Cruise Terminal 1 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 1 at Port Canaveral.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
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
Park in the CT-1 garage ($17/day). Take the covered walkway directly to the terminal — it's a short walk. Tip: park on levels 3-4 for shade and a quicker exit when you return. Keep your parking ticket in a safe place — you'll need it when you get back.
Check-In Tips
- Have your boarding pass (app or printed) and government-issued photo ID ready before you reach the check-in desk
- The TSA-style security line moves fast here — usually under 15 minutes on a normal sailing day
- 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
Ships at This Terminal
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 Restaurant
Old-school Italian that locals actually go to — perfect for carb-loading before the cruise
$$ · 12 min
Jazzy's Maytag Kitchen
Upscale Southern comfort food with craft cocktails — known for shrimp and grits
$$$ · 12 min
Nearby Hotels
Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral
Suite-style rooms with full kitchens — 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 — save money for the cruise
$ · 3 min drive
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach
Reliable beach-adjacent stay with cruise parking packages available
$$ · 15 min drive
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