Hello and welcome, Sonia! At
planDisney, we love sharing our knowledge and experience to help you plan the most magical Disney vacation possible. I’m happy you asked us about a
pre-cruise hotel stay closer to the cruise terminal, starting your vacation a little earlier with time to explore the port area and easy arrival at the cruise terminal on embarkation day.
It sounds like you are departing from
Port Canaveral and heading to the Bahamas or the Caribbean. How exciting! While you can book a stay at a
Disney Resort hotel or the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, I understand wanting to be closer to the port to ensure early arrival. I, too, am always eager to board the ship and start my vacation as early as possible on embarkation day. Another hotel listed on the
Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Stay page for Port Canaveral is the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, a beachfront hotel that boasts beach access, a swimming pool, and a nearby pier and shops. It is also under 6 miles away from Port Canaveral. I plugged it into my GPS and came up with a 15-minute drive from the hotel to the cruise terminal. You can
arrange ground transportation with Disney Cruise Line from this hotel to the port for an additional, per-person fee.
I hope this information helps you prepare for your upcoming cruise, Sonia! If you have more questions or want recommendations or tips, please come here to
planDisney. We are here to help you make your Disney vacation dreams come true!
Happy Sailing!
Angie