Cruise Terminal 5 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 5 at Port Canaveral.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
Terminal 5 is at the western end of the port. Follow George King Blvd all the way down — 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.
Parking
Park in the CT-5 lot ($17/day). It's an open-air lot, so try to snag a spot under one of the shade structures if you're there in summer. The walk to the terminal entrance is short — maybe 3 minutes. Save your parking receipt.
Check-In Tips
- 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
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 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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