Seamama Posted May 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2004 We will be in Port Canaveral for a day during our Carnival Miracle cruise. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do there, besides Kennedy Space Center, or driving to Orlando? Are there nice beaches there? Thanks. Hello Carnival Miracle ! Norweigan Wind 2/2004 Disney Magic 6/2003 Disney Magic 1/2002 RCCL Sov. of the Seas 5/1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOMofONE Posted May 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I looked into things to do at Port Canaveral a few years ago when we did a Carnival cruise. We ended up not staying pre-cruise so did not experience the area. However, I do remember there is a nature reserve (or bird sanctuary?) not far from Kennedy and some good beaches within driving distance - maybe Cocoa Beach? and some closer & further? Hope someone will chime in with more specifics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalloubear Posted May 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi Neighbor!! We are taking a NCL cruise in July and going to Cocoa Beach when we stop at Port Canaveral. NCL offers it as an excursion from the ship where they take you to one of the resorts right there and you can use the facilities. I've been to Cocoa Beach before and it is quite nice. There is even a little boardwalk - not like we're used to for a boardwalk much smaller. It is a nice beach. Here is a link to their site www.cityofcocoabeach.com/. Hope you have a great time! RCCL Enchantment of the Seas 3/00 RCCL Explorer of the Seas 4/01 Carnival Sensation 12/01 with Rusty Wallace Celebrity Summit 12/02 Celebrity Horizon 9/03(Mom never told me that Bermuda looks like Canada) NCL Dawn 7/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOMofONE Posted May 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2004 LOL! After your greeting crystalloubear, I realized all 3 posts here originated in PA!! Glad someone has something more concrete to offer for SeaMama. Enjoy your sailing too - you will be leaving as I return so look for my review and I'll be looking for yours! Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentina1209 Posted May 31, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2004 I was just about to ask the same question....what's there to do besides theme parks and space center??? Cocoa Beach is a good idea....anything else?? Home Lines Atlantic 7/88; Cunard Countess 6/89; Costa Rivera 6/90; Explorer of the Seas 8/02; Adventure of the Sea 8/03 till the Carnival Miracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieCW Posted June 17, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I was just on the Carnival site, and they now list many more excursions than they had. Earlier there had only been two space related trips, now there are several theme park visits, and Airboad Adventure, Kayaking, and other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerpsj Posted June 17, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Try one of the local Airboat rides on the St John's river which is about 15 miles west of Cocoa beach. There is one called "Grasshopper" and another called "Lone Cabbage". They are both great rides. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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