cruises from port canaveral in october

Cruises from Port Canaveral FL

Welcome to our list of all the cruises leaving from Port Canaveral year-round. Below is the complete schedule of cruises out of the port closest to Cape Canaveral and Orlando Florida in 2024 .

Go directly to cruises from Port Canaveral in January 2024 , February 2024 , March 2024 , April 2024 , May 2024 , June 2024 , July 2024 , August 2024 , September 2024 , October 2024 , November 2024 or December 2024 .

If you only want the shortest cruises, see our 3-day , 4-day or 5-day cruises from Port Canaveral.

January 2024

January 1: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 2: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . January 2: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 5: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 5: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 5: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 5: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 6: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . January 6: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . January 6: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . January 6: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 7: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 8: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 8: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 8: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 11: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 12: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 12: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 12: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 13: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . January 13: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . January 13: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . January 13: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 14: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 15: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 15: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 15: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 15: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . January 15: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 19: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 19: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 19: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 20: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . January 20: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . January 20: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . January 20: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . January 20: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 21: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 22: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 22: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 25: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 26: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . January 26: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 26: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 27: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . January 27: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . January 27: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . January 27: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 28: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . January 29: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 29: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . January 29: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . January 29: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . January 29: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean .

February 2024

February 2: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . February 2: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 2: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 2: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 3: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 3: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . February 3: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . February 4: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 5: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 5: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 5: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 8: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 9: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 9: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 9: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 10: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 10: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . February 10: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . February 10: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 11: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 12: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 12: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 12: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 12: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . February 12: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 16: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 16: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 16: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 16: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 17: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . February 17: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 17: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . February 17: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . February 17: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 18: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 18: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 19: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 19: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 19: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 23: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . February 23: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 23: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 24: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 24: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . February 24: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . February 24: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . February 24: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 25: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . February 26: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 26: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . February 26: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . February 26: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises .

March 1: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . March 1: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 1: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 1: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 2: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 2: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . March 2: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . March 3: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 3: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 4: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 4: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 4: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 7: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 8: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 8: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 8: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 9: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 9: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . March 9: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . March 9: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 10: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 11: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 11: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 11: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 11: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . March 11: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 15: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . March 15: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 15: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 15: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 16: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 16: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . March 16: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . March 17: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 17: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 18: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 18: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 18: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 21: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 22: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . March 22: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 22: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 23: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 23: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . March 23: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . March 23: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 24: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 25: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 25: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 25: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 25: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . March 25: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 29: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 29: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . March 29: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . March 29: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 30: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . March 30: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . March 30: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 30: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . March 30: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . March 31: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . March 31: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean .

April 1: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 1: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 1: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 4: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 5: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . April 5: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 5: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 6: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 6: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . April 6: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 7: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 7: 12-day cruise to Italy on Norwegian Cruise Line . April 8: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 8: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 8: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 8: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . April 8: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 12: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 12: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 12: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 12: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 13: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 13: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . April 13: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 14: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 14: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 15: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 15: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 15: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 18: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 19: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . April 19: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 19: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 20: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 20: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 20: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . April 21: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 22: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 22: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 22: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 22: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . April 26: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 26: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . April 26: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . April 27: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 27: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . April 27: 5-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . April 28: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . April 29: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 29: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line .

May 2: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 3: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 4: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 4: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . May 5: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 6: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 6: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 10: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 10: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . May 10: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 11: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 11: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . May 12: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 13: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 13: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 17: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 17: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 18: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 18: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . May 18: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 19: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 19: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 20: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 20: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 20: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . May 24: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . May 24: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 24: 4-day cruise to the Bahamas on Norwegian Cruise Line . May 24: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 25: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 25: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 25: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . May 26: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . May 26: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . May 27: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 27: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . May 28: 11-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . May 31: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 31: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line .

June 1: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 1: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . June 1: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 2: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 3: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 3: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 7: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . June 7: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 7: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . June 7: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 8: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 8: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . June 8: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 9: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 9: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 10: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 10: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 14: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 14: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 14: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . June 15: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 15: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . June 15: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . June 15: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 16: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 16: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 17: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 17: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 17: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . June 21: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . June 21: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 21: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . June 21: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 22: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 22: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . June 22: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 22: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . June 23: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 23: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 24: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 24: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 28: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 28: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . June 28: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . June 29: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . June 29: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . June 29: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . June 29: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . June 30: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean .

July 1: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 1: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 5: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . July 5: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 5: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . July 5: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 6: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 6: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . July 6: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . July 7: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 7: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 8: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 8: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 12: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 12: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 13: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 13: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . July 13: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . July 13: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 14: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 14: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 15: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 15: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 15: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . July 19: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . July 19: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 19: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 20: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 20: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 20: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . July 21: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 21: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 22: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 22: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 22: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . July 25: 10-night cruise to the Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . July 26: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 26: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 26: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . July 27: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . July 27: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . July 27: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 28: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . July 29: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 29: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . July 29: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean .

August 2024

August 2: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . August 2: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 2: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 2: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 3: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 3: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . August 3: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 4: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 4: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 5: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 5: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 5: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 9: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 9: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 9: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 10: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 10: 10-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . August 10: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 10: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . August 10: 15-day cruise to Iceland on Norwegian Cruise Line . August 11: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 11: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 12: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 12: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 12: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 12: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . August 16: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . August 16: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 16: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 16: 8-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 17: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 17: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 17: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . August 18: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 18: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 19: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 19: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 19: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 20: 10-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . August 23: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 23: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 23: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 24: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 24: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . August 24: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 25: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 26: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 26: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 26: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 30: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . August 30: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . August 30: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . August 30: 4-day cruise to the Bahamas on Norwegian Cruise Line . August 30: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . August 31: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . August 31: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line .

September 2024

September 1: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 1: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 2: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 2: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 2: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 6: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 6: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 6: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 7: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 7: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . September 7: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 8: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 8: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 9: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 9: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 9: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 9: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . September 13: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . September 13: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 13: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 13: 8-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 14: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 14: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 14: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . September 15: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 16: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 16: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 16: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 20: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 20: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 20: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 21: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 21: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . September 21: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 22: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 23: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 23: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 23: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 27: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . September 27: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 27: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . September 27: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 28: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 28: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . September 29: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . September 29: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . September 30: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 30: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . September 30: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean .

October 2024

October 4: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 4: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 4: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 5: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 5: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . October 5: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 6: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 7: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 7: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 7: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 7: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . October 11: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . October 11: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 11: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 11: 8-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 12: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 12: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 12: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 13: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 13: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 14: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 14: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 14: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 16: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 18: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 18: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 18: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 19: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 19: 6-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 20: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 21: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 21: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 21: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 25: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . October 25: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 25: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . October 25: 13-night cruise to Portugal on Royal Caribbean . October 26: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 26: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . October 27: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . October 27: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . October 28: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 28: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . October 28: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean .

November 2024

November 1: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 1: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 1: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 2: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 2: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line . November 3: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . November 4: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 4: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 4: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 4: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . November 6: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line . November 8: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . November 8: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 8: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 9: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 9: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 10: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 10: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . November 11: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 11: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 11: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 15: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 15: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 16: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 16: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . November 17: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . November 18: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 18: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 18: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 18: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . November 22: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . November 22: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 22: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 23: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 23: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . November 23: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . November 24: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 24: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . November 25: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 25: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 25: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 29: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 29: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . November 29: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . November 30: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . November 30: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . November 30: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line .

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December 2024

December 1: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 2: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 2: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 2: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 6: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . December 6: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 6: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 7: 5-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . December 7: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . December 7: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . December 7: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . December 8: 6-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . December 8: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 9: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 9: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 9: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 13: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 13: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 13: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 14: 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . December 14: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line . December 14: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . December 15: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 16: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 16: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 16: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 16: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . December 18: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line . December 20: 3-day cruise to Bimini on Carnival Cruises . December 20: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 21: 7-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . December 21: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises . December 22: 4-night cruise to Lighthouse Point & Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line . December 22: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 23: 4-day cruise to Princess Cays & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 23: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 23: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 26: 3-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 27: 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 27: 3-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 27: 8-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 28: 7-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line . December 28: 8-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Carnival Cruises . December 29: 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean . December 29: 7-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line . December 30: 4-day cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 30: 4-night cruise to Castaway Cay & Nassau on Disney Cruise Line . December 30: 4-night CocoCay & Nassau cruise on Royal Caribbean . December 30: 5-day cruise to Amber Cove & Grand Turk on Carnival Cruises .

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Explore Florida’s Space Coast and the Theme Park Capital of the World – Orlando, before you embark on a cruise from Port Canaveral with Princess®. Take a visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, steer a freighter simulation at Exploration Tower, venture through the Brevard Zoo, or ride on the roller coasters of Orlando’s theme parks. Whether you are looking for family-friendly activities or adventurous things to do, you’ll have amazing experiences to remember before even stepping aboard your cruise vacation.

Caribbean cruises

Sail to the Eastern or Western Caribbean on a cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) and island hop to top rated islands such as St. Thomas, Turks & Caicos, and Cozumel. Can't decide between the Eastern or the Western Caribbean? No problem – we have an itinerary that brings you to both regions from Port Canaveral, as well.

What to Know About Cruises from Port Canaveral

Known as the world’s most popular cruise port, Port Canaveral welcomes you to explore all it has to offer. Here’s everything to learn about your cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando).

Port Canaveral at a glance

• Language:  English
• Currency:  U.S. Dollar (USD)
• Time Zone:  Eastern Time (ET)
• Docking:  Your cruise from Port Canaveral docks at the Cruise Terminal in Florida’s Cape Canaveral, around 45 miles away from the Orlando Airport (MCO).
• Attire:  Located along the Atlantic Coast of East Central Florida, Cape Canaveral has an overall average high temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 62. If you're visiting the Kennedy Space Center, bring along casual attire appropriate for the time of year. Always pack a bathing suit – because even if the water is a bit chilly to swim in, sunbathing is a year-round sport in Florida.
• Transportation:  You can get around by Uber, Lyft, a shuttle, limousine, or rental car.

Things to do in Port Canaveral

Before getting on a cruise from Port Canaveral, or after your debarkation, add visits to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Exploration Tower, and the US Air Force Space & Missile Museum. Take in a day of fishing on one of the charter boats docked at the port and relax to the sound of crashing waves on uncrowded beaches. Make the most of your dream vacation by exploring the one-of-a-kind Port Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast before your cruise or choose one of our debarkation tours. 

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Millions of passengers stop by Port Canaveral each year, the cruise port located in Orlando, Florida. Major cruise lines such as Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean frequent this port. These ships primarily cruise to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. The port itself also features many family-friendly attractions nearby, making it a good place to extend your trip before or after a cruise.

A must-see is the Kennedy Space Center, an original NASA Launch Operations Center where launch operations for the famous Apollo, Skylab and others were held. The site features educational experiences, dining, an IMAX theater, and shuttle launch simulations. For more interactive fun, stop by the Exploration Tower, which has seven floors of games, exhibits, and an observation deck at the very top.

If you’re looking to optimize your beach time before heading off to the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, Cocoa Beach is a popular spot. It’s home to the original Ron Jon Surf Shop, where you can take surf lessons, or just soak in the warm temperature.

Lastly, no stay at Port Canaveral would be complete without a day trip to Walt Disney World. Some cruise lines even offer motorcoach transfer to the parks, so you won’t need to worry about transportation. When you’re just miles from the “Happiest Place on Earth,” visiting this park is a must, especially when travelling with kids!

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Cruises from Port Canaveral October 2024

Caribbean Weather in October

Prior to your Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral in October 2024, it would be wise to gain insight into the expected weather conditions for that time of year. October is another good time to visit the Caribbean on a cruise, with cooler temperatures and fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months. It's important to note that October falls within the hurricane season, so travelers should keep an eye on weather forecasts and potential storms.

Planning your Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral for October 2024?

For those intending to embark on a Bahamas cruise Port Canaveral in October 2024, it's advisable to gather information on the prevailing weather patterns for that particular month. The Bahamas is a popular destination for October cruises, offering warm weather and stunning beaches. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the mid to high 80s Fahrenheit (around 29-31 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 82 Fahrenheit (28 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Bahamas include Nassau, Freeport, and Great Stirrup Cay. October is a quieter month for cruises in the Bahamas, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral for October 2024?

If you're considering a Eastern Caribbean cruise departing from Port Canaveral in October 2024, it's important to familiarize yourself with the weather conditions during that month. The Eastern Caribbean is also a good option for October cruises, with its breathtaking islands and warm climate. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 25-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 82 Fahrenheit (28 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Eastern Caribbean include St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Antigua. October is a quieter month for cruises in this region, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Western Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral for October 2024?

For those who have chosen to embark on a Western Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral in October 2024, it would be beneficial to gather knowledge about the typical weather patterns during that period. The Western Caribbean can be a good choice for October cruises, with its diverse range of activities and attractions. The weather is usually warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 30-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 83 Fahrenheit (28 Celsius). Some of the most popular ports of call in the Western Caribbean include Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. October is a quieter month for cruises in this region, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral for October 2024?

If you're making plans for a Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral in October 2024, it's important to familiarize yourself with the anticipated weather conditions for that particular time. The Southern Caribbean is another option for October cruises, offering a more tranquil and intimate experience. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 25-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 84 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Southern Caribbean include Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. October is a quieter month for cruises in this region, making it an ideal time to enjoy a more peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Planning your Panama Canal cruise from Port Canaveral for October 2024?

If a Panama Canal cruise departing from Port Canaveral in October 2024 is on your itinerary, it's essential to understand the weather expectations for that time frame. The Panama Canal is a fascinating and historic destination for October cruises. The weather is usually warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (around 30 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 84 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Panama Canal include Panama City, Limon, and Cartagena. October is a quieter month for cruises in this region, allowing for a more immersive and in-depth experience.

Port Canaveral Cruise Schedule October 2024

Uncover the hidden gems of the Caribbean on October 2024 cruises from Port Canaveral, carefully crafted to showcase the region's breathtaking beauty while adhering to a convenient Schedule. October can be a good time to explore the Caribbean on a cruise, with smaller crowds and more affordable prices. Whether you prefer the lively atmosphere of the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, or Western Caribbean, or the peaceful beauty of the Southern Caribbean, or the history and intrigue of the Panama Canal, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Just remember to keep an eye on the weather during hurricane season.

4-day Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral

Carnival freedom, carnival cruise line.

Date: October 3, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Princess Cays, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

3-day Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral

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Date: October 4, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

6-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Adventure of the seas, royal caribbean.

Date: October 5, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Puerto Plata, Labadee, CocoCay, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Mardi gras, carnival cruise line.

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

8-day Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

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Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Aruba, Bonaire, Amber Cove, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

MSC Seashore, MSC Cruises

Date: October 6, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Ocean Cay, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

7-day Western Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Wonder of the seas, royal caribbean.

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 7, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Bimini, Nassau, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

5-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 10, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

10-day Western Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Port Canaveral, Ocean Cay, Ocean Cay, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 11, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Bimini, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Curacao, Aruba, CocoCay, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 12, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Princess Cays, Grand Turk, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 13, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, CocoCay, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Ocean Cay, Ocean Cay, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

11-day Western Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Ocean Cay, Ocean Cay, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Port Canaveral, Ocean Cay, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 14, 2024

Date: October 17, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Bimini, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 18, 2024

Date: October 19, 2024

8-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 20, 2024

Date: October 21, 2024

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Grand Turk, Bimini, Port Canaveral; View Itinerary

Date: October 24, 2024

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Carnival Freedom has a message for you, and its "feel free to have fun!" Explore the ship and you'll find food options galore, starting with two dining rooms, but definitely extending outdoors — there's mouth-watering Guy Fieri burgers at Guy's Burger Joint ™ , plus the greatest tacos and burritos this side of the pier at BlueIguana Cantina ™ . For delicious, but quick and easy, selections from the sea, get your chopsticks around all the good stuff at Bonsai Sushi Express ™ . For every great food spot, there's a great place to enjoy drinks, too, from the toe-tapping Scott's Piano Bar to the always-hoppin' 70's Nightclub. For the thirsty, libation hotspots include Alchemy Bar ® and the place we all gather to raise very important toasts: Heroes Tribute ™ Bar & Lounge. Everybody's favorite outdoor seaside bar is here... whether yours is the RedFrog Rum Bar ® or BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ . (Or hey, make it both!) The rum bar's older brother, RedFrog Pub ® , features drinks, live music and traditional pub games. Topping off adult-time is Serenity — adult-only, of course — the retreat where total relaxation is not only encouraged, but pretty much required. If you're a kid, Carnival Freedom means you're in for a treat. Not only will you find new friends at one of three youth spaces — like Camp Ocean ® — but you can splash around with them in one of our many pools, speed down a waterslide at Carnival WaterWorks ™ , or once you dry off, challenge them to a round of mini-golf. Oh, and adults — don't get jealous; your inner kid gets to do all this stuff too! Up on stage is Playlist Productions ™ , featuring songs you know... and dance moves you'll soon be using. And for the cherry on top... it's actually called Cherry On Top ™ . It's the spot for something special, whether that something's a little something sweet — or simply a little something to sweeten a special occasion.

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Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity Apex – which made its inaugural sailing in June 2021 – can hold up to 2,910 passengers and 1,320 crew members. Guests can wine and dine at 29 restaurants, bars and lounges, then spend the night testing their luck at the casino or enjoying live music at the Magic Carpet (which offers great ocean views). Specialty restaurants include a steakhouse and a raw bar, while main dining options feature Mediterranean, Italian and French cuisines. There are also meeting spaces and multipurpose areas on board, as well as upscale shops. 

Visit the spa or adults-only Solarium pool to stay relaxed throughout your stay at sea. For younger travelers, there are some kid-friendly areas of the ship – such as a Camp at Sea. However, the ship is geared more toward adult clientele (or families with older children) looking for a relaxing escape.

The ship's staterooms, which start at 181 square feet, offer smart TVs, customizable air conditioning and plenty of storage space. Many rooms also offer private verandas. If you're willing to splurge, consider booking a room in The Retreat. This exclusive section of the ship features luxury accommodations as well as access to a private restaurant, sun deck and lounge. Plus, rooms in The Retreat offer more space, measuring up to 1,892 square feet.

The Celebrity Apex sails to European destinations like Greece, Italy, Croatia and Portugal, as well as to Caribbean hot spots like St. Thomas , Puerto Rico , Belize and Grand Cayman . 

Disney Magic

The 2,713-passenger Disney Magic is the oldest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet (it first launched in 1998). It was last refurbished in May 2023, when it received updates like a "Soul"-themed lounge, concierge-level upgrades and a new "Encanto" live show. The ship also features family favorites such as the AquaDuck waterslide, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique dress-up shop and Edge, an interactive game center for tweens.

Disney Magic features diverse entertainment, including live shows, an open-air Wide World of Sports deck, three pools and a splash area for children younger than 3. Unique to the Magic is the teens-only Chill Spa. When it comes to dining, the ship offers eight eateries, including an adults-only specialty restaurant and buffet options. Recent cruisers gave the food quality mixed reviews.

In terms of lodging, 70% of cabins offer ocean views or verandas. All cabins are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, sitting areas and bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Suites include extra perks such as concierge service and media libraries. Past cruisers noted that the service on this ship is up to Disney's standards, but so is the price tag.

Disney Magic sails from Galveston, Texas ;  San Diego ;  Miami ; Fort Lauderdale, Florida ;  New Orleans ; and  San Juan, Puerto Rico . It visits destinations across the Bahamas , the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal.

U.S. News Insider Tip : Once per sailing, guests are invited to watch Tangled: The Musical in the Walt Disney Theater. This Broadway-style show retells the story of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider with three new original songs, puppets, and beautiful costumes. This show is very popular, so it's best to get to the theater about an hour before the show starts to get a good seat. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. – Megan duBois, Contributor

Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy launched in 2012 and underwent a dry dock in 2017. The ship features activities such as Pixar Day at Sea, Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular and the 765-foot AquaDuck water ride.

Staterooms are designed with families in mind. Inside cabins can accommodate up to four guests, and over 85% of the ship's cabins have an ocean view or a veranda. All cabins are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and iPod docking stations.

Onboard entertainment is just as family-oriented, with Goofy’s Sports Deck activity center, a virtual sports simulator (for an extra fee), nightly live performances and 3D movies. While younger guests play in age-appropriate youth clubs, adults can relax at the Quiet Cove Pool or enjoy an evening at an adults-only bar or lounge.

When it comes to dining, the ship offers 10 themed dining venues, including two adults-only specialty venues, three main dining rooms and an ice cream shop: Sweet on You.

Fantasy sails from  Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida , to the Bahamas , Bermuda and a variety of ports in the Caribbean.

U.S. News Insider Tip : Between Palo and Remy is a secluded adults-only bar called Meridian. The bar is known for its martini program, where the bartenders will ask you a few questions and then whip up something off-menu for you to enjoy inside or outside on the exclusive patio. (Meridian can also be found on the Disney Dream ). – Megan duBois, Contributor

Disney Wish

The fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Wish made its maiden voyage in July 2022. The 4,000-passenger and 1,555-crew-member ship features the first Disney attraction at sea – AquaMouse – which takes thrill-seekers through 760 feet of water tubes high above the cruise deck.

Family-friendly cabin options include Concierge, Verandah, Oceanview and Inside staterooms. Rooms feature a 43-inch flat-screen TV, ample closet space and individual climate control. For fun, kids can head to Hero Zone recreation space (inspired by the movie "The Incredibles"), Vibe (an exclusive teen space) or the onboard nursery. Guests loved the variety of kid-friendly activities.  

For adults, there are retail shops, spas, bars, live entertainment and 10 pools and water play areas – including the adults-only Quiet Cove Pool. A welcome escape among older cruisers, some passengers wished the adults-only spaces were bigger.

When it comes to food, travelers can enjoy California cuisine at 1923, French cuisine at the adults-only Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement or steak at the adults-only Palo Steakhouse. The ship also has interactive dining experiences based on several Disney films. Feast at the first Frozen-themed theatrical dining – Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure and enjoy Norwegian-inspired cuisine. Or, explore the Worlds of Marvel with the Avengers: Quantum Encounter, featuring international dishes alongside superheroes like Ant-Man, Captain America and more.

Disney Wish sails to the Bahamas  from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. 

U.S. News Insider Tip : The Disney Wish features Disney's first infinity pool in the Quiet Cove. Unlike Disney's other ships, the Quiet Cove is located on Deck 13 all the way in the back of the ship, so it feels more intimate and doesn't see kids walking through the space throughout the day. – Megan duBois, Contributor

Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas, which embarked on its maiden voyage in March 2022, holds 7,084 passengers and 2,204 crew members. The ship measures 1,188 feet long and 215 feet wide, and it weighs 235,600 gross tons. It surpasses its sister ship, Symphony of the Seas , as one of the largest cruise ships in the world.  

Guests can enjoy plenty of thrill activities on board, such as the Ultimate Abyss – a 10-story dark tunnel slide – or the 40-foot-long FlowRider surf stimulator. The ship also offers a fitness center, shopping venues, rock climbing, a carousel and clubs for kids and teens. When it's time to dine, cruisers have the option of 21 dining venues ranging from Italian fare to Southern cuisine. Travelers can also indulge in a few cocktails at 14 bars and lounges.

Accommodations include Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite staterooms. If you're looking for something more spacious, check out the ship's all-new Suite Neighborhood. Located on the upper decks, these suites offer guests ample private quarters to recharge during the cruise. Amenities included in the exclusive suites include priority boarding, a members-only dining facility and a dedicated check-in line. For families, the new neighborhood may be of particular interest because it features the Ultimate Family Suite. The family suite offers two floors of space with stunning ocean views, in-suite movies and video games and a kids slide between the floors.  

Wonder of the Seas sails from Orlando , Florida, to ports in the Caribbean.

Allure of the Seas

The 6,826-passenger Allure of the Seas, unveiled in 2010, is among the largest cruise ships in the world. There are a whopping 2,054 crew members on board to cater to passengers' needs. Along with signature line amenities like rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks, the ship houses seven unique neighborhoods with a variety of activities, shows and dining options. The ship underwent a $165 million refurbishment in 2020, which added approximately 50 new staterooms, the Ultimate Abyss (the tallest slide at sea), redesigned kids and teens spaces, new dining venues and more.

Other standout features include a zip line that descends 10 decks, two surf simulators and a science lab. Plus, with 19 dining options – and a Starbucks at sea – every member of the family will be satisfied.

In terms of lodging, about 65% of cabins feature balconies, and all staterooms are appointed with TVs and minifridges. Interior staterooms are the most economical option, but those who splurge on Suites are granted larger balconies and concierge service. Crowd-free areas might be difficult to find due to the outrageous capacity of the ship, but some recent cruisers praise the nonstop activity and entertainment. 

Allure of the Seas departs from Miami, Orlando, Florida, and Galveston , Texas, for sailings in the Caribbean.

Celebrity Equinox

The 2,852-passenger Equinox was introduced in 2009 and underwent a full renovation in June 2019. It offers a mix of classic Celebrity amenities and unique activities. The ship features 18 premium retail shops, a half-acre Lawn Club and the Hot Glass Show, where professional artists demonstrate glassblowing techniques. Updates include the new Retreat sundeck and lounge, luxurious bedding and all-new amenities. 

Recent cruisers appreciated the variety of dining options on the ship, which include 10 eateries ranging from light fare at Spa Café to craft beer and comfort food at the Craft Social Bar to a frozen cocktail bar on the pool deck. Other highlights include the spa and enrichment programs like cooking demos and dance lessons.

In terms of accommodations, 85% of the ship's staterooms offer verandas. Cabin categories include Inside, Ocean View, Veranda and Suite rooms, and all are appointed with flat-screen TVs, 24-hour room service and sitting areas. Suites offer extra perks like afternoon appetizers and butler service. Past cruisers assured that even if you don't splurge on a butler-serviced room, you'll still receive individualized attention, as everyone from the room stewards to the restaurant servers were friendly and helpful. 

Celebrity Equinox offers a variety of itineraries in the Caribbean and Europe.

Sky Princess

Debuted in October 2019, Sky Princess can accommodate 3,660 passengers and 1,346 crew members. With so much space, you'll find plenty of things to do on board. Spend your days playing ball at the sports court or swimming in one of three pools, or shop until you drop at the onboard boutiques. Nightfall brings deck parties, movie screenings under the stars and live performances at the theater by musicians, comedians and magicians. Kids won't be bored, either, as there are clubs designed specifically for three different age groups.

Sky Princess features traditional Interior, Oceanview and Balcony staterooms, as well as a number of Suite-category cabins – some of which are equipped with the largest balconies at sea. Every room comes fitted with a queen-sized bed or two twin beds, a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and complimentary 24-hour room service.  The biggest accommodation on board are the Sky Suites. They are approximately 1,873 square feet and provide guests with 270-degree panorama views while cruising. The suite also comes with additional amenities such as complimentary balcony breakfast and dinner, luxury balcony furniture and a deluxe telescope for stargazing at night. 

When it's time to chow down, cruisers will have their choice of nine inclusive dining venues and five specialty options. In the main dining room, passengers can choose between a set dinner time every evening or the line's Anytime Dining option, which will allow them to dine whenever – and with whomever – they want. You'll also find a complimentary buffet, a pizzeria, a seafood bar, a gelateria and afternoon tea. For a specialty dining experience, consider the intimate Chef's Table Lumiere or Bistro Sur La Mer by Emmanuel Renaut, a three-starred Michelin chef.

Sky Princess sails throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and the Mediterranean. The ship also completes some transatlantic sailings.

Carnival Mardi Gras

There's a good reason why Carnival named one of its newest ships Mardi Gras. The ship – which launched in July 2021 – is not only named after the first Carnival ship that entered service in 1972, but also features amenities and activities that keep guests entertained and the atmosphere energized. Carnival designed the ship with six different zones, each with a unique flair. Kids can play all day in the Ultimate Playground, which features WaterWorks (the onboard water park), SkyCourse (a ropes course) and Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster, an onboard roller coaster that travels up to 40 mph. Meanwhile, adults can take advantage of Lido, where the RedFrog Tiki Bar flanks one of the ship's pools. Additional activities include a comedy club, a casino, Family Feud Live (yes – it looks like the famous show's set) and a spa.

As you might expect from its large-scale amenities, Mardi Gras is sizeable: It accommodates up to 6,465 passengers and 1,745 crew members. To keep up with demand, the ship offers close to 20 different dining venues serving everything from sushi to burgers to fried chicken. When travelers need refreshments or a nightcap, they can visit one of seven bars and lounges.

Following a full day of fun, cruisers will need a quiet retreat to rest their heads. Staterooms feature Carnival Comfort Collection linens, TVs and a dedicated room steward. Upgraded rooms may include perks like exclusive access to ship amenities, bottles of water, in-room coffee makers and priority check-in and disembarkation. Rooms range in size from 158 square feet for interior staterooms to the massive 1,120-square-foot Carnival Excel Presidential Suite.

Catch Mardi Gras in Caribbean locales like San Juan, Puerto Rico ; Cozumel and Grand Turk .

U.S. News Insider Tip: To dine at Bonsai Teppanyaki (available on Celebration , Horizon , Panorama , Venezia and Mardi Gras), make your reservation as soon as possible. The restaurant only seats 16 people at a time, so reservations go fast. –  Karon Warren , Contributor  

Norwegian Joy

Built in 2017, the 3,804-passenger, 1,821-crew-member Norwegian Joy was refurbished in 2020. Accommodation options include Inside, Oceanview and Balcony staterooms, as well as Suites, Concierge rooms (which come with concierge service) and The Haven cabins (which include 24-hour butler service and private sundecks). 

There are 11 dining venues on board including eight specialty restaurants, the latter of which offers American, French, Japanese, Italian, Mexican and Thai cuisines. Complimentary restaurants include the ship's three main dining rooms.

Cruisers will find plenty of things to do on board, from shopping at duty-free stores and luxury boutiques to watching stand-up comedians. The ship also offers a spa, laser tag, a racetrack, a casino, mini-golf, a fitness center, two aqua parks and more. 

Norwegian Joy sails from Miami , Los Angeles , New York , Panama City and Quebec City  to ports across the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda and more.

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Bahamas cruises are fantastic ways to explore magical islands, beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, fantastic food, among other things. Visit Bimini, Bahamas. Carnival Glory leaving Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida for 3 nights from October 11, 2024.

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Join the Carnival Mardi Gras and prepare for seven nights of relaxing travel around the Caribbean from Port Canaveral and back!

Visiting uncommon ports such as Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Nassau makes this cruise noteworthy. This is a typical route for the Mardi Gras.

This price includes all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees. No surprises at checkout! Offered at under $120 a day, this deal is solid.

The Carnival Mardi Gras

Based in Port Canaveral and built just three years ago in 2021, more than 5,200 travelers can cruise on this highly-rated Excellence-helios (carnival-xl) class ship.

Want to try out the Skycourse ropes course or the SkyRide aerial bicycle? These activities can only be found on Carnival and are both found aboard the Mardi Gras Carnival.

The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a casino, a spa, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a basketball court, a minigolf course, a waterslide, and a gym.

Pricing Information

Since it was first listed on November 17th of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $646 and $1,191 for a room, including $167 in taxes and port fees. This graph shows the price over time for every type of cabin.

Your Itinerary

This sailing includes three days at sea and three port days. Highlights include visits to more exotic stops like Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Nassau.

Alternate Sailings

The Mardi Gras sails this route seventeen times this year plus nine times next year. The Vista, Caribbean, and Sky also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.

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The October 15, 2023 cruise on the MSC Seaside departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Seaside sets sail on a Sunday (October 15, 2023) and returns on a Sunday (October 22, 2023).

The MSC Seaside was built in 2017 and is amoung MSC's 22 ships in it's fleet. The MSC Seaside is included in the cruise line's Seaside Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MSC Seaside vs all other MSC ships.

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Video shows Carnival Freedom on fire, again. Two upcoming cruises were canceled. Here's what to know

The Carnival Freedom 's next two sailings have been canceled after the cruise ship, based out of Florida, caught fire . Again.

Carnival initially said there were no expected changes in its schedule but on Sunday afternoon announced cancellations of the Monday and Friday cruises out of Port Canaveral, which come during a busy spring break period.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

This is the second time in less than two years this cruise ship's funnel has caught on fire and disrupted the schedule.

Carnival cruise fire: Carnival Freedom's next two cruises from Port Canaveral canceled after exhaust funnel fire

When did the Carnival Freedom catch on fire?

The fire broke out on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel area at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Carnival said.

The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. It was intended to call on the Carnival private island of Princess Cay but had rerouted toward Freeport due to adverse weather.

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. The fire was put out by 5:20 p.m., the cruise line said.

Why did the Carnival Freedom cruise ship catch fire?

Unknown at this time.

"Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated," Carnival said, "but cannot yet be confirmed."

Was anyone hurt in the Carnival Freedom fire?

The cruise line said there were no reports of passenger injuries, although two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation and part of the funnel fell onto Deck 10, according to Carnival.

There were about 3.700 passengers aboard.

Which Carnival Freedom cruises have been canceled?

While initially the cruise line said the schedule would not be affected, further investigation found more damage than suspected. Scheduled cruises for Monday, March 25 and Friday, March 29 have been canceled.

Can I get a refund for my canceled Carnival Freedom cruise?

"We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation<' Carnival Cruises said in a statement. "We are providing all guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

Where is Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral, Florida is located on a barrier island between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean just north of Cape Canaveral. The port is 54 miles from Orlando and 75 miles from Daytona Beach.

What is the funnel on a cruise ship?

A cruise ship exhaust funnel works as a smokestack to lift emissions away from the deck and from passengers and crew. They're often called stacks.

The Carnival Freedom debuted a new stylized winged funnel in October last year after a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain. Carnival cruise funnels are referred to as the whale tail.

Has the Carnival Freedom cruise ship caught on fire before?

A fire broke out in the funnel area in May 2022 while it was docked in Grand Turk. Three scheduled sailings were canceled while the ship was repaired at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

The ship was carrying about 2,500 passengers at the time and a crew of about 1,100, according to the cruise line. There were no injuries reported.

Which cruise ship caught fire?

The  Carnival Freedom  caught on fire on Saturday, March 23.

The 110,000-ton vessel made its inaugural sail in 2007.  The Freedom, which has 13 decks, can hold up to 3,754 passengers and 1,150 crew members. 

Has a Carnival cruise ship ever sank?

No. But one has been shipwrecked.

On Jan. 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia struck a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio. The ship, which was owned by a Carnival Corporation subsidiary, when the captain steered the 952-foot, 13-deck ship close to the shore to "impress the passengers" and tore a 160-foot gash in the port hull.

Captain Francesco Schettino was found guilty of manslaughter in 2015 and sentenced to 16 years in prison for the deaths of 32 passengers and crewmembers.

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Carnival Freedom cancels next 2 cruises following exhaust fire from ship’s tail

T AMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Carnival Cruise Lines have announced the cancellation of the next two voyages on the Carnival Freedom after the ship’s exhaust funnel caught fire off the coast of the Bahamas on Saturday.

In a statement to WFLA.com, Carnival said that the damage was more than they initially thought, as it requires immediate repair for the stabilization of the funnel.

Consequently, they have canceled the next two voyages, departing March 25 and March 29, out of Port Canaveral.

All guests sailing on these dates will be issued a full refund and “a 100% future cruise credit so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us.”

Carnival said the funnel was stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark their guests.

“While we continue to investigate multiple eyewitness reports of a lightning strike, our technical team completed a thorough assessment during the ship’s visit to Freeport today,” the company added.

On Monday, the ship will go to the Freeport shipyard to undergo the required repairs.

Around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel caught fire, with a portion of the tail falling onto Deck 10.

Rumors swirled that a lightning strike from severe weather caused the fire, but that has not been confirmed. Two crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation, and no guests were injured.

The U.S. Coast Guard was alerted and has activated their response team.

Carnival added that they appreciate all their guests currently sailing with them and for their cooperation and support.

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Carnival Freedom's next two sailings canceled after funnel fire, second within 2 years

A fire in the exhaust funnel of the Carnival Freedom this weekend has disrupted a cruise for the second time in less than two years — and will mean that the Florida-based ship's next two sailings are canceled.

Damage to the funnel will require the cancellation of Carnival's next two cruises out of Port Canaveral, which were scheduled to depart Monday and Friday.

There were about 3,700 passengers onboard the ship when the fire occured. And the two upcoming sailings, which were canceled, likely would have had a similar passenger count amid the busy Spring Break season.

Carnival initially had said it expected no changes in its upcoming cruises, but on Sunday afternoon said the cancellations would be required.

"Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought, and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel, resulting in the cancellation of the March 25 and March 29 cruises from Port Canaveral," according to a statement issued by Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line's senior manager of public relations. "The funnel has been stabilized for the ship’s return to Port Canaveral overnight to disembark guests, and then it will go to the Freeport shipyard on Monday afternoon to begin the required repairs."

Carnival said it made the decision after "our technical team completed a thorough assessment" during the ship’s visit Sunday to Freeport in the Bahamas.

In the statement, Carnival said: "We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation. We are providing all guests on both canceled cruises a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit, so they can come back and enjoy a future cruise with us. We also greatly appreciate the terrific guests who are currently sailing with us, for their outstanding cooperation and support."

In a Facebook post, Carnival's widely followed brand ambassador, John Heald, conceded that many people who booked one of the canceled cruises are "feeling very disappointed," and he apologized for the turn of events.

But, Heald added that he wanted to assure affected passengers that, "when you rebook, using your full refund and your 100% future cruise credit, that the crew will be standing by to give you all the fun you deserve."

More than 500 people responded to the post, with many saying they thought Carnival was generous with the compensation offer. But some people who said they were on the cruise that experienced the fire said they thought Carnival should have done more for the people who were on the ship.

Carnival said the fire was confined to the funnel area. The cruise line said there are no reports of injuries to passengers. Two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Carnival said that, at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel. The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to the Carnival private island of Princess Cays due to adverse weather.

"The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames," an earlier Carnival statement said. "Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike, and that is being investigated, but cannot yet be confirmed."

By 5:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire was extinguished. 

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Carnival said the ship's captain made multiple announcements to passengers and crew, and advised all but essential safety personnel to stay away from balconies and all open decks. 

The port-side portion of the funnel had fallen onto Deck 10, and the firefighting response put out any flames. 

The U.S. Coast Guard has been notified of the fire, and Carnival activated its incident response team to support the ship’s crew. 

Carnival said there were no other operational issues with the ship’s systems, and the ship, which was on a four-night cruise, was visiting Freeport on Sunday.

A cruise ship funnel generally serves as a smokestack to lift emissions above the deck, thus away from passengers and crew.

On Saturday evening, "Carnival Freedom guests enjoyed the Elegant Night dinner as planned, and, with the exception of the open decks, all areas of the ship are fully functioning," Carnival said in its statement. 

The Carnival Freedom's next voyage was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday afternoon on a five-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. That cruise had port-of-call stops scheduled at Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and at Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

But that sailing and a Friday sailing both have been canceled. Friday's five-night sailing also was scheduled to stop at those two ports of call, but in reverse order.

In May 2022 , a fire broke out in the funnel area of the Carnival Freedom while it was docked in Grand Turk. Carnival then canceled three scheduled sailings of the Carnival Freedom out of Port Canaveral because of the need to repair the ship's fire damage at a shipyard in Grand Bahama.

More recently, in October 2023, the Carnival Freedom debuted a new iconic winged funnel after returning from a 16-day dry-dock refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] .

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Carnival Cruise ship catches fire after possible lightning strike

The cruise line said damage to the ship is "more than we first thought" and will require immediate repair to stabilize the funnel. cruises scheduled to depart from port canaveral on march 25th and march 29th have been canceled..

Heath Barnes was a passenger on the Carnival Freedom ship when the boat's exhaust funnel caught fire during a thunderstorm. The ship is back at Port Canaveral for repairs. 

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Carnival Freedom ship caught fire Saturday near the Bahamas after passengers reported a lightning strike on the boat during a thunderstorm .

Carnival Cruise Line said the crew reported a fire on the port side of the ship's exhaust funnel around 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, sailing to Freeport after being unable to dock at Princess Cay due to weather conditions. 

"Our onboard team acted quickly to contain and put out the fire," Carnival Cruise Line said. "While we continue to investigate multiple eyewitness reports of a lightning strike, our technical team completed a thorough assessment during the ship’s visit to Freeport on Sunday."

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Around the time of the fire, radar showed a storm cell over the area and a lot of lightning activity.

Radar at 3:15 p.m. on March 23 when a Carnival Cruise ship was possibly hit by lightning. 

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Multiple passenger videos show flames and dark smoke billowing from the exhaust funnel as rain continues to pour onto the deck.

Passenger Heath Barnes said the ship was supposed to dock at Princess Cay on Saturday about 9 a.m., but passengers were told that the boat would continue to Freeport due to strong winds . 

During the afternoon, the rain returned, and passengers reported hearing loud thunder and then seeing the smoke. Soon after, guests were told to remain in their cabins.

Smoke and flames coming from the exhaust funnel of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship on Saturday, March 23, 2024. 

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"Why is our tail on fire?" someone can be heard saying in the video recorded by Barnes. "That's not good, y'all."

On Monday, Carnival Freedom returned to Port Canaveral , where guests disembarked.

The cruise line said damage to the ship is "more than we first thought" and will require immediate repair to stabilize the funnel. Cruises scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on March 25th and March 29th have been canceled. All guests on the canceled trips will receive a full refund and a 100% future cruise credit.

FOX Business reported that the same cruise ship caught on fire in 2022 after being struck by lightning. 

Carnival Freedom cruise ship on fire

Video shows smoke and flames coming from the Carnival Freedom exhaust funnel on Saturday after a possible lightning strike. (video credit: Credit: @breezebreeze_ via Storyful)

Another video recorded on Saturday by X user @breezebreeze showed the fire on the ship.

"Carnival Freedom on fire AGAIN!!" they wrote on X.

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