Port Canaveral: Your Guide to the Perfect Pre-Cruise Stay!

The fun begins the moment you arrive in town. Whether you drive in or fly, lots of good times await.

My Pick for Best Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral

Located at 995 Shorewood Drive, this property sits right next to the cruise port and Terminal 3. It offers a complimentary daily hot buffet breakfast and family-friendly amenities, including an outdoor pool with a children's splash zone, poolside cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center, EV charging stations, and free Wi-Fi. The breakfast includes items such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes, alongside healthier options like fresh fruit, turkey sausage, fresh pastries, and hard-boiled eggs. All rooms come standard with a 50-inch flat-screen TV, and the hotel offers convenient Park 'n' Cruise packages.

Must-Visit Local Attractions

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

In Port Canaveral, you are just a short distance from the Kennedy Space Center. You can drop by to tour launch pads, walk the historic Rocket Garden, and see the Space Shuttle Atlantis up close.

The Orlando Eye

If you are ready to experience Florida from new heights, this is the ride for you. Standing at 400 feet tall, the observation wheel slowly rotates, taking a full 20 minutes to complete a cycle. Sunset is the absolute perfect time to take a turn on The Orlando Eye.

Walt Disney World & Theme Parks

No blog about Orlando would be complete without mentioning the theme parks. From SeaWorld to Cinderella's Castle at Disney World, there is so much to do here. You could spend days exploring and still not see it all.

Local Dining Hotspots

Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill: Grab a seafood dinner right on the water. Reservations are highly recommended here. You can sit outside on the covered deck and watch the massive cruise ships sail away.

Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar: Another great casual spot to eat local seafood and enjoy a relaxed, waterfront atmosphere.