Royal Caribbean International at Port Canaveral

Royal Caribbean International sails some of the world's largest and most innovative cruise ships from Port Canaveral. The line offers itineraries to the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Eastern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean. Port Canaveral serves as a major homeport for Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class and Freedom-class vessels, making it one of the busiest embarkation points on the East Coast.

Terminal Information

  • ✓Port: Port Canaveral
  • ✓Terminal: Terminal 1
  • ✓Check-in Opens: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • ✓Popular Ships: Utopia of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Independence of the Seas

Getting to Port Canaveral for Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

Port Canaveral's Terminal 1 is approximately 60 miles east of Orlando International Airport via SR-528 (Beachline Expressway). The drive takes about 60 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. BusBrother offers direct group transportation from any Orlando-area pickup point straight to Terminal 1, ensuring your party arrives together and on time for your sailing.

Pre-Cruise Hotels

Top pre-cruise hotels for Royal Caribbean guests include Radisson Resort at the Port (closest to terminal), Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral, Residence Inn Cape Canaveral, Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach, and Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. Many offer park-and-cruise deals that include overnight stay plus parking for your cruise duration.

What to Know Before You Board

Use the Royal Caribbean app to complete online check-in and get your assigned arrival time window

Crown and Anchor Society members at Gold level and above get priority check-in at Terminal 1

Pack a day bag with swimsuit and essentials - your checked luggage will arrive at your stateroom by evening

Embarkation Day Checklist

  • ✓Valid passport or birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID
  • ✓SetSail pass (digital boarding pass) on the Royal Caribbean app
  • ✓Credit or debit card for onboard expenses
  • ✓Luggage tags printed from your booking confirmation
  • ✓Medications and valuables in your carry-on bag
  • ✓Sunscreen and sunglasses for embarkation day pool time

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