Cruise Terminal 3 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral.
Official schedule · Verified Aug 9, 2026
Sources: Port Canaveral cruise ship schedule, Port Canaveral Master Cruise Schedule PDF
Drop-Off & Parking
How much is parking at Cruise Terminal 3?
Park in the multi-level garage adjacent to CT-3 ($20/day plus tax). Parking is cashless and paid on arrival; no reservations are accepted. The garage is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway on the second level.
Where do you drop off passengers at Cruise Terminal 3?
Follow George King Blvd past Terminal 1 to Terminal 3. The drop-off lane curves in front of the building — look for the covered portico. Porters will grab your bags curbside. Tip $2-3 per bag and keep your carry-on with you.
What should you know before check-in at Cruise Terminal 3?
- CT-3 is one of two Carnival terminals here — Carnival Freedom and Vista sail from CT-6 instead, so check your booking documents for which one you want. The terminal pages list the ships currently scheduled at each. Download the Carnival Hub app and complete online check-in before you arrive
- Bring your boarding confirmation (digital or printed) plus a valid photo ID for everyone in your party
- If you purchased Faster to the Fun, you'll have a dedicated check-in lane — look for the priority signs on the left side
- Security screening is airport-style but moves quickly — have your bags ready to go through the scanner
Ships at This Terminal
Other Terminals at Port Canaveral
What's near Cruise Terminal 3 for last-minute needs?
The terminal has a small convenience area near the check-in hall with overpriced basics. There's a Publix about 7 minutes away on Astronaut Blvd (SR-A1A) in Cape Canaveral — much better selection and prices for snacks, sunscreen, or medications.
Nearby Restaurants
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Waterfront seafood with live music and a kids' menu that actually has good food
$$ · 8 min
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Casual waterfront spot where you can watch cruise ships from your table
$$ · 5 min
Brano's Italian Grill
Chef-owned Italian on N Atlantic Ave doing pizza, pasta, seafood and steak in generous portions
$$ · 15 min
Pompano Grill
Small downtown Cocoa Beach dining room doing American Wagyu steaks, house-made pasta and local seafood
$$$ · 15 min
Nearby Hotels
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Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
Suite-style rooms with full kitchens leave room for the whole family to spread out.
$$ · 5 min drive
Radisson Resort at the Port
Resort-style property with a big pool area — the kids will want to stay an extra night
$$ · 5 min drive
Country Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral
Budget-friendly and closest to the port, so you can save the money for the cruise.
$ · 3 min drive
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Reliable beach-adjacent stay with cruise parking packages available
$$ · 15 min drive
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