Cruising from Port Canaveral
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Port Canaveral is on Florida's Space Coast, east of Orlando. As of October 2026 it lists seven homeported cruise lines: Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Parking is $20 per day plus tax for cars and RVs, paid on entry before the cruise, and every terminal has a garage and surface lots.
| Location | Cape Canaveral, on Florida's Space Coast |
|---|---|
| Homeported cruise lines | Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean |
| Parking rate | $20 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs, including arrival and departure days |
| Payment | Pay on entry, before the cruise |
| Parking facilities | A garage and surface lots at every terminal |
| Porters | Provided by the cruise lines |
Which cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral?
As of October 2026, Port Canaveral lists seven homeported lines: Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
How much does parking cost at Port Canaveral?
Parking is $20 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs, counting the day you arrive and the day you leave. You pay on entry before the cruise. Every terminal has a garage and surface lots.
Park at the port if you are driving from Orlando or elsewhere in Florida. Book a transfer if you are flying into Orlando and do not want a rental car sitting in a garage all week.
How do I get to Port Canaveral?
If you fly, compare airports in the Orlando and Melbourne areas, then book a transfer, rideshare or rental car to the port. Check your cruise documents for your terminal and arrival window.
Is Port Canaveral good for families?
Disney Cruise Line is one of the port's seven homeported lines, and the port's location east of Orlando suits families who want to add theme park days. See family vacation planning.
What documents do I need?
For a closed-loop cruise, CBP lets U.S. citizens re-enter with a government photo ID plus proof of citizenship. A passport is the safer choice. See our passport guide and the cruise budget guide for other costs.
Frequently asked questions
- As of October 2026, Port Canaveral charges $20 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs, counting both the arrival and departure days. You pay on entry before the cruise.
- As of October 2026, Port Canaveral lists Carnival, Celebrity, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean.
- Yes. Port Canaveral provides disabled parking spaces and waives the fee for qualifying vehicles under Florida law. Check the port's FAQ for the exact rules.
- Do I pay for parking before or after the cruise?
- Before. Port Canaveral parking is paid on entry, for the full length of the cruise.
- Disney Cruise Line is one of Port Canaveral's homeported lines, so families can pair a Disney sailing with time in Orlando.
Sources
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