Cruise From Port Canaveral, Florida

Travelers who opt to take a cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida, may be looking forward to relaxing in the Caribbean, but Port Canaveral also sends private cruises to a slightly colder area.

Port Canaveral is located in Florida's Brevard County and is a world-class deep-water port. It is a major cargo port as well as a port for cruises. Over 4.6 million cruise passengers use its services.

Travelers who get the best cruise deals--including last-minute specials--around Port Canaveral will get a chance to spend a day or two in the area. The closest tourist attraction is Cape Canaveral, where the Kennedy Space Center is located. The site offers regular tours and the chance to see just how close to Star Trek we are getting. The Patrick Air Force Base is also nearby. From there, NASA launches unmanned space flights, such as satellites. Of course, Orlando, Florida is within an hour of Port Canaveral, and many travelers happily choose to spend a day or two at Walt Disney World.

Disney World to the Caribbean--Cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida

Ships from three cruise lines--Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean--call Port Canaveral home. The ships that dock at Port Canaveral are the Carnival Sensation and Carnival Glory, owned by Carnival, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic, owned by Disney and Sovereign of the Seas and Master of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean.

The cruise specialists at Direct Line Cruises can help travelers procure the best tickets for cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida. Several last-minute cruise specials may be available.