loungingBear85 Posted January 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2017 whats up everyone! We have a cruise booked for Oct 16, 2017 to the Bahamas leaving Port. Canaveral (Monday-Friday) with Royal Caribbean. I have a few questions i would like some help with. Before you asked here our quick 411: Young couple in our early 30's No kids on this trip We both drink / I love cigars she doesn't yet lol we have this time frame off ( Friday 10/13 - Sunday 10/22 ) WE are not want to renting a car Questions: Any hotels you recommend in the Port Canaveral area or any near by hotels in neighboring cities ? Any good restaurants ? best way of transportation (to/from hotel,Port and etc.) Any good cigar spots? THANK YOU in advance and stay cruising friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted January 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) first suggestion is to investigate the search function every week the same question is asked and every week pretty much the same answers come up ... one reply I could type right now will have less info/opinion that the 20 posts you could find from the past few weeks using search. ***** here's a quick reply The four places closest to the port Quality Inn and Suites Residence Inn Radisson at the Port and brand new Homewood Suites all these are within 1/2 mile of the "Cove" area of the port with several rest' / bar places including Grills Fishlips Rusty's Millikan Reef as well as places away from waterside like Kelsey's Family Pizza Zachery's Family Restaurant Preacher's Bar just a lil ways down the road is all of Cocoa Beach with many more options ..... try search and you'll find MANY discussions about why any one of these is or is not good ..... Edited January 24, 2017 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted January 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Capt......it is Country Inn and Suites......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted January 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2017 We did a similar cruise in October. We stayed at the Best Western in Cocoa Beach. Great hotel, friendly staff. Call the hotel and ask about the Fly and Cruise program. They can get you a shuttle to and from MCO and to and from the ship for just 88$ per couple. From the Best Western there is a nice bar called the Ale House, a Publix Grocery store, a Japanese Steak House and tons of other eateries in walking distance. Plus you are right at the cocoa beach pier. I highly recommend it. This trip next month I am renting a car and staying at the Radisson at the Port because my flight comes in early. But the Best Western was amazing they even let us store our luggage when we returned for a few hours so we could go to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The "Best" transportation option is a stretch limo with stocked bar! :D If you do not want to rent a car then shared shuttles are probably the most economical way to get from MCO to PC/Cocoa Beach - Cortrans, Cocoa Beach Shuttle and Travelynx are often suggested. Use the same services to get back to MOX after your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungingBear85 Posted January 24, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The "Best" transportation option is a stretch limo with stocked bar! :D If you do not want to rent a car then shared shuttles are probably the most economical way to get from MCO to PC/Cocoa Beach - Cortrans, Cocoa Beach Shuttle and Travelynx are often suggested. Use the same services to get back to MOX after your cruise. I want a stretch Camaro having a nice scrotch on the rocks waiting for me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted January 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Jenn, we will be traveling with young children, is there any places to eat within walking distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgonzogoo Posted January 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I want a stretch Camaro having a nice scrotch on the rocks waiting for me lol. We sail from PC in April, I'm not interested in the Camaro but I'm always looking for a good scrotch on my rocks, let me know what us know what you find! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungingBear85 Posted January 26, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted January 26, 2017 We sail from PC in April, I'm not interested in the Camaro but I'm always looking for a good scrotch on my rocks, let me know what us know what you find! :D I don't set sail till oct so I still have some way to go but let me know what you find friend hahaha Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted January 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Jenn, we will be traveling with young children, is there any places to eat within walking distance? within walking distance of??????? If you stay at the popular port 4 (Radisson, Comfort, Residence, Homewood) Kelsey's Pizza and Italian is family friendly and a place I like A LOT ...... and a short walk the Greek Salad is HUGE and the pizza tasty.... I LOVE their Chik Parm' dinner It was where I asked to go for my b'day most recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted January 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2017 within walking distance of??????? If you stay at the popular port 4 (Radisson, Comfort, Residence, Homewood) Kelsey's Pizza and Italian is family friendly and a place I like A LOT ...... and a short walk the Greek Salad is HUGE and the pizza tasty.... I LOVE their Chik Parm' dinner It was where I asked to go for my b'day most recently Opps, sorry Capt :o we will be staying at Best Western in Cocoa Beach. Yummy... I love chicken parm!!! Is Kelsey's too far to walk?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted January 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Okay, just looked up Kelsey's.... too far to walk... need something closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw80 Posted January 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There is a Publix shopping center across the street. Floridian's love Publix subs. There is a new brew pub going into that shopping center. You are also within walking distance of an Ale House and the Cocoa Beach pier. You won't starve in that area. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungingBear85 Posted January 28, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There is a Publix shopping center across the street. Floridian's love Publix subs. There is a new brew pub going into that shopping center. You are also within walking distance of an Ale House and the Cocoa Beach pier. You won't starve in that area. :) I'm from CT and I love publix food period lol ( Floridian by heart ) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted January 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2017 There is a Publix shopping center across the street. Floridian's love Publix subs. There is a new brew pub going into that shopping center. You are also within walking distance of an Ale House and the Cocoa Beach pier. You won't starve in that area. :) Nice! Thanks hcw. :D We don't have a Publix in our area but have heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinCons Posted January 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We're cruising out of PC in September. Flying down from NJ Friday night or Saturday morning (haven't finalized those details yet) and want to spend the night(s) in the area prior to our Sunday departure. Love the thought of the Fly & Cruise option from the Best Western in Cocoa Beach. Having someone pick us up at the airport, drive us to the hotel then the pier is awesome. Do all the area hotels offer this? Will this same service bring us back to the airport when the cruise returns? Second question...is there a liquor store nearby? We are allowed to bring two bottles of wine on board with us, and we do not want to check them in luggage for the flight down. Hoping that there is somewhere close. Here in NJ there are very few groceries that sell alcohol too; does the Publix that was mentioned in prior posts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw80 Posted January 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We're cruising out of PC in September. Second question...is there a liquor store nearby? We are allowed to bring two bottles of wine on board with us, and we do not want to check them in luggage for the flight down. Hoping that there is somewhere close. Here in NJ there are very few groceries that sell alcohol too; does the Publix that was mentioned in prior posts? Thanks! Yes. Publix sells wine and beer. I am not a drinker, but I think there might be a liquor store attached to this Publix. Also, most drug stores sell wine and beer as we are a tourist area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinCons Posted January 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Yes. Publix sells wine and beer. I am not a drinker, but I think there might be a liquor store attached to this Publix. Also, most drug stores sell wine and beer as we are a tourist area. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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