We stayed at Cape Canaveral for 2 nigjts and checked out their Pier. There are several places to stay that have shuttles to take you to the port for a fee. We got to spend some time at the beach and saw some cruises going by. ...
Lots ot see and do after the cruise. I spent 2 days touring Kenenedy Space Center. Took a bus tour of the Space Center complex and rode past Launch Pads 39A and 39B - where Apollo and Shuttle missions were launched. Much to see in the exhibit buildings and excellent movies. I even listened to a astronaut, Jon Mcbride share his experiences from several Shuttle missons. Also visted the Warbird ...
Chose to self disembark (have done this for the last 5 trips) very relaxed and stress free.
Big lack of ground transportation to Orlando hotels etc. Took the NCL bus $25 pp but only to the airport, then took an Uber to our resort. Really needs a few companies offering a shuttle service to Orlando. There was 3 ships docked and approx 8,000 people so im sure the demand is there. ...