Thread: KSC and LAUNCH Info

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.

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

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.

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

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

Canary

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

Jim

You are more than welcome, Jim.

We aim to please!

If you have any other questions, just sing out!

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.

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

(This could change. Stay tuned...)

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??