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Pre cruise things to do near Port Canaveral

Arriving a day early? The Space Coast has beaches, launch views and the Kennedy Space Center close to the cruise terminals.

At the port

• Jetty Park, the port's beach and park at the harbor entrance, a good place to watch ships sail out.
• The Cove, the waterfront strip of restaurants and bars on the harbor.

Short drive

• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island.
• Cocoa Beach Pier and the beaches of Cocoa Beach, just south of the port.
• Rocket launches: the port says it is one of the best spots to watch a launch from Cape Canaveral. Launch times change often, so check the latest schedule.

Orlando

The Orlando theme parks are about an hour west of the port. Some cruise lines offer transfers between Orlando and the port; ask your line.

Hours, prices and tickets change, so check before you go.

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