Pre-Cruise Details
- What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
- How do I get to the Port Canaveral?
- Need a travel agent?
- Will there be an official kick-off party?
- When will I be sent my boarding documents?
What type of identification will I need to board the ship?
From the Carnival website:
Carnival could update this information without notice. Please visit their website for complete passport details.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Passport Requirements became effective June 1, 2009, for land and sea borders. While the WHTI requires a valid passport for land and sea travel, a final ruling was issued allowing leniency for “closed-loop” cruises, i.e., sailings that both originate and terminate in the same U.S. port. Recent guidance received from the Department of Homeland Security indicates the documentary requirements under WHTI for “closed loop” cruises are not limited to cruises that travel only to contiguous territories or adjacent islands. This means U.S. citizens calling on ports in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Belize will also be exempt from the passport requirement. U.S. citizens taking “closed-loop” cruises are not required to have a passport, but will need proof of citizenship such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a passport card, an enhanced driver’s license (EDL) as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children are also required to bring proof of citizenship, and if 16 and over, a photo ID is also required. Canadian and Bermudian citizens are required to have a passport for air, land and sea travel, including all Carnival cruises.
Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking “closed loop” cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Having a passport will enable guests to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port in the event they miss their scheduled embarkation or to fly back to the U.S. if they need to disembark the ship mid-cruise due to an emergency. If a cruise begins and ends in different U.S. ports or begins and ends in a foreign port (such as our Alaska cruises and Hawaii cruises) a valid passport or other recognized WHTI-compliant document is required. A valid passport is required if you are traveling on any of our Europe cruises. For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card. Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable.
How do I get to the Port Canaveral?
Transportation Info:
Port Canaveral, Florida
Cruise Terminals Nos. 2-5
1492 Charles M. Rowland Drive
Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Directions
From I-95 North/South -
- Take Exit 77-A East - Beeline Expressway (528 East)
- Take exit for North Terminal
- Follow signs for Pier #5 - North Terminal
From Orlando International Airport -
- Take Beeline Expressway (528 East)
- Take exit for North Terminal
- Follow signs for Pier #5 - North Terminal
Travel Time: 45 miles from the Orl ando International Airport; travel time is approximately 50 minutes.
From Tampa -
- Take I-4 East
- Exit at Beeline Expressway (528 East)
- Take exit for North Terminal
- Follow signs for Pier #5 - North Terminal
Parking at the Cruise Terminal
Parking at Port Canaveral's cruise terminals is paved, gated and under 24-hour surveillance. Passengers at Cruise Terminal 10 can choose between an outdoor parking area and a six-level parking garage.
Parking Fees
$15/night for vehicles up to 20 feet in length
and $26/night for vehicles over 20 feet. The total fee for the time the vehicle will be parked is due on entry. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Traveler's Checks issued in U.S. dollars are accepted.
Parking for the Disabled
Special parking spaces are provided. The parking fee is waived for vehicles that: 1. Have special equipment such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls; or 2. Display the Florida Toll Exemption permit. (Call 800-983-2435 ext. 2 to apply for an exemption form.)
Note that all fees stated above are subject to change without notice by the Canaveral Port Authority.
Need a travel agent?
Although we do not directly book air travel, rental car, hotel, or shuttle service, we do have several recommendations for travel agents. Check them out here.
Will there be an official kick-off party?
Details about any activities taking place in Port Canaveral the night prior to the event will be announced approximately two months prior to the cruise.
When will I be sent my boarding documents?
Carnival uses the "Funpass" system, which allows you to print your boarding pass and luggage tags online, much like an E-Ticket. To do so, you will be sent a unique BOOKING NUMBER 3-5 weeks prior to the cruise and be directed to the Carnival website.
You will not be mailed any cruise documents or luggage tags.
