Cruise Terminal 1 at Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 1 at Port Canaveral.
What is the address of Cruise Terminal 1?
Tell your GPS: 9050 Discovery Rd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Address published by portcanaveral.com — Cruise Terminal Arrival Guides, checked 2026-08-11.
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Drop-Off & Parking
How much is parking at Cruise Terminal 1?
Park in the CT-1 garage ($20/day plus tax). Parking is cashless and paid on arrival; no reservations are accepted. Take the covered walkway directly to the terminal — it's a short walk.
Where do you drop off passengers at Cruise Terminal 1?
Follow George King Blvd to Terminal 1. Passenger drop-off lane is on the right before the parking garage. Unload luggage curbside — porters are right there with carts. Tip $2-3 per bag.
Parking at Cruise Terminal 1 is $20/day — all Port Canaveral parking & transport options →
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What should you know before check-in at Cruise Terminal 1?
- Have your boarding pass (app or printed) and government-issued photo ID ready before you reach the check-in desk
- Security is airport-style — expect it to be busiest between about 11am and 12:30pm when multiple ships are boarding at once
- Check in online as early as possible to snag the earliest boarding group — this is the single biggest time-saver
- Terminal 1 handles Royal Caribbean and Celebrity — look for your cruise line's specific signage once inside
Official schedule · Verified Aug 11, 2026
Sources: Port Canaveral cruise ship schedule, Port Canaveral Master Cruise Schedule PDF
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What's near Cruise Terminal 1 for last-minute needs?
There's a small sundry shop in the terminal lobby with sunscreen, phone chargers, and basic travel items — but prices are cruise-port level. The nearest Walgreens is 5 minutes south on SR-528 (exit at SR-401). If you need a real drugstore run, do it before heading to the terminal.
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
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