Cruise Guide - Port Canaveral
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Cruise Guide - Port Canaveral
Cruise Guide P o r t C a n a v e r a l 2014 Explore more fun Cruising through Port Canaveral is… SO SWEET Dreaming of a truly delectable cruise vacation? Travel to our Port is easy and uncongested, the signage to your beautiful tropical-themed terminal is clear, parking is conveniently next to your ship and the boarding process is a breeze. Then, after a mouth-watering experience on the stylish, modern ship of your choice, departure is as smooth as arrival. Tempted? So stop resisting! Contents PORT OF CHOICES............................................. 2 EASY Travel..................................................... 4 Sailing Smoothly.......................................... 8 CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES.................................. 20 DISNEY CRUISE LINES....................................... 26 ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL................ 30 Victory casiNO cruises.............................. 34 Attractions.................................................. 36 RECREATION.................................................... 42 DINING............................................................ 44 THE PORT OF CHOICES Today is the day to choose from 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 8- and 9-day/night cruises, itineraries to the Bahamas, eastern, western and southern Caribbean, and some of the newest and most innovative ships sailing…that are sure to satisfy, whatever your taste in vacation treats. What do you want to do? Spa your way to bliss? Surf on deck? Watch laser beams chase the stars? Water coaster over the sea? Eat at a new restaurant every night? Converse with the pictures on the corridor walls? Dance or play the afternoon away? You can do all that here and more! Then multiply the fun with Central Florida/Orlando’s pre- and post-cruise vacation options — premier in innovation and world-class in wonder. So many options…how do you choose? Don’t worry. All the choices are sweet at Port Canaveral. And you can always come back for more! 2 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Everything You Need to Know No matter how many new cruise options we have to offer, we won’t forget the other things you need for a great vacation — like practical information ahead of time to smooth your way. This Guide will help with details about how to get here, what to expect while you’re here, and what mouth-watering choices for fun await you, onboard and off. Your travel agent or cruise line can answer questions about your specific cruise. For even more information about Port Canaveral, including videos and slide shows of pre- and postcruise opportunities around the Port, check out the interactive digital version of this cruise guide at www. portcanaveral.com and click on Publications or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to keep abreast of the latest news and activities at our Port. There’s a lot going on! Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 3 E A S Y T ra v e l Because the Port is located on the Beachline Expressway with quick access to Interstate 95 and an uncongested route to Orlando, we offer great links for all forms of transportation. No matter where you’re coming from, there is an easy way to get here…by air, by rail or by highway. If You’re Traveling By Air… You have lots of options. There are five airports, including four international airports, within an easy drive of the Port. Choose the one that suits you best by checking the availability and times of flights from your DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ORLANDO/SANFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT To I-7 5 SPACE COAST REGIONAL AIRPORT 417 Orlando 50 408 528 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Port Canaveral Beachline Expressway ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COCOA BEACH pike MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A Turn Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 520 A1 ida Flor 417 4 Atlantic Ocean 46 originating airport or by considering what else you want to see and do here in Florida. Daytona Beach International Airport — approximately 75 miles north of Port Canaveral, minutes from Daytona Beach and the Daytona International Speedway JACKSONVILLE DAYTONA Port Canaveral ORLANDO TAMPA COCOA BEACH Orlando International Airport — primary hub for air travel to and from Central Florida, approximately 45 minutes west of the Port Melbourne International Airport — closest full-service airport, located 26 miles or approximately 40 minutes south of the Port Orlando Sanford International Airport — approximately one-hour northwest Space Coast Regional Airport — accommodates corporate and small commercial jets, only 20 minutes away You will find many options for getting to and from your chosen airport. Shuttles, taxicabs and limos are available outside all of our cruise terminals. Most major car rental agencies have locations a short distance from our terminals, with complimentary shuttle service. If you’re renting a car and need driving directions from the airport, go to www.portcanaveral.com/ directions.php. MIAMI E A S Y T ra v e l If You’re Traveling By Bus… Greyhound Bus Lines has two terminals within Brevard County. One is located at the Melbourne Airport. The closest terminal is located in Titusville, about 25 miles or 33 minutes from the Port. If You’re Traveling By Rail… Amtrak has an Auto Train station in Sanford, Florida, about an hour northwest of Port Canaveral and a stop on their Silver Service line in Orlando, about an hour west of the Port. Visit www.amtrak.com for more information. Photo courtesy of Amtrak 6 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 If You’re Traveling By Car… We’re located in Brevard County, right in the middle of Florida’s east coast, easily reachable by an efficient system of highways. Limited-access State Road 528 (The Beachline), State Road 520 and State Road 50 are the Port’s east-west highway links. These highways intersect with U.S. Highway 1, Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 4 to provide excellent access to and from the Port for Florida and the nation. Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 7 SC ai A RlNi n I VgA LS mC ooth R U I S El yL I N E S However you travel to Port Canaveral, the journey will be worthwhile. Just wait until you see what’s waiting for you here — some of the best cruise facilities and ships in the world. The Cruising Mood Starts Under the Palms Our seven dedicated cruise terminals were custom designed to ease you through the embarking (and disembarking) process and get you in the cruising mood. Palm trees, tropical colors, beautiful views, rippling water, a warm sea breeze…go ahead, let loose and enjoy. 8 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Plus, look for our eighth cruise terminal soon, a 150,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate 6,000-passenger cruise ships — the cruise industry’s ships of the future — which could open as early as November 2014. Just Don’t Forget to Board! Our terminals will put you in the vacation mood, but don’t forget there’s more enjoyment to come. Cruises from Port Canaveral include 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 8- and 9-day/night excursions aboard vessels from Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International plus partial-day gaming adventures with Victory Cruises. One of our cruises is sure to suit your schedule and fire your imagination! ShipsTerminals CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Carnival Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT6 Carnival Ecstasy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT5 & CT6 Carnival Sensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . CT5 & CT6 Carnival Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT6 (Replacing Carnival Dream April 2014) Carnival Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT10 (Replacing Carnival Ecstasy May 2014) DISNEY CRUISE LINE Disney Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT8 Disney Fantasy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT8 Disney Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT8 (January 2014 through May 2014) ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL Freedom of the Seas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT10 Enchantment of the Seas . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT10 Explorer of the Seas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT10 (November 2014 through early January 2015) VICTORY CASINO CRUISES Victory . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CT2 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 9 S ai l i n g S m ooth l y To make it easy to find cruise ships, which may be berthed at a cruise terminal on either the north or south side of the harbor, electronic signs on all approach roads provide clear directions. Cruise lines and ships are listed on the signs, along with the appropriate exits. At our gates, in-Port signage takes over the job of making your destination easy to find. GPS Addresses For GPS users, the addresses of our terminals and parking garages are as follows: CT2 Terminal — 180 Christopher Columbus Drive CT3 TERMINAL — 220 Christopher Columbus Drive CT5 Terminal — 9245 Charles M Rowland Drive CT6 Terminal — 9241 Charles M Rowland Drive Parking Garage — 9240 Charles M Rowland Drive CT8 Terminal — 9155 Charles M Rowland Drive Parking Garage — 9154 Charles M Rowland Drive CT10 Terminal — 9005 Charles M Rowland Drive Parking Garage — 9020 Charles M Rowland Drive Note: All terminal addresses are Cape Canaveral, Florida 10 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 CT5 CT6 CT8 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 CT10 11 S ai l i n g S m ooth l y Once you’ve arrived at Port Canaveral, most of the ‘work’ of your cruise vacation is done. It’s time for the best part of your dream vacation to begin. Relax and have a great time! Drive to Your Ship. Park. Done. The best parking space, we all want it. It’s the parking closest to the supermarket door, the restaurant entrance, the theater ticket booth, that makes arriving and departing quick, easy and painless. At Port Canaveral, we provide the most convenient and secure parking to make vacations as stress-free as possible. Park at Your Terminal Each of our beautiful cruise terminals has its own conveniently located secure parking area close to the ships. Passengers at Cruise Terminal 10 can choose between an outdoor parking area and a six-level parking garage whose fresh and colorful wall art makes it easy to find. Adjacent to Cruise Terminal 8, a new 1,000-space parking garage offers Disney cruise passengers a similar choice. There also is a new parking garage conveniently located at Cruise Terminals 5 and 6. Having your cruise ticket handy will smooth your passage through the security gates. You can drive directly to parking or drop off luggage and passengers at the terminal and then park. Either way, you’ll love how short the journey is from car to terminal. 12 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 13 DISNEY CRUISE LINE A PORT ENTRANCE A CRUISE TERMINALS S.R. 528 BEACHLINE RODNEY S. KETCHAM PARK CT10 PARKING GARAGE DISNEY PARKING GARAGE CT5 PARKING B PORT ENTRANCE VISITOR EXPLORATION CENTER THE COVE SECURITY GATE INTER-AGENCY MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER DAVE NISBET DR. PROPOSED NEW CRUISE TERMINAL CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DRIVE VICTORY CASINO CRUISES B JETTY PARK DRIVE CRUISE TERMINALS ATLANTIC OCEAN S ai l i n g S m ooth l y Easy In-Easy Out, Arrive and Leave On Your Schedule When you park at your cruise terminal, there’s no long wait to cut down on your first-day onboard. And when the cruise is over and you’re ready to start the trip home, just get in your car and go. No waiting, just freedom. 14 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Budget for Fun, Knowing Your Costs On a cruise vacation, you want to know how much you can spend on shipboard and excursion fun. When you park at your cruise terminal, you know the total cost up front. You can pay with your choice of cash, Visa, Mastercard or Travelers checks (issued in U.S. dollars). Parking Rates* 3-Day Cruise ............................................. $60 4-Day Cruise ............................................. $75 5-Day Cruise ............................................. $90 7-Day Cruise ........................................... $120 8-Day Cruise ........................................... $135 9-Day Cruise ........................................... $150 Preferred Parking is offered at Cruise Terminal 8 and is located right next to the terminal. The rate is $20.00 more than the standard parking rates. Passengers can prepay for parking online. Simply go to www.portcanaveral.com. *Note that rates are subject to change without notice. Additional charge for vehicles more than 20 feet long. Contact the Canaveral Port Authority at 321-783-7831 for the latest information. Free Parking for Disabled Special parking spaces are provided for the disabled, and parking is free if your vehicle has special equipment (ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls) or a Florida Toll Exemption permit (Call 800-983-2435 ext. 2 to apply). Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 15 S ai l i n g S m ooth l y Feel Secure All parking facilities at Port Canaveral are gated and well-lighted, and we have our own federally trained police force that patrols our parking areas 24/7 so you know your property is well protected while you sail. Sail Smoothly Through Embarkation Cruise lines request that you arrive at least two hours prior your ship’s departure time. However some cruise lines don’t begin their embarkation until noon so for your comfort, we recommend not arriving before 11 a.m. To move smoothly through the security measures that are necessary for your safety, be prepared to show your cruise ticket when you enter the terminal and remember to carry proof of U.S. citizenship in your day bag for handy access. Check with your cruise line for other identification and documentation that may be required. For more tips to help you cruise through the boarding process, visit www.portcanaveral.com/ cruising/security.php. If you have any trouble, don’t worry. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. 16 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 17 NEW CRUISE TERMINAL We’re Growing and Bringing the Fun Closer We’re excited to be Florida’s fastest growing cruise port (with 14 percent growth in multi-day passengers in 2011 and 21 percent growth in 2012) and our hunt for new ships and fresh itinerary choices keeps delivering. In fact, so many ships tell us they’re coming, we’ll need more space to put them in the next few years. So we’re considering plans for an eighth dedicated cruise terminal to ease your way onboard today’s majestic ships in comfort. Plus, we’re focusing on expanding your options for fun before you board and after you return. One site option for our new terminal is within easy reach of all the lively entertainment/recreation projects underway in The Cove district of the Port. Stroll along the harbor, enjoy the amazing views and you’re there — ready to eat, drink, shop and explore. 18 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 19 C AR N IVAL CR U I S E LI N E S Play on Board the Fun Ships of Carnival Carnival Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the world, was one of the first cruise lines to recognize the advantages of sailing out of Port Canaveral and continues to demonstrate confidence with three yearround homeported ships. You can enjoy the latest Fun Ship amenities, from great dining and entertainment options to the multi-deck adults-only Serenity Retreat and, in 2014, your range of Carnival choices will increase to five cruise durations from three to eight days, seven different itinerary options and a total of 14 destinations throughout The Bahamas and Caribbean — including the southern Caribbean. 9225 Christopher Columbus Drive P.O. Box 1635 Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 1-800-327-9501 www.carnival.com St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Carnival Sensation Carnival Dream CRUISEs & ports-of-call Sailing through April 2014 7-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Nassau, Bahamas • St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands • St. Maarten 7-Day Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Cozumel, Mexico • Belize • Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan • Costa Maya, Mexico Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 21 C AR N IVAL CR U I S E LI N E S Carnival Ecstasy CRUISEs & ports-of-call Sailing through January 2014 4-Day Bahamas Year-round on alternating Sundays • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas 4-Day Bahamas Year-round on alternating Sundays • Nassau, Bahamas • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 5-Day Bahamas Year-round on alternating Sundays • Freeport, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 5-Day Bahamas Year-round on alternating Sundays • Freeport, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • Little Stirrup Cay, Bahamas Nassau, 22 PortBahamas Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Carnival Sensation CRUISEs & ports-of-call 3-Day Bahamas Year-round on Thursdays • Nassau, Bahamas 4-Day Bahamas Year-round on Sundays • Freeport, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas 23 C AR N IVAL CR U I S E LI N E S Carnival Sunshine CRUISEs & ports-of-call Cruises Start April 2014 5-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on Sundays • Key West, FL • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas 7-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Nassau, Bahamas • St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Grand Turk 7-Day Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Cozumel, Mexico • Belize • Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan • Costa Maya, Mexico 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on Saturdays • Grand Turk • St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • St. Maarten 8-Day Southern Caribbean Year-round on Fridays • Aruba • Curacao • Grand Turk 24 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Carnival Liberty CRUISEs & ports-of-call Starting May 2014 5-Day Bahamas Year-round on alternating Sundays • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas 5-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Sundays • Key West, FL • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas 7-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Nassau, Bahamas • St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Grand Turk 7-Day Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Cozumel, Mexico • Belize • Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan • Costa Maya, Mexico 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Grand Turk • St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • St. Maarten 8-Day Southern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Fridays • Aruba • Curacao • Grand Turk Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 25 DISNEY CRUISE LINES Follow the Pixie Dust to Disney Adventure Cruise Terminal 8 at Port Canaveral is the place where it all began — the home of world-famous Disney Cruise Line. Now it’s the only place on earth where you can experience the latest amenities and adventures fresh from the minds at Disney Imagineering aboard Disney’s newest ships. These 4,000-passenger sister-ships offer impressive feats of magic and cruise-industry firsts — like the Aqua Duck coaster that takes riders out over the ocean in a transparent tube; digital portholes in all interior cabins; and corridor portraits that carry on conversations. Sail away on the Disney Dream or original Disney Magic for 3- or 4-night Bahamian itineraries or enjoy 7-night cruises to the eastern Caribbean or western Caribbean (including Jamaica beginning in May 2014) on the new Disney Fantasy. ® P.O. Box 101040 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 1-800-WDW-CRUISE www.disneycruise.com Castaway Cay, Bahamas ©Disney Disney Dream CRUISEs & ports-of-call 3-Night Bahamas Year-round on Thursdays • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay, Bahamas 4-Night Bahamas Year-round on Sundays • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay, Bahamas Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 27 DISNEY CRUISE LINES Disney Fantasy CRUISEs & ports-of-call 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • St. Maarten • St. Thomas/St. John, US Virgin Islands • Castaway Cay, Bahamas 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • St. Thomas/St. John, US Virgin Islands • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Castaway Cay, Bahamas 7-Night Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Cozumel, Mexico • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands • Falmouth, Jamaica • Castaway Cay, Bahamas 7-Night Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Saturdays • Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands • Costa Maya, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • Castaway Cay, Bahamas Castaway Cay, Bahamas ©Disney Disney Magic CRUISEs & ports-of-call January 2014 through May 2014 3-Night Bahamas Seasonally on Thursdays • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay, Bahamas 4-Night Bahamas Seasonally on Sundays • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay, Bahamas Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 29 R OYA L C A R I B B E A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L 50 Million Guests, Countless WOWS Royal Caribbean International offers 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 8- and 9-night cruises from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas, eastern and western Caribbean and private island CocoCay. Jump into action aboard the 3,634-passenger Freedom of the Seas and experience the fun of her FlowRider simulator — a pioneering surfing and body-boarding experience — and her boxing ring, ice-skating rink, 10-route rock climbing wall and more. Try Enchantment of the Seas and pack your schedule with Broadway-style shows, bungee trampolines, an interactive Splash Deck or adults-only Solarium pool. Look forward to a festive 2014 holiday season aboard Explorer of the Seas, with special itineraries and lots of options for celebration, adventure or restful retreat. 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, Florida 33132 1-800-327-6700 1-800-722-5627 (Spanish) www.royalcaribbean.com CocoCay, Bahamas Enchantment of the Seas CRUISEs & ports-of-call 3-Night Bahamas Year-round on Fridays • Nassau, Bahamas • CocoCay, Bahamas 4-Night Bahamas Year-round on Mondays • CocoCay, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 31 R OYA L C A R I B B E A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L Freedom of the Seas CRUISEs & ports-of-call 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Year-round on alternating Sundays • CocoCay, Bahamas • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas • Philipsburg, St. Maarten 7-Night Western Caribbean Year-round on alternating Sundays • Labadee, Haiti • Falmouth, Jamaica • Georgetown, Grand Cayman • Cozumel, Mexico Labadee, Haiti Cruise Guide 2014 32 Port Canaveral Explorer of the Seas CRUISEs & ports-of-call November 2014 through January 2015 4-Night Caribbean Christmas Cruise December 23, 2014 • Labadee, Haiti 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises November 24 & 29, 2014, January 4, 2015 • Cozumel, Mexico • Nassau, Bahamas December 13, 2014 • CocoCay, Bahamas • Nassau, Bahamas • Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas December 18, 2014 • CocoCay, Bahamas • Cozumel, Mexico 8-Night Eastern Caribbean New Year Cruise December 27, 2014 • Labadee, Haiti • San Juan, Puerto Rico • St. Croix, US Virgin Islands • Philipsburg, St. Maarten 9-Night Southern Caribbean Adventure Cruise November 15 & December 4, 2014 • Oranjestad, Aruba • Kralendijk, Bonaire • Willemstad, Curacao • Labadee, Haiti Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 33 Victory casiN O cruises Victory 1 Experience Victory…Daily You don’t have to sail to exotic ports-of-call to have fun. You can enjoy a five-hour action-packed cruise on the Atlantic Ocean on board Victory Casino Cruises. This line offers two cruises daily, with four decks and over 40,000 square feet of entertainment. You can enjoy Las Vegas style gaming, bet on your favorite sports and watch on state-of-the-art flat screens, dine in our Atlantic Cafe and party in our high-energy night club Big Norm’s Club V. Sailing Twice Daily on Round-Trip Day Cruises to Nowhere 180 Christopher Columbus Drive Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 321-799-0021 TOLL FREE: 855-799-0711 www.victorycasinocruises.com 34 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 AT T R A C T I O N S Start Your Explorations Here At Port Canaveral, you’re in the midst of a unique part of Florida with its own special history, natural environment, wildlife, sports, technology and local culture. Even if you’ve been here before, you’ll find there’s still a lot more to discover about Florida’s famed Space Coast, and the best place to do that and have fun too is right here. Our iconic seven-story 22,000-square-foot visitor exploration center welcomes you to the Port and the region. Its opening marks the beginning of a major expansion of The Cove — our harborside dining and entertainment district — which also includes plans for a concert-ready outdoor amphitheater. Take In Views and Action In the new exploration center, get the most spectacular views ever of this historical stretch of coastline from your choice of observation decks, inside or out. Visit the theater and watch an action-packed movie (complete with surfers and pirate gold) specially produced for our guests only. Port Canaveral’s new visitor exploration center GPS address: 670 Dave Nisbet Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 36 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Time Travel From Native Settlement to Space Exploration Dive into four floors of world-class interactive exhibits and find out how far technology can take us through time…back to the days of the first known human settlements on this coast and forward to...who knows? Travel 12,000 years from shipwrecks, treasure hunting, military battles and Ponce de Leon’s landing to today’s commercial fishing, beach environment, surfing, citrus industry, space exploration and cruise and cargo business. Outfit Yourself for Adventure And finally go forth, equipped with far more knowledge than the first explorers, to find your favorite places on the Space Coast. AT T R A C T I O N S If you already know about the worldrenowned vacation options in Central Florida, you don’t need us to tell you they’re worth visiting. Millions come every year to visit the many attractions that are just ten minutes to an hour away from Port Canaveral by uncongested highway routes. Yes, you’re that close. Explore Florida’s Space Coast Port Canaveral is located on Florida’s Space Coast — home to Kennedy Space Center and a wide variety of vacation choices. There are warm Atlantic beaches for sunning, swimming, body boarding and surfing. Our wetlands, home to alligators and other unique native species, are built for exploring, whether you 38 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 prefer to walk a nature trail or travel by car, tour boat, airboat, kayak or canoe. You can tour our Intracoastal waterways to see dolphins and manatees; visit the wellknown shopping venues of Cocoa Village, Cocoa Beach and Ron Jon Surf Shop; or take in local museums, historic downtowns or the Astronaut Hall of Fame. One of the Space Coast’s most popular attractions, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, now offers an exciting new reason to visit: the $100 million, 65,000 square-foot home recently built for retired space shuttle Atlantis. The orbiter is displayed as if in flight for stunning close-up viewing, while surrounding interactive displays feature major accomplishments of the shuttle program, including the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope. Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 39 AT T R A C T I O N S Take in Orlando Florida If you can add a few extra days of vacation before or after your cruise, remember the attractions of Orlando are only an hour west of the Port. Take your choice: the Walt Disney World Parks, Universal Studios Orlando (including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), Sea World, Legoland, Wet ‘n Wild and so much more! Whatever your heart desires, you’ll find it among the many choices around Port Canaveral. © Wet ’n Wild 40 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 © Disney © 2013 Universal Orlando Resort © 2013 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. © Disney R E C R E AT I O N Would you like to re-create yourself? Be transported from stressed to relaxed? From bored to invigorated? From indoor pale to outdoor tan? In Central Florida, we have an abundance of options for turning an idle hour, day or week into a transforming experience. So take a little time before or after your cruise to boost your vacation’s restorative effects. Claim Your Place in the Sun We also have three public waterfront parks right here in Port Canaveral to suit everyone’s style, from quiet 4-acre Rodney S. Ketcham Park — a stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail — to 35-acre Jetty Park with its gentle ocean beach and lifeguards on duty year round, air-conditioned food center and top-notch overnight facilities. Port Canaveral’s Jetty Park ocean beach 42 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Top photo: Harbor-side picnicking at Port Canaveral’s Jetty Park Bottom photo: Jetty Park air conditioned beach side cabins As part of a recent $1.13 million park renovation, Jetty Park’s extensive tent and RV camping facilities have been joined by eight new vacation cabins. So now, if you don’t have an RV and aren’t excited about tent living, you still can stay close to the beach and the fun. Each cabin is 12-feet by 15-feet and sleeps four, plus each has its own appropriate themed décor, from “Surf Shack” to “Smooth Sailing.” If you’d like to take home a fish tale, try our paved and lighted Malcolm E. McLouth Recreation Pier at Jetty Park. Anglers gather here to try their luck at snook, Spanish mackerel, drum and other challenging sport fish. Or check out a daytime or nighttime boat charter — you can join the party or plan your own by casting your line to the Canaveral Charter Captains’ Association website at www.fishingspacecoast.org. Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 43 D I N I NG Wine, Dine and Party on Our Waterfront Don’t miss experiencing all the other fun at The Cove, whose restaurants offer a range of fare from finger foods to full-course dinners. If you’re in the mood for seafood, where could the day’s catch be fresher? (Yummm.) Try mahi mahi, tuna, local shrimp, lobster… Or if you’re not in the seafood mood, how about a great grilled steak, fried gator bites, or a big piece of bourbon pecan pie? It’s all here. Many of the restaurants have outdoor dining or tiki bars, great locations for watching regal cruise ships glide by or just taking pleasure in an onshore breeze. And when the sun goes down on The Cove, the fun doesn’t end. It gets livelier…with live bands, dancing and laughter. For more family fun at Port Canaveral check out our interactive recreation guide at www.portcanaveral. com/publications. 44 Port Canaveral Cruise Guide 2014 Great Restaurants and Lounges at the Port Auddino’s Italian Bakery 523 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 205-1211 Milliken’s Reef 683 Dave Nisbet Drive (321) 783-0100 Baja Tavern & Eats 626 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 799-1616 Pacific Junction 790 Mullet Road (321) 783-6664 Cape Caribe (Ron Jon Surf Grill) 7099 North Atlantic Avenue (321) 784-4922 Portside Galley 101 George King Blvd. (321) 868-0018 Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill 610 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 784-4533 Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar 505 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 868-2226 Jetty Park Grill 397 Jetty Park Drive 321-783-7333 Rusty’s 628 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 783-2033 Seafood Atlantic 520 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 784-0333 Smokehouse Foods 525 Glen Cheek Drive (321) 784-9300 Additional information For the latest information about cruises, entertainment and excursions at Port Canaveral, contact your travel agent or visit our website: www.portcanaveral.com or scan this QR code with a smart phone. Travel agent hotline and e-newsletter If you’re a travel agent and need additional information about Port Canaveral and the surrounding area, call toll-free 877-386-7678 or receive our e-newsletter at www.portcanaveral.com/navigator or scan this QR code with a smart phone. YOUR TRAVEL ADVISER wjp10133/10m/9-13