General Trip Information
What is the itinerary/where are we going?
Day Number |
Day of Week |
Port Location |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MON | Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL | 4:00 PM | |
2 | TUE | Cruising | ||
3 | WED | Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
4 | THU | Cruising | ||
5 | FRI | Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas | 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM |
6 | SAT | Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico | 7:00 AM |
Which port are we leaving from?
We depart from Port Canaveral near Orlando, FL
What time should I arrive at the port?
What is the port address?
Port Canaveral
9050 Discovery Rd,
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Royal Caribbean Directions to Port Canaveral, Florida Cruise Terminal:
From Orlando International Airport (45 minutes):
- Take the North Exit from the Airport, staying to the right, to S.R. 528 East (Toll Road)
- Take S.R. 528 east directly to Port Canaveral
- Exit 54A for A Terminals (CT-5, -6, -8 and -10) or Exit 54B for B Terminals (CT-1 or CT-3).
From Orlando Melbourne International Airport (40 minutes):
- Exit east (left) out of the airport onto NASA Boulevard and follow to U.S. Highway 1
- Turn left (north) onto U.S Highway 1
- Travel approximately 20 minutes on U.S. Highway 1 past S.R. 520 in Cocoa about four miles to S.R. 528 East
- Exit onto S.R. 528 East and continue directly to Port Canaveral
- Exit 54A for A Terminals (CT-5, -6, -8 and -10) or Exit 54B for B Terminals (CT-1 or CT-3).
From Orlando Sanford International Airport (1 hour):
- Exit the airport south to the Central Florida Greenway/ S.R. 417 (Toll Road)
- Go south 23 miles to S.R. 528 East. Exit onto S.R. 528 East (Toll Road)
- Continue directly to Port Canaveral, Exit 54A for A Terminals (CT-5, -6, -8 and -10) or Exit 54B for B Terminals (CT-1 or CT-3).
Will parking be available at the Port?
Official Port Canaveral Cruise Parking is available only directly adjacent to each of Port Canaveral’s Cruise Terminals. The Port does not own or operate any off-Port parking facilities. Park at your cruise terminal's designated parking area and walk to your ship. Oversize parking for RV's and buses is also available at each Cruise Terminal.
Parking Rates (as of May 31, 2024)
Parking is $17.00 per day plus tax for vehicles & RVs, including day of arrival and day of departure.
Acceptable Payment Methods
• No cash accepted
• Major credit cards (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover)
• Presently, EPASS and SunPass accepted ONLY at the Cruise Terminal 3 parking garage
Refunds may be requested by contacting (321) 783-7831, and select Cruise Parking - Monday through Friday. Please be prepared with the sailing date.
Disabled Parking
DISABLED PARKING spaces are available, and the fee is waived for vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities that:
• Have special equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls for use by a disabled person OR
• Display a Florida Toll Exemption Permit as explained in s. 316.1964, Florida Statutes OR
• Display a Florida Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate issued under s. 320.084; s. 320.0842; or s. 320.0845, Florida Statutes.
Parking agents will not grant parking waivers for any other reason than the ones listed above.
*Rates are subject to change without notice. Contact the Canaveral Port Authority at 321-783-7831 for the latest information.
** No reservations are needed. Ship schedules and assigned Terminals are subject to change. Please check with the cruise line for the latest information on where you will be embarking.
What transportation options are available to get to a Royal Caribbean departure port terminal? How can I purchase a transfer?
Royal Caribbean makes port transfers available during the sailing from the pier to the departure airport—please visit the RCCL customer service desk onboard for assistance.
Are flights included?
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Orlando. If you would like assistance with flights, you are welcome to call our travel division, EPEX Travel at 412-232-3600. Please fill out this travel form and an agent will contact you with flight options: TRAVEL FORM
For arrival flights, please allow adequate time to be able to arrive at the cruise terminal between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. It is suggested that your departure flight should be booked for 12:00 PM or later.
Sales & Booking
How do I pay for my cruise?
If no payment is received within a 60 day period, your reservation will be canceled. After October 15th, 2025, if no payment is received within a 15 day period, your reservation will be canceled. If payment in full is not received by December 15th, 2025, your reservation will be canceled.
Where do I purchase travel insurance?
How do I receive my Booking ID Number and register with Royal Caribbean?
I have a crown and anchor membership; will I get credit for this cruise?
Are my room gratuities paid for?
When can I purchase drink packages/specialty dining packages/wifi packages/excursions?
I am traveling alone, how does pricing work?
I am traveling with an infant/toddler, do I still need to pay full price for him or her?
Travel Documentation & Regulations
Will I need a passport? What if I do not have a passport? Am I able to use a passport card?
Can I use my birth certificate/name change documentation (marriage certificate)?
I read that 6 months validity is needed when using a passport for this cruise, is that true?
I will be traveling with a child 15 years or younger, is a passport required or can the minor use their birth certificate to board? What documentation is needed for the child?
Experience Packages
What is the Companion Experience?
Do I need to purchase an experience package for my infant/toddler?
Kids ages 6-11 may purchase a bronze package for $275 when a parent has purchased a bronze experience package or higher. No child discounts are available on silver or gold packages.
Can we mix and match packages on our reservation?
Can I upgrade or downgrade my experience package throughout the year?
Yes! Guests are welcome to upgrade or downgrade packages on or before December 15th, 2025.
*Guests choosing to downgrade their experience package must purchase the package at the current rate.