CruiseDayGuide
Port Canaveral — your cruise day plan
Carnival Mardi Gras · Saturday, September 26, 2026
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01 · TERMINAL
Cruise Terminal 3
220 Christopher Columbus Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Drop-off: Cruise Terminal 3 is on Christopher Columbus Dr on the south side of the port, past Terminal 2 — the group Port Canaveral signs as the B Terminals. From SR-528 take Exit 54B, not 54A, and follow the signs for Terminal 3. Drop-off is in front of the terminal or in the parking facility, and porters will grab your bags curbside. Tip $2-3 per bag and keep your carry-on with you.
PARKING
Park in the multi-level garage adjacent to CT-3 ($20/day plus tax, covering the day of arrival and the day of departure). Parking is cashless — major credit cards only — and paid on arrival; no reservations are accepted. The garage is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway on the second level.
Sails 4:00 PM · Official schedule · Verified Sep 23, 2026
02 · BOARD
Boarding: Carnival's online check-in typically opens about 14 days before sailing, and that is where you choose an Arrival Appointment — a specific window for arriving at the terminal. The earliest appointments typically go first, so check in as soon as your window opens if boarding early matters to you.
- □ Keep your ID, boarding documents, and medication in your carry-on Checked bags may not reach your cabin until later in the day.
- □ Use the arrival time printed in your boarding documents Your cruise line's current documents are the source of truth for check-in.
- □ Keep one small day bag with anything you need before your cabin is ready You may board before cabins and checked luggage are available.