
Which port do you prefer? Disney Cruise Line Florida
If you had to choose Port Canaveral or Port Everglades, which would you choose? Disney Cruise Line departs from multiple U.S. and international ports, offering a variety of itineraries to destinations like the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, and the Pacific. The Port

U.S. Departure Ports
- Port Canaveral, Florida – Disney’s main hub, located near Orlando and Walt Disney World, serves as the primary departure point for cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean. It features two cruise terminals and offers convenient access to hotels and Orlando International Airport (MCO) about 45 miles away
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Located at Port Everglades, this port is ideal for Caribbean itineraries and offers a quieter alternative to Port Canaveral. Nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is just 4 miles away
- Galveston, Texas – A seasonal port for Western Caribbean cruises, offering historic charm and easy access from Houston airports
- San Diego, California – Serves as the gateway to the Mexican Riviera and Pacific Coast cruises, with the terminal near downtown and San Diego International Airport (SAN) just 10 minutes away
- Honolulu, Hawai’i – Departure point for Hawaiian and South Pacific itineraries, providing a tropical start to cruises with nearby attractions like Diamond Head and Waikiki
- New York City, New York – Seasonal cruises to Bermuda, Canada, and the Bahamas depart from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, offering iconic skyline views and easy access to JFK and Newark airports
- New Orleans, Louisiana – Offers Caribbean itineraries with a cultural pre-cruise experience in the French Quarter
International Departure Ports
- Vancouver, Canada – Main port for Alaska cruises during summer, providing scenic access to glaciers and fjords
- Barcelona, Spain – Seasonal Mediterranean cruises, often including stops in France, Italy, and Greece
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Gateway for Mediterranean itineraries, convenient for exploring Rome before or after the cruise
- Southampton, England – Used occasionally for Northern Europe itineraries, including Norway, Iceland, and the British Isles
- San Juan, Puerto Rico – Departure point for Southern Caribbean cruises, offering rich history and tropical beaches
Poll: Which Disney Cruise Line Florida port do you prefer?
- Port Canaveral
- Port Everglades
- I have no preference

Ports

Fort Lauderdale Port Terminal – Cruise Terminal
Address
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 4
1801 SE 20th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Upon arriving at the port, follow the signs to the Disney Cruise Line ship and Terminal #2, where you can drop off luggage. From there, you’ll be directed to the parking garage to park your car.
Fort Lauderdale Port Terminal
Features:
- South Florida’s Premier Disney Cruise Terminal
- Total Square Footage: 104,162 sq. ft. / 9,677 sq.
- Baggage Laydown: 27,472 sq. ft./ 2,552 sq. m.
- Passenger Embarkation Area: 27,314 sq. ft./ 2,538 sq.
- Terminal connected to the 1,818-space Heron Garage
- Simultaneous Embarkation/Debarkation Capability
- Covered guest drop-off
- 3 sets of restrooms, 4 family restrooms
- 28 Check-In Stations
- 2 Elevators/2 Escalators
- Free Wi-Fi
- Public Art Installation
- Vending Machines
- VIP Area
- Parking: 1,818-space Heron Garage
Public Art Installation:
Glass sculpture Coral Glow Persian Sconce Wall by Dale Chihuly


Port Canaveral
Cruise Terminal #8 Address
Port Canaveral
Cruise Terminal #8
9155 Charles M. Rowland Dr.
Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Cruise Terminal #10 Address
Port Canaveral
Cruise Terminal #10
9005 Charles M. Rowland Dr.
Port Canaveral, FL 32920

Approximate driving times to Port Canaveral:
50 minutes from Melbourne International Airport
1 hour from Orlando International Airport
1 hour 30 minutes from Walt Disney World Resort
Parking
Parking operated by the Port Canaveral Port Authority is available adjacent to the cruise terminal. The parking garage opens at 10:15 AM.

