Port Canaveral Terminal 3 | Complete Terminal Guide

Port Canaveral Terminal 3 Guide

Cruise Terminal 3 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 220 Christopher Columbus Dr, 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 3
• ✓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: 220 Christopher Columbus Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Parking at Port Canaveral Terminal 3

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

Nearby hotels include Radisson Resort at the Port (0.3 miles), Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral (0.8 miles), Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral (1 mile), Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach (2.5 miles), and Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral (1.2 miles).

Restaurants & Dining

Grab a pre-cruise meal at Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill, or Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar in the Cove at Port Canaveral. For beachside dining, try Coconuts on the Beach or the Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach, both about 10 minutes south.

Things to Do Before Boarding

Explore the Cove at Port Canaveral for shopping, dining, and waterfront views. Visit the Exploration Tower for panoramic views of the port and rocket launch pads. Jetty Park Beach is nearby for a quick swim before your cruise. Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach is a 10-minute drive south.