Cruise Terminal 7 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 7 at Port Canaveral.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
CT-7 is on the east side near The Cove. Follow port signs toward the B-side terminals. The passenger drop-off area has a wide covered lane — pull up, unload your bags, and porters will handle them. Keep your carry-on bag and head inside.
Parking
Park in the parking garage serving CT-7 ($17/day). The garage connects to the terminal via a climate-controlled walkway. Park on levels 2-3 for the easiest exit when you return. Note your level and row — the garage is big and you'll be gone for a week.
Check-In Tips
- CT-7 typically handles Norwegian and MSC sailings — have the appropriate cruise line app downloaded and check-in completed
- Government-issued photo ID is required for everyone, including kids. Bring birth certificates for children under 16 who don't have passports
- The security line at CT-7 is usually one of the faster ones — 10-15 minutes is typical
- After security, follow signs to the check-in hall. Have your booking number handy in case the app acts up
Last-Minute Needs
There's a small sundry kiosk in the terminal. The Cove shops are walkable if you have time before your boarding window. For a real store, Publix on Astronaut Blvd (7 min drive) has everything you'd need — sunscreen, snacks, medications, and last-minute beach gear.
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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