Quick answer: At Port Canaveral, Disney uses Terminals 8 and 10, Carnival uses Terminals 3 and 6, and Royal Caribbean uses Terminals 1 and 5. At Port Everglades, Disney uses Terminal 4, Princess uses Terminal 2, and Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Holland America share the Midport terminals. San Diego's main terminal is B Street Pier, and Montreal and Quebec City each have their own set of piers. Assignments change by ship and by day, so always confirm the terminal on your cruise documents before you drive to the pier.
Showing up at the wrong terminal on embarkation day is one of the easiest ways to start a cruise badly. Big ports have several terminals, cruise lines move ships between them, and the terminal your friend used last year may not be yours this year. This guide covers five major homeports and how to confirm your terminal before you leave. If your port is not listed, our cruise departure ports guide is the place to start.
Quick Facts
- Port Canaveral: Terminal 8 is Disney, Terminal 3 is Carnival, and Terminal 1 is Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.
- Port Everglades: eight terminals, with Disney at Terminal 4 and Princess at Terminal 2.
- San Diego: B Street Pier at 1140 N. Harbor Drive handles most sailings.
- Montreal: one facility at 200 De la Commune Street West, with Terminals 1, 2 and 4.
- Quebec City: Wharves 21 and 22 at Pointe à Carcy, plus Wharf 30 on Estuaire Street.
- Always check: your boarding pass, e docs or cruise line app lists your terminal.
Before Anything Else: Confirm Your Terminal
Terminal assignments change by ship, by season and sometimes by week. Treat any list, including this one, as a starting point.
- Check your cruise documents. Your boarding pass, e docs or cruise line app lists the terminal for your sailing.
- Check the port authority's website. Most ports publish a ship schedule with terminals.
- Look at the ship's name, not just the line. Different ships from the same line can use different terminals on the same day.
- Ask your cruise line or hotel the night before if the information is missing.
Our port pages also carry terminal details, such as Port Canaveral terminal information and Port Everglades terminal information.
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
Port Canaveral splits its terminals by the shipping channel. According to the port authority's terminal guide, the north side (Terminal A area) has Terminals 5, 6, 8 and 10, and the south side (Terminal B area) has Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 2 is described as an overflow terminal.
| Terminal | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Royal Caribbean and Celebrity |
| Terminal 3 | Carnival (Mardi Gras and other Carnival ships) |
| Terminal 5 | Norwegian and some Royal Caribbean ships |
| Terminal 6 | Carnival, Norwegian and Princess |
| Terminal 8 | Disney Cruise Line |
| Terminal 10 | MSC and some Disney ships |
This table reflects the ships listed on the port's guide, which was updated in late October 2026. Lines shift ships between terminals as new ships arrive, so Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Disney assignments in particular can differ by sailing.
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Florida
Port Everglades has eight cruise terminals: Terminals 2 and 4 in the Northport area, and Terminals 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29 in the Midport area. Terminal 4 is Disney Cruise Line's dedicated terminal, according to the port's Terminal 4 fact sheet.
| Terminal | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | Princess |
| Terminal 4 | Disney |
| Terminal 18 | Royal Caribbean |
| Terminal 19 | Holland America |
| Terminal 21 | Holland America and Princess |
| Terminal 25 | Celebrity and Royal Caribbean |
| Terminal 26 | Holland America |
| Terminal 29 | Celebrity, Holland America and Royal Caribbean |
Carnival and MSC also sail from Fort Lauderdale, but sources disagree on which terminals they use, so check your documents rather than a list. Parking is tied to terminals too: the Heron garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm garage serves Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29, with a shuttle to Terminal 29. Terminal 18 has its own surface lot.
San Diego, California
San Diego has two terminals, both on the downtown Embarcadero, according to the Port of San Diego.
- B Street Pier Cruise Ship Terminal (1140 N. Harbor Drive) is the main terminal, and most ships dock here.
- Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier (1000 N. Harbor Drive) also handles cruise ships.
The port does not publish a split by cruise line, so put the address on your cruise documents into your GPS. If nothing says otherwise, B Street is the safest bet. San Diego International Airport is about two miles north of the terminals, less than a 10 minute drive. See our San Diego terminal information for more.
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal's cruise facility is the Grand Quay at the Iberville Passenger Terminal on Alexandra Pier in the Old Port, at 200 De la Commune Street West. It has Terminals 1, 2 and 4. Cruise Critic lists the same lines for all three, including Holland America, Regent, Viking, Oceania, Seabourn, Ponant and Windstar, so there is no separate terminal for each line. Holland America's Maasdam was the first ship to dock at the renovated terminal, in June 2017. Our Montreal terminal information page has details.
Quebec City, Quebec
The Port of Québec lists two main cruise areas in the city:
| Wharf | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pointe à Carcy, Wharves 21 and 22 | 84 Dalhousie Street | The main passenger wharves, steps from the Petit Champlain district |
| Estuary, Wharf 30 | 300 De L'Estuaire Street | A few minutes' walk from Old Québec, with a shuttle for passengers |
Which wharf your ship uses depends on the day's schedule, and the port publishes a cruise schedule you can check. Our Quebec City port guide covers the area.
Tips for Terminal Day
- Put the exact terminal address in your GPS, not just the port name.
- Arrive during your boarding window, not early. Our guide on how early to arrive at the cruise port explains why.
- Know your parking. Garages and lots are matched to terminals at some ports.
- Leave extra time at busy ports, especially on days when several ships sail at once.
- Know the worst case. If things go wrong, read what happens if you miss your cruise ship.
Plan the Rest of Your Embarkation Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Which terminal does Disney use at Port Canaveral?
Disney ships use Terminal 8, and some Disney ships, such as Disney Wish, use Terminal 10. Check your cruise documents for your sailing.
Which terminal does Disney use at Port Everglades?
Terminal 4, which is Disney Cruise Line's dedicated terminal at Port Everglades.
Which terminal is the main one at San Diego?
B Street Pier Cruise Ship Terminal at 1140 N. Harbor Drive handles most sailings. Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier at 1000 N. Harbor Drive is the second terminal.
Where do cruise ships dock in Montreal?
At the Iberville Passenger Terminal on Alexandra Pier in the Old Port, at 200 De la Commune Street West. The facility has Terminals 1, 2 and 4.
Where do cruise ships dock in Quebec City?
Most ships use the Pointe à Carcy wharves (21 and 22) near the Petit Champlain district, and some use Wharf 30 on Estuaire Street. Confirm which one your ship uses.
Can my cruise line change my terminal?
Yes. Cruise lines and ports shift ships between terminals by season and by day, so always check your cruise documents before you travel.
