Cruise Terminal 5 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 5 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 5?
Park in the CT-5 lot ($20/day plus tax). Parking is cashless and paid on arrival; no reservations are accepted. The walk to the terminal entrance is short.
Where do you drop off passengers at Cruise Terminal 5?
Terminal 5 is at the end of George King Blvd, past Terminal 3 — CT-5 is well-signed. The drop-off lane runs along the front of the building. Porters are stationed curbside to take your checked luggage. Tip $2-3 per bag.
What should you know before check-in at Cruise Terminal 5?
- Terminal 5 is shared by multiple cruise lines — look for your specific cruise line's signage once inside
- This terminal can handle large ships, so embarkation-day crowds can be bigger. Arriving at your assigned time really matters here
- Have your boarding pass (app or printed) and government-issued photo ID ready for the security checkpoint — it's right inside the main entrance
- Families with strollers: there's a dedicated lane at security. Ask a porter if you don't see it
Ships at This Terminal
Other Terminals at Port Canaveral
What's near Cruise Terminal 5 for last-minute needs?
There's a small gift shop inside the terminal for last-minute sunscreen or a magazine. For anything more, the closest option is the Walgreens on SR-528 (about 5 minutes). The Publix on Astronaut Blvd is about 8 minutes away.
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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