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Volume 19, No. 11, Section A
November 2019
Start Your Cruise Vacation with Some Home Port Adventure Make Florida’s Space Coast Your Home Port
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Article courtesy of BPT
t’s said life is a journey, not a destination. That should especially be true when you and your family are planning your next cruise vacation. Often overlooked as a key part of that journey is the original port you’ll be
sailing from – the real beginning of your adventure. When planning a family cruise, remember that the home port area can be a fun getaway unto itself. Consider starting your vacation a little earlier and arriving at the port a day or two before your cruise so you can explore everything the vicinity has to offer. Since you’ll already be near your ship’s departure site, you’ll also feel less rushed and ready for recreation.
Favorite port of call
Port Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast has been voted “Best North American Home Port” by Cruise Critic, and for good reason. Many of the top cruise lines call Port Canaveral home, and four million
passengers a year sail out to sea from that sunny location. The surrounding area offers tons of activities for all ages, making Port Canaveral the perfect one-stop spot for kicking off your cruise vacation. From its laid-back, beachy atmosphere to the thrills of its indoor and outdoor recreational offerings and its proximity to U.S. space program facilities, Port Canaveral truly has something for every member of the family. Here are just a few of the elements that make it everyone’s favorite port of call.
Sun, sand, and surf
With more than 72 miles of coastline, Florida’s Space Coast has beaches galore. Let the kids build sandcastles and
hunt for seashells while you soak up the sun at any of the dozen-plus beaches near Port Canaveral. You can find secluded beaches at Canaveral National Seashore or enjoy a recreational beach such as Sebastian Inlet State Park, which is popular for fishing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more. Feeling adventurous? Get your gear at Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach and take a surf lesson or try your hand at standup paddleboarding or kayaking. You also can rent a boat and take advantage of the excellent saltwater and freshwater fishing the area is known for. continued on page 2A ...
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