Travel

Cruise

TECHSPO At Sea 2017 kicks off on the evening of Sunday, April 16th, 2017 onboard Royal Caribbean ‘Oasis of the Seas’ Cruise Ship, departing Port Canaveral, Florida and ends the morning of Sunday, April 23rd, 2017. Many attendees plan to stay a few days extra and make a vacation out of their stay in Orlando, Florida.

Click here for complete Cruise Information.

Airport

The Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO), is 42 miles from Port Canaveral, Florida and is the arrival for many passengers making their way to cruise ships in the port.

Public Transport

Transportation from the Airport
There is no Public transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando or to Orlando airport to Port Canaveral, you have to use a shuttle (many available), taxi or rental car.

Some shuttle providers are;

Cortrans Bus Service – $20 per passenger one way
https://www.cortransbus.com/html/cruise.html

Florida Express Bus – $25 per passenger one way
https://www.thefloridaexpressbus.com/destinations/port_canaveral.html

Mears Transportation – $35 per passenger one way
https://www.mearstransportation.com/services/cruise-transport/

Driving

Driving to Port Canaveral

Some shuttle providers are;

Driving yourself to Port Canaveral is pretty simple and one of the easier ports to get to from anywhere in Florida. It’s located on the east coast of Florida.

It is worth mentioning most of the driving directions take you on S.R. 528 (Beachline Expressway), which is a toll road. We recommend having exact change to expedite the process if you do not have a SunPass.

From Orlando’s Airport (MCO)

• Take the North Exit from the Airport, staying to the right, to S.R. 528 (Beachline Expressway) East.
• Take S.R. 528 directly to Port Canaveral.
• From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship’s pier terminal.

From Daytona Beach’s Airport (DAB) and points north

• Take I-95 south to S.R. 528 East (Beachline Expressway).
• From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship’s pier terminal.

From South Florida

• Take I-95 north to S.R. 528 East (Beachline Expressway).
• From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship’s pier terminal.

From West Florida (Tampa)

• Take I-4 east to Orlando.
• Take exit for S.R. 528 directly to Port Canaveral.
• From there, follow the directional signs for your designated ship’s pier terminal.

Renting a Car

If you are flying into Orlando or another Florida airport, one option to get to Port Canaveral is to rent a car. Often, doing a one-way car rental is the cheapest option and all the major car rental companies offer this option.

When reserving your car, make sure you indicate to return the car in a different location and look for locations in Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach. The major rental car companies have locations within 5 miles or so of the cruise terminals.

If you do rent a car it is recommended to first drive the car to the cruise terminal, drop off the luggage and everyone else in your party there. Then, the driver should drive the rental car back to the car rental location and take the free shuttle back to the pier.

The reason for this is many people opt to bring the car to the car rental location first and lines can develop for the shuttles since the shuttles aren’t very big. If just one person needs a ride back with no luggage, it can be much easier to hop into the first shuttle back to the terminal since you don’t have to worry about fitting luggage or family.

When to Arrive / Depart

It is recommended to arrive in Orlando, April 15th, 2017 (the day prior to the Cruise Embarkation date) and depart Orlando no earlier than the afternoon of Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 after the Cruise has returned to Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Preparing For Your Visit

As the number one most visited tourist destination in United States, Orlando is the place to make all of your vacation dreams come true. Of course, it is beloved for its theme parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando and many others. But it also beckons with world-class resorts, shopping opportunities for every budget, all-season golf courses, and some of the most enticing dining opportunities on the planet. For more information on shopping, dining and playing in Orlando please visit www.visitorlando.com.

Orlando Attractions

Smart Destinations – Orlando Attraction Passes

There is a weekend before and after the TECHSPO At Sea 2017 so plenty of time if you want to stay longer in Orlando, Florida and enjoy what it has to offer. TECHSPO At Sea has partnered with Smart Destinations that offer the most affordable way to explore Orlando, Florida with a ‘Go Orlando’ and ‘Go Select’ attraction passes so travelers can save up to 55% on top attractions, tours, museums, and activities for one low price!

Click here to explore the available Orlando Attraction Passes offered by Smart Destinations.