Cruise Terminal 10 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 10 at Port Canaveral.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
CT-10 is the newest terminal at Port Canaveral, built for the mega-ships. Follow port signs to Terminal 10 on the east side. The drop-off area is spacious and modern — wide lanes, covered canopy, and well-staffed with porters. Unload curbside and tip $2-3 per bag.
Parking
Park in the CT-10 multi-level garage ($17/day). This is one of the newer garages, so everything is well-lit and clearly signed. Elevators and a covered walkway connect directly to the terminal. Park on levels 2-3 for the best balance of availability and proximity to the walkway entrance.
Check-In Tips
- CT-10 handles some of the largest ships sailing from Port Canaveral — embarkation crowds can be significant, so stick to your assigned boarding time
- Download your cruise line's app and complete online check-in in advance — this is the biggest time-saver at this terminal
- The terminal is large and modern with clear signage. Security is airport-style and typically moves well despite the volume
- This terminal has more seating and amenities in the pre-boarding area than the older terminals — there's space to sit and wait comfortably if you arrive within your window
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
CT-10's terminal lobby has a well-stocked convenience shop — better selection than the older terminals. Prices are still cruise-port markup though. The nearest Publix is on Astronaut Blvd, about 7 minutes away. The CVS on N Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach is about 10 minutes.
Nearby Restaurants
Grills Seafood Deck at The Cove
Walk right over from the port — waterfront seafood with a great kids' menu and cruise ship views
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Fun, loud, casual — the kind of place where kids can be kids and the seafood is fresh
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Long Doggers
Burger-and-dog joint that kids absolutely love — unpretentious, fast, and actually good
$ · 10 min
Grills Seafood Deck at The Cove (Oyster Bar Side)
Skip the main dining room — the oyster bar side has craft cocktails and a more relaxed adult vibe
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Nearby Hotels
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Beachfront with a great pool — let the kids play while you relax before the cruise
$$$ · 15 min drive
International Palms Resort Cocoa Beach
Sprawling resort with multiple pools — feels like the vacation starts here
$$ · 15 min drive
La Quinta Inn Cocoa Beach
Budget-friendly with a pool — keeps more money in the vacation fund
$ · 12 min drive
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