3 - 9PM Port Canaveral: anything possible?

[exm]

Our 3/13 Anthem sailing was supposed to stop at Port Canaveral between 12-9PM. However, we just learned that the ship will leave later pushing the time at PC to 3-9PM. The original plan was to go to Kennedy Space Center but I believe that closes at 5PM? Can you leave the ship without a tour here with un-vaccinated children (I know you usually need a RC tour, but is that also true for domestic US)?

[Starry Eyes]

You do not need to prove vaccination status to visit sights or businesses in Florida, so a ship sponsored tour is not needed. Not very creative, but if the weather is nice, I’d probably walk over to Jetty Park and stroll along the beach.

Edited January 27, 2022 by Starry Eyes

[Montanagirlalways]

those are spring break dates. The cocoa beach area will probably be busy. But there are lots of restaurants and a minature golf around cocoa beach.  Then head back to the port for dinner/drinks at one of the local places around there- Grills, Rustys, Fishlips.  Many of those have music in the evening.

[island lady]

24 minutes ago, Starry Eyes said:

You do not need to prove vaccination status to visit sights or businesses in Florida, so a ship sponsored tour is not needed. Not very creative, but if the weather is nice, I’d probably walk over to Jetty Park and stroll along the beach.

 

I wouldn't recommend that...especially at night, and most especially with children, as the OP obviously has.  The route from the ship to Jetty park is very  busy with trucks and commercial port vehicles.  Take a taxi...yes...but not walk.  

 

 

 

 

Edited January 27, 2022 by island lady

[Starry Eyes]

6 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

I wouldn't recommend that...especially at night, and most especially with children, as the OP obviously has.  The route from the ship to Jetty park is very  busy with trucks and commercial port vehicles.  Take a taxi...yes...but not walk.  

 

 

 

 

That is certainly worthy consideration, though sunset in Mid March is about 7:30 pm.

[FlowBroTy]

25 minutes ago, island lady said:

The route from the ship to Jetty park is very  busy with trucks and commercial port vehicles.  Take a taxi...yes...but not walk.  

I have done the walk to jetty park many of times over the past year. It is perfectly safe to do as there is crosswalks, paved sidewalks and streetlights all of the way there. 

[island lady]

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Edited January 28, 2022 by island lady

[mets123]

You could try the shuttle to Ron Jon or the pier for a few hours.

[exm]

Walking to Jetty Park and Peacock Beach seems like the best option. Let's hope for decent weather. Thanks all.

[Starry Eyes]

Also nearby is Exploration Tower, though only two levels are currently open and they close at five o’clock.  But, no advance planning is required, so if the trip Jetty/beach is a no-go, you might amble over to the tower then perhaps take a look at the nearby restaurants.  As mentioned, you might catch some music there.  

 

https://www.explorationtower.com

[ONECRUISER]

22 hours ago, Starry Eyes said:

That is certainly worthy consideration, though sunset in Mid March is about 7:30 pm.

Yes and Spring Ahead, Sunset there is 6:29pm on March 12th and 7:29pm on March 13th

Edited January 28, 2022 by ONECRUISER

[F27TW]

Plenty of nice, uh, "clubs" just down the road in Cocoa Beach.  Your hubby will love the excursion!

 

Cheaters

Lido Cafe

The Inner Room

Dancers Royale

Club Vibez

 

🤣

[exm]

11 hours ago, F27TW said:

Plenty of nice, uh, "clubs" just down the road in Cocoa Beach.  Your hubby will love the excursion!

 

Cheaters

Lido Cafe

The Inner Room

Dancers Royale

Club Vibez

 

🤣

I am “hubby” so thanks for the tips 😂

[F27TW]

2 hours ago, exm said:

I am “hubby” so thanks for the tips 😂

 

Any time, man ... happy to hep ya out!   Drop the fam off at stupid RonJon on the way !   LOL