Port Canaveral, Florida Port Q&A
66 Port Canaveral, Florida traveler questions & answers
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A: Yes, each dock has its own garage and high height vehicle surface lots. It’s about $18 a day ~~. I for one, never use offsite parking, just too much of a hassle for me. I do walk off disembarkation and want to jump in my vehicle get out of town. TIPS... : if you do use port parking, be sure to keep your receipt handy that you get when you enter, you’ll need to scan it to exit. If you don’t mind, use the surface lot as the garages exit slowly on disembarkation day.See More
Answered by Gravel6 on October 15, 2024
A: I like parking in the covered lot at port canaverial. it is easy in and out. no waiting for shuttles.
Answered by nearthebeach on October 14, 2024
A: We always park at the port. When you disembark, it's easy to get off the ship, go straight to your car and leave. We did a hotel park and cruise several years ago, and when we got off the ship, there was a very long wait to get a shuttle back to the... hotel. We wound up having to call a cab.See More
Answered by MikeNCcruiser on October 17, 2024
A: We like parking offsite at ParkPortCanaveral. Way cheaper, especially since we do 14 day cruises. But for a short cruise, the port is fine.
Answered by sopha on October 15, 2024
A: on-site parking is great at port canaverial. easy in and out. used it many times.
Answered by nearthebeach on October 20, 2024
A: We always park at Port Parking Space. They have Veterans discount and have shuttles
Answered by Jude58 on October 19, 2024
Q: Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a hotel in Port Canaveral / Cocoa Beach that usually allows early check-in? Thinking of staying an extra day after disembarking the ship. Even if an additional fee is charged, that’s fine. Thanks!
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A: the RADISSON RESORT IN Coco Beach, FL
Answered by LadyBugT on September 11, 2024
A: Try goport Orlando find them online. they are great and professional when we uses them.
Answered by Hickup4695 on September 11, 2024
A: We stay in Hilton branded hotels and are almost always accommodated for early checkin. For any hotel call before your cruise to have them put a request on your reservation and then call again the morning of so that the staff on duty can communicate (... front desk to housekeeping) and work to accommodate. Most hotel brands are very good with this, some will simply tell you you’ll have to see what’s available upon arrival and that is fine too, they don't know in advance which guests are leaving early.See More
Answered by ElizabethOregon on September 14, 2024
A: We stay at Hilton Cocoa beach oceanfront
Answered by HotmessD on September 11, 2024
A: We stayed at the Inn at Cocoa Beach and it was excellent. Great location near the beach, nice rooms, very friendly staff. I recommend looking it up and checking it out...
Answered by Dutch3901 on September 11, 2024
Q: How much does it cost to park at Port Canaveral? And what are the available parking options? Thanks.
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A: you usually park offsite. I pay around $9 a day with a discount code at ParkPortCanaveral.
Answered by sopha on August 23, 2024
A: Right Way Parking is close but slightly away from actual ships by 5 -10 min. Reasonable, fast, quick pickup on return. We always use them. $8.99 advertised price.
Answered by outtoseapatty on August 22, 2024
A: The convenience of being able to walk off of the ship, and straight to your car is unmatched. Trying to save a few $$$ isn't worth it in my opinion.
Answered by KeithFreeman on August 24, 2024
A: We always use Park Port Canaveral https://www.parkportcanaveral.com/sign up for specials and get a discounted rate
Answered by jhastyjr on August 23, 2024
A: Parkncruise. Cheaper. Way cheaper I’ve used 5 times. Leave you vehicle. 🚗. They will load and unload. Hope on their MSC. Bus. They drop u at the door practically go to website and check it out. It’s couple miles from the port
Answered by karen070 on September 2, 2024
A: Not sure but I like booking a hotel with a cruise package that includes parking and shuttle. Currently have reservations at Hampton Inn in Cocoa Beach. Have also stayed at Residence Inn.
Answered by Curt34 on August 24, 2024
A: If your cruise goes back to the port and then continues on, yes you do have to go through the back to back procedures. If you're in the same cabin, it's easier. All cruises in the USA have to zero out. Meaning you need to basically check out and che... ck back in. The procedures will be explained. There's a few options you'll have.See More
Answered by Skooby on July 19, 2024
A: As soon as the ship has a 0 passenger count from the previous sailing, it usually gets clearance by the Coast Gard for passengers to board. This happens sometime around 10:00 am. On the app check-in, you can choose a slot that is most convenient for... you if it's available.See More
Answered by JMCP68 on July 14, 2024
A: You will get your cruise terminal check in time, not your boarding time, when you do your on line check in. Also, if you are within 2 hours of the ship's scheduled departure time, you can't check in your bags with a porter. You'll have to drag your l... uggage on the ship / to your cabin yourself. My experience is 10:00 am is when they begin the earliest check in at the terminal. Good luck and have a great cruise!See More
Answered by Dutch3901 on July 16, 2024
A: I’m guessing you may be new to cruising. When you check in, 30 days prior to sailing, you’ll pick a boarding time. That’s when you will board, no earlier.
Answered by Gravel6 on July 14, 2024
A: no later than 2 hours before departure most likely.
Answered by jcb91777 on July 14, 2024
A: You need to post this under your cruise line, not under the port. Many cruise lines out of that port.
Answered by jpmato16 on April 26, 2024
A: Use them on board. Gift shop, casino, steak house, bingo etc. jpmato16. Calm down. It is not the end of the world This appears to be their first cruise
Answered by ggeane on April 27, 2024
A: Great question! On our first cruise we wondered as well! I called Royal and got the refreshment drink package and WiFi and used my onboard credit!!!!! When we got onboard we also received an additional credit in which I put towards my gratuities……
Answered by Feliciaann on April 28, 2024
A: Use them on board. Gift shop, casino, steak house, bingo etc. jpmato16. Calm down. It is not the dnd of the world It is apparent this is their first cruise
Answered by ggeane on April 27, 2024
A: There are different types of cruise credits and many cruise lines. Some credits are non-refundable and can’t be used for certain things. Once again, post under your cruise line. You won’t get an entirely accurate answer.
Answered by jpmato16 on April 27, 2024
Q: What would be the cost efficient way to get from the port canaveral to Kennedy Space Centre? We have 5 adults and 2 kids but could potentially have 4 families with 20 plus ppl. Thank you!
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A: The challenge would be how to store your luggage, if you do this yourself maybe rental cars. We used the Royal Caribbean post cruise excursion today and it was great!
Answered by ElizabethOregon on April 27, 2024
A: Please check out this offer from Cruiseline.com excursion partner, https://ventureashore.com/excursion/region-car-pca-104329/port-canaveral-florida/astronaut-for-a-day?linkid=2054758 or these articles: https://cruiseline.com/advice/destinations/insi... der-s-guides/homeport-destination-guide-port-canaveral-florida including transportation and additional excursions for Kennedy Space Center.See More
Answered by CruiselineAdmin on April 26, 2024
A: We took an Uber….worked out great for 6 adults in 1 large SUV…..it was about $80 round trip before tip
Answered by Sullivanshel on April 21, 2024
A: take the shore excursion from the cruise line
Answered by cruiseman2 on May 2, 2024
A: You need to be more specific! Is this before, after or during your cruise? It makes a difference!
Answered by crusin4gramma on May 1, 2024
A: Just a heads up. We have wanted to go there every time the ship stopped at Port Canaveral.The problem is time. Our upcoming cruise is due to dock at 1pm. The space center closes at 5pm. The tour says it's 6 hours, I would expect 2.5 hours. Time to ge... t off the ship, assemble on the bus, then travel there. If they close at 5 you won't be looking at attractions till 5 and then leaving. My guess is you will be told to meet at 5. Check very carefully the time in port and the hours of the space center.See More
Answered by CraigAndLee on May 1, 2024
A: didn't the captain give a reason over the PA?
Answered by Butterbean40483 on April 20, 2024
A: I wasn’t on your cruise and this has happened to me on two different cruises. It was bc of choppy seas. Key West has only a natural port…not man made. If the seas aren’t calm enough, the ship can be damaged.
Answered by ShipGal59 on April 20, 2024
A: So you missed a port… it happens! Go with the flow and don’t let it ruin the rest of your trip 😉
Answered by livlifenoregret on April 21, 2024
A: Bad weather most likely because the port is natural and can damage the ship
Answered by owenhalli on April 26, 2024
A: I know that key West is one of the ports that is also wanting to limit the amount of cruise passengers in the port on a daily basis
Answered by cruiseman2 on April 20, 2024
A: Go Port reserve 29.dollars a person
Answered by CruiseladyGail on April 15, 2024
A: Thank you, to all of you that replied. I like the rental car idea.
Answered by Nursey01 on April 15, 2024
A: Cruiseline.com/Shipmate excursion partner, Venture Ashore offer private transportation https://ventureashore.com/excursion/region-car-pca-104342/port-canaveral-florida/private-transfer-from-orlando-international-airport-mco-to-port-canaveral-cruise-p... ort?linkid=2054758 from $44 per adultSee More
Answered by CruiselineAdmin on April 16, 2024
A: Carnival has service from the airport to the cruise port I think it’s like $20 a person
Answered by MizzDiva on April 15, 2024
A: GoPort. We too have used them and will again this week.
Answered by MTcruisers on April 14, 2024
A: $90 to rent a car at MCO and drop off at the port.
Answered by Avocabro on April 15, 2024
A: Priority boarding has a special line that they can use. Everyone chooses their own boarding time, but usually the priority line is much shorter.
Answered by 2sincere on April 10, 2024
A: would help if you mentioned the cruise line or ship since there are differences. you posted on the port page
Answered by XtraviX on April 10, 2024
A: if you have priority boarding, you will have a special line that will get you to security check faster. If the ship is actually boarding, you will walk on with everyone else. if not, you will go to a special area of the terminal and will be the fir... st group to board when they open it up. As the others note, nobody gets on the ship until it's released and the gangways openSee More
Answered by jallaway on April 9, 2024
A: That's not quite true. you choose your check in time. That doesn't mean your boarding time. that all depends on when the ship is cleared by customs.
Answered by sopha on April 9, 2024
A: What time did you sign up for? Priority gets a couple day advance to sign up for what time they want to board
Answered by ggeane on April 9, 2024
Q: My boyfriend and myself are flying down a day before cruise to mco orlando airport. We need to a hotel near port canaveral not to expensive but with some thing to do the day we arrive. Also fairly close to port. Any nice hotels?
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A: I always stay at Beachside Hotel. it's like a little resort. they have a pool and lazy river, free breakfast, full bar and food right by the pool. it's right next to Ron Jon Surf Shop so u can walk over there and shop too. about 5 minutes drive to th... e port, I always uber.See More
Answered by CruzinKat79 on March 17, 2024
A: Hollywood FL is almost 3 hours from Port Canaveral…much too far!
Answered by RichardTiffany on March 19, 2024
A: I also suggest Beachside resort. They have specials with cruising. Both for flying in and also driving in.
Answered by MelRose1977 on March 20, 2024
A: we usually do a fly, snooze and cruise package from go port.
Answered by byhisgrace on March 22, 2024
A: We flew in the night before into Orlando, rented a car and drove to port canaveral. We stayed at radison Radisson Resort, Cape Canaveral 8701 Astronaut Blvd.Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Telephone: (321) 784-0000. My kids fell asleep the second their head... s hit the pillow, had a nice beautiful ponds and pools. The best treasure we found was La Catrina Mexican food in cocoa beach and cruise time parking was super affordable, on time and were generally awesome for park and ride.See More
Answered by thedriskills on March 28, 2024
A: Look at hotels in Hollywood Florida….easy to Uber to cruise port and less expensive then the bigger cities…..we loved it there!!!
Answered by Sullivanshel on March 19, 2024
A: Parking is free for handicap plates, placards and disabled veterans.
Answered by MsqueenB on March 16, 2024
A: You have to have the handicapped plate or placard and your vehicle has to have had modifications.
Answered by Dappel on March 17, 2024
A: Disabled parking is available and the fee is waived for specific situations. Refer to their website portcanaveral.com for specific guidelines.
Answered by VAcruisenut on March 16, 2024
A: "The port terminals offer free cruise parking for vehicles that need parking options for disabled passengers with special equipment, for those with a Florida Toll Exemption Permit, and for those who have a Florida Disabled Veteran license plate. Howe... ver, this is the only free parking option from the Canaveral Port Authority. "See More
Answered by johnathonhayes on March 19, 2024
A: https://portcanaveralparking.com/guide-to-port-canaveral-cruise-terminal-parking/#:~:text=The%20port%20terminals%20offer%20free,Florida%20Disabled%20Veteran%20license%20plate.
Answered by johnathonhayes on March 19, 2024
Q: My family and I will be cruising out of Port Canaveral in a few days. My wife, daughter, and I have passports but my son only has a birth certificate. Will we all have to wait in the birth certificate line when we debark or will they let my son come with us through the passport line?
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A: We had same situation last year in PC. Our daughters' passports weren't renewed so we had to use their BC. We all had to use the BC/Normal line instead of the PP/facial recognition line. It was a much longer line, but it still went fairly quickly.
Answered by Steven112 on March 9, 2024
A: as in all travel scenarios, if you want to stay together...you hang out with the person with the lesser credentials
Answered by JayTree on March 9, 2024
A: No, he won't be able to go with you. you can go with him, but not the other way around
Answered by sopha on March 11, 2024
A: I believe that they will let your son on with just a birth certificate, but it doesn’t hurt to make sure 👍
Answered by Re11 on March 9, 2024
A: we just got off in Port Canaveral and they did not ask to see our passports at debarkation.
Answered by crusin4gramma on March 9, 2024
A: depending on what u r drinking. beers r usually $9
Answered by homedepot on February 17, 2024
A: Google will answer almost all of these type questions. You listed this under a port not a ship/line. I’m sure we are all guessing you mean onboard?
Answered by Bertfish on February 18, 2024
A: all cruise lines charge the 18% gratuity.
Answered by gmababy on February 18, 2024
A: Kracka is spot on for Royal Caribbean but didn’t include the 18% gratuity that is added to every drink if you don’t have the drink package.
Answered by livlifenoregret on February 18, 2024
A: Radisson resort at the Port it was great! We arrived 2 days early enjoying Cocoa Beach and an airboat ride on the Instagator! Highly recommend
Answered by Renaenae on February 16, 2024
A: We just stayed at the Hampton Inn in Cocoa Beach. We’ve stayed there before. It’s in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. There is a walking path that will take you right out to Cocoa Beach.
Answered by kef2016 on February 11, 2024
A: Radisson. it's an older resort but very nice for the age.
Answered by AaronP81 on February 11, 2024
A: Last year in Jan. clam chowder in a bread bowl was $4, lobster roll was $12, fish & chips $6, fried seafood platter $10, fried shrimp or clam baskets $5-6. Steamed lobster/lb market price.
Answered by Supavi on February 3, 2024
A: Lobster Roll is $18, Seafood Platter is $20 from what I remember from my cruise in October.
Answered by TNTGreen on February 3, 2024
A: Park &Cruise close to port transfer to and from port included gated property
Answered by jerseyjim on January 25, 2024
A: There are at least 4 parking agencies, not including hotels. $17/day parking is at the piers. You can spend as low as $10/day, but you'll have to be transferred to the piers. Two others are somewhere in between. Transfers and taxes included in th... e fees.See More
Answered by thiawroane on January 24, 2024
A: Last time I parked there, it was $17 per day plus taxes. Keep in mind they charge by the day, so a 4 night cruise is actually 5 days parking. Embark on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and disembark Monday. 5 days.
Answered by FloridaSteve on January 24, 2024
A: Try goport ,, 60 to park fir the week and they drop off and pick
Answered by KeepOnCruising1 on January 25, 2024
A: I’ve personally had better luck and cheaper fares flying into Sanford
Answered by booth793 on January 22, 2024
A: Melbourne is closest if you can make it work but it has significantly fewer flights than Orlando.
Answered by cmressler on January 22, 2024
A: Melbourne is technically the closest but it would depend on if your area flys into that airport since it is smaller. Orlando and Sanford are the other two both of which are much difference for distance.
Answered by DW75 on January 28, 2024
Q: What’s the closest mall to port please & is it easy access from/to the port & approx cost
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A: Port Canaveral is a great port to start and end a cruise, but being a port stop is a total waste of time, in my opinion. The only thing would be to take an excursion to the space center or Cocoa Beach. The mall is 8 miles away across the bridge. Ther... e are no transportation options that I'm aware of.The mall is called Merritt Square Mall. Absolutely nothing. I mean nothing around that port.See More
Answered by themouse11 on January 21, 2024
A: The Merritt Square Mall is about 8 miles from port. Best way to get there is probably by Uber.
Answered by bjkissel on January 21, 2024
Q: Can anyone recommend a shuttle from a Disney Hotel to the Port Canaveral cruise terminal? We would prefer not to have to go back to the airport first and take a shuttle from there, but will if it’s economical.
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A: what about from the airport in Orlando to port canaveral? my mom and I were discussing how we don't know where to go and stuff once get there >
Answered by Sissyj1213 on January 12, 2024
A: Trains do not drop at Pier Canaveral yet. Uber will cost you around $90 which is what I paid to go back and forth.
Answered by Cruiseylady on January 14, 2024
A: Uber or Lyft is a good way to go. Disney only do rides to Disney cruises not other ones.
Answered by Bruny23 on January 14, 2024
A: A couple years ago, there was a family with us in a Cocoa Beach Express shuttle that was going to Disney. We were dropped off at the airport and then the driver was taking them to their Disney hotel. You can try them and see what their prices are.... When Magical Express was still at Disney, we took it from our hotel to the airport and then used GoPort shuttle service.See More
Answered by kef2016 on January 10, 2024
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