Time to drive from MCO and what time to arrive?

[SraRaton]

OK - Cruise time is almost here and I am trying to organize the last little details:

We are arriving the night before, renting a car, staying near the airport and driving down the next morning - how long does the trip take between MCO and Port Canaveral? (This is my second cruise, but I do not remember the length of the bus ride down last time because I was so excited)

Also, what time is good to arrive at the Port for Embarkation - I was guessing around 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Is this too early? I have a 6 year old and 8 year old, so I do not want the wait to be impossible, however I do want to get on this ship at a reasonable time to enjoy myself. I was planning on dropping the luggage of and going and getting in line while DH drops the car off at Avis.

Thanks!

Linda

 

[Señor Ferrari]

The ride to the port from MCO is about an hour. Maybe a little less. I'd say arriving between 11:00 and 11:30 is fine, probably closer to 11:00, though. The port opens at 10:30, so the line shouldn't be that long if you arrive just after 11:00. Boarding usually begins at 12:15, so the wait in line shouldn't be too bad.

 

[SraRaton]

Many Thanks!!! It makes it easier to have details confirmed!!!

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

It's 47 miles from the airport to the cruise terminal via a high-speed expressway.

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

It's 47 miles from the airport to the cruise terminal

Yes, 47 miles if you drive east. OR roughly 24,953 miles if you head west...