CruiseDayGuide
Port Canaveral — your cruise day plan
Carnival Vista · Sunday, September 27, 2026
2 ADULTS
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01 · TERMINAL
Cruise Terminal 6
9241 Charles Rowland Dr., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Drop-off: CT-6 is on Charles Rowland Dr on the north side of the port — the group Port Canaveral signs as the A Terminals. From SR-528 take Exit 54A, not 54B, and follow the port road signs to Terminal 6; the drop-off lane is clearly marked with a covered canopy. Porters will tag and take your checked bags curbside. The Cove's bars and restaurants are on the far side of the harbour from here, so plan on driving rather than walking to them.
PARKING
Park in the CT-6 garage ($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. It's directly adjacent to the terminal with a short covered walkway.
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.