KSC and LAUNCH Info - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 05-08-2005, 10:05 AM

In addition to being a very easy port for embarkation / disembarkation, Port Canaveral offers something that no other port can -

Proximity to the nations Kennedy Space Center, and occcasional opportunities to see the spectacular launch of a Shuttle or unmanned Rocket as a special added bonus to your cruise vacation.

This thread is dedicataed to information about NASA, the Space Center, and launch schedules.

If you;'re sailing out of Port Canaveral, be sure to check here before making your final arrival plans... coming in a day early to see a real launch could turn your cruise into a rare opportunity to see a real live launch.

There's nothing like it!

I'm moving the KCS and Launch relatead posts from the Port Canaveral THINGS TO DO AND SEE (Port Canaveral - Things to Do and See) (Port Canaveral - Things to Do and See) thread into this one, as this topic deserves its own home so people can find this special information more easily.

isujim · 05-31-2005, 04:40 PM

Canary.........any experience with the BEST tour of the Cape? Not planning to do a rc excursion but do it on our own.

Thanks

Jim

canarymoon · 05-31-2005, 05:37 PM

If you've not done KSC, that is absolutely tops!

Other than that - I think you would really enjoy midway airboats - or one of the nature boat tours.

isujim · 05-31-2005, 06:07 PM

KSC is the one we want........is there a private tour company or do you just show up and take their tour they offer?

Thanks

canarymoon · 05-31-2005, 08:06 PM

I would do it on your own if I were you.
You can pre-purchase your tickets on the internet.
It is about a 15 minute drive (if that) from your hotel.

Here is a website that describes the different types of tours available:

Kennedy Space Center Tours

isujim · 06-01-2005, 07:09 AM

Canary

Thank you, thank you, thank you.............great help.

Jim

canarymoon · 06-01-2005, 10:40 AM

You are more than welcome, Jim.

We aim to please!

If you have any other questions, just sing out!

canarymoon · 06-24-2005, 11:43 AM

There are two Rocket launches (A Delta $ and a Delta 2) tentatively scheduled during the month of July at Cape Canaveral. Dates not yet announced.
If you ahve a July cruise from Port Canaveral, let ma know, and I will watch for launch dates to be published for these for you.

canarymoon · 06-24-2005, 11:45 AM

As of now, the Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to lift off during the afternoon of Wednesday, July 13.

(This could change. Stay tuned...)

isujim · 06-24-2005, 11:48 AM

How far out Shelia do they give you a schedule? I know it is tentative but do they have dates through the end of the year??