skrapngal Posted March 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2016 This is a PORT DAY for us and NOT an embark or disembark. We have yet to decide how to spend our port day in Port Canaveral, but are thinking of renting a car and going to Brevard Zoo. Is there anything of NASA that can be seen from the ship, or is there a quick driving tour we could do? Not sure I want to spend a full day visiting NASA, but it seems a shame to be in port and not see at least some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJ Posted March 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Depending on line of sight issues at the port, you can see the Vehicle Assembly Building in the distance (about 12 miles away). There are also some buildings and launch pads at the Canaveral Air Station that are closer to the port that can be seen. Edited March 5, 2016 by DanJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted March 5, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Dan is correct however on a hazy day some of these are harder to see. There is no self driving tour of the space center due to security purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmayor Posted March 5, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just my personal opinion, but zoos are everywhere...NASA is not. I wouldn't hesitate to plan to go there. We've been twice and both visits were great to NASA. We took one of their tours that gets you closer to the Assembly Building and allows you to see more of the grounds. The static displays are impressive. Really amazing to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Check the launch calendar for Cape Canaveral. Last night's departures got quite a sight. Of course this was the fifth attemp Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted March 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2016 No doubt, launches are great but unfortunately they don't often coincide with cruise stops. When they do...wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted March 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Is there anything of NASA that can be seen from the ship, or is there a quick driving tour we could do? Not sure I want to spend a full day visiting NASA, but it seems a shame to be in port and not see at least some of it. Minor point, but NASA is not a place. It is an organization. You mean the Kennedy Space Center. Plan on a good half day there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy1957 Posted March 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Go to Kennedy Space Center. It is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted March 6, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yes, the Kennedy Space Center is fabulous and highly recommended! Parking is $10 per vehicle but you can grab $5 entry discount tickets at various visitor centers. Here is a comprehensive list of things to do during your Port day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray12280 Posted March 7, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I did a Kennedy Space center excursion with one of my friends (both females in 30's) I highly recommend it. It was a long day but totally worth it. Our other friends went to the beach for the day and wished they had come with us instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted March 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Another vote for KSC...A few years ago , right after the shuttles retired...sigh..one could actually get in to the VAB while on a paid tour. I cried..this was where NASA folks put together the Apollo stages AND the Shuttles...such wonderful history. UNFORTUNATLY that part of the tour is no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Another vote for KSC...A few years ago , right after the shuttles retired...sigh..one could actually get in to the VAB while on a paid tour. I cried..this was where NASA folks put together the Apollo stages AND the Shuttles...such wonderful history. UNFORTUNATLY that part of the tour is no longer available. Probably because they are rebuilding the VAB for the new SLS rockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes, the Kennedy Space Center is fabulous and highly recommended! Parking is $10 per vehicle but you can grab $5 entry discount tickets at various visitor centers. Here is a comprehensive list of things to do during your Port day! They did $15 entry fees for Brevard residents this past November. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted March 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2016 They did $15 entry fees for Brevard residents this past November. :D How did you find out about the Brevard resident deal? I looked all over and couldn't find it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2016 How did you find out about the Brevard resident deal? I looked all over and couldn't find it. :( Don't recall, it was in conjunction with a food drive. Google 30 days of giving, ksc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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