Port Canaveral Terminal 6 Guide

Cruise Terminal 6 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 north side A terminals (Exit 54A off SR 528) at 9241 Charles Rowland 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 6
  • ✓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: 9241 Charles Rowland Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Parking at Port Canaveral Terminal 6

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 (Terminal 6 has separate posted routes for luggage drop-off and passenger drop-off), 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 accommodations include Radisson Resort at the Port, Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral, Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral, Residence Inn Cape Canaveral, and Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral. All offer competitive rates and are within 5 to 15 minutes of the terminal.

Restaurants & Dining

Pre-cruise dining options include Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar, and Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill at the Cove. For a quick bite, Brano's Italian Grill is close to the port. Sunrise Diner in Cape Canaveral is perfect for early breakfast before check-in.

Things to Do Before Boarding

Walk the Cove at Port Canaveral for shopping and waterfront dining. Visit Exploration Tower for panoramic port views. Jetty Park Beach offers swimming and fishing. If you have more time, the Brevard Zoo is a 25-minute drive and features kayaking through animal habitats.

Official Resources

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