Kennedy Space Center help please

[Cher222]

We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl

[aria48]

We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl

 

Personally I'd rent a car.

[Clarea]

We are cruising on the Carnival Splendor and will have a whole day at Port Canaveral. We want to go to the Space Center, there are three of us and it's 101.99 each, so 306.00 for all of us for the ship excursion.. Would I be better off just getting a taxi to drop us off there? Does anyone know what the transport would cost and how easy it is to get a cab back to the ship when we are ready. Thanks, Cheryl

I'm not familiar with your itinerary, but if Port Canaveral is a day stop during your cruise, then your cruise line may have an excursion available to the Space Center that includes transportation.

[jenng1976]

I would also suggest renting a car. It cost us about $30 for the day through Budget (Google for discount codes). They have a shuttle to/from the port.

 

It was very easy and MUCH cheaper than the ship excursion!

 

We really enjoyed our day at the Space Centre.

 

Jenn:)

[MarieF4861]

I am interested in visiting the Space Center as well but am not comfortable with renting a car away from home. Is it far from the port? Any idea what a taxi would cost?

[AlanFromFL]

I am interested in visiting the Space Center as well but am not comfortable with renting a car away from home. Is it far from the port? Any idea what a taxi would cost?

 

Per Google Maps (and personal experience), it's 18 miles, about a 20-30 minute drive from Pt Canaveral to the KSC Visitor's Center, a very easy drive, all semi-rural roads, no traffic to speak of. The Visitor's Center is not particularly close to anything, it's located within KSC proper, but not in the secured area.

[aria48]

According to this thread from last year, a taxi is about $25-30 each way. May be slightly more now.

I have never taken a taxi on that route so I can't personally verify that those prices are correct but maybe someone else has

[cocoabeachnative]

Contact http://www.executiveviplimousine.com

 

Private minivans and SUV's are $100 round trip

for up to 5 passengers.

 

Limos start at $125 round trip.

 

They have an office just outside KSC gates.

[Orlando Vic]

Personally I'd rent a car.

 

I would too. It's got to be cheaper than $101.99 X 3, even including admission tickets. BTW, you can save $5/person but using the free, downloadable Orlando Magicard. http://www.visitorlando.com/discounts-and-tickets/free-magicard-orlando-discount-card/?s_kwcid=TC&gclid=CMTP0u3MnLsCFYQ7OgodnCYAeQ

[Clarea]

Speaking of KSC admission prices I thought someone posted on another thread that they may be available from your congressman for free.

[Carnival_Brides]

We hired a taxi when we went on the Pride. It was $30ish each way and our driver gave us his number when we wanted to be picked up.

[Capt_BJ]

Speaking of KSC admission prices I thought someone posted on another thread that they may be available from your congressman for free.

 

YEP ....

 

you need to ask WELL in advance but if you are early enuf

 

FREEBIE!!!!!!

[emailingann]

We were on the Splendor Thanksgiving Day and just got off the ship and into a taxi. I think it was $20 each. Kennedy Space Center was, hands down, the best stop on our trip. Don't miss the Atlantis building. And the launch pad tour is well worth the time also. Skip the ships excursion....too much money. Have fun!

[AAAAmerican]

 

Dear emailingann,

 

Thank you for your nice summary !:cool:

 

Are the Ships Excursions as before the SHIPS of Fools..adage being a Fool and money are so easily parted..

 

 

We were on the Splendor Thanksgiving Day and just got off the ship and into a taxi. I think it was $20 each. Kennedy Space Center was, hands down, the best stop on our trip. Don't miss the Atlantis building. And the launch pad tour is well worth the time also. Skip the ships excursion....too much money. Have fun!