🛰️ 🚀 CRUISING OUT OF PORT CANAVERAL? Add Some Space to Your Cruise

A quick visit to Kennedy Space Center (KSC), located about 15 miles from Port Canaveral, is an easy add-on to your vacation and a great way to check out rockets 🪐 and even meet real astronauts 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀

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At Kennedy Space Center, you can stroll through the Rocket Garden and see real NASA rockets, check out the Space Shuttle Atlantis 🛸 up close, and learn about the astronauts who helped make space travel happen in Heroes & Legends. You can catch a simulated rocket launch at the IMAX Theater 🎬 and Shuttle Launch Experience, meet real astronauts at the Astronaut Encounter, and explore what’s next in space at the Mars and Moon Exhibits 🌕🪐. There are also guided bus tours 🚌 that take you past launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and other areas you can’t see on foot.

🏨 HOTELS CLOSE TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (All within 6–11 miles)

Many of the closest options to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are located in Titusville and nearby Merritt Island, giving you easy access for a pre‑ or post‑cruise visit.

→ Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center – 6.5 miles to KSC, comfortable rooms near local attractions. Check current rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4quMLGT

→ Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center – 6.4 miles to KSC, modern rooms with easy access to the Visitor Complex. Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4ttrujq

→ Holiday Inn Titusville – Kennedy Space Ctr by IHG – 6–7 miles to KSC, full-service hotel with pool and restaurant. Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/3ZYGGYj

→ Quality Inn Kennedy Space Center – 6–7 miles to KSC, budget-friendly with basic amenities. Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4kqhMuh

→ Fairfield Inn & Suites Titusville Kennedy Space Center – 10.6 miles to KSC, reliable mid-range hotel. Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4aHLCXC

→ Comfort Suites Titusville near Kennedy Space Center – 10–11 miles to KSC, spacious rooms and complimentary breakfast 🍳 Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4aag4K0

→ Hampton Inn Titusville/I‑95 Kennedy Space Center – 10.7 miles to KSC, another well-reviewed option with free breakfast 🥐 Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/4qth3K6

→ Best Western Space Shuttle Inn – 10–11 miles to KSC, budget-friendly, classic motel-style stay. Check Current Rates HERE!👉 https://bit.ly/3ZYFunN

🚗 TRANSPORTATION TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

Hotels don’t provide shuttles to KSC, but you have plenty of options. Cocoa Beach Shuttle Services, Go Port Canaveral Shuttle, and KSC Official Shuttle Tours run to and from the Visitor Complex. For private rides, companies such as Jay’s Private Shuttle Van Service, Port Canaveral Transportation, Cape Canaveral Transportation / Pelago Private Transfers, and Mack’s Ride can accommodate individuals, families, or groups 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Visiting KSC can easily fit into a pre-cruise day, post-cruise adventure, or even a full Florida vacation stop 🌴! It’s perfect for space enthusiasts, families, and anyone who wants a truly out-of-this-world experience 🌌

🌟 Tip: If you’re short on time, focus on highlights like the Shuttle Atlantis, Rocket Garden, and a bus tour of the launch facilities 🚌

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