Port Canaveral - Watching the cruise ships

[houstoncruisers2001]

I'm going to be in the Port Canaveral area in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if any local residents knew of a great location or two(like an outdoor restaurant or pier area) to view the ships as they leave port.

 

I have never been to Port Canaveral so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[suezyq50]

We were eating at Grills and saw two. Disney, RCCL, and Carnival were all in port when we sat down to eat. We enjoyed the food, too. THey have a band outside, if you like the sort of thing.

 

Another place is called Fishlips. They were a bit more expensive and also have a band.

[Capt_BJ]

Jetty Park

 

on the south side of the entr to the port

 

http://www.google.com/maphp?hl=en&q=port+canaveral,+fl&ie=UTF8&ll=28.413144,-80.608063&spn=0.035405,0.081024&om=1

[houstoncruisers2001]

Thanks suezyq50 & Capt BJ, those are EXACTLY the kind of places I was looking for. I knew a cruise critic member would come through. Thanks again.

[Nanatravel]

Grill's is my choice too. Plan to get there about 4 p.m., put your name in if you want to sit down to dinner, and enjoy the wrap around deck watching the ships sail away and the great music.

Bon voyage

[Wait'n2Sail]

My husband and I eat at Grills each time we leave from port Canaveral. In addition to watching the ships sail there is usually a band playing. It is a fun atmosphere.