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  Port Canaveral, FL
Port Canaveral, FL Port Canaveral, FL, a man-made harbor facility, is located on the Atlantic coast of the Florida Peninsula, approximately mid-way between the cities of Miami and Jacksonville.
Port Canaveral is composed of three primary turning basins and facilities located along the east-west oriented Inner Reach of the Entrance Channel.
The anchorage for Port Canaveral is located in 56 ft (17 m) of water at 28°17'N, 80°30'W, or approximately 5.7 nmi from Buoys 3 and 4 on a bearing of 164°.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/port-canaveral.htm   (1551 words)

  
 Port Canaveral Florida
Port Canaveral is the second-largest three- and four-night cruise port in the continental United States.
The port owns land upon which several more large turning basins can be constructed when needed during the next century and is poised to work with the cruise industry to fully develop these valuable assets in the coming years.
Port Canaveral has been selected to be the home-port of the first of these ships, the 6,200-passenger, AMERICA WORLD CITY.
www.solarius.com /dvp/florida/port-canaveral.htm   (1769 words)

  
 Port Canaveral 50th Anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The port was at last a reality, the culmination of a long-awaited dream by many who had foreseen the benefits that would come to Brevard County along with this new outlet to the sea.
The first port magazine, Port Canaveral Capsules, began publishing in 1983; the newest Trident submarine, the USS Florida, arrived with then Florida Governor Bob Graham aboard; and the regal QE II paid her third visit to the port, docking overnight for the first time.
Port Canaveral was the first deepwater port to develop such a plan and has since become internationally known for its proactive leadership in reversing the erosion caused by navigation inlets.
www.floridatoday.com /sections/port50th/history.htm   (2835 words)

  
 Space Coast
Port Canaveral is the site of several major deep-sea fishing tournaments throughout the year, including the annual Florida Sport Fishing Associations' Offshore Tournament, the largest single-day fishing tournament in the world.
Canaveral Lock is located in the central portion of the Banana River, north of State Road 528 Causeway, Brevard County, Florida.
It established a port district in the central and north areas of Brevard County, Florida, and designated the area as the Canaveral Port District.
www.realestatebrevardcounty.com /port_canaveral.htm   (784 words)

  
 Port Canaveral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Canaveral is a major cruise and cargo port located in Brevard County, Florida.
Port Canaveral is the second busiest cruise port in the world with 4.6 million cruise passengers passing through during 2004.
The focus of the port throughout the 1960s and 1970s remained commercial fishing and shipping, with three 400-foot cargo piers built on the north side of the Port in 1976, and a succession of warehouses built in the port area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Canaveral   (867 words)

  
 Port of Call Guide: Port Canaveral
Not incidentally, Port Canaveral (officially opening in November, 1953) has become a driving force in the Brevard County economy, pumping in an estimated annual $465 million, with projections even rosier since cruise ship passengers often stick around the Space Coast to take in more attractions.
Port Canaveral, on Central Florida’s East Coast, is accessed via Interstate 95 from north or south, and the Beeline Expressway (S.R. 528) toll road from Orlando.
Tucked away on an access roadway near Canaveral Port Authority headquarters is Portside Galley, where booths during breakfast and lunch are likely to be filled with both port workers and local heavy-hitters from the mayor onward.
port.canaveral.portofcallguide.com   (1548 words)

  
 Cruise Critic Destinations: Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral, in the center of Florida's east coast, is the surfing capital of the Atlantic.
The port bills itself as Orlando's closest beach with dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles and miles of pristine sand -- minus the crowds typical of South Florida.
But with Port Canaveral smack in the middle of what's known as Florida's 72-mile Space Coast, the premier attraction is the Kennedy Space Center, where guests can meet and talk to actual astronauts.
www.cruisecritic.com /ports/newport.cfm?ID=40   (2013 words)

  
 Docket No. 02-03 - Exclusive Tug Arrangements in Port Canaveral, Florida
During the course of this investigation, the tug monopoly which had existed in Port Everglades since 1958 was eliminated by the granting of a tug and towing franchise to a second tug company.
The military facilities in Port Canaveral are located on government property which borders a turning basin which is separate from other port facilities and inaccessible to commercial or recreational vessels.
The apparent refusal of the Canaveral Port Authority to consider this application is the subject of a separate Commission Order to Show Cause why such conduct is not in violation of section 10(b)(10) of the 1984 Act.
www.fmc.gov /Dockets/02-03OrderofInvestigation.htm   (2087 words)

  
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Port Canaveral is located on the east coast of Brevard County, Florida, approximately 145 miles south of Jacksonville.
Port Canaveral is not a suitable refuge for either hurricanes or tropical storms.
In the Port of Canaveral, once the SR 401 Bridge has been locked down it is not possible to evacuate the port.
www.uscg.mil /d7/SectorJacksonville/Heavyweatherplan/Word/Chapt3.2000.Port.doc   (4081 words)

  
 Results of Necroscopic and Ecological Evaluation of Bobcat B063 Port Canaveral Bobcat Road Death
Port Canaveral, as well as the communities of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach have undergone robust, aggressive, and progressive development trends since the Apollo days.
One may never have an answer to the question as to how she got into the south side of the Port Canaveral inlet or if that area was the complete extent of her territory.
It is the professional and experienced opinion of this bobcat researcher that the occurrence of bobcats in the Port Canaveral area south of the inlet is a moot point with regards to any environmental issues in that locale.
www.coryi.org /portcanaveralbobcat.htm   (3152 words)

  
 Port Canaveral Information - Parking, Directions, Facilities & Weather   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Port Canaveral is the cruise gateway to the tropics as well as the starting or ending point for many Orlando-area attractions.
The port is about 45 minutes to 1 hour from the airport and major attractions in the Orlando area and taking a taxi would be expensive.
There is an ATM near the Port at the Wachovia Bank 111 George J. King Blvd. It is not within easy walking distance of the terminals so you would have to take a cab.
www.greatports.com /portcanaveral/portinfo.htm   (857 words)

  
 Port Canaveral, Florida; Cruise Ship Ports and Cruising Regions
Currently sailing from the port are Carnival's Fantasy, Glory, Sensation, and Elation; Disney's Magic and Wonder, and Royal Caribbean International's Sovereign of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, and Grandeur of the Seas.
Currently sailing from Port Canaveral are Carnival Cruise Lines' Elation and Fantasy on four and five-night cruises.
Port Canaveral is 55 miles east of Orlando, and only 11 miles east of I-95 (Exit 77-A) via the Beeline Expressway.
www.cruisemates.com /articles/ports/portcanavaral.cfm   (1216 words)

  
 Port of Miami-Dade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As a world-class port, the Port of Miami is among an elite group of ports in the world which cater to both cruise ships and containerized cargo.
To retain the port's competitive rank as a world-class port, the port has undertaken a redevelopment program of over $250 million which is well underway to accommodate the changing demands of cruise vessel operators, passengers, shippers and carriers.
And to resolve the user's accessibility, the Port is working with the transportation community and the state of Florida to construct a tunnel between Watson Island and the Port.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_of_Miami   (565 words)

  
 NCL - Port Canaveral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This busy port will have you shuttling from one exciting option to the next.
Port Canaveral is also the place for space.
On the first day of the cruise, we went to Port Canaveral, which is home of the Kennedy Space Center and about an hour away from Orlando.
www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu /~nancyc/70643/Final/portcanaveral.html   (580 words)

  
 Port Canaveral Transportation Orlando Airport Disney MCO Limousine Towncar Van
Most of the travelers going to Port Canaveral are flying to Orlando International Airport (also known as OIA or MCO).
Some cruise passengers on their way to Port Canaveral may flight to Orlando Sanford Airport, which is located in Sanford, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Orlando in Seminole County, Florida.
Port canaveral is not suited to provide extended waiting area for late pickups.
www.port-canaveral-transportation.net   (1243 words)

  
 City: Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral also has recreational facilities including boat ramps, campgrounds, parks, beaches and fishing areas.
The port is a great place to find a party or charter fishing boat and is also the largest scallop fishery in the world.
Port Canaveral is located in Cocoa Beach Area.
www.visitflorida.com /cms/d/city_port_canaveral.php   (569 words)

  
 Port Canaveral, FL - Discount Cruises, Last-Minute Cruises, Short Notice Cruises - Vacations To Go
Port Canaveral, FL To search for cruises which visit or depart from this port, click here.
This port on Florida's mid-Atlantic coast provides access to the amusement parks of Orlando, the wonders of the Kennedy Space Center and the natural habitats of alligators and other wildlife.
Port Canaveral is 45 miles from Orlando International Airport.
www.vacationstogo.com /cruiseports/viewport.cfm?port=305   (550 words)

  
 Vessel Expelled From Port Canaveral
The vessel did not have a valid certificate of compliance, and the conditions on the ship were so unsafe inspectors left the vessel shortly after beginning their inspection.
The Aral Wind was issued a Captain of the Port order, directing the vessel to leave Port Canaveral just after noon yesterday.
Coast Guard marine inspectors conduct safety boardings of commercial tankers and cargo carriers everyday in Port Canaveral and in ports around the country, to ensure vessels calling on U.S. ports are in compliance with applicable safety and security regulations, and to promote safety of life at sea.
www.military.com /features/0,15240,95082,00.html   (359 words)

  
 Archaeology - Office of Cultural & Historical Programs
Distinctively marked on all colonial navigational charts of the region, the coastline of Cape Canaveral was known for shoals, currents, and storms that frequently wrecked ships off shore.
During the Civil War the port was blockaded and a Union sympathizer dismantled the lighthouse lamp to discourage blockade runners.
The modern economic engine of the area was born in 1951 when the first operational surface-to-earth missile was launched from Patrick Air Force Base on the Cape.
dhr.dos.state.fl.us /archaeology/underwater/maritime/ports/port.cfm?name=Port_Canaveral   (258 words)

  
 Cruise from Port Canaveral Cruises
The Space Coast, as the area around Port Canaveral has come to be known, has become one of the top tourist destinations in Florida.
The magnificent Kennedy Space Center is the embodiment of the promise that President John F. Kennedy made to the nation in the early 1960?s.
Port Canaveral is a man-made port, with lots of cruise ships using it as an entryway to ports of call throughout the Caribbean.
www.cruiserewards.com /PORTS/port_canaveral.html   (485 words)

  
 Map - Port Canaveral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
To get to Port Canaveral from Orlando, take the Beeline Expressway (State Road 528) east all the way to the port.
Terminals 2, 3, and 4 are located on the south side of the port and can be reached by turning left off of State Road 528 at the first traffic light into Port Canaveral; then make a right turn onto George King Boulevard and follow the signs.
Terminals 5, 8 and 9/10 are on the north side of the port and can be reached via State Road 401.
www.dreamtimetours.com /maps/port_canaveral.htm   (159 words)

  
 Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : Port Canaveral, Florida
Port Canaveral is an environmentally sensitive area of major scale, with a rich wildlife habitat.
Located on the waterfront, The Cove at Port Canaveral is home to a myriad of restaurants, shops, charter boats and more.
With great sport fishing, Port Canaveral is the site of the largest single-day fishing tournament in the world.
www.princess.com /ports/PC4_C.html   (192 words)

  
 Port Canaveral Disney Airport transportation Limosuines Towncars Vans Buses Orlando
Trust us, you would be better off waiting for your flight at Orlando International Airport rather than Port Canaveral as all ships will turn around and sail back out to sea the same day.
One of the most popular attractions there is an IMAX movie called “The Dream Is Alive “ which is a tribute to the space shuttle Challenger showing views of the earth in such breathtaking format that you’d have to fly into space to top it off.
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www.aceluxury.com /portcanaveral.htm   (1158 words)

  
 Driving Directions to Port Canaveral
Orlando International Airport (MC0) is is located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Canaveral.
We recommend that if you are booking your flights to your cruise to Port Canaveral, that you consider arriving a day or two earlier so that you can take advantage of the local attractions as well as avoiding potential flight delays, baggage collection and transfer problems that could occur.
Port Canaveral offers hundreds different choices with regards to hotel rooms in the Port Canaveral area.
www.cruisecheap.com /port_directions.asp?pageid=220&portid=1   (724 words)

  
 Central Brevard County: Port Canaveral: Sea turtle relocation trawler breaks down, halts dredging operations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Port Canaveral: Sea turtle relocation trawler breaks down, halts dredging operations
Until relocation of the nesting sea turtles can resume, the dredging of Port Canaveral will be halted until Tuesday, a Canaveral Port Authority spokeswoman said Monday.
The Canaveral Port Authority, which has worked in conjunction with two other agencies to survey and then fix the main channel to the port, said a trawler needed to relocate nesting sea turtles has broken down.
www.floridatoday.com /blogs/centralbrevard/2004/09/port-canaveral-sea-turtle-relocation.htm   (272 words)

  
 Florida's Fun Port   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Port Canaveral is the second busiest cruise port in the world.
We are totally committed to making Port Canaveral the best that the world can offer.
No overnight parking is permitted in "Daytime Only" parking lots without the express permission of Canaveral Port Authority.
www.portcanaveral.org /funport/cruise.htm   (415 words)

  
 Fishing in Cape Canaveral Florida
What he found was only one small, lighted sign well inside the port that warned boaters to avoid the 3-mile restricted zone or face a $50,000 fine and/or five years in jail.
Obeying these rules inside the port does not necessarily mean that you will not be hassled by authorities, according to numerous fishermen who’ve found this to be a problem.
Pahmeier, who began fishing the docks inside Port Canaveral in a Gheenoe when he was 12 years old, is well aware of the rules and complies with them.
www.floridasportsman.com /features/FS_0409_Canaveral   (1393 words)

  
 eBay - port canaveral, Cruises, Historical Memorabilia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Port Canaveral Florida Marine Academy FIRE Shirt XL
Launch of Pioneer V on 03/11/1960 at Port Canaveral, FL
Launch of Vanguard III 9/18/1959 Port Canaveral, Fl
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Travel to Port Canaveral, Florida to depart at 5 p.m.
Travel to Port Canaveral to depart at 5 p.m.
Arrive at Port Canaveral at 6 a.m.; debark the ship at 7:35 a.m.
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 Port Canaveral Cruises and Hotels - Schedules of all Cruises from Port Canaveral FL.  Discount Hotels near Port ...
Port Canaveral Cruises and Hotels - Schedules of all Cruises from Port Canaveral FL.
Five day cruises to the Bahamas will be offered by Carnival Cruise Lines aboard the Sensation, with ports of call in Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau with sailing dates of May 8, 22, Jun 5, 19, Jul 3, 17, 31, Aug 14, 28, Sep 11, 25, Oct 9 2006.
Note: Due to the distance between the parking lot and Cruise Terminal/Pier #10, luggage must be unloaded at the cruise terminal curbside prior to parking; the parking lot shuttle buses cannot accommodate luggage.
www.cruisesfrom.com /portcanaveral   (431 words)

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