Why Cruise from Orlando?

Most people know Orlando as the theme park capital of the world, but did you know Orlando is less than an hour away from Florida’s second-largest cruise port?

Port Canaveral is home to Disney Cruise Line, and it’s a major cruise terminal for Royal Caribbean.

 
Cruise ships at port canaveral (orlando) florida
 

Best Cruise Ships

I find that Orlando is home to the newest, largest, and most family-friendly cruise ships, like Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas and the Disney Treasure. See the most popular cruise ships often sailing from Port Canaveral

Getting to Port Canaveral is Easy

Orlando’s tourism infrastructure makes cruising hassle-free. Everything about Orlando is designed to welcome visitors. Airport shuttles, cruise shuttles, and hotels with shuttles to the cruise ships are ready to go.

Port Canaveral is 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport via a connector that leads directly to the cruise ships.

Port Canaveral Hotel and Shuttle Packages

When you work with me, I can add on pre/post-cruise hotel stays and one of my recommended cruise transfers like Go-Port or a private car service in Orlando.

Go Port Cruise Transfer from Orlando to Port Canaveral cruise ships

One-Way Shared Shuttle between Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral

Shuttles run from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Orlando International Airport (MCO) to ship. Plenty of time to board. $29.95 per traveler, each way

Go_Port Cruise shuttle from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral cruise ships

Round Trip Shared Shuttle between Orlando Aiport and Port Canaveral

MCO to Ship: Shuttles operate continuously from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Ship to MCO: shuttles begin operating at 7:00 am. $59.98 per traveler.

Car service to Port Canaveral cruise ships

Private Car Service to Port Canaveral

One-way between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Port Canaveral starting at $155. Round trip starting at $310. Choose from a sedan, a 5-person mini-van, a 6-person SUV, or a 10-person van.

Hotel near port canaveral cruise port - hampton inn

Stay and Cruise Shuttle Package - Orlando and Port Canaveral

I’ll book you in a name-brand hotel near the airport or cruise terminal and schedule your airport transportation and cruise transfers. Starting at $187.

Land and Sea Packages with Disney, Universal, and Royal Caribbean

I have many clients that are interested in booking a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando package along with their cruise. Disney and Royal Caribbean make this easy by offering 3 and 4 night cruises from Port Canaveral. This means you can do 3 or 4 nights at the theme parks, and 3 or 5 nights on a cruise on your week vacation.

Most of my land and sea packages start around $7,000 for a family of 4.

Popular Port Canaveral Itineraries

Disney and Royal Caribbean offer cruises to the following destinations:

  • Bahamas - usually Nassau and a stop at a private island like Disney’s Castaway Cay or Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay.

  • Most Eastern Caribbean itineraries include stops at: St. Maarten, St. Thomas and a private island

  • Most Western Caribbean itineraries include stops at: Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; Jamaica, and/or Honduras

No Passport Required

U.S. Citizens are not required to have passports when cruising from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mexico.

Best Fares from Orlando

Orlando cruise fares are usually cheaper than Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Orlando International Airport often has lower fares than other Florida airports. See how to save money on Orlando flights.