Port Canaveral Cruise Hotels
Carnival Glory sailing out of Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral terminals by cruise line

Which terminal your ship uses at Port Canaveral in late 2026, from Royal Caribbean at CT1 to MSC at CT10, with addresses and the exit to take.

Photo: Jack Adamenko, CC0

When do you sail?

Prices and availability open on Booking.com for the night you need. Most Port Canaveral sailings board between late morning and early afternoon, so the night before is the safe choice.

Quick answer

In November and December 2026, Royal Caribbean's big ships use CT1, Carnival uses CT3 and CT6, Norwegian and Celebrity use CT5, Princess uses CT6, Disney uses CT8, and MSC uses CT10. Check your cruise documents: the port says assignments can change.

Checked and updated November 13, 2026.

Terminals and ships, Nov to Dec 2026

Terminal Ships Address From SR 528
CT1 Royal Caribbean: Utopia, Star and Harmony of the Seas 9050 Discovery Rd. Exit 54B (south)
CT3 Carnival Glory, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Venezia 220 Christopher Columbus Dr. Exit 54B (south)
CT5 Norwegian Getaway, Epic and some Escape sailings; Celebrity Apex; Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas 9245 Charles Rowland Dr. Exit 54A (north)
CT6 Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista; Sky Princess; most Norwegian Escape sailings 9241 Charles Rowland Dr. Exit 54A (north)
CT8 Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure 9155 Charles Rowland Dr. Exit 54A (north)
CT10 MSC Seashore, MSC Grandiosa; Disney Wish on a few dates 9005 Charles Rowland Dr. Exit 54A (north)

From the port’s master cruise schedule for November 2026 to April 2027. CT2 still has an address but no sailings in this schedule.

North or south side?

The port splits into two sides on either side of the channel:

  • South terminals (CT1, CT3) are about 1 mile by road from the Cape Canaveral hotels on N. Atlantic Avenue.
  • North terminals (CT5 to CT10) are about 2–3 miles from the same hotels.

Each hotel page on this site shows both distances. Rideshare pickups follow the same split: Zone A for the north terminals, Zone B for the south.

Arriving

Drive straight to your terminal. Drop-off is in front of the terminal or inside its parking facility, and porters take your bags. CT6 has separate luggage and passenger drop-off routes, and CT10 has separate pick-up and drop-off points.

Hotels closest to the terminals

  1. Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach0.8 mi to the port · ~3 min

    Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person
    • Park & cruise $12/night

    All-suite hotel near the port where cruise parking is just $12 a night, the lowest hotel rate we found.

    Free hot breakfast · Outdoor pool · Poolside tiki bar · Suites

  2. Residence Inn Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach0.8 mi to the port · ~3 min

    Residence Inn Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

    Cape Canaveral$$$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person

    Three timed port shuttles ($12 each way) and kitchen suites: a strong choice for families.

    Free hot breakfast · Suites with in-room kitchens · Pool · EV charging

  3. Country Inn & Suites Port Canaveral0.9 mi to the port · ~3 min

    Country Inn & Suites Port Canaveral

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $10/person
    • Park & cruise $12/night

    Budget-friendly pick by the port with free hot breakfast, a $10 shuttle and $12-a-night cruise parking.

    Free hot breakfast · Fly and Stay package

  4. Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port1.0 mi to the port · ~4 min

    Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person
    • Park & cruise $25/night

    Free breakfast, a pool bar and a $12 port shuttle, about a mile from the south terminals.

    Free hot breakfast · Outdoor pool · Poolside bar · Pet-friendly

  5. Home2 Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port1.0 mi to the port · ~4 min

    Home2 Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person
    • Park & cruise $25/night

    Suites with kitchenettes and free breakfast next to the Hampton, with the same $12 shuttle.

    Free hot breakfast · Outdoor pool · Poolside bar (Mission Control) · Pet-friendly

  6. Radisson Resort at the Port1.1 mi to the port · ~4 min

    Radisson Resort at the Port

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Shuttle in package
    • Park & cruise package

    The classic Port Canaveral pre-cruise hotel: package rates bundle a round-trip ship shuttle and up to 8 nights of parking.

    Cruise packages · Breakfast buffet · EV charging · Pet-friendly ($35 per pet)

  7. Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral1.1 mi to the port · ~3 min

    Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $10/person

    Scheduled $10 shuttles at 9:45 and 11:15 AM make this an easy, no-fuss night before sailing.

    On-site restaurant (J. Bird's Island Eatery) · Outdoor pool · Fitness center · EV charging

  8. TownePlace Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach1.1 mi to the port · ~4 min

    TownePlace Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $12/person
    • Park & cruise $15/night

    Kitchen suites, free breakfast, a $12 port shuttle booked the night before and $15-a-night cruise parking.

    Free breakfast · In-room kitchens · Lounge and patio bar

  9. SpringHill Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach1.3 mi to the port · ~4 min

    SpringHill Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

    Cape Canaveral$$
    • Cruise shuttle $10.80/person

    All-suite rooms with free breakfast; a port shuttle of about $11 is reported, so confirm when you book.

    Free breakfast · All-suite · Pool bar (Splashdown)

Questions cruisers ask

Which terminal does Royal Caribbean use at Port Canaveral?

CT1 for its largest ships (Utopia, Star and Harmony of the Seas). Explorer of the Seas uses CT5.

Which terminal does Disney use at Port Canaveral?

CT8, at 9155 Charles Rowland Dr. Disney Wish uses CT10 on a few dates in late 2026.

Which terminal does Carnival use at Port Canaveral?

CT3 for Carnival Glory, Mardi Gras and Venezia, and CT6 for Carnival Freedom and Vista.

Sources

  1. Port Canaveral: master cruise schedule, Nov 2026 to Apr 2027 (PDF) (portcanaveral.com)
  2. Port Canaveral: directions and parking (portcanaveral.com)
  3. Port Canaveral: cruise terminal guide (portcanaveral.com)
  4. Port Canaveral: ground transportation (portcanaveral.com)