Port Canaveral, Florida Port Q&A
61 Port Canaveral, Florida traveler questions & answers
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
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
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 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: we usually do a fly, snooze and cruise package from go port.
Answered by byhisgrace on March 22, 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
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: 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: all cruise lines charge the 18% gratuity.
Answered by gmababy on February 18, 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: 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: Try goport ,, 60 to park fir the week and they drop off and pick
Answered by jhutchinson484 on January 25, 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: 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: 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
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
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: 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: most of those busses if available will be about 30 a person. a left or Uber for up to 6 will be around 60 dollars.. it depends on day and time
Answered by cpd407 on January 11, 2024
A: Rates are lower, but you never know where you'll be on the ship. So you'll have to wait till the cruiseline assigns your stateroom, which could be a week before you sail. I've only done it twice and lucked out on an aft view balcony
Answered by HeavySeas on January 7, 2024
A: how about an interesting side note? I've read recently that these "guaranteed cabins" are not truly guaranteed and have the (slight) risk of being bumped if the cruise is overbooked. l
Answered by jallaway on January 8, 2024
A: https://portparkingspace.com/Only a half mile from the port. $12 a day. They have a sale right now for 10%off so its a little bit cheaper.
Answered by NikkiPierman on January 2, 2024
A: Park and Cruise. We use them and it’s about half price. They are 6 miles from ship. You pull up. Take luggage and put on the bus- they drop u off right at the ship. Return : you take your luggage to the spot where they take u back to your car. The... y load your luggage too. It’s so easy. Go to website and set it up. You won’t regret it. Ours was 72 bucks for 7 days. Way cheaper than we used the PC The first time it was like 130 for 8 days. Parkandcruiseportcanaveral.com.See More
Answered by karen070 on January 1, 2024
A: Parking is $17.00 per day plus tax for vehicles & RVs, including day of arrival and day of departure.
Answered by TheSaleAways on January 1, 2024
A: We always park at the port. It’s $18.00 per day. Well worth it when the cruise is over
Answered by ryder663 on January 26, 2024
A: 8.00 dollars a day I would take the train to Orlando Airport 60 dollars round trip then transfers get a shutter round trip is only 99 dollars
Answered by janthurn11 on January 4, 2024
A: No theme nights at the port of Canaveral, only embarkation and disembarkation. Theme nights are usually part of a cruise. Maybe this would be better to ask on a ship specific posting.
Answered by jcb91777 on December 28, 2023
A: Also check your app. The list dress on there. Check under Things to Know (check each day) and daily around the 5pm time slot.
Answered by PrincessGigi on December 29, 2023
A: Check the app. It may not show up until close to your cruise. Usually listed under Thing to Know (check each day) and sometimes around the 5pm time slot in the daily planner. Typical themes are Dress Your Best, Tropical/Caribbean and White.
Answered by PrincessGigi on December 29, 2023
A: Theme nights are usually one time for the 8 day cruise and it’s on the second night. The cruise line could probably give you more information.
Answered by Ruby13 on December 30, 2023
A: Theme night can be any night that you want it to be, have a awesome cruise out of the port of Canaveral.
Answered by okhappy493 on December 29, 2023
A: Theme nights depend on length of cruise and really can’t be answered as asked. Yes normally there is one or more theme nights but without some info that’s the best I can do.
Answered by Bertfish on December 29, 2023
A: People in general want to be early. The ship has to have a 0 count meaning no more passengers on board, House Keeping public areas and cabin stewards have to make sure everything is clean and every dept has to make sure things are ready for the next... sailing.See More
Answered by enjoyurdaysmile on November 11, 2023
A: Or too late. be sure to know the earliest and latest times to board. you don't want to watch the ship sail off with you
Answered by jallaway on November 12, 2023
A: I would check in between noon and 1
Answered by jocelynegreg on November 18, 2023
A: once you do your online check in, you will get an email with your boarding time.
Answered by dataseeley on November 18, 2023
A: I was assigned a 1pm boarding time for an 8pm departure. So expect a noon to 1pm
Answered by sheckmeister on November 18, 2023
A: you have to be on board by 4pm. 1pm is the easiest boarding time usually. they will assign you a embankment time be there 1 hour early.
Answered by cpd407 on November 11, 2023
A: You can on Royal Caribbean. Check the guidelines for the size permitted. Each guest can bring on a bottle of wine.
Answered by SReis1958 on November 8, 2023
A: 750 ml per adult on Carnival, yes you can.
Answered by okhappy493 on November 9, 2023
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