Royal Caribbean sails from Port Canaveral mostly out of Cruise Terminal 1, 9050 Discovery Rd., on the south side of the port (Exit 54B from SR 528). Utopia, Harmony and Star of the Seas use Terminal 1 on the port's published schedule, while Explorer of the Seas uses Terminal 5 and Adventure of the Seas uses Terminals 6 and 5 on the north side (Exit 54A). Port parking is $20.00 per day plus tax (as of October 17, 2026).
Which Terminal Does Royal Caribbean Use at Port Canaveral?
Port Canaveral lists Royal Caribbean International as one of the seven major cruise lines homeported at the port. The terminal depends on the ship, not the cruise line. We counted every Royal Caribbean call on the port's 2026 master cruise ship schedule for September 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Five ships start and end cruises at Port Canaveral in that window, and two more stop in for the day on other itineraries. Check your SetSail pass for the terminal on your sailing, because a ship can be moved.
Source: BusBrother count of the Canaveral Port Authority Master Cruise Ship Schedule (PDF), downloaded October 17, 2026. "Port of call only" means the ship visits for the day and passengers do not start or end a cruise there.
Where Do You Park for a Royal Caribbean Cruise at Port Canaveral?
The port's own lots charge $20.00 per day plus tax for cars and RVs, and the rate counts both the day you arrive and the day you return. Parking is pay on arrival, and the port says lots open at 10:00am on embarkation day. Terminal 1 is on the B (south) side at 9050 Discovery Rd. Terminals 5 and 6 are on the A (north) side on Charles Rowland Dr., and Terminal 6 has its own parking garage at 9241 Charles Rowland Dr. Details are on the Port Canaveral directions and parking page.
Source: Port Canaveral directions and parking.
How Do You Get From Orlando to the Royal Caribbean Terminal?
Port Canaveral says Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 45 minutes west of the port. From the airport, take the North Exit, stay right for SR 528 East (a toll road) and follow it straight to the port. Use Exit 54B for Terminal 1 or Exit 54A for Terminals 5 and 6. The two exits lead to opposite sides of the harbor, so confirm your terminal before you leave the airport or hotel. See our SR 528 Beachline guide for 2026 toll rates.
What Time Should You Arrive for Royal Caribbean at Port Canaveral?
Arrive at the time on your boarding pass. The port asks all cruise guests to follow their assigned boarding times. On the schedule, Utopia of the Seas reaches port around 6:30am and sails at 4:00pm, while Harmony and Star of the Seas arrive around 6:00am and sail at 4:30pm. Guests coming off the ship in the morning share the roads with arriving guests, so leave a buffer on turnaround days.
Does Royal Caribbean Sail From Other Florida Ports?
Yes. Port Canaveral is one of several Florida homeports for Royal Caribbean. If your group is sailing from Fort Lauderdale instead, see our Royal Caribbean at Port Everglades guide. For Port Canaveral, BusBrother runs private group transfers from Orlando hotels, MCO and cities across Central Florida straight to the terminal door.
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