Cruises from Port Canaveral: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from Port Canaveral, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Bahamas and the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including private islands.
- SeasonAll year. School holidays fill up first, especially on Disney ships.
- Cruise linesRoyal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and MSC
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Getting to the port
Port Canaveral is about 45 miles east of Orlando International Airport (MCO), around 50 minutes by car or cruise shuttle. Many travelers add a few days at the Orlando theme parks before sailing.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with Port Canaveral and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from Port Canaveral go?
- The Bahamas and the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including private islands.
- When is cruise season in Port Canaveral?
- All year. School holidays fill up first, especially on Disney ships.
- Which cruise lines sail from Port Canaveral?
- Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and MSC usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the Port Canaveral cruise port?
- Port Canaveral is about 45 miles east of Orlando International Airport (MCO), around 50 minutes by car or cruise shuttle. Many travelers add a few days at the Orlando theme parks before sailing.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.