Pre-Cruise Stay Guide
Make the most of your trip by arriving early and exploring
We Strongly Recommend...
Arriving the day before your cruise! Flight delays can cause you to miss your ship, which is a nightmare scenario. One night at a hotel is cheap insurance for peace of mind.
Near the Port
Port Canaveral Area Hotels
Convenient for early morning check-in, but not much to do the night before.
Residence Inn Cape Canaveral
$$5 min to port
Free breakfastSuites with kitchensPool
Radisson Resort at the Port
$$5 min to port
PoolCruise parking packagesFree shuttle
Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral
$$10 min to port
Free breakfastFull kitchenGrocery nearby
Extend Your Trip
Disney World Hotels
Stay at Disney World and use their transportation to the port (~1 hour).
Moderate
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
$$$Disney transportation to portSkyliner accessIsland theming
Value
Disney's Pop Century Resort
$$Budget-friendlySkyliner accessFun theming
Deluxe
Disney's Grand Floridian
$$$$Luxury experienceWalking to Magic KingdomRestaurants
Things to Do
Pre-Cruise Activities
Walt Disney World Parks
Extend your Disney magic with theme park days
Kennedy Space Center
Just 20 min from Port Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
Relax on the beach before your cruise
Disney Springs
Shopping and dining without park tickets
Universal Orlando
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