Getting to Port Canaveral is simple once you know which side of the port your cruise terminal is located on. Port Canaveral’s cruise terminals are split between Terminal A on the north side of the shipping channel and Terminal B on the south side, so it’s important to confirm your cruise line’s assigned terminal before you drive.
Use the directions below to find the correct Port Canaveral cruise terminal, plan your route from Orlando or I-95, and avoid the last-minute scramble on embarkation day.
Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Directions: Terminal A vs. Terminal B
Before heading to the port, check your cruise line’s boarding documents or app for your assigned terminal. Terminal assignments can vary by ship and sailing date, so just because you sailed out of Terminal A before doesn’t mean you will be doing so again. Make sure your GPS destination matches the terminal listed for your specific cruise.
Directions to Terminal A at Port Canaveral
Terminal A is located on the north side of Port Canaveral and includes terminals 5, 6, 8, and 10. If your cruise departs from Terminal A, follow signs for the A terminals as you approach the port.
Driving From I-95 to Terminal A
- Take I-95 to Exit 205 East for FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- Continue east on FL-528 for about 11.5 miles, then use Exit 54A for A terminals.
- After exiting, follow signs for your assigned cruise terminal.
Driving From Orlando to Terminal A
- Take FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- After crossing I-95, continue east for about 11.5 miles, then use Exit 54A for A terminals.
- Follow signs for Cruise Terminals 5, 6, 8, or 10, depending on your assigned terminal.
Driving From Orlando International Airport to Terminal A
- From Orlando International Airport, follow signs for FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- Continue on FL-528 East, then use Exit 54A for A terminals.
- Once inside the port area, follow signs for your assigned cruise terminal.
Terminal A Cruise Terminal Addresses
Use your cruise line’s boarding documents or app to confirm your assigned terminal before driving. Once confirmed, enter the specific cruise terminal address into GPS instead of searching only for “Port Canaveral.”
- Cruise Terminal 5: 9245 Charles Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Cruise Terminal 6: 9241 Charles Rowland Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
- Cruise Terminal 8: 9155 Charles Rowland Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
- Cruise Terminal 10: 9005 Charles Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
For cruise-line and ship-specific terminal assignments, see our full Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Guide.
Directions to Terminal B at Port Canaveral
Terminal B is located on the south side of Port Canaveral and includes Cruise Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Most B-side cruise traffic is directed through Exit 54B, but always follow signs for your assigned cruise terminal once you enter the port.
Driving From I-95 to Terminal B
- Take I-95 to Exit 205 East for FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- Continue east on FL-528 for about 12 miles, then use Exit 54B for B terminals.
- After exiting, follow signs for your assigned cruise terminal.
Driving From Orlando to Terminal B
- Take FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- After crossing I-95, continue east for about 12 miles, then use Exit 54B for B terminals.
- Follow signs for Cruise Terminals 1, 2, or 3, depending on your assigned terminal.
Driving From Orlando International Airport to Terminal B
- From Orlando International Airport, follow signs for FL-528 East toward Port Canaveral.
- Continue on FL-528 East, then use Exit 54B for B terminals.
- Once inside the port area, follow signs for your assigned cruise terminal.
Terminal B Cruise Terminal Addresses
Use your cruise line’s boarding documents or app to confirm your assigned terminal before driving. Once confirmed, enter the specific cruise terminal address into GPS instead of searching only for “Port Canaveral.”
- Cruise Terminal 1: 9050 Discovery Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Cruise Terminal 2: 180 Christopher Columbus Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Cruise Terminal 3: 220 Christopher Columbus Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
For cruise-line and ship-specific terminal assignments, see our full Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Guide.
Parking and Arrival Tips for Port Canaveral
If you’re driving to Port Canaveral, plan ahead for parking, drop-off, and traffic near the cruise terminals. Official cruise terminal parking is available at the port, but the daily cost can add up, especially for longer sailings.
Offsite parking or a hotel package with cruise transportation can help simplify embarkation day, especially if you’re arriving the night before your cruise. Go Port offers offsite parking with terminal shuttle service for select ships, including Star of the Seas and Carnival Mardi Gras, as well as Snooze Park Cruise packages that bundle hotel accommodations, parking, and transportation to Port Canaveral.
Before you leave, confirm your cruise terminal, enter the correct terminal address in your GPS, and give yourself plenty of extra time to park, unload luggage, and check in at your terminal.
Ready to make embarkation day easier? Book your Port Canaveral parking, hotel, or transportation package with Go Port.
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