Cruise Port
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Cruise lines and ships visiting or departing from Port Canaveral may use different facilities and arrival arrangements. Before traveling, confirm your ship, assigned terminal, and check-in instructions with your cruise line. You can explore 6 published terminal guides for this port below.
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Explore the port area on Google Maps. Always check your cruise documents and Terminal guide for the correct boarding location.
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Recorded Port address445 Challenger Road, Suite 300
Port-wide locations and Port Authority addresses may not be the cruise ship boarding address. Confirm your assigned cruise terminal before travelling.
General-area search map. The marker may not identify the passenger terminal.
For passenger safety, security, and convenience, please proceed directly to the Cruise Terminal to drop off passengers and baggage. Porters will assist you with your baggage, and parking personnel will direct drivers to the appropriate parking facility. All parking facilities are convenient, secure, and patrolled 24 hours a day. Passenger and luggage drop-off is available in front of the Terminal or in the parking facility.
Passengers may retrieve their vehicles and pick up their companions and luggage in front of the Terminal entrance, or they can walk with their luggage to their vehicle and depart when ready.
Parking, pickup, and drop-off arrangements can vary by terminal and sailing.
Your cruise line assigns the terminal. Verify that assignment and the arrival window in your travel documents.
Explore Terminal GuidesConfirm current parking access, any reservation requirements, and where drivers or rideshares may drop off or collect passengers.
Check transport timing for your actual departure day. Port-area traffic and arrival procedures may vary.
Transportation InformationIndividual terminal information for this cruise port.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 45 minutes west of Port Canaveral. Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is located approximately 25 miles (40 minutes) south of Port Canaveral. The Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is approximately 1 hour northwest of Port Canaveral.
Arriving before embarkation? Explore places to stay and rental-car options, then verify the actual distance and transfer arrangements for your terminal.
Have a little extra time? Consider a relaxing resort day or local sightseeing, subject to availability at your destination.
Consider a pool, spa or resort day pass before check-in or after disembarkation. Check hours, luggage rules and transportation.
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Use your cruise confirmation and cruise line instructions for the correct facility and boarding window.
Review passport, visa, identification, and any cruise line requirements for your itinerary.
Verify actual transfer and parking arrangements, especially for early or late travel.
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