Cher222 Posted December 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2013 We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aria48 Posted December 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2013 We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl Personally I'd rent a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2013 We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl I'm not familiar with your itinerary, but if Port Canaveral is a day stop during your cruise, then your cruise line may have an excursion available to the Space Center that includes transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenng1976 Posted December 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I would also suggest renting a car. It cost us about $30 for the day through Budget (Google for discount codes). They have a shuttle to/from the port. It was very easy and MUCH cheaper than the ship excursion! We really enjoyed our day at the Space Centre. Jenn:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieF4861 Posted December 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I am interested in visiting the Space Center as well but am not comfortable with renting a car away from home. Is it far from the port? Any idea what a taxi would cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanFromFL Posted December 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I am interested in visiting the Space Center as well but am not comfortable with renting a car away from home. Is it far from the port? Any idea what a taxi would cost? Per Google Maps (and personal experience), it's 18 miles, about a 20-30 minute drive from Pt Canaveral to the KSC Visitor's Center, a very easy drive, all semi-rural roads, no traffic to speak of. The Visitor's Center is not particularly close to anything, it's located within KSC proper, but not in the secured area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aria48 Posted December 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2013 According to this thread from last year, a taxi is about $25-30 each way. May be slightly more now. I have never taken a taxi on that route so I can't personally verify that those prices are correct but maybe someone else has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoabeachnative Posted December 5, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Contact http://www.executiveviplimousine.com Private minivans and SUV's are $100 round trip for up to 5 passengers. Limos start at $125 round trip. They have an office just outside KSC gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted December 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Personally I'd rent a car. I would too. It's got to be cheaper than $101.99 X 3, even including admission tickets. BTW, you can save $5/person but using the free, downloadable Orlando Magicard. http://www.visitorlando.com/discounts-and-tickets/free-magicard-orlando-discount-card/?s_kwcid=TC&gclid=CMTP0u3MnLsCFYQ7OgodnCYAeQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Speaking of KSC admission prices I thought someone posted on another thread that they may be available from your congressman for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted December 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2013 We hired a taxi when we went on the Pride. It was $30ish each way and our driver gave us his number when we wanted to be picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Speaking of KSC admission prices I thought someone posted on another thread that they may be available from your congressman for free. YEP .... you need to ask WELL in advance but if you are early enuf FREEBIE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailingann Posted December 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 9, 2013 We were on the Splendor Thanksgiving Day and just got off the ship and into a taxi. I think it was $20 each. Kennedy Space Center was, hands down, the best stop on our trip. Don't miss the Atlantis building. And the launch pad tour is well worth the time also. Skip the ships excursion....too much money. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted December 10, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Dear emailingann, Thank you for your nice summary !:cool: Are the Ships Excursions as before the SHIPS of Fools..adage being a Fool and money are so easily parted.. We were on the Splendor Thanksgiving Day and just got off the ship and into a taxi. I think it was $20 each. Kennedy Space Center was, hands down, the best stop on our trip. Don't miss the Atlantis building. And the launch pad tour is well worth the time also. Skip the ships excursion....too much money. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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