Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Escape
Best balcony deals
Eastern Caribbean - Port Canaveral
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View
$729 pp
$74 / night$519pp · incl. taxes
Save ~$210 — at/near 30-day low (low $579); near-free suite
From $519 per person · 486 itineraries available · (2,043 sailings)
Pair Walt Disney World, Universal, or a Space Coast stay with a cruise from Port Canaveral — one of the world's busiest homeports, about 45 minutes from Orlando International (MCO). Lines here run everything from 3-night Bahamas getaways to week-long Caribbean sailings on some of the largest family ships afloat.
Why cruise from Port Canaveral?
How this homeport fits real trip planning.
- Orlando combo trips — MCO is about 45 minutes west; stack theme parks or Space Coast days before sailing
- World's busiest cruise homeport — dense year-round sailings across major family brands
- Family-ship density — Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian, and more rotate through the port
- Short Bahamas & Caribbean staples — 3–5 night Nassau and private-island runs plus 5–8 night Eastern Caribbean
- Drive-to and easy embarkation — many guests drive in; parking is adjacent to terminals with walk-to-ship access
Best time to cruise from Port Canaveral
November through April is peak season — dry Florida weather, school breaks, and heavy demand for short Bahamas sailings. Summer brings family travel and heat; late summer and fall overlap hurricane season (June–November) when fares may dip but itinerary changes are more possible.
Land-and-sea combos (Orlando parks plus cruise) work best when you arrive at least one day before embarkation — spring and early summer shoulder weeks can balance crowds and pricing outside major holidays.
Routes worth knowing
A mix of trip lengths — not only the cheapest short cruise.
Ships sailing from Port Canaveral
Ocean ships with upcoming departures from this homeport.
Before you sail from Port Canaveral
Day tours and hotel-guest experiences for embark and return days — when inventory is available.
Cocoa Beach Pier and Beach Transfer
Got four hours? Then spend time shopping, dining, surfing, and more at the historic Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier on this Port Canaveral tour.
From $38
Surf Lesson and Shopping at Cocoa Beach
Head to Florida's Space Coast to surf the waves of the Atlantic and indulge in some retail therapy on this exciting surf excursion in Port Canaveral.
From $79
Banana River Kayak Tour
Paddle down Banana River, discover marine wildlife and spend your free time enjoying this water adventure near Port Canaveral.
From $86
Worth a look from Port Canaveral
Mixed signals from 486 itineraries — not only the lowest short fare.
MSC CruisesMSC Grandiosa
Best suite deals7-Night Caribbean And Antilles
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$551 pp$77 / night$542pp · incl. taxesat/near 30-day low (low $527)
Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian GetawayBest inside faresEastern Caribbean - Port Canaveral
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$864 pp$91 / night$634pp · incl. taxesSave ~$230 — at/near 30-day low (low $634)- MSC CruisesMSC GrandiosaBack-to-back sailings
7-Night Caribbean And Antilles
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$546 pp$77 / night$541pp · incl. taxesquality-filtered back-to-back combo 
Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian EpicBest inside faresWestern Caribbean - Port Canaveral
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$929 pp$87 / night$609pp · incl. taxesSave ~$320 — at/near 30-day low (low $609); near-free suite