Norwegian Cruise Line at Port Canaveral

Norwegian Cruise Line brings its signature Freestyle Cruising experience to Port Canaveral with sailings to the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian's private island), and the Caribbean. Norwegian is known for flexible dining with no fixed seating times, outstanding entertainment including Broadway-style shows, and a wide range of cabin options from studios to luxury Haven suites.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Canaveral
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 9 (North Cargo Pier 2)
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem

Getting to Port Canaveral for Your Norwegian Cruise

Port Canaveral Terminal 9 is located about 60 miles east of Orlando via SR-528 (Beachline Expressway). From MCO airport, expect a 60 to 75 minute drive. BusBrother provides reliable group shuttle service to Terminal 9, picking up from Orlando hotels, MCO airport, vacation rentals, or any address in the greater Orlando area. Our drivers are familiar with the terminal layout and drop-off procedures.

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Convenient pre-cruise hotels include Radisson Resort at the Port, Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral, Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach, Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral, and Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach. Several offer park-and-cruise packages with parking included while you sail.

What to Know Before You Board

Download the Norwegian Cruise Line app and complete online check-in to get your digital boarding pass

Haven suite guests get exclusive check-in, a private lounge, and priority boarding at the terminal

Bring a reusable water bottle - Norwegian has hydration stations throughout the ship

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport or birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID
  • ✓Digital or printed boarding pass from Norwegian Cruise Line
  • ✓Credit card for onboard account charges
  • ✓Printed luggage tags from your booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications in carry-on bag
  • ✓Light jacket for air-conditioned ship interiors

Official Resources

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