Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Official port parking is $20/day plus tax, counting both arrival and departure days (Port Canaveral).
Getting there: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 45 miles / 45 minutes west. Cruise lines and shuttles run transfers.
Hotels nearby: Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral hotels are 10–15 minutes away; many offer park-and-cruise.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Port Canaveral cruise terminals 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10
Getting to town
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 45 miles / 45 minutes west. Cruise lines and shuttles run transfers.
Official port parking is $20/day plus tax, counting both arrival and departure days (Port Canaveral).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
Safety & tips
- Fly in the day before.
- Check your terminal number.
- Kennedy Space Center is a good pre-cruise day.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.