Port Canaveral

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We list and discuss ten things everyone cruising from Port Canaveral needs to know before their cruise. We highlight how to get to the port, parking options and much more important information you need to know before heading to the port for your next cruise.

Port Canaveral is located in Central Florida on the "Space Coast" which is about one hour east of Orlando. Port Canaveral is home to several cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines. The major cruise lines depart from Cruise Terminal A. Victory Casino Cruises, The Cove, and a future cruise terminal are located in Terminal B. The Cove is an area set aside for local restaurants and a boardwalk area.

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The Space Coast of Florida is known for the U.S. Space Program, excellent in-shore and off-shore fishing, beautiful beaches and is home to several world champion surfers. There are also numerous wildlife and scenery options in the area as well that are unlike any other.

Fun Ashore

Fun Ashore has the detailed information on the Ports of Departure and Ports of Call to enable cruise vacationers to simplify their planning, maximize their enjoyment in each port and to give detailed descriptions of all of their options so they can make the best decision for their vacation. It was created to help promote the enjoyment of the cruising lifestyle by also enabling both novice and experienced cruise vacationers to maximize their knowledge of the ports they are going to experience and how to ease their embarkation and disembarkation time.