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.

What Terminal Does NCL Use at Port Canaveral?

Norwegian's own Port Canaveral page says NCL typically departs from Cruise Terminal 5 or Cruise Terminal 6 and that this is subject to change. Both are A-side terminals on Charles Rowland Drive. When Norwegian Aqua arrived in April 2025, the Canaveral Port Authority's news photo showed the ship at Cruise Terminal 10, another A-side terminal. The port's terminal guides do not assign lines to terminals, so your eDocs are the only reliable source for your sailing.

Port Canaveral A terminals used by Norwegian (as of October 7, 2026)
TerminalAddressSR 528 exitParking garage listed by the port
Cruise Terminal 59245 Charles Rowland Dr.Exit 54ANot listed
Cruise Terminal 69241 Charles Rowland Dr.Exit 54AYes
Cruise Terminal 109005 Charles Rowland Dr.Exit 54AYes

Sources: ncl.com Port Canaveral page (CT5 and CT6) and the Port Canaveral directions and parking page (addresses, exits, garages).

Where Is the Norwegian Embarking Location on a Map?

All of the A terminals sit along Charles Rowland Drive on the north side of the harbor. From SR 528 (the Beachline Expressway), take Exit 54A and follow the port's signs for the A terminals, then the signs for your terminal number. The B terminals (Cruise Terminals 1 and 3) use Exit 54B on the south side, so a wrong exit means crossing the port. Load the street address of your terminal into your map app before you leave.

How Much Is Parking for a Norwegian Cruise at Port Canaveral?

The port charges $20.00 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs. You pay on arrival, the port does not take reservations, and it accepts credit cards only. NCL's Port Canaveral page quotes the same daily rate. Source: Port Canaveral directions and parking page, as of October 7, 2026.

Which Norwegian Ships Sail From Port Canaveral?

Norwegian's Port Canaveral page lists Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Escape. Ship deployments change by season, so check the ship and sailing date on ncl.com when you book. Groups traveling to the pier together should share the ship name and terminal with the charter carrier in advance.

Related: SR 528 Beachline Expressway guide, Royal Caribbean at Port Canaveral, Port Canaveral group shuttles.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Canaveral
  • ✓Terminal: Cruise Terminal 5 or Cruise Terminal 6 per NCL (A terminals, SR 528 Exit 54A); confirm on your eDocs (official port terminal list)
  • ✓Check-in: after 12:00 PM (NCL recommends arriving at least 2 hours before departure)
  • ✓Popular Ships: Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Escape

How Do You Get to Port Canaveral for Your Norwegian Cruise?

From Orlando International Airport, take SR 528 (the Beachline Expressway) east directly to Port Canaveral and use Exit 54A for the A terminals, which include Cruise Terminals 5 and 6. The port puts the drive at about 45 minutes. BusBrother arranges private group shuttles to the Norwegian terminal from MCO, Orlando hotels, vacation rentals and Brevard County hotels; give the carrier the terminal number printed on your eDocs so the driver goes to the right curb.

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

NCL says it typically departs from Cruise Terminal 5 or 6 but that this can change, so use the terminal printed on your eDocs

Guests who completed online check-in should arrive no later than 1 hour before their scheduled embarkation time, and everyone must be on board 1 hour before departure (ncl.com departure-day page)

Port Canaveral parking is $20.00 per day plus tax, paid on arrival by credit card with no reservations; the port lists a parking garage at Cruise Terminal 6

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Printed eDocs (NCL says they serve as your boarding pass)
  • ✓Valid passport or birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID
  • ✓Credit card for onboard account charges
  • ✓Printed luggage tags from your booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications in carry-on bag
  • ✓Credit card for port parking if you drive (the port takes credit cards only)

Official Resources

Norwegian Cruise Line at Port Canaveral: Common Questions

Norwegian Cruise Line says it typically departs Port Canaveral from Cruise Terminal 5 (9245 Charles Rowland Dr.) or Cruise Terminal 6 (9241 Charles Rowland Dr.), and that the assignment is subject to change. Norwegian Aqua has also docked at Cruise Terminal 10. All three are A-side terminals reached from SR 528 Exit 54A. Your eDocs show the terminal for your specific sailing.
NCL recommends arriving after 12 pm and at least two hours before the scheduled departure time. Guests who completed online check-in should arrive no later than one hour before their scheduled embarkation time, and everyone must be on board one hour before departure. NCL says printed eDocs serve as your boarding pass, so bring them.
Port Canaveral charges $20.00 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs, according to the port's directions and parking page as of October 7, 2026. You pay when you arrive, the port does not accept reservations, and payment is by credit card only. The port lists a parking garage at Cruise Terminal 6.
Take SR 528 (the Beachline Expressway) east from Orlando International Airport directly to Port Canaveral, then use Exit 54A for the A terminals, which include Cruise Terminals 5, 6 and 10. The port estimates the drive at about 45 minutes. SR 528 is a toll road, so carry a transponder or expect toll-by-plate billing.
From Orlando, a private group shuttle to Port Canaveral typically costs $400 to $800 for a minibus (15-30 passengers) or $700 to $1,200 for a full motorcoach (45-57 passengers). The total for a Norwegian Cruise Line sailing depends on the pickup city, group size, vehicle type and whether you book a return after the cruise. Rates include the driver and luggage handling, and round-trip bookings usually cost less than two separate one-ways. Request a quote with your pickup address and sailing date.
Yes. Wedding groups, corporate incentive groups, church groups and multi-family reunions sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line can travel together on a 56-passenger motorcoach, and larger groups use multiple coaches with a coordinated arrival plan. Tag luggage before pickup for staged terminal drop-off, and book a return coach for disembarkation day if you need a round trip.
BusBrother is a Florida lead-matching and referral service: we connect your group with independent, licensed motor carriers who provide the actual transportation. The carrier you book with handles the driving, insurance and dispatch. All carriers in our network hold valid USDOT registration with FMCSA operating authority, satisfactory FMCSA safety ratings, and $5M+ commercial auto liability insurance. BusBrother is operated by WETYR Corporation in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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