Port Canaveral Terminal 1 | Complete Terminal Guide

Port Canaveral Terminal 1 Guide

Cruise Terminal 1 is one of the seven cruise terminals the Canaveral Port Authority lists at Port Canaveral (Terminals 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10, as of October 7, 2026). It sits with the south side B terminals (Exit 54B off SR 528) at 9050 Discovery Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. The port does not publish which cruise line uses which terminal: assignments are made by the cruise line for each sailing and can change, so check your boarding documents for your terminal number before you travel.

Terminal Details

• ✓Port: Port Canaveral
• ✓Terminal: Terminal 1
• ✓Cruise Lines: Assigned by the cruise line for each sailing. The Canaveral Port Authority does not publish fixed terminal assignments; the seven lines it lists at the port (as of October 7, 2026) are Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.
• ✓Address: 9050 Discovery Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Parking at Port Canaveral Terminal 1

According to the Canaveral Port Authority (Directions & Parking page, as of October 7, 2026), parking at every Port Canaveral cruise terminal is $20.00 per day plus tax for both vehicles and RVs, and the rate includes the day of arrival and the day of departure. Parking is paid on arrival by major credit card (no cash), no reservations are taken, and each terminal has a garage or surface lots with oversized spaces for RVs and buses. Rates are subject to change; confirm with the port at (321) 783-7831.

Check-in & Embarkation

The port asks guests to arrive at the boarding time assigned by their cruise line, and terminal parking garages and surface lots do not open before 10 AM for embarking passengers. Passengers and bags can be dropped off in front of the terminal, where cruise line porters assist with luggage. Document requirements and check-in steps are set by your cruise line, so confirm them directly with the line. Source: Canaveral Port Authority Cruise Terminal Arrival Guides and Passenger FAQs, as of October 7, 2026.

Nearby Hotels

The closest hotels to Terminal 1 include Radisson Resort at the Port (0.5 miles), Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral (1 mile), Residence Inn Cape Canaveral (1.2 miles), and Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach (3 miles). All offer shuttle service or are a short drive from the terminal.

Restaurants & Dining

Before boarding, grab a meal at Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar (0.3 miles from the port), Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill, Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar at Port Canaveral, or Coconuts on the Beach in Cocoa Beach (10 minutes). Most restaurants open for lunch by 11 AM.

Things to Do Before Boarding

If you arrive early, visit the Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral ($7 admission) for panoramic views of launches and cruise ships. Jetty Park Beach is a 5-minute drive and offers swimming, fishing, and camping. The Cove at Port Canaveral has shops, restaurants, and waterfront dining.