Orlando-Cape Canaveral-Port Canaveral

Shuttles from the Airport to Port Canaveral

There is a regular shuttle service from the airport to the port. 

Check out the hotels in and near Merritt Island that offer snooze and cruise packages. There are many exceptional hotel packages to choose from. 

Location Great for Florida residents

I live in North Florida, and Canaveral is my first choice. It is 4.5 hours from my home.

Cruise Lines Ships – Home Port

MSC – Seashore

Carnival-Glory-Mardi Gras-Vista-Freedom-Liberty

Disney-Magic, Wonder, Dream Fantasy, Wish

Royal Caribbean-Star of the Sea-Utopia of the Sea- Mariner of the Sea-Adventure of the Sea-Explorer of the Sea-Allure of the Sea-Voyager of the Sea-

Norwegian NCL-Epic, Escape, Prima, Getaway, Jade

 

Parking

There are plenty of affordable parking options available near the port. I prefer parking off-site at places like Go-Port. The shuttle ride to the port is quick and easy. Several other offsite parking locations exist, such as Rightway Parking, Park and Cruise, and Patriot Port Parking.

 Offering customers many choices is a simple way to enhance their satisfaction. This, in turn, contributes to an overall positive cruise experience. These offsite parking options have varying prices, typically differing by a dollar or two. Try one out for yourself and be the judge of which one suits your needs the best.

Security

Every lot and walkway is marked and well-lit. 

There is security around the clock. You will notice security personnel and uniformed local law enforcement everywhere.

These four attributes help make this port 2023 voted the best Cruise Port in the U.S. 

Last year’s record-setting 6.8 million cruisers passed through Port-Canaveral.

         Orlando Extension Before or After Your Cruise

Before Getting Started-Currency Exchange

If you are visiting the U.S. and need currency exchange.

As always, do not use the currency exchange at the airport in any country. This is usually the worst rate of exchange worldwide. These places take advantage of travelers.

Better Exchange Option            

While in Orlando, I recommend visiting one of the many Malls where exchange Kiosks are conveniently located.

 I have personally used these exchange services and found them to be reasonable. I recently went to Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Austria.

I had no trouble exchanging U.S. dollars for Forints, Koruna, or Euros. 

You should not have any problem exchanging your country’s currency for U.S. Dollars at a fair exchange rate. Please look on the net to get the closest location to you. Also, check the hours of operation.

So many options, so little time- deal or no deal

Orlando is the number two playground in the world. 

If someone could think it up, it would be offered. Considering this statement, the rest comes down to Money and Time.

If you are like me, you want to stretch that money as far as it will go.

 Is this your mantra?

 If so, discount coupon books are available at most restaurants, hotel lobbies, and tourist/ticket information Kiosks. Merchants pay advertising dollars to make the books available for the taking. Who does not like a deal?

 I love the two-for-one deal. In the U.S., it is called BOGO—Buy One, Get One.

Theme Park Tickets

Purchasing discounted multi-day passes to Theme Parks is also a good option. Often, there are savings associated with this kind of deal.

Additional Savings Concepts

Senior discounts are always lovely.

 This may include discounts for goods, services, and Restaurants. When traveling in the E.U., I took advantage of the senior discounts on public transportation. Prague had free transportation for people over sixty. 

Family Discounts

Often, small children discounts are offered.

At any rate, it is a competitive market. 

Orlando merchants and vendors are competing for your tourist dollars. Look for the deals they are out there. 

Lots of Shopping 

Look for the Outlet Mall near you. There are so many of them in Orlando. 

I recently stayed at the Orlando Grand Hilton Resort, with a back gate open to an Outlet Mall. That was very convenient. That outlet mall had an excellent food court.

Visit Millennium Mall. There are lots of interesting shops there, even an Apple Store.

 The Millennium Mall is just around the corner from IKEA.

 If you have never experienced IKEA, you should visit one, even if it is only for a nutritious Scandinavian meal. The food is reasonable and delicious. 

Dining Options

Orlando is an international city. You can find a large variety of foods to choose from. 

There are so many choices. The dining experience can range from eating at a Cheesecake Factory to a small mom-and-pop family restaurant. 

I would go online and get recommendations.

Orlando in the Summer-Hot -Hot-Hot

Cool down with a visit to a Water Theme Park. Here are four to choose from. 

A water park is perfect for spending time with your children when it is hot, beating the summer heat. Make sure that everyone has sunscreen and coverups.

Orlando Water Parks

• Universal Volcano Bay
• Coco Key Water Park
• Nona Adventure Park
• Aquatica Orlando Voted #1 on USA Today

 Respect For the Florida Sun -Sunscreen and Coverups

 I suggest these measures while doing anything outside during the summer months in Florida. 

The Florida sun is intense and needs to be respected. Sunburns are not fun and can put a damper on your holiday. In addition, they’re not good for your skin.