Port Canaveral is located on the east coast of Florida in Brevard County, 45 miles from Orlando. It is the busiest cruise port in the world, with over 8 million passengers cruising from Port Canaveral in 2025!
Port Canaveral is situated on a barrier island just north of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. For drivers, Port Canaveral is accessible by car from the major highway I95 or Route US-1. However, cruise passengers should be aware that traffic can be very heavy on cruise departure days, plus parking at the port is limited and can be expensive. The better option is off-port parking with shuttle service to the cruise terminals.
For cruisers flying into Florida, shuttle service is the easiest and least-expensive way to get from the airport to Port Canaveral. Renting a car can be a hassle when dealing with traffic to Port Canaveral, returning the car at the port, and trying to get to your cruise terminal. Rideshare services will get you to your ship, but surge pricing leads to much higher fees when thousands of cruisers are trying to get to the port.
The best way to keep expenses down and start your cruise stress-free is to pre-plan your transportation to Port Canaveral with Go Port. We offer spacious, comfortable shuttles from Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral for just $29.99, and from Sanford Airport to Port Canaveral for just $49.99. You’ll be dropped off directly at your ship’s terminal, plus you’ll get a hand with your luggage. Choose our affordable round-trip transportation option to easily get from Port Canaveral back to the airport to catch your flight home.
"We had a great experience with Go Port in Orlando. Everything was well organised and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Our package included overnight accommodation, which was clean and comfortable, and the transfers to and from Port Canaveral were smooth and efficient. The best part was being able to just turn up and not have to worry about anything. Highly recommend."
Is there anything to do at Port Canaveral?
Port Canaveral primarily serves cruise and cargo ships, but there are a few things to do right at the port. Visit the beach at Jetty Park and enjoy a fantastic view of the ocean from the pier. The Cove along the south channel of the port offers several dining and entertainment options. Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the restaurants—many offer outdoor seating for a great waterfront view. Visit a surf shop or get an even better view of the port while parasailing.
