Port Canaveral cruises: FAQpick

Details about Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and Disney cruise lines

By Jennifer Sangalang

Metromix
May 10, 2011

Port Canaveral cruises: FAQ
The Disney Dream (Credit: Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY)
A Disney cruise show Water slide Royalty on board Bon appetit! Dinner is served

Let's just say the cruise industry in Brevard is swimming along. Port Canaveral, lovingly known to locals as the Port, features a variety of restaurants, bars, charter boats, fishing boats, and, of course, cruise ships. Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines operate at the Port, with each ship offering something for everyone.

This roundup features photo galleries, quick hits about the cruise line or the ship. For more information on prices and where to go and when, click on the respective websites. But let this cruise guide be a guide.

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Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas and Monarch of the Seas sail out of Port Canaveral, which is about 40 minutes from Orlando. Affectionately known as the Port to many Brevard County residents, the area features about 10 restaurants and bars, tourist shops, one off-the-wall souvenir shop (beach-themed toilet seats, anyone?) and plenty of boats to look at. Royal Caribbean features cruises to the Bahamas or the Caribbean.

Carnival cruises at Port Canaveral

The Carnival Sensation, Carnival Ecstasy and Carnival Dream cruise out of Port Canaveral with destinations to the Bahamas and parts of the Caribbean. The Carnival Dream features 7-day cruises to Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean. The ships feature a casino, restaurants, bars, dance club, fitness center, spa, shows, entertainment, pools and more. Prices vary. Visit  www.carnival.com .

Disney Dream cruise is not just for kids

Disney cruise expands nightlife, restaurants so adults can cut loose

It's Mickey!

A look inside the magic of the Disney Dream cruise ship

There she is

An inside look at Carnival Cruise ships of Port Canaveral

5 things kids will like about Disney Dream

Think of the ship as a Disney theme park on water

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