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I'm not sure about gate numbers, but Pt. Canaveral has plenty of signs and personnel to direct you to the right place. I'm sure you will find it with no problem. Also, it has been my experience in the past that Carnival will start checking people in at the ticket counters around 11:30 but they don't start letting people on the ship until noon-12:30. We usually get there right around noon and are onboard having lunch by 1.