babyd24 Posted January 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We usually drive to our cruise ports, but this time we decided to switch it up and fly in. So far it has proved to be more of a headache than anything. :( So cruise pro's, I need your help and advise. We will be flying from SDF to MCO on 4/18, a day before our 8 day cruise starts on 4/19. Flight arrives at 5pm. (I can not fly in the same day in fear of a delayed flight or missing a flight, it makes me nervous arriving the day before lol) We are looking for the best transportation to the Cocoa Beach area and a decent hotel, preferably one that offers a shuttle to the cruise terminal. It would be great to find a hotel that offers transportation from the airport and to the cruise terminal, but I am not having much luck. After our cruise comes to an end on 4/27 we need a hotel for that night and then transportation back to MCO the following morning on 4/28. I am NOT a fan of renting a car, at all. So that option is out of the question. Any and all advise is welcomed. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted January 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2014 http://www.radisson.com/cape-canaveral-hotel-fl-32920/flcocoa/optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted January 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) We usually drive to our cruise ports, but this time we decided to switch it up and fly in. So far it has proved to be more of a headache than anything. :( So cruise pro's, I need your help and advise. We will be flying from SDF to MCO on 4/18, a day before our 8 day cruise starts on 4/19. Flight arrives at 5pm. (I can not fly in the same day in fear of a delayed flight or missing a flight, it makes me nervous arriving the day before lol) We are looking for the best transportation to the Cocoa Beach area and a decent hotel, preferably one that offers a shuttle to the cruise terminal. It would be great to find a hotel that offers transportation from the airport and to the cruise terminal, but I am not having much luck. After our cruise comes to an end on 4/27 we need a hotel for that night and then transportation back to MCO the following morning on 4/28. I am NOT a fan of renting a car, at all. So that option is out of the question. Any and all advise is welcomed. Thanks. The three most popular shuttles are Travelynx, Executive VIP Limo or Cocoa Beach Shuttle. All get very positive feedback here. The three hotels closest to the port and all have shuttles to the port are Country Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and Radisson At The Port ( which also now offers pick up at the airport) CI&S and Residence Inn have a free breakfast, the radisson does not but there is a McDonalds across the street and a restaurant on site and also next door. Hope this helps, Edited January 25, 2014 by GTO-Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aria48 Posted January 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Here's a list of hotels that offers cruise & fly packages: http://www.parkingstay.com/p/port-canaveral-area-hotels-view-port.html#FLY Alternatively, you could book ANY hotel which offers a park & cruise rate (rate that includes shuttle to the port) and then just book your own shuttle seperately from one of the services mentioned above or any other shuttle service. [url=http://www.parkingstay.com/p/port-canaveral-area-hotels-view-port.html#FLY][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmax Posted January 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We have used Travel Lynx and been very satisfied with their service. Prompt, clean shuttle van, courteous. Pam in KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted January 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Comfort suites at cocoa beach has a fly/stay/cruise package. They also have a park & cruise package we're doing in May. It includes shuttle to and from the port. Great reviews on trip advisor some of which talk about the fly/cruise package. Breakfast is supposed to be very good, clean, recently remodeled and a block from the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyd24 Posted January 25, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thank you all so much for the information. :D Your all awesome! Hotel and transportation is now booked. And I can finally relax! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruises42 Posted January 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thank you all so much for the information. :D Your all awesome! Hotel and transportation is now booked. And I can finally relax! :cool: What did you choose? Trying to find the same thing for our cruise in Nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmom11 Posted January 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2014 thanks for the link, that was awesome as I was looking for something just like this.... we will be booking the Comfort inn as it's the best price by far and includes everything even breakfast so no worries... thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyd24 Posted January 30, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted January 30, 2014 What did you choose? Trying to find the same thing for our cruise in Nov. I'm so so sorry, I just now saw your post. We went with the fly/stay/cruise package from Comfort Suites. We have stayed at the hotel before and it was the most economical. Good luck and happy cruising! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted January 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I'm so so sorry, I just now saw your post. We went with the fly/stay/cruise package from Comfort Suites. We have stayed at the hotel before and it was the most economical. Good luck and happy cruising! :) Since you have stayed there before, any restaurants you can recommend that are close. Something mid priced that we can't just find anywhere is what we're looking for. Any other hints would be appreciated. :). The reason that we booked with them is they seemed the best deal, plus if am a choice member and get points for staying. Edited January 30, 2014 by wantocruisemore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruises42 Posted January 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm so so sorry, I just now saw your post. We went with the fly/stay/cruise package from Comfort Suites. We have stayed at the hotel before and it was the most economical. Good luck and happy cruising! :) Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmom11 Posted September 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2014 http://www.radisson.com/cape-canaveral-hotel-fl-32920/flcocoa/optional Thanks for the link Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpinkchica14 Posted September 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I know this is an older post but I am considering going with the fly,snooze, and cruise package through comfort inn on cocoa beach. Did you like the package? It seems to be the best deal around. Did they pick you up from MCO, take you to the cruise terminal the next day, and then pick you up from the cruise terminal and take you to MCO on disembarkation day? Please let me know if you would recommend this service. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnfish Posted September 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I recommend spending the night in Orlando and then get a shuttle (like cocoa beach shuttle) the morning of the cruise. Hotels are much cheaper and nicer in Orlando, more food options. No real reason to rush down to port canaveral the day you fly in anyway. It will be 6:30 by the time you get there, 7:00 and dark by the time you check in and go out to eat. Stay in Orlando and relax! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipp Posted October 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I recommend spending the night in Orlando and then get a shuttle (like cocoa beach shuttle) the morning of the cruise. Hotels are much cheaper and nicer in Orlando, more food options. No real reason to rush down to port canaveral the day you fly in anyway. It will be 6:30 by the time you get there, 7:00 and dark by the time you check in and go out to eat. Stay in Orlando and relax! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Agree, There are like 17 hotels within a mile of the airport in Orlando that provide free shuttle to and from hotel/ airport. Especially if you fly in late, stay in Orlando and then get transportation over to the Port. If you do not rent a car, contact Executive vip limo or Travelynx for transfers straight to the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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