Port Canaveral, Florida Port Q&A
66 Port Canaveral, Florida traveler questions & answers
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Q: Has any parked their oversized vehicle at the port? We are traveling from cross country in our camper van. I read online they offer oversized parking but I am hoping to get first hand insight, is it limited? Are there any restrictions you know of? I couldn’t find much info online.
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A: We have seen motor homes and camper trailer parked at port, should have no problem finding a spot
Answered by lridolfi on January 17, 2023
A: I’ve used GoPort. I took the shuttle from my hotel back MCO and used their service. If I hadn’t been solo then Lyft was my other option but it was more expensive.
Answered by kelskazoo22 on January 12, 2023
A: Port to Port Shuttles, 407-747-1447. We used them last year and their service was beyond exceptional. Great prices also! www.porttoportshuttles.com, email: reserve@porttoportshuttles.com
Answered by SpreeJ on January 14, 2023
A: We used Cruise Control Transport. Had a private car take us to our PC hotel the night prior to embarkation and a shared van take to MCO after debarkation. Cheaper than GoPort.
Answered by PBandJ616 on January 13, 2023
A: we booked goport for our return from the cruise to airport based on recommendations, well see how it worked out in a week!
Answered by kristinmarieb on January 12, 2023
Q: Looking for suggestions on park and cruise hotels in Cocoa Beach. Have called several properties and the nightly rate is absolutely ridiculous. Thanks!
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A: cocoa beach best western. the best restaurant and bar in town...cocoa beach fish camp grill is literally attached... stayed there for every port canaveral cruise.
Answered by Frogboo95 on January 12, 2023
A: We have a room at Radisson resort at the port It's a 2 bedroom suite booked through booking.com for like 130...has good reviews and parking onsite but we're going to drive to the port day of and pay there. its 1 mile from the cruise port
Answered by karizmaflipp on May 10, 2023
A: We have stayed numerous times at the Country Inn and Suites. Left our car and shuttled to and from the cruise port / hotel. Nice clean hotel and we always found decent prices when booking early.
Answered by ArtistJoy on May 11, 2023
A: we use Parkway Parking1700 Sea Ray BlvdMerrit Is, FL
Answered by Spyder2018 on May 12, 2023
A: what ever you do, do not go to the Days Inn Cocoa... it has a great deal for park and cruise... but thats it... just a deal... the rooms are disgusting.. we slept in our clothes... shoes stuck to the carpet. it was bad
Answered by jenniw0212 on May 12, 2023
A: we are staying at Quality Inn in Titusville and pay to park in the terminal .it's only $ 125 . a night we going in Oct and Nov . bot are booked alread. It'ss close enough to terminal we will be there in less than 30 minutes . parking at the termi... nal is great because disembarking day you get in your car and go .See More
Answered by missing2 on May 12, 2023
Q: We will be sailing on a back to back on Carnival Mardi Gras from terminal 3. We are planning on parking at the terminal garage. How does the check in determine the length you need to park - does it assume you are only sailing on the current sailing or is there a way for you to indicate you will need a longer than 7 day parking?
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Q: First time cruising with a child do what are the requirements for a 8 year old? I know is adults can use photo ID and birth certificate. What is it for them?
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A: they need to speak at least 12 languages and need to be able to lift 40 lbs to work in the Laundry while you enjoy your Cruise.
Answered by Frogboo95 on January 4, 2023
A: With a child, you just need a certified birth certificate. However, if you plan on cruising or traveling a lot with your child, I suggest getting a passport. Everyone really should have a passport, the best form of ID!
Answered by esrescuer on January 5, 2023
A: You just need their birth certificate. However if your last name is different than theirs you may need a bridging document to show you are indeed the parent.
Answered by Bertfish on January 4, 2023
A: We went ahead and got our child’s US Passport. They’re easier to keep up with in my opinion than the birth certificate.
Answered by lawsjk on January 4, 2023
A: Go to your booking and read the information and get the the information from them as they are the ones checking you in. When you complete your check in information you will have to complete the form that details the documents you will be using for ea... ch person.See More
Answered by taacman on January 6, 2023
A: They can get a picture id from dmv at 4 thats what i did with my son for extra security didn't want no problems 😊
Answered by MsMiko on January 6, 2023
Q: if your hotel is close enough can you walk to terminal 1 for Rccl or is it not a possiblity?
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A: For safety I wouldn’t. I don’t recall sidewalks or anything and it’s very industrial.
Answered by TNTGreen on November 19, 2022
A: Technically yes, but with bags it isn't worth it. Most of the hotels have contract shuttles but uber or lyft may be better option. my 1030 shuttle was moved to 930 so get to wait an extra hour at the port today.
Answered by dkantouth on November 19, 2022
A: That isn’t an option. Just get taxi, Uber, or shuttle.
Answered by jpmato16 on November 19, 2022
A: you can, but it's a bit dangerous. it's a busy road with no sidewalks
Answered by cortneyb on November 19, 2022
A: okay thank you guys. we didn't wanna do the shuttles because they won't get us there when we want. I will look into an uber
Answered by princessraineh on November 19, 2022
Q: What hotel would you recommend that is close to Epcot with a rooftop view of the fireworks? TIA
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A: You can see the fireworks at Epcot from both the Swan and the Dolphin. They are on Disney property but owned by Marriott. They have their own website to book. You can also see the fireworks from the rooftop of the riviera hotel. There’s a rooftop bar... . Of course, I’m assuming you’re only interested in the fireworks themselves. The whole show can only be seen inside the park. (Music, lights and lasers) some of the hotels at Disney springs have views of fireworks as well, but you are further away.See More
Answered by carrieluvsgreg on October 25, 2022
A: You can try a few on Hotel plaza Boulevard as they look in that general area.I know the Windham when checking in you can request a top floor room facing that direction and since your paying to park at the resort you can take the free shuttle from the... resort to any Disney park and your less than a 5min walk to Disney spring(AKA Downtown Disney)See More
Answered by propwash79 on October 24, 2022
A: The Swan. This hotel is not owned by Disney. But you would have to book early and pay a heavily price doing so. There is no balconies so you would miss the music part. Most other hotels are not that tall around Epcot.
Answered by ReeLynn on October 22, 2022
A: Thank you so much! One more question - Would Bonnet Creek be a good area or is it better to be by Lake Buena Vista?
Answered by jodashel5214384 on October 25, 2022
A: We’re sailing on Harmony Oct23rd. September 8th I was able to check in and I selected the first boarding time offered 11:30-12:00
Answered by Tiggerdog on September 22, 2022
A: We checked in at 10:30 last week and started boarding at 11.
Answered by theresa48 on September 21, 2022
A: 14 days before your cruise you do your check in. you select arrival time and boarding time. we had 10:30 in New Orleans.
Answered by sarahpetty on September 21, 2022
A: the usually try for 11am. but it depends on customs and spur of the moment coast guard inspections. we couldn't board the mardi gras until 1pm in August
Answered by cortneyb on September 21, 2022
A: For Royal 45 days before you sail, you do your check-in and select the arrival time. We are on the Harmony Oct 23rd as well!!! Dad had us check-in at 12:05 am as soon at it opened and we got a 10:30 slot...lol
Answered by Gin72 on September 22, 2022
A: If you’ve gotten your check in time then you can go right onboard after you’ve checked in at the port
Answered by Bertfish on September 22, 2022
Q: Looking for Recommendations for a car service (not shuttle, Uber or Lyft) from port Canaveral to the airport? Thanks
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A: We used Ace Luxury Transport years ago between airport, Canaveral and hotel. Probably going to again in Jan once we determine how many people are cruising.
Answered by CTLYF on September 18, 2022
A: I always use Blacklane. They are worldwide and their service is impeccable.
Answered by Bohemian94 on September 15, 2022
A: We’ve used Skippy transportation and had no issue and would use them again.
Answered by vstelfox on September 15, 2022
A: We just used Uber this am ,under $70
Answered by corneliab on September 18, 2022
A: How much would are the fees and would this have to be arranged with Carnival or that’s something you need to do?
Answered by DeeMyers75 on September 18, 2022
A: Go to your carnival account and at the tours and sign up for the bus to take you back To the airport I think it's about $30 could be more.
Answered by cindyr6358 on September 18, 2022
Q: After finishing a cruise, is there a luggage storage option at or near the terminal? We have a late afternoon flight and would love to explore the area before heading to the airport.
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A: within the terminal is Bags To Go, but if you are at the airport you may be able to drop off your luggage with the airlines. here is the link for bags2go. https://bagstogo.net/ you have other options throughout the city but nit aware of any at the... port.See More
Answered by dkantouth on September 9, 2022
A: sorry please disregard my last answer as I thought it was being asked for Fort Lauderdale
Answered by dkantouth on September 9, 2022
A: Bounce was located relatively close to Enterprise Car rental, but not sure if they are still there.
Answered by dkantouth on September 9, 2022
Q: Where is the best place to park at the terminal OR is it cheaper to do a shuttle coming in from GA and going straight to the Cruise parking is expensive or cheaper then renting a shuttle to park our vehicles if so where should we go?
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A: I just booked a hotel that has packages for park and cruise. I did the 4 day package. It's not a bad price about a $60 charge.
Answered by virgo2538 on September 5, 2022
A: We used the port parking….easy on, easy off
Answered by OsteoDeb on September 6, 2022
A: Depends on what's important to you. Ease and convenience or price.If ease and convenience, port parking.If price, there are numerous options. We use Parkportcanaveral. Discount codes can be had on occasion, ($80 for 8 days in November)
Answered by justlovincruisin on September 5, 2022
A: I should also add that includes round trip to and from the pier.
Answered by virgo2538 on September 5, 2022
A: As already stated, find out what is more important to you: convenience or savings. I just paid $68 for a three-night cruise (4 days parked in the garage) and I got right off the ship and walked over to my car, which was in a covered parking garage, a... nd drove home. Personally, I've never found the price differences with the shuttle services to be so significant that I'd use them.See More
Answered by SeaNotes on September 7, 2022
A: Google parking Cruz should be able to get it for less than $10 a day
Answered by donf407 on September 6, 2022
Q: What is best shuttle company to get from an Orlando area hotel to Port Canaveral Cruise Port?
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A: If you use GoPort just be sure to note the pick up time for your hotel. We booked GoPort and ended up having to us Lyft to get to the ship because the hotel pick up time was past our check in time for the cruise. I hadn’t paid attention to that when... I booked.See More
Answered by jillsusie on September 2, 2022
A: GOPORT.COM for the win, no hassel traveling
Answered by GSAVAGE4LYFE on September 1, 2022
A: If you have more than a couple or people, go with ride share Uber or Lyft. However, check for prices for each one because I noticed almost a $30 difference going from hotel in Kissimmee to Port Canaveral. Also play around with the time because that a... lso made a difference in fares.See More
Answered by WesBrook on September 1, 2022
A: GoPort is what I use when in Orlando🛳🚌
Answered by BigDtheCruiser on September 1, 2022
A: Thank you all for your responses, I really appreciate the help.
Answered by wooti05 on September 1, 2022
A: We use Go Port never had any problems
Answered by Margaretjean on August 31, 2022
Q: Me and my family is vaccinated but we have some family thats going who isn't vaccinated what are the protocols we will be boarding in February?
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A: That will be up to them, but You will be set. We have had the same problem, so they haven't cruised. You can't fret over their decisions in lift.
Answered by Frogboo95 on August 21, 2022
A: I wish people would stop asking this on this site!! Read the information on your cruiselines website! And recheck it again at least 2 weeks before you sail. The info given out here is not always correct as the proticals are changing weelky if not d... aily. Why would you risk your vacation on incorrect info??See More
Answered by crusin4gramma on August 21, 2022
A: seems they change about every 3 months check in January
Answered by karlee on August 21, 2022
A: Agree with cruzin4gramma. Look at the cruiseline site and those should be the only instructions you're following.
Answered by loriad28 on August 21, 2022
A: it depends on what cruise line you are going on too!!
Answered by Keithj91672 on August 21, 2022
A: as of now! they require a negative covid test 3 days or less prior to boarding .
Answered by Vnnttrmrk97 on August 21, 2022
A: RCCL no longer offers the luggage valet service which you prepay for your bags/ and they would check them in and deliver them to your airline carrier.
Answered by Dcruisingqueen on August 16, 2022
A: There is a large motor home park/resort across from the port I don’t know the cost per night or week but I would expect them to be able to store your 38 footer. Go on google maps and you will see it on the south side of the port.
Answered by taacman on July 21, 2022
Q: We will be in port from 12-8. Would love to check out the Kennedy space center but royal doesn’t offer the excursion? Maybe because it’s not getting in till 12? We are thinking of Uber or getting a cab and checking it out on our own. Looks like it closes at 5 so that gives us plenty of time to get back to port. Has anyone done the KSP on their own at this port? Any advice or tips would be appreciated!
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A: Check their hrs to make sure you have at least 5hrs... otherwise you will not get to see even the main attractions.
Answered by CVCruiser on August 24, 2022
A: The really only gives you a little over 4hrs at Kennedy at best. You would not be able to see and enjoy everything the center has to offer... So I guess it depends on if the cost is worth it for you? I live by Disney and go to Kennedy a couple times... a yr, and I still spend a solid 6 or 7 hrs there... eapecially with the new Deep Space Travel center. Getting there after noon, you will be behind the crowd wave, so the lines will slow you down for sure.See More
Answered by CVCruiser on July 19, 2022
A: Have been to KSC many times with family and friends. It is really a full day or more to see the total complex. Will take about an hour to get to the center which leaves about four hours. Although there is a lot to do and see as far as exhibits and th... eaters for movies at the main center the real sights are bus tours out to the different launch pads, work and training centers, launch facility, Saturn V Rocket complex, all where you get off of the coaches and spend as much time as you want and then catch another coach to the next attraction. This is about a good three hour or more trip.See More
Answered by taacman on August 30, 2022
A: i would stick to excursions offfered by the cruise line..there are always issues when you go on your own and cruiselines ALWAYS advice against it
Answered by tennisman1982 on August 30, 2022
A: KSC requieres a whole Day. too much to see in just a few hours. I suggest you come back another time
Answered by FrankJohansen on August 28, 2022
A: you don't need to book excursion, taxi or uber there and do the same back just give your self plenty of time. it's not far from the port.
Answered by SoySauce on August 25, 2022
A: It's $17 a day and well worth it in my opinion. Many like to save a few dollars and shuttle in, but my time and peace of mind are worth a lot more than a few dollars a day. I prefer to not depend on a shuttle service that may or may not get me to th... e port at my scheduled boarding time.See More
Answered by SeaNotes on July 18, 2022
A: $17.00 per day except you are charged for the day you arrive and the day you leave, so for a 7 day cruise you are charged for 8 days.
Answered by gthomas1052 on July 18, 2022
A: Use park n cruise port Canaveral. I just purchased at $6.95 per day. 2 miles from the port. free shuttle service
Answered by xgressett01 on July 27, 2022
A: You can get it much cheaper at a park and ride we always use them just google it haven’t had a bad experience I think we usually use parking DR
Answered by donf407 on July 18, 2022
A: I just came back from a NCL cruise and it was $120. My cruise was a 6 day cruise….not sure that makes a difference.
Answered by TeeParr on July 25, 2022
Q: Just wondering what’s the easiest and best place to stay or use when flying in the day before cruise into SFB? I looked and carnival doesn’t have shuttles to that particular airport and some have said goport but I have seen some not so good reviews on them.
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A: we used GoPort in December 21 and they were great!
Answered by sunfun97 on July 12, 2022
A: Goport really dropped the customer service ball during the Covid shutdown, such as not providing refunds just future service credits on shuttles. So their are many cruisers out there w/ a bad taste about them currently. Doesn't mean the service actua... lly provided isn't good.See More
Answered by maryred on July 12, 2022
A: you might also consider one way car rentals. not much more then the shuttled each way.
Answered by gemstar554 on July 17, 2022
A: Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach is a great hotel to stay...and location...if you're drive it's only $7 a day to park and a they have a free shuttle to the cruise port and it will also pick you up
Answered by FairXchange on May 7, 2022
A: best place to stay pre cruise in Fort Lauderdale?
Answered by DMartucci on May 7, 2022
A: There’s a Country Inn and Suites, Radisson, Hampton and Residence Inn all with 5 to 10 minute drive of the port. Have a great cruise!
Answered by fsw92677 on May 7, 2022
Q: whats the best place to park your car while on your cruise? we will be driving in for a 4 day cruise. cruise terminal?
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A: We always park at the cruise terminal. it is convenient and a short walk to the terminal building.
Answered by VAcruisenut on March 11, 2022
A: We always use the cruise terminal. Its secure, convienient, and covered... It just makes for a great start and end to the cruise.
Answered by CVCruiser on March 12, 2022
A: We always use park port Canaveral. They also have a discount if u use promo code: TAKE10. Here’s the link to book https://radissonosp.chelseareservations.com/
Answered by KyleJ18 on March 12, 2022
A: You could keep it at the airport. When we would fly in (obviously we wouldn’t have a car), we would use “go port canaveral” that picks you up on buses to take you to the cruise port. They do it for all the cruises. It was so easy and cheap. Highly re... commendSee More
Answered by rrebisz on March 12, 2022
A: If you are coming I. A day early see if you can leave it at the hotel you are staying at… https://www.parkportcanaveral.com/about is $11.75/day and has a shuttle to the port… we have parked here before. I don’t know how much the port parking is now.
Answered by Blondelady02 on March 13, 2022
A: Just Google park and rides they are a bunch of them and Canaveral can usually get them about eight dollars a day and they give you transportation to and from their parking lot to the port
Answered by donf407 on March 13, 2022
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