The Closest Port to Orlando's Theme Parks

Cruises from Port Canaveral from $219

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Best Time to Sail from Port Canaveral

Busiest months from Port Canaveral: January, March, December. Quietest months with sailings, where fares tend to soften: May, June, August.

Jan197Peak season
Feb182Good
Mar201Peak season
Apr171Good
May118Best value
Jun111Best value
Jul123Good
Aug117Best value
Sep152Good
Oct170Good
Nov186Good
Dec195Peak season

Sailing counts per calendar month across our current inventory from Port Canaveral. Peak months carry the most departures and the strongest demand; quieter months often bring the best value.

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Port guide

Getting to Port Canaveral and What to Expect

Port Canaveral calls itself one of the world's busiest cruise ports, and it is the closest port to Orlando and the Central Florida theme parks: Orlando International is about 45 minutes away on State Road 528. Seven terminals homeport seven major lines (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, MSC, Princess, Celebrity and Norwegian) on Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries from quick 3-night getaways to full weeks, with 12,614 parking spaces spread across garages and lots that sit right beside the ships.

✈ Getting there

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)About 45 minutes west of the port. Take State Road 528 East (a toll road) straight to Port Canaveral. Shuttles, rideshares and rental cars all connect the airport and the terminals.
  • Orlando Melbourne International (MLB)About 25 miles and 40 minutes south via U.S. 1 to State Road 528 East. Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is about an hour northwest via State Road 417.
  • Which exitPort Canaveral splits into two sides: Exit 54A serves the A terminals (Cruise Terminals 5, 6, 8 and 10) and Exit 54B serves the B terminals (Cruise Terminals 1 and 3). Confirm your terminal before you leave.
  • Parking opens at 10 a.m.The port says its terminal garages and surface lots do not open before 10 a.m. for embarking passengers, so time your arrival to your boarding window.
  • Rideshare and shuttlesRideshare pickup and drop-off is available at every terminal, and most cruise lines sell airport transfers from Orlando International.

⚓ Terminals by cruise line

TerminalCruise lineNotes
Cruise Terminal 1Norwegian Cruise Line9050 Discovery Rd (B side, Exit 54B)
Cruise Terminal 2Varies by sailing180 Christopher Columbus Dr
Cruise Terminal 3Royal Caribbean220 Christopher Columbus Dr (B side, Exit 54B)
Cruise Terminal 5Shared: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian9245 Charles Rowland Dr (A side, Exit 54A)
Cruise Terminal 6Disney Cruise Line9241 Charles Rowland Dr (A side)
Cruise Terminal 8Disney Cruise Line and MSC Cruises9155 Charles Rowland Dr (A side)
Cruise Terminal 10Carnival Cruise Line9005 Charles Rowland Dr (A side); Mardi Gras' home

Your line's documents confirm your exact terminal for sailing day.

🚗 Parking at the port

GarageCruise rateNotes
Every terminal's garage or surface lot$20 per day plus taxIncludes the day of arrival and the day of departure
Oversized vehicles and RVs$20 per day plus taxAvailable at every terminal
Total capacity12,614 spacesDirect access to the ships from each lot
  • Parking is pay on arrival: be ready to pay when you enter the lot. Port Canaveral is cashless and accepts all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).
  • Terminal garages and lots do not open before 10 a.m. for embarking passengers.
  • Terminal assignments above come from the port's master cruise schedule; ships can move between terminals, so your cruise documents are the final word.

✔ Good to know

Arrive at your assigned boarding timeThe port asks guests to adhere to the boarding time assigned by their cruise line, and parking does not open before 10 a.m.
Pick the right exitExit 54A for Terminals 5, 6, 8 and 10; Exit 54B for Terminals 1 and 3. Choosing wrong costs a loop back on 528.
Documents vary by linePort Canaveral says ID and document requirements vary by cruise line and destination; confirm with your line before you travel.
Build in the theme parksOrlando's parks are about an hour away, which is why so many families add them before or after a Canaveral sailing.

Port Canaveral, 9155 Charles Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Facts and rates per the port authority, verified September 6, 2026; rates and assignments can change. Sources: Port Canaveral cruise terminal arrival guides · Directions and parking · Passenger FAQs · Port and cruise facts

Cruising from Port Canaveral: Your Questions

Which cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral?

7 cruise lines currently sail from Port Canaveral in our inventory, led by Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC Cruises, Norwegian and Disney Cruise Line. Each line has its own terminal or shares one; see the terminal table above.

Where do cruises from Port Canaveral go?

Right now sailings from Port Canaveral reach 4 destinations. Caribbean and Bahamas carry the most departures, followed by Transatlantic, Panama Canal. Short 3 to 5 night getaways and 6 to 8 night weeks make up the bulk of the schedule.

What is the cheapest time to cruise from Port Canaveral?

Fares track demand. The busiest months from Port Canaveral are January, March, December; the quietest months with sailings, May, June, August, tend to offer the best value. Today's lowest fare from Port Canaveral is $219 per person, and every price on this page refreshes daily.

How far is Orlando airport from Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral puts Orlando International at about 45 minutes west via State Road 528 East. Orlando Melbourne is about 25 miles (40 minutes) south, and Orlando Sanford about an hour northwest. Shuttles, rideshares and rental cars all run between the airport and the port.

How early should I arrive at Port Canaveral?

Follow the boarding time your cruise line assigns. The port's own guidance is to adhere to that time, and it notes that terminal garages and lots do not open before 10 a.m. for embarking passengers.

How much is parking at Port Canaveral?

Per the port, parking is $20 per day plus tax for cars and RVs, including the day you arrive and the day you return. It is pay on arrival and cashless (all major credit cards). Rates are set by the port and can change.

Which terminal will my ship use?

Port Canaveral has seven cruise terminals on two sides of the harbor. Based on the port's master schedule, Norwegian uses Terminal 1, Royal Caribbean Terminal 3, Disney Terminals 6 and 8, MSC Terminal 8 and Carnival Terminal 10, with Terminal 5 shared. Assignments can change by sailing, so confirm the terminal in your cruise documents.

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