Cruise Terminal 6 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 6 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 6?
Park in the CT-6 garage ($20/day plus tax). Parking is cashless and paid on arrival; no reservations are accepted. It's directly adjacent to the terminal with a short covered walkway.
Where do you drop off passengers at Cruise Terminal 6?
CT-6 is on Dave Nisbet Dr on the port's B side, within walking distance of The Cove. 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.
What should you know before check-in at Cruise Terminal 6?
- CT-6 mostly sails Carnival, with regular Princess sailings too — check your booking confirmation for which line you're on and download their specific app
- Print your boarding documents as a backup even if you have the app — Wi-Fi in the terminal can be spotty
- Security is straightforward and usually efficient. No liquids over 3.4oz in your carry-on, just like the airport
- Check-in counters are organized by deck/cabin number, not alphabetically — look for your cabin range on the signs
Ships at This Terminal
Other Terminals at Port Canaveral
What's near Cruise Terminal 6 for last-minute needs?
The terminal lobby has a basic shop with essentials. The Cove area is within walking distance and has a few shops open Saturday morning. For a full store, the CVS on N Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach is about 10 minutes away.
Nearby Restaurants
Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Fun, loud and casual, the kind of place where kids can be kids and the seafood is fresh.
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Long Doggers
An unpretentious, fast burger-and-dog joint that kids absolutely love.
$ · 10 min
Sunset Café Waterfront Bar & Grill
Perched over the Banana River facing west — the whole point is eating outside as the sun goes down
$$ · 15 min
Nearby Hotels
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Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Beachfront with a great pool, so the kids can play while you relax before the cruise.
$$$ · 15 min drive
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
A straightforward oceanfront mid-range option with an outdoor pool, right on the sand.
$$ · 15 min drive
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Budget-friendly with a pool — keeps more money in the vacation fund
$ · 12 min drive
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