Cocoa Beach is about 15 min each way from the terminal; Orlando is about 1 hr each way. Average time in port: 9.5 hours. 35 places to explore.
Ships calling here
26 ships
Upcoming sailings
1,401 sailings
Average time in port
About 9.5 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 199
Photo: VISIT FLORIDA
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Port Canaveral cruise terminals. Cocoa Beach is about 15 min each way from the terminal; Orlando is about 1 hr each way. Plan around the ship’s time in port.
7 cruise terminals
There are 7 cruise terminals, including CRUISE TERMINAL 6. The assigned terminal varies by sailing.
Go Port Shared Shuttle from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral
Go Port's shared shuttle between Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral costs $29.99 one way per person.
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Shuttle
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → Each cruise terminal at Port Canaveral
Book in advance on the Go Port website. After collecting your luggage, go to Level 1 of Terminal A at the airport and show your reservation at the Go Port desk beside the rental car counters. Follow the instructions to board the shuttle.
Ride-hailingAbout 15 minUSD 12~USD 20
Port Canaveral Cruise Terminals → Cocoa Beach Pier
Request an Uber or Lyft at the designated pick-up area in front of the terminal for a 10–15-minute ride south along A1A to Cocoa Beach Pier. You can also take a taxi waiting in front of the terminal.
Ride-hailingAbout 25 minUSD 25~USD 40
Port Canaveral → Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Take a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft from Port Canaveral cruise terminal to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ticket entrance via NASA Parkway in about 20–25 minutes.
ShuttleAbout 50 minUSD 20~USD 30
Port Canaveral → Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Book an official cruise line shuttle or a dedicated airport shuttle such as Go Port in advance for a direct 45–60-minute ride to Orlando International Airport (MCO) via Beachline Expressway (SR-528).
Cocoa Beach places to explore
About 15 min each way from the terminal. Explore 11 checked places with the map.
Sights
Jetty Park
A park at Port Canaveral with a beach and fishing pier; the source says rocket launches, cruise ships, and wildlife can be seen.