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Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Cruises from Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral is located along Florida's Space Coast, where you can find NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Because of the port's proximity to the tourist mecca of Orlando (about a 45-minute drive), cruises from Port Canaveral are quite popular year-round. If you are taking a cruise from Port Canaveral, you can conveniently fly into Orlando International Airport. Since this area is home to many theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, many out-of-state travelers opt to stay a few days in Orlando before and/or after their cruise. Many Bahamas & Florida cruises include Port Canaveral in their itinerary.

By far, the Caribbean and Bahamas are the most often offered cruise destinations when it comes to cruises starting in Port Canaveral, Florida. Among the cruise lines that offer cruises leaving from Port Canaveral are Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line. Disney Cruise Line offers fantastic packages that combine their cruises with land stays at their famous and fun-filled resorts in nearby Orlando, creating a truly magical vacation!


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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Port Canaveral

The following cruise lines feature cruises leaving from Port Canaveral. Click the name of the cruise line to view upcoming cruises that they're featuring from Port Canaveral:
Carnival Cruises from Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Celebrity Cruises from Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Disney Cruises from Port Canaveral
Disney Cruises from Port Canaveral
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MSC Cruises from Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises from Port Canaveral
Norwegian Cruise Line from Port Canaveral
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Princess Cruises from Port Canaveral
Princess Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Royal Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral
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Prices listed above were accurate when posted online, are based on double occupancy, include port charges and are subject to change based on the live availability of the ship. Please click the link provided in the sale box to find out the current pricing and availability. The offer details for any bonuses are listed during the online booking process. Certain restrictions apply.

Destinations for Cruises from Port Canaveral

The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise from Port Canaveral. Click any destination to view some of the upcoming cruises from Port Canaveral that are available:
Bahamas Cruises from Port Canaveral
Bahamas Cruises from Port Canaveral
Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral
Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral
Transatlantic Cruises from Port Canaveral
Transatlantic Cruises from Port Canaveral
 

Things to do near Port Canaveral

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions near Port Canaveral, along with a brief description:

♦ Orlando's Theme Parks
Being only around a 45 minute drive from Orlando, a cruise from Port Canaveral is often combined with a land package at one (or more) of the many theme parks and resorts in Orlando. Among the great theme parks to visit while in Orlando are Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld. Orlando is a great place to take your family, or Walt Disney Worldeven for adults to relive their younger years at. There are some adult-only venues at a couple of these resorts. For instance, CityWalk at Universal Studios is filled with great restaurants, bars and nightclubs that are open to adults (21 and over) only after 9 pm.

♦ Kennedy Space Center
Located on Merritt Island, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is where NASA launches its space shuttles from. This is one of Florida's most popular tourist attractions, as there is a wonderful facility for visitors to take tours of (which are typically available every fifteen minutes, after 10 am and ending at 2:15 pm - subject to change). This venue is open year round (except on certain holidays and launch days). Among the many attractions at KSC are an IMAX® theater, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® and the Shuttle Launch Experience.

♦ Cocoa Beach
This classic beach town is located just minutes from Port Canaveral, and is a great place to relax at before and/or after a cruise from Port Canaveral. Among the many things to do at Cocoa Beach are taking part in water sports (such as deep sea fishing and parasailing), dining, golfing, shopping, enjoying the great nightlife, or simply relaxing under the sun at the beach.