Port Canaveral Terminal 8 | Complete Terminal Guide

Port Canaveral Terminal 8 Guide

Cruise Terminal 8 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 9155 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 8
• ✓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: 9155 Charles Rowland Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Parking at Port Canaveral Terminal 8

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

Pre-cruise hotels near the port include Radisson Resort at the Port (closest), Residence Inn Cape Canaveral, Country Inn and Suites Cape Canaveral, Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach, and Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.

Restaurants & Dining

Family-friendly dining near Terminal 8 includes Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill, and the Long Doggers Deli and Pub. In Cocoa Beach, Roberto's Little Havana and Fat Kahuna's Beach Side Grille are great options for families with kids.

Things to Do Before Boarding

Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral is a fun family stop with interactive exhibits about the port's history and space exploration. Jetty Park Beach is perfect for kids with calm waters and a playground. The Brevard Zoo is 25 minutes away and features the Treetop Trek adventure course. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a 20-minute drive north.