The longest drive of the three, about 67 miles to Terminal 8.
- Distance
- about 67 mi
- Drive
- about 1 hour
Ways to the port
- Uber and Lyft — Uber and Lyft operate at the port; no fare is published.
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead beats hunting for a ride at the curb with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from Port Canaveral
Most Port Canaveral cruises are short Bahamas trips or weeklong Caribbean loops. This covers what Norwegian and MSC say they sail to from here; we haven't confirmed the other lines' routes yet. Cozumel, Puerto Plata and Grand Cayman show up for both.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Cozumel
Which pier you'll dock at, plus plans for 2, 4 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Puerto Plata
The Taino Bay port and the old town a short walk away, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Grand Cayman
How the tender into George Town works, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Nassau
What's within walking distance of the cruise port, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
St. Thomas
Which dock your ship uses and how far town is on foot, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Falmouth
The Georgian town beside the ship, plus plans for 3, 5 or 7 hours ashore.
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Canaveral Port Authority — master cruise ship schedule, Sep 2026 to Feb 2027
- Canaveral Port Authority — cruise lines
- Canaveral Port Authority — cruise terminal arrival guides
- Canaveral Port Authority — cruise terminal map
- Canaveral Port Authority — directions and parking
- Norwegian Cruise Line — cruises from Port Canaveral
- MSC Cruises — cruises from Port Canaveral
- Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
- Radisson Resort at the Port — Choice Hotels page
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral — Choice Hotels page
- Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
- Park Port Canaveral
- Port Parking Space
- Port Canaveral Parking
- Lots of Honor
- Canaveral Port Authority — guest transportation
- Carnival — embarkation day help
- Royal Caribbean — when should I arrive at the cruise port terminal?
- Norwegian Cruise Line — embarkation day
- MSC Cruises — web check-in FAQ
- Disney Cruise Line — online check-in and Port Arrival Time
- Canaveral Port Authority — nearby amenities
Terminals & cruise lines
Which terminal does Carnival or Royal Caribbean use at Port Canaveral?
Carnival and Royal Caribbean both use several Port Canaveral terminals, so there is no single answer. The port's schedule for September 2026 to February 2027 puts each of them at Terminals 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 on different dates, and the same goes for Disney, Norwegian and MSC. The port tells passengers to confirm their terminal with their cruise line, so check your boarding documents. See all six terminals.
What cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral?
Seven cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral, according to the Canaveral Port Authority: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, MSC, Princess, Celebrity and Norwegian. The port also lists Victory Casino Cruises among its cruise line pages, though not as one of the seven homeport lines. The lines share the port's terminals, and ships move between them from one sailing to the next. The terminal table shows which lines are scheduled where.
Is Port Canaveral the same as Cape Canaveral?
For cruising, yes: Port Canaveral and Cape Canaveral are two names for the same cruise port. The Canaveral Port Authority gives its cruise terminals street addresses in Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, which is why people search both names. The port is on Florida's Space Coast, and its own directions put Orlando International Airport about 45 minutes away. How to get there from each airport.
Where do cruises from Port Canaveral go?
Norwegian says its Port Canaveral cruises are mostly 3- to 5-night Bahamas trips that almost always stop at its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, with many calling at Nassau. It also runs longer Caribbean voyages that can include Cozumel, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Falmouth and Grand Cayman. MSC sails 3, 4 and 7 nights, calling at its private island Ocean Cay. We haven't confirmed the other lines' routes yet. See the ports.
Hotels
Which hotels near the Port Canaveral cruise port have a shuttle or cruise parking?
Four hotels on Astronaut Boulevard say on their own pages that they serve cruise guests. Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port promotes Go Port packages that include a shuttle to the port. Radisson Resort at the Port sells cruise packages with a round-trip shuttle. Country Inn & Suites sells cruise parking with a $10-a-person shuttle each way, and Residence Inn runs a $12-a-person shuttle each way. Compare the four.
Parking
How much is parking at the Port Canaveral cruise port?
The Canaveral Port Authority charges $20.00 a day plus tax to park at its cruise terminals, counting both the day you arrive and the day you leave, and it takes cards only. Private lots publish lower rates: Port Canaveral Parking from $13.95 a day, Park Port Canaveral $14.95 (its page title says from $12.95), and Port Parking Space $14.95 with a promo code. Lots of Honor posts no rate. Compare the lots.
Where is the best place to park for a cruise out of Port Canaveral?
You can park beside your terminal in the port's own lots and walk in. The port lists garages at Terminals 6, 8 and 10, none for Terminals 1, 3 and 5, and says no shuttle is needed. Private lots nearby run free shuttles: Park Port Canaveral is 1.5 miles away, Port Parking Space is under half a mile from the nearest terminal, and Port Canaveral Parking and Lots of Honor are in Merritt Island. See every lot.
Do you need to reserve parking at Port Canaveral?
No. The Canaveral Port Authority says it doesn't take parking reservations at its cruise terminals: parking is first come, first served, opens at 10 a.m. for embarkation, and you pay by card on arrival. If you want a booked space, the private lots take reservations. Park Port Canaveral books online or by phone, and Port Canaveral Parking refunds you if you don't cruise, minus a $15 card fee. Compare the lots.
Getting there
What is the closest airport to the Port Canaveral cruise port, and how far is it?
Orlando Melbourne International (MLB) is the closest airport to Port Canaveral by road, about 39 miles, and the port's directions say about 40 minutes. Orlando International (MCO) is about 47 miles and 45 minutes away. Orlando Sanford (SFB) is about 67 miles and an hour. All three are inland, so you need a car, shuttle or rideshare from the airport. How to get there.
Is there a shuttle from Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral?
Yes, paid shuttles run from Orlando International to Port Canaveral. Cocoa Beach Express, the port's official ground transportation concessionaire, runs them, and the Radisson Resort at the Port lists its MCO fare as $28 per person one way or $50 round trip. Uber and Lyft also serve the port, though no fare is published, and some cruise lines sell airport transfers. We found no free airport shuttle. Getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Port Canaveral cruise terminal?
Your cruise line sets your arrival time, so use the one on your boarding pass. Carnival and Royal Caribbean have you choose a slot at check-in, Norwegian asks you not to arrive more than an hour before yours, MSC can turn away late arrivals, and Disney won't let you into the terminal before your Port Arrival Time. Port Canaveral's parking opens at 10 a.m. Parking details.
Is there anything to do near the Port Canaveral cruise terminals?
Yes. The Canaveral Port Authority points cruise guests to The Cove's waterfront restaurants, Jetty Park's beach, fishing pier and campground, and the Cocoa Beach Pier, which it calls a short drive away. It also lists Kennedy Space Center and the Orlando theme parks. The page gives no distances, so check how far each is before you plan around your boarding time.