Many cruise ships have a daily bulletin detailing the next day’s activities. It can be found in your cabin when you arrive and is usually delivered every evening thereafter. Make sure to read this newsletter as it will give you a list of everything going on aboard the ship. You might even find something enjoyable on there that you would not have known about otherwise. If you throw it away without taking a look, you might miss out. Also, don’t think you’re too cool to participate in those silly cruise activities. You’re on vacation. Let your hair down and relax! Even if you just watch the corny games, it’ll make for some great entertainment and you might even meet some new people.
Located right near the port are a couple of restaurants perfect for watching the cruise ships. The spots include Grills and Fishlips. The restaurants are your classic beach fare – burgers, seafood, beer, and cocktails – and offer large decks perfect for hanging out. If you have some time before you board your ship, they offer a neat place to sit and have a drink and a bite while viewing the ships nearby. More info regarding Port Canaveral cruise parking.
Back to this one. Driving to your cruise can be about as stress-free as you can imagine. Road trips are easier (and more fun) than flying because it gives you more time to plan, pack and get yourself in a vacation mindset. You can check and double-check that you’ve packed everything from sunscreen to socks. You have the chance to pick up whatever you forgot (because we always forget something, don’t we?) as you drive to your cruise. You can be sure you’ve printed out all the cruise confirmations, luggage tags and documents you need to get onboard. And you can turn around the car when 15 minutes later you realize you left a passport/birth certificate/phone/phone charger sitting by the door; once you’re through security at an airport, those forgotten items are nothing but stress dragging your vacation down.
Admittedly, I’ve only sailed Disney Cruise Line from Port Canaveral, and I’ve always found the process to be easy and straightforward. If you are taking the Disney transportation from the airport, you’ll leave your luggage before boarding the motor coach at the airport. Once you arrive at the port, you’ll be directed through security, then will travel upstairs to the check in area. The Disney terminal is so well appointed, and it really gets you in the spirit of traveling with Disney. There are three separate check-in areas. One is for first-time cruisers, one is for Castaway Club silver and gold members, and one is for concierge guests and Platinum Castaway Club members.
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