The cruise history of Port Canaveral, Florida, began in the 1970s when port-of-call ships discovered the many attractions of central Florida. The first home-ported cruise ship sailed from Port Canaveral in 1982. Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Disney cruise lines all sail from Port Canaveral. Many hotels are near Port Canaveral for cruise passengers and other visitors, including those to nearby Cape Canaveral and the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
Comfort Inn and Suites Port Canaveral Area is in Cocoa Beach, about five minutes from Port Canaveral and 20 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center. This tropical resort spreads across five acres and is about 300 feet from the beach. Outdoor activities for guests include volleyball, shuffleboard, a hot tub, an outdoor pool, table tennis and a barbecue grill. The Lagoon Lounge features free hors d'oeuvres and daily drink specials. The poolside Tropical Grill Snack Bar serves breakfast and lunch. This hotel offers a park and cruise package.
Comfort Inn and Suites Port Canaveral Area
3901 N. Atlantic Ave.
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(321) 783-2221
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The Clarion Hotel is in Merritt Island, seven miles from Port Canaveral. Merritt Square Mall, the largest shopping mall in the Cocoa Beach area, is two blocks away. The Clarion is the closest hotel to Cocoa Village, home to specialty shops, gourmet foods, arts, crafts, antiques and a riverfront park. Guests can enjoy free high-speed Internet access, hot breakfast, weekday newspaper, a fitness center and tennis courts. An outdoor pool includes a 5,000-square-foot sun deck and a tiki bar. Guest rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer.
Clarion Hotel Port Canaveral Area
260 E. Merritt Island
Cswy SR 520
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 452-7711
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Fairfield Inn and Suites is in Titusville, 20 minutes from Port Canaveral. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast, business center, fitness room, outdoor heated pool and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Room amenities include free cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Standard rooms include two queen-size or one king-size bed. Suites include a living area, some with whirlpool spas. The hotel is smoke-free.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Titusville
4735 Helen Hauser Blvd.
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 385-1818
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