Port Canaveral cruise guide
Which terminal is yours?
Six busy terminals split across two sides of the harbor, eight cruise lines, and up to six ships on a weekend. Here is how to park, where to stay and which terminal is yours.
Terminals, prices, and schedules checked . How we check
Departure day, in order
- Step 1
Get to the port
Flying in? Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 45 miles away, 45 minutes to an hour, on the SR 528 toll road by car.
Airport transfer options - Step 2
Park or stay the night before
15 parking options. With a shuttle or a walk to the terminal, 7 days costs $71.92 to $160. 16 hotels on our list run a port shuttle.
Compare parking - Step 3
Drop your bags at the terminal
Porters take checked luggage at the curb. Keep medication, documents, and a change of clothes with you.
Find your terminal
Arriving a day early?
Flying in the day before gives you a buffer for delays and a free afternoon in Cape Canaveral. Tours, boat trips and attractions there can be booked on Viator.
Things to do in Cape CanaveralPort Canaveral, an hour east of Orlando, was the world's busiest cruise port in fiscal 2025, with more than 8.6 million passenger movements. Its six working terminals sit on two sides of the harbor, reached from different exits of SR 528, so knowing your terminal matters before you set out.
2027 brings Carnival Festivale, MSC World Atlantic, Disney Destiny, Norwegian Aqua and Star Princess, while Carnival Venezia and MSC Seashore move to Miami. A new 13-story garage next to Terminal 6 is opening, and Terminals 5 and 10 are being expanded.
Cruise lines sailing from Port Canaveral
| Cruise line | Ships | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Utopia of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas | Terminal 1 |
| Carnival | Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Glory, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Festivale | Terminal 3 |
| Princess Cruises | Caribbean Princess | Terminal 3 |
| Royal Caribbean | Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas | Terminal 5 |
| Norwegian | Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Escape | Terminal 5 |
| Celebrity Cruises | Celebrity Apex | Terminal 5 |
| Carnival | Carnival Vista, Carnival Freedom | Terminal 6 |
| Norwegian | Norwegian Escape | Terminal 6 |
| Princess Cruises | Sky Princess, Star Princess | Terminal 6 |
| Disney Cruise Line | Disney Treasure, Disney Wish, Disney Fantasy | Terminal 8 |
| MSC Cruises | MSC Seashore, MSC Grandiosa, MSC World Atlantic | Terminal 10 |
Arrival tips
- Know your side of the port. Terminals 5, 6, 8 and 10 are on the North Side (SR 528 Exit 54A); Terminals 1 and 3 are on the South Side (Exit 54B).
- Port parking opens at 10 a.m. on sailing day and costs $20 per day plus tax, counting both your arrival and return days. Card only, and no reservations.
- Since October 2025, shuttles and rideshares can't drop you off before your boarding time, so arrive at your assigned time.
- Weekends are busiest: on about 30 dates this winter, all six terminals have a ship in port at once.
Common questions
Which terminal does my cruise leave from?
Royal Caribbean mostly uses Terminal 1, Carnival Terminals 3 and 6, Norwegian and Celebrity Terminal 5, Princess Terminal 6, Disney Terminal 8, and MSC Terminal 10. Some ships use another terminal, such as Explorer of the Seas at Terminal 5 and Norwegian Escape at Terminal 6, so go by your boarding pass.
How much is parking at Port Canaveral?
$20 per day plus tax at every port garage and lot, counting both your arrival and return days. You pay by card on entry, and there are no reservations.
How far is Port Canaveral from Orlando airport?
About 45 miles, or 45 minutes to an hour on the SR 528 toll road.