This is an awesome list that I saw on the main board posted by Shirley. I thought it might help with some questions people may have, it is really full of information.
Take a look
THIS IS DEDICATED TO PETER WERNER, JOHN MAGI AND STAFF FOR WITHOUT THEM, THIS WOULDN'T BE
AND A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE THAT HAVE HELPED ME PUT THIS TOGETHER
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
AIRPORTS CLOSEST TO PORT CANAVERAL
http://www.orlandoairports.net/ ORLANDO, FLORIDA
http://www.mlbair.com/ MELBOURNE, FLA
Who can I book my cruise with?
Dreams Unlimited (
http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com...e-res-main.htm)
Special postmarks from favorite characters with Orlando postmark if requested
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=629204
PORT CANAVERAL WEBSITE
http://www.portcanaveral.org Includes info on the cruise terminals, restaurants, transportation and local places of interest
CAM
http://www.portcanaveral.org/webcam.htm
You can watch your favorite ships after they have passed the Jetty park channel (takes about 15 or 30 mins to see ships after they have left the channel)
http://www.twopalms.com/
Cocoa Beach Pier from Best Western
http://bestwesterncocoabeach.com/beachcam.cfm/cam/2
Tourism Sites:
http://www.visitflorida.com/
http://www.cocoabeach.com
Mouse Savers A Disney-oriented website for coupons and cheap tickets, but also has great savings info on rental cars and Orlando area attractions:
http://www.mousesavers.com/
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
http://www.fl511.com/
NASA LAUNCHS INFORMATION
http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html
WEATHER INFORMATION
http://www.accuweather.com/us/fl/cap...u=1&traveler=0
http://www.weather.bm/ (Bermuda)
Closest Hotels to Port Canaveral
All below 3 Cape Canaveral hotels are about 2 miles from the port and offer rooms with a view of the port, where you will be able to see the cruise ships in the morning. Be sure and sign up for the port shuttles. None of these 3 hotels are on the beach nor is it within walking distance of the beach (5 min cab ride). If you want the beach close, look for a hotel in Cocoa Beach beachfront hotels are posted further down.
Radisson
Website:
http://www.radisson.com/capecanaveralfl
Beginning July 9 2007 Radisson will officially offer free transportation for guests the Area will be the Port, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, Merritt Square Mall and free transportation (to and from) and highly discounted tickets to Kennedy Space Center.
Free cruise parking with an overnight stay
Breakfast buffet for $9.95, some higher rates include breakfast
Radisson webcam (points to the port):
http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/
Country Inn and Suites
Website:
http://www.countryinns.com/capecanaveralfl
$3 shuttle to the port (Cocoa Beach Shuttle). Some rates may offer free shuttle.
Free continental breakfast
Offers rates with park and cruise but its been confirmed that you can leave your car without paying for a park and cruise rate.
Marriott Residence Inn
Website:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mlbri
$3 shuttle to the port (Cocoa Beach Shuttle).
Free cruise parking with an overnight stay
Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet and nightly social hour (Mon-Thurs) with complimentary light dinner, beer and wine.
Other Hotels that have been recommended on forum:
Most other hotels will let you leave your car but call and double check. For instance, Wakulla Suites will not let you leave your car.
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn Express (not to be confused with the Holiday Inn) - 5775 N Atlantic Ave (A1A) in Cocoa Beach. 321-868-2525.
Comfort Inn and Suites - $3 shuttle to the port (Cocoa Beach Shuttle).
Other recommended Hotels that are beachfront: Days Inn at Cocoa Beach, Best Western, Inn of Cocoa Beach, Hilton, Doubletree.
WEBSITES FOR OTHER HOTELS
4 Points Sheridan
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpo...ropertyID=1515
Courtyard by Marriott
http://www.courtyardcocoabeach.com/ GM Dee
Doubletree
http://www.cocoabeachdoubletree.com/
Days Inn
http://www.daysinncocoabeach.com/ GM J.D.
Hampton Inn
http://hamptoninn.com/
LaQuinta
http://lg.com/
The Inn of Cocoa Beach
http://theinnatcocoabeach.com/
Comfort Inn & Suites
http://comfortinncocoabeach.com/
Wakulla Suites
http://www.wakullasuites.com/
Holiday Inn
http://cocoabeach.holiday-inn.com// Leslie Shaffer
Hilton
http://www.cocoabeachhilton.com/
Ron Jon Resort
http://ronjonresort.com/
Fawlty Towers
http://www.fawltytowersresort.com/ Jeff
Best Western
http://www.bestwesterncocoabeach.com/
Luna Sea
http://lunaseacocoabeach.com/ 800-586-2732 GM Lindsley
Port Canaveral Parking
Parking at the port is $12.00 a day (thats per 24 hours) or $84.00 a week paid up front, cash or credit card. There are no other payment plans.
There are no other parking options available in or around Cape Canaveral except for parking at your hotel if allowed.
There is a six-level parking garage for Cruise terminal 10, all other options are open-air parking.
Which ships use terminal 10? Go here:
http://www.portcanaveral.org/cruising/terminals.php
Traveling to and from Orlando (MCO) airport and to the port
When you exit the airport you will merge onto the Highway 528 (also called Beachline 528) and travel about 45 miles to Cape Canaveral. There is one toll to pay which is $1.25. There are no restaurants along the way until the highway ends and becomes a 4-lane surface street. Travel time: 45 mins.
Look here for a huge list of transportation options:
http://www.portcanaveral.org/cruisin...dtransport.php
Car Rental
All agree that the cheapest option is to rent a car one-way from the airport, drive to the port, drop luggage/family off at port, drop rental car off and take rental car shuttle back to the port. Repeat in reverse for your post-cruise trip back to the airport. Hertz, Budget, Thrifty,
Avis and all have drop off locations and free round trip shuttles very close to the port (companies are listed in order of closeness to the port). These four places are open on Sundays and their port shuttles start early in the morning until the afternoon.
National does not have shuttle service to the port. Enterprise has a location on Merritt Island which is a barrier island between the mainland and the beach. They will shuttle you both ways during normal business hours which are M-f 9-6 and Sat 9-12. The closest Dollar car rental is on South Babcock in Melbourne which is about 20 to 25 mins away from the port. Your best bets are Budget, Thrifty, Avis and Hertz.
Look here for car rental coupons and discount codes:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=558119
Avis car rental has agreed to meet or beat prices per Bob Fink
www.aviscapecanaveral.com
LOCAL TROLLEY/BUS INFORMATION
http://routefinder.ridescat.com
Can I walk to the port from my hotel?
Its about 2 miles from the closest hotel (Raddison or Country Inns and Suites), along a highway with no sidewalk. Not recommended!
After car rental, the next recommended alternative to a taxi is a shuttle service.
Shuttle companies:
Cocoa beach Shuttle 321-631-4144 or 888-784-4144;
www.cbshuttle.com
Arts Shuttle 321-783-2112 or 800-567-5099;
www.artsshuttle.com (Mention Disboard for 10% discount)
Note: Most of the popular shuttle companies servicing the port are not private shuttles (they will wait for all reservations to board before leaving). If you need a private shuttle request it specifically!
Towncar/Private Van companies:
Florida Tours
http://www.fltours.com//
Sunrise Florida Transportation.
http://www.transportationflorida.com/
Taxi Service to the port and around the port area:
One way from the Orlando airport to the port is 70-80 dollars. Taking a taxi from your Cocoa Beach / Cape Canaveral hotel to the port will run you around $5-7. 10 minutes drive time from anywhere in Cocoa Beach.
Checker Cab of Brevard County 321-799-0377
http://www.checkercabofbrevard.com/ John or Robert
Tropical Storm 321-783-4445
Space Port Transport 321-986-8026
Yellow 321-636-1234
Beach Line 321-704-0502
Cape Canaveral Cab 321-783-8294
One-Way Taxi Rates from Cape Canaveral to:
International Drive $95-120
Walt Disney World $95-120
Orlando Airport $65-85
Space Coast Regional Airport $65-85
Orlando Sanford International Airport $90-100
Dayton International Airport $100-110
Kennedy Space Center $30-35
Merritt Square Mall $13-15
Cocoa Beach Pier $7-10
Melbourne International Airport $35-45
Miami $300-350
Restaurants next to Port Canaveral
Recommended on the forum:
Fishlips
http://www.fishlipswaterfront.com/ - takes reservations
Grills
http://www.visitgrills.com/ - also serves breakfast
Rustys
http://www.rustysseafood.com/
Grills and Rustys dont take reservations but if you call about 1/2 hr before going, they will put your name on the "list".
Can watch the ships sail out of the port at any of the above. The ships leave the port Saturdays at 4:00 PM, Sundays at 5:00 PM if they are on time. Drive time: 5 mins from the Radisson/Residence Inn/CI&S area.
For more info on all port-area eateries:
http://www.portcanaveral.org/recreation/dining.php
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach
Recommended on the forum:
Cazoni's Pizza - Free delivery & coupons, has sit in service
www.cazonispizza.com/ phone 321-783-1112
Kelsey's Pizzeria located right next door to Radisson -www.kelseycanaveral.com 321-783-9191
Zackary's Greek Restaurant Just past the port before and next door to Racetrac. Great breakfast and close to Radisson/Residence Inn/CI&S
Thai Thai - Thai and sushi cuisine. Close to Radisson/Residence Inn/CI&S
Durango's Steak house located at 6765 N. Atlantic Avenue
Pig and Whistle English Pub sports bar w/ satellite TV -801 N. Atlantic Ave - 321-799-0724
International House of Pancakes (excellent hometype breakfast & lunch) 3830 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach --phone 321-783-0620
Roberto's Little Havana - 26 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach phone number - 321-784-1868 (Our Dave's from Marietta favorite restaurant)
FOR ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
The Mango Tree Restaurant 118 North Atlantic Avenue - 321-799-0513
www.themangotreerestaurant.com
Where can I buy gas for my rental car/food /snacks/alcohol /toiletries I forgot to pack?
About a mile past the entrance to the port (right next door to Country Inns and Suites) is a big Racetrak mini mart/gas station for beer and probably some wine. Go another mile or so and on the left is an ABC liquor store and Publix grocery store. Stores only sell beer and wine and are allowed to sell between 7 am to 2 am except most places on Sunday dont start until 12PM.
CHURCHS IN CAPE CANAVERAL AND COCOA BEACH
Christ Lutheran Church 7511 N. Atantic Avenue, CB phone 321-783-3303
Church of Our Saviours 5301 N. Atlantic Avenue CB phone 321-783-4554
www.oursavioursparish.org
First Baptist Church of Cocoa Beach 830 South Atlantic Avenue - 321-783-2844
First United Methodist Church 3300 North Atlantic Avenue CB phone 321-783-8991
Grace Bible Presbyterian Church 1 Church Lane CC phone 321-784-5740
Riverside Presbyterian Church 3400 North Atlantic Avenue CB 321-783-6085
First Baptist church of Cape Canaveral 8711 N. Atlantic Avenue 321-783-5798
Club Zion Interdenominational Church-165 Minutemen Csway CB 321-799-4340
CLOSEST MALL/MOVIE THEATRE TO CAPE CANAVERAL/COCOA BEACH
www.merrittsquaremall.com 321-452-3270
http://www.cobbtheatres.com/merritt.htm
ENJOYMENT OF OUR "VILLAGE" WITH A LITTLE FOR EVERYONE
http://cocoavillage.com/
http://www.ulyssesprimesteakhouse.com/
http://www.margaux.com/ This is a 5* French restaurant and not only world known but has received many awards
MUSEUM
Tico Warbird Air Museum (Titusville, Fla)
www.vacwarbirds.org
Where can I get flowers or a basket of goodies delivered to my cruise ship?
The Perfect Gift; owner Shirley Nelson Brown 1-800-950-4559,
www.theperfectgift.cc.
Disney Cruise Line 1-800-601-8455 http:/www.disneycruise.com
Where can I get something shipped?
Pakmail - 8501 N. Astronaut Blvd in Cape Canaveral. 321-799-9905
WHERE I CAN SHIP BOXES TO:
The warehouse address is:
IDS
9001 Marlin Street
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
address the package to them and, in the bottom left corner of the package put the following information:ATTN: HOUSEKEEPING
STATEROOM # XXXX (GTY, if you don't know what it is when you send the package)
PASSENGER NAME: (name of passenger on reservation)
VESSEL: WONDER or MAGIC
DATE of SAIL:
NUMBER of BOXES: 1 of 1, 3 of 4 or whatever.
(FOOD, LIQUOR, FIREARMS, ETC NOT ALLOWED)
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Local Attractions / Place of Interest mentioned on the forum:
Kennedy Space Center -
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
Tickets: $38 adult/$28 child (ages 3-11). Ticket valid for two days of admission (must be used within 7 days of first use).
Discount tickets can be had at some hotels (like the Radisson or the Country Inn and Suites) or at ticket brokers (Google for discount Kennedy Space Center tickets).
Wildlife park
http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/
Beaches:
Jetty Park - 397 Jetty Park Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Jetty Park is at the beginning or ending of the channel where all the ships go out. There is a $5 per car charge to get in, but well worth it. It has nice bathrooms, showers, place to eat, fish, walk and a super nice beach. It does have shade and camp grounds also. Directions: Take the Beachline (520) from the airport due East. After you pass the cruise ship port get into the left lane and slow when it says to 45mph (police fav. hiding place) the road turns into a city street with a RateTrac store on your right. Look to the left at the big white bldg with the blue roof and turn left between there and McDonalds. Go to the traffic light (2 blocks) and turn left. Go to the traffic light (3 Blocks) and turn right.
Cocoa Beach & Pier -
http://www.cocoabeachpier.com/ - Their beach shower is outside, FYI. The Cocoa Beach has 2 restaurants, gift shop, volley ball court and of course the beach and then you have shopping close to the pier. Note: you cannot see the ships from the Cocoa Beach pier.
Manatee Sanctuary Park located at 701 Thurm Blvd which is off West Centeral Street - this is located right between Zackery's and Traxx (Zackery's is right next door to the Radisson) - park hours are from 7AM to dark. You can walk to it from the Raddison: 2 long blocks approx 10 mins walking, but you do have a sidewalk and the walk is nice althought not shady. There is no cost and it does have a super nice and clean rest room, places to sit out of the sun. Best time for manatees: early morning or just before dusk
Chamber of Commerce for tourist information is located at 8501 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral which is where Pakmail, the place that offers to pick up and ship anything anywhere.
Ron Jon's Surf Shop:
http://www.ronjons.com/DisplayContent.aspx?ContentID=39
Cocoa Beach Surf Shop
http://cocoabeachsurf.com/
Casino boats:
Sun Cruz Casino sails at 11AM and 7PM and then you have the Sterling Casino that sails at the same time. Both are located at the port - Sun Cruz is located on Glen Cheek Road by Grills and Sterling is about 1/2 mile East of SC, close to Ron Jon's resort.
Mini-golf and go-carts:
Traxx at Jungle Village located at 8801 Astronaut Blvd,
Cape Canaveral phone number 321-783-0595. Traxx has miniature golf, go-carts, laser tag and arcades. There is also Funntasia Fantasy Golf which is 6355 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral - phone number 321-799-4856. It has a huge miniature golf course. If driving in from the airport on Beachline 528 depending on where you are staying, you will pass both of them.
Deep-Sea Fishing:
Ocean Obession
http://www.fishobsession.com/
Miss Cape Canaveral
http://www.misscape.com/
Orlando Princess
http://www.orlandoprincess.com/
Airboat Tours:
http://www.airboatecotours.com/ or Adventure 321-636-2091
PARASAILING
Cocoa Beach Parasail - will pick up from Rusty's -PHONE 321-212-8277
See the Space Coast from a bird's eye view - Safe, fun and no experience neccessary
Owner Pam
www.cocoabeachparasail.com
Fishing and Diving Center 6300 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral 321-783-3477
Brenda @ Fishing and Diving Charters---321-298-3690
EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
Cape Canaveral Hospital 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy (AKA) Hway 520 and phone number is 321-799-7111. The emergency room is located in the back of the hospital on the East side.
Health First Walk In Clinic is located in Cocoa Beach @105 South Banana River Blvd, Cocoa Beach and phone number is 321-868-8313 - hours are Monday -Friday 8AM to 7:30PM - Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 1pm - this clinic is located near the South Publix in Cocoa Beach
Sheriff's Department 321-868-1212 (Non emergency)
Tips hotline--321-432-8477
Fire Department 321-783-4777
Library----201 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral 321-868-1101
Post office -321-783-3163 (in front of the Radisson)
SHIRLEY'S CELL 321-508-2246
NORM'S CELL 305-797-1206
CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT
For Children entertainment is as follows:
Brevard Zoo which is located about a 25 min. drive from Cape Canaveral is located at 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Fla and website is
www.brevardzoo.org phone number is 321-254-9453 opens from 9:30am to 5pm.
The Dinosaur Store is located at White Rose Shopping Center and located at 299 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy and phone number is 321-783-7300.
http://www.dinosaurstore.com/dinosau...ome page.htm
The 5600 gal aquarium located at 4 Points Sheridan Hotel located right next door to Ron Jon's.
Brevard Community College Planetarium-1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa. Fla --321-433-7373
http://www.brevard.cc.fl.us/planet/
HAIR/NAIL/MAKEUP EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR WOMEN
Let's Face It 2055 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, phone 321-784-4526
Makeup, permanent cosmetics etc
HAIR CLASSIC Sondra Heckler 1980 NORTH ATLANIC AVENUE SUITE 102, COCOA BEACH phone 321-698-9912
Lily's Spa and Nails 291 W. Cocoa Beach Csway, Cocoa Beach, Fla phone 321-784-4385
DISNEY (MUST HAVE) INFORMATION GUIDE
PASSSPORTER FIELD GUIDE by Jennifer and Dave
http://www.passporter.com/dcl/guidebook.htm
TIPS FROM DISCRUISERS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1242604
INFORMATION ON ST. THOMAS YOU MAY ENJOY KNOWING
http://www.godfreytoursvi.com/
INFORMATION ON COZUMEL YOU MAY ENJOY KNOWING
http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/C...eBuggyTour.htm
Now I will have to do a lot of changes, but each of you can help.
Always
Shirley
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800-950-4559
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