Are Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral the same?
Are Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral the same? The City of Cocoa is located approximately 17 miles west of Port Canaveral, the second largest Cruise Port in the World. Cruise passengers visit the Cocoa Village area on a regular basis during shore excursions.
Is Cocoa Beach clothing optional?
Yes. The northernmost section right next to the undeveloped land can be sectioned off for nude sunbathing. There's a large windscreen between that area and the main section of Coco Beach. If you don't see it, ask the beachboy to set it up.
Can you swim in Cocoa Beach?
Spring (March to May): Spring is the best time to visit Cocoa Beach for swimming. The water temperature hits around 75°F (23.9°C), which is great for a swim. Plus, the warm sunny weather is not only excellent for swimming, but it's also perfect for relaxing on the beach and soaking in the sun.
Is Miami or Orlando closer to Port Canaveral?
The closest major airport to Port Canaveral is Orlando Airport (MCO).
Are there shuttles from Orlando to Port Canaveral?
Shuttle from Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral Go Port offers the most convenient and affordable way to get to and from your cruise. Shared shuttles from the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral run regularly between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and will drop you off right at your ship with plenty of time to board.
Is Cocoa Beach Florida nice?
Coco Beach is beautiful! Great beach, great sand, great walking, great swimming. We got dropped off at the Ron Jon surf shop and walked down the road from there to the beach area. If going this way you will find a public parking area with a changing place.
Can you visit Kennedy Space Center for free?
Q. Is it free to enter the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex? A. No, you need to purchase a ticket to visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Is it worth visiting Cape Canaveral?
The Kennedy Space Center visit can take up a full day and you will want to spend at least one day enjoying the beach. Cape Canaveral's proximity to Orlando makes it ideal for additional day trips to the theme parks. Is Cape Canaveral worth visiting? Yes.
Can you walk from Port Canaveral cruise port?
If you're in terminal 1 or 3 then you'll be able to walk to some activities like Jetty Park, the Cove, and Exploration Tower. To head out to Cocoa Beach you can also catch the local beach bus (for schedule and routes click here).