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Port Canaveral Cruise Port Guide: Sightseeing On Your Own

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We usually rent a car when visiting Port Canaveral since they tend to be inexpensive and give us the most flexibility.

The Kennedy Space Center visitors complex requires a paid ticket for admission and is an ideal destination for space enthusiasts.

During our visit in April 2019 flat-rate parking was available at the lot for $15 which included admission to the end of the pier for all passengers.

The park features a manatee observation pavilion with boardwalk overlooks the Banana River a brackish water Lagoon between Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a car for flexibility and cost-effectiveness when visiting Port Canaveral.
Consider staying closer to the port to enjoy nearby attractions due to limited port time.
Visit the Kennedy Space Center for a space enthusiast experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Time management for Orlando attractionsStay closer to the port and enjoy nearby attractions instead of long round trips.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best sightseeing options near Port Canaveral?
QHow can cruise passengers maximize their time in port?
QWhat are the costs and logistics for visiting attractions like Kennedy Space Center?

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Port Canaveral, Florida is located about 60 miles east of Orlando and is often a destination port for cruises sailing along the East Coast of the United States. We usually rent a car when visiting Port Canaveral since they tend to be inexpensive and give us the most flexibility. Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld in Orlando are top destinations for cruise passengers visiting Port Canaveral. However, since most ships don’t spend a lot time in port, the two-hour round-trip to Orlando and back can often leave you with very little time to enjoy the parks. Because of that, we tend to stay a bit closer to the port and enjoy the many nearby attractions. More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide