Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Time Zone
EST (UTC-5)
Best Time to Visit
Dec–Apr
Typical Duration
6-7 nights
Price Range
From $149 pp
Port Type
embarkation
Tender Port
No
Being one of the busiest cruise ports in the world and a major embarkation hub for Caribbean cruises with access to diverse itineraries.
Cruises that visit Port Canaveral, Florida
- cruises to Port Canaveral, Florida
- Port Canaveral, Florida sailings
- Port Canaveral, Florida cruises
- 3-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 3-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 3-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 3-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 3-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 3-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 4-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 4-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 4-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 4-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
Build Your Day in Port Canaveral, Florida
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 4:00 PM
Usually about 8 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Sawgrass Mills
It has items from famous brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, Armani.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
John F. Kennedy Space Center
there's an indoor kids play area and it's super creative and colorful.
Open now
Coconuts on the Beach
The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the service was friendly.
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Good food, great view of the ships coming in and out of Port Canaveral.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
The only restaurant we eat at while staying at Port Canaveral.
Royal Caribbean Port Canaveral
Everything from food to service to activities to shows was great.
Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill
Family owned and run restaurant that is a true gem for the Space Coast!!!
Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Great place to eat at port Canaveral, right on the water.
Sandbar Sports Grill
Colorful sports bar with pub grub
Melbourne Square
Lots of stores and kind security guards and also kind workers!
Open · Closes 7 PM
Lori Wilson Park
Perfect beach, safe, clean, free parking free beach access.
Open now
Victory Casino Cruises
What a great fun way to spend 5 hours...
Radisson Resort at the Port
Fun pool with a water fall!
Sassy Spoon
Highly recommend as an excellent place to eat on the space coast!
Merritt Square Mall
There is a good variety of stores with only a relatively few vacancies.
Open · Closes 7 PM
The Avenue Viera
Great shopping area, lots of various stores and plenty of parking
Open · Closes 8 PM
Canaveral National Seashore
So much to see and experience for all ages!
Cherie Down Park
We got to see one of SpaceX’s rockets launch and the booster rocket return.
Open now
The Wizard of Oz Museum & Van Gogh
The immersive interactive theater room was amazing!
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza
The food arrived hot, fresh, and beautifully prepared.
Southern Charm Cafe
The staff, service, decor and delicious food live up to the restaurant name.
Closes soon · 2:30 PM
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant And Pizza Kitchen
Delicious food, great service and ice cold draft beers!
Branos Italian Grill
The sea scallops were very tender, melt-in-your-mouth, delicious.
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Gator's Portside Port Canaveral
Great place to eat and watch cruise ships head out to sea
Manatee Sanctuary Park
I like that they have a walking trail and workout stations.
Cruise Terminal 1 - Port Canaveral
We had so much fun we booked the 5-day when we got back.
Shepard Park
Clean beach and seemingly safe parking with rest rooms very close by.
Rising Tide Tap & Table
Probably the best food in the port but also the most expensive
Seafood Atlantic
Seaside eatery & seafood market
Kelsey’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
The food was delicious, fairly priced, and perfect portion sizes.
Big Daddy J's 5 Great Things
Perfect place to eat after a day at the beach or on your way to the cape.
Preacher Bar
The food was great, cocktails were delicious, and service was fantastic.
Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing
Very relaxing and casual outdoor dining.
Rikki Tiki Tavern
Tropical drinks & ocean views on a pier
Spessard Holland North Beach Park
Lifeguard on duty, bathrooms, showers, clean beach
Jetty Park Beach, Campground, and Fishing Pier
Beautiful sandy white beach,clean and plenty of room!
The Fat Snook
Each dish was a culinary orgasms, with explosions of unbelievable flavor.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Banana River Square
They have an enormous selection, and excellent service.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Joanne’s Beachside Cafe
The crab hollandaise was amazing and the coffee very good!
Closes soon · 2 PM
The Starlite Restaurant & Bar
American restaurant & lounge at a hotel
Alvin's Island #756
Love the selection, clean stores and comparable prices.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Café Margaux
Interesting menu, great food and service, large wine list.
Closes soon · 2 PM
bealls
Beautiful things in the home store for a reasonable price
Open · Closes 9 PM
Sidney Fischer Park
Great park with a newer playground, clean beaches and lifeguards.
Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
The peel and eat shrimp, street corn and Blt sliders were awesome!
Cocoa Beach Helicopters
Highly recommended as an introduction to helicopter flight.
Sands Space History Center
There is a scavenger hunt that you can do to earn a prize and a gift shop
Vargas Cafe
Best coffee I ever had and the sandwiches were seasoned well.
Cornerstone Plaza
... by Publix with restaurants, a bar, chiropractor, and other stores.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
About $50 per person to do awesome obstacles for 2 plus hours.
Jetty Park Beach
Lots of activities.. some upgrades underway!
Beachside Grand Prix | Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral Go-Kart Track
Awesome mini golf and great employees.
Cafe Monte Carlo
we only had coffee, but the service was great, and the coffees were perfect!
Closes soon · 2 PM
Cape Grill & Bar
My salad was served in a sculpted bowl and was huge, fresh and very good.
Peacock Beach
Lovely beach with soft sand, truly relaxing and memorable.
Open now
Carnival Mardi Gras
The balcony is beautiful and they have soo many activities to engage kids.
koko japanese pub
The service was excellent and the dishes are highly creative.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Mystic Lobster Roll Company
Our meals were superb—seriously high quality and extremely fresh.
Banana River Park
very clean and well kept with a pretty view
Foxtail Coffee Co. - Cocoa Beach
Great coffee with fun seasonal flavors in a convenient beach location.
White Rose Shopping Center
There are various shops and restaurants for your shopping needs.
Open · Closes 8 PM
Canaveral Lighthouse Tour
Canaveral Tours was so informative, educational, and entertaining!
Canaveral Ice Cream and Coffee Company
The service was friendly, coffee was delicious and its very clean inside.
Water's Edge Cafe
I had a great blackened mahi sandwich great service great view
Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
Center Street Park
It was just magic.
Float Beach
The water was clear the beach was clean and the sun was shining.
321 Lime House
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
This can be done for school, scout, church and civic groups.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Canaveral Lock
It's a good place and they have a place that comes first is safety
Banana Winds Bites & Grind
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Closes soon · 2 PM
Greenhouse / NOTU Navy MWR
Good food and friendly service.
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Fortuna Bakery & Coffee - Cape Canaveral
Very good Cuban sandwich amazing prices
Canaveral Plaza
Excellent shopping experience fir whole family
Open · Closes 9 PM
Canaveral Wildlife Tours
Canaveral tours went above and beyond!
Waters Edge Cafe
Dine-in·Takeout
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Port Canaveral, Florida
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Port Canaveral, Florida
Port Canaveral stands as one of Florida's premier cruise hubs, hosting seven major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and American Cruise Lines. As a primary embarkation port, it's home to an impressive fleet offering over 2,200 upcoming cruises, making it an ideal launching point for your Caribbean adventure. Most sailings from here are seven-night voyages, giving you plenty of time to explore some of the region's most coveted destinations.
When you embark from Port Canaveral, you'll set sail toward some truly spectacular Caribbean hotspots. Popular itineraries feature stops at Nassau, the pristine waters of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, the colorful colonial charm of Cozumel, and the newly reimagined Celebration Key. The port experiences peak activity during winter and spring months—December through April—when travelers flock here to escape colder climates and begin their tropical getaways.
When you embark from Port Canaveral, you'll set sail toward some truly spectacular Caribbean hotspots. Popular itineraries feature stops at Nassau, the pristine waters of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, the colorful colonial charm of Cozumel, and the newly reimagined Celebration Key. The port experiences peak activity during winter and spring months—December through April—when travelers flock here to escape colder climates and begin their tropical getaways.
Cruise Lines at Port Canaveral, Florida
- Royal Caribbean International (539 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (467 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (433 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (284 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (250 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (54 cruises)
- American Cruise Lines (12 cruises)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral, Florida?
Seven major cruise lines operate from Port Canaveral: Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and American Cruise Lines. With 2,238 upcoming cruises available, you'll have numerous options for both ocean and river cruise experiences departing from this major Florida port.
When is the best time to cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida?
The peak months for cruising from Port Canaveral are December, January, February, March, and April. These months offer ideal weather conditions and are popular times for Caribbean vacations, though you should book early as availability fills quickly during these periods.
How much do cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida cost?
Cruise prices from Port Canaveral range from $149 to $10,437 per person, depending on the cruise line, itinerary length, cabin type, and travel dates. Budget-friendly options are available for shorter cruises, while premium experiences and longer voyages command higher prices.
What are the top destinations from Port Canaveral?
Popular destinations from Port Canaveral include Nassau, Ocean Cay, MSC Marine Reserve, Coco Cay, Cozumel, and Celebration Key. These Caribbean ports offer a mix of beach relaxation, water activities, shopping, and cultural experiences for cruise passengers.
How do I get from Port Canaveral to nearby attractions?
Port Canaveral is located in Brevard County, about 45 minutes from Orlando. You can rent a car, use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, or book a taxi from the port. Many cruise passengers also arrange pre-cruise hotel stays in nearby Cocoa Beach or Melbourne for easy port access.
Is Port Canaveral a tender port or do ships dock directly?
Port Canaveral is a deep-water port where most ships dock directly at the terminal, allowing passengers to walk off the ship without requiring tenders. The port has modern facilities and multiple cruise terminals to accommodate the large volume of passengers from seven different cruise lines.
What should I know about parking and transportation at Port Canaveral?
Port Canaveral offers both short-term and long-term parking options for cruise passengers. Taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars are readily available at the port. Many passengers also use cruise line-provided transportation or arrange airport transfers if flying into Orlando or Melbourne airports.