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- Where is Port Canaveral Florida and is there such a thing as Port Canaveral Airport. If not, how far is Port Canaveral from Orlando Airport(MCO)?
Port Canaveral is within the city limits of Cape Canaveral and is 48 miles east of Orlando airport(Most used airport near Port Canaveral).
-I’m not sure whether to fly in the day before our cruise or to arrive the day the ship sails and where do you recommend we stay if we fly in the night before?
You're better off flying in the day before the cruise as we have seen passengers cut it really close time and time again because of delayed flights, bad weather and road conditions (Brush fires are common along the main highway between Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral).
You're even better off putting all the traveling behind the day before the cruise and staying at a hotel near Port Canaveral vs. one near the Orlando Airport .Once there you can catch the hotel shuttle to the cruise terminal (5 minutes drive) as bright and early as you like the following morning. Check out the link to all the Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area hotels at the bottom of this page.
-If we decided to fly in the day of the cruise, by what time should we arrive at Orlando International?
You should arrive no later than 1:30 pm at the absolute latest (Book a flight to arrive by 12:30 pm allowing some time for any unexpected delays). A comfortable arrival time to catch a cruise is between 10:00 am and 11:30 am.
-Where do we meet the driver at the airport and coming back from the cruise ship?
Our Printer-Friendly version of this page contains contact info, rates and driver meet and greet procedures. You may want to print it if you are not sure whether to book at this time or contact us at a later date and to carry it with you while traveling.
-We will be staying at a hotel near the airport on the day of the cruise. What time should we leave for Port Canaveral?
Most ships start boarding around 1:30 pm and most passengers leave the airport area between 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm (The later you leave the shorter the lines outside the terminals especially for those going on 1 week cruises. You may leave as late as 2:00 pm as long as road conditions allow it. It takes 45 minutes to get to the Port from the Orlando airport area).
-We’re arriving on the same day of our cruise at Orlando airport but at different times. How do you handle multiple arrivals?
We ask that you provide us with the info of the latest arriving flight and ask that everyone arriving before that flight to walk or have a skycap accompany them to the baggage claim area of that later arriving flight so everybody can depart from the same place at the same time.
- We’re returning a rental car at Orlando Airport. Can you still pick us up from there?
Yes we can recommend a pick up location for you to meet the driver at the airport when you make your reservation.
-Can you pick up from a hotel near Disney first, then Lake Buena Vista and then from the airport?
 We are very flexible in our ability to pick you up from any location in metro Orlando and the airport (No restrictions). Additional charges apply for extra stops. If you have a special need or request just let us know when booking your reservation and we’ll take care of the rest.
-We have an early flight on the way back home after the cruise and we’re worried about not making our flight in time. Do you have any suggestions as to how to make sure we can exit the ship in a timely manner?
You do want to make sure that the guest service on the ship knows that you have an early flight and that you need to debark early ( You want to request what is called a "Self Assist Debarkation" in cruising lingo and be off the ship at least 3 hours before your flight). Some experienced cruisers have told us that they kept their bags inside their cabin the night before debarkation, allowing them to walk right off the ship with their bags in hand at the time of their choosing. This tip seems to work better with Royal Caribbean ships than Carnival.
-What are the earliest and the latest times you’ve ever picked up passengers off of each ship?
Hopefully this table can help:

EXCURSION TOURS Flying home late on your day of departure?? Then take an excursion tour and create memories you’ll be talking about for years to come. Besides who knows how long it will be before you’re back in our neck of the woods.

The following tours are only recommendations by us due to their proximity to Port Canaveral and The Orlando airport. However there are many attractions theme park style and off the beaten path type that are within 20 minutes drive from the Orlando Airport. Feel free to take advantage of our knowledge of the area and the 22 years we’ve been around to help you decide on the right playground for you and your family and call us at 1-800-258-1015. Also be advised that we do not sell any tickets to any of these attractions and we will take you there, safeguard your luggage and bring you back to your final destination at the price of an airport transfer ( 1-10 passenger groups only ). This is in addition to the Airport-to-Port and/or Port-to-Airport transfer fees. Click here for rates.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER ( How far: 15 minutes from Port Canaveral How long: 3 to 5 hrs. ): You may want to check out The KSCs Bus Tour (2-3 hrs) taking you close to the launch pads and Saturn Rockets exhibits. Also at the Space Center is the Rocket Garden, The Astronaut Memorial and other exhibits. One of the most popular attractions there is an IMAX movie called The Dream Is Alive which is a tribute to the space shuttle Challenger showing views of the earth in such breathtaking format that you’d have to fly into space to top it off. www.kennedyspacecenter.com

COCOA BEACH RESORT AREA ( How far: 10 minutes from Port Canaveral, How long: Your choice ): Home to the 24 hour Ron Jon Surf shop is the closest beach to the Orlando Airport and is good for a day of relaxation on the beach (We do recommend the beach park behind Ron Jon where you will have access to showers, restrooms and restaurants) or you can shop for beach wear & gear at one of the largest surf shops in the world.(www.cocoabeachchamber.com) (www.cocoabeach.com)(www.ci.cocoa-beach.fl.us) (www.ronjons.com).

BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDES ( How far: 10 minutes from Orlando Airport, How long: 1 hour ): Self proclaimed as the Everglades of Central Florida, this tour takes you gliding through the wetlands while viewing Florida’s native wildlife. You should be on the lookout for exotic birds such as bald eagles, herons, ospreys and sand hill cranes. Turtles and Florida alligators are almost always spotted during those tours (www.bcairboats.com).

SEA WORLD OF ORLANDO ( How far: 15 minutes from Orlando Airport, How long: 5 to 8 hours ): Home of Shamu the killer whale and Clyde & Seamore the sea lions is virtually free of the typical waiting lines you’d experience at most theme parks. Armed with a map and schedule of the different shows, you and your family can feast your eyes on the colorful sea life at one of the most popular attractions for locals and tourists alike. Ask us about our luggage safekeeping program since we're located only a mile from Sea World. www.seaworld.com.