As well as the famous city of Orlando nearby, Port Canaveral offers plenty to see and do either side of your amazing cruise holiday. Take a trip up to Exploration Tower where you can have a coffee gazing out over the port from the seven-storie tower, while also learning about the area via interesting interactive displays. The Florida coast is also famous for manatees which you can visit in the Manatee Sanctuary Park.
Things to do in Orlando (Port Canaveral):
Exploration Tower
With seven floors of exhibits and activities, the Exploration Tower is located at Port Canaveral. On the observation deck you can watch rocket launches at the Kennedy Space Center, while visitors of all ages will also love the interactive boat simulator.
Manatee Sanctuary Park
Covering 10 acres of land on the Banana River, the Manatee Sanctuary Park is a hotspot of relaxation in beautiful nature. It earned its name for bordering a protected manatee habitat and visitors may be lucky enough to spot the gentle creatures enjoying the warm waters.
Canaveral Lighthouse
When in Port Canaveral, take a tour to the colourful Canaveral Lighthouse. A historic lighthouse, it was built in 1848 and is situated in beautiful, green surroundings.
Freeport
DAY 212 Jun 2023
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 11:30 AM
The main city on the island of Grand Bahama, Freeport is known for its picturesque beaches, vibrant shops and oceanfront restaurants. Also popular with divers and those wanting to snorkel through its tropical reefs, top attractions in the town include the Garden of the Groves, Port Lucaya Marketplace and Taino Beach.
Things to do in Freeport:
Garden of the Groves
From cascading waterfalls to fountains and lush plant life, the Garden of the Groves is a beautiful attraction in Freeport. Take one of the winding walking trails and explore this picturesque garden, complete with a chapel, shops, a café and more.
Port Lucaya Marketplace
If you’re looking for a variety of shops, then Port Lucaya Marketplace is perfect. With over 40 stores and boutiques, alongside restaurants and bars, the marketplace is popular with both tourists and locals. Purchase an array of Bahamian souvenirs or unwind in one of the bustling bars there - the choice is yours!
Taino Beach
Relax and unwind on this picturesque beach on the coast of the city. With idyllic white sand and picturesque turquoise waters, you can sit back on one of the comfortable sun loungers, head to the pier or enjoy one of the water sports available here.
New York - Overnight onboard
DAY 4-514 Jun 2023
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 6 PM
There are simply too many places to mention when it comes to the Big Apple but highlights have to be: the Statue of liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, the Natural History Museum and the Met art museum- not to mention all the cool sights of downtown Brooklyn, swanky Manhattan and the classic skyline from Rhode Island. New York is a bucket-list destination that just cannot be missed.
Things to do in New York - Overnight onboard:
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is an essential part of any trip to New York, providing fascinating insights into the history of this vibrant city. Given to the US from France in 1886, Lady Liberty is situated on Liberty Island, a short and scenic ferry ride from Battery Park, New York.
Central Park
Located in Manhattan, New York, Central Park is a classic part of the city’s history after first being approved in 1853. There’s no shortage of sightseeing and events to do all the family will love, from Central Park Zoo to the Alice in Wonderland sculpture.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center has a plethora of attractions and events to discover that will suit all ages. Explore NBC Studios where entertainment and news come together and soak up the fantastic performances of The Music Hall featuring The Radio City Rockettes.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
As the third most visited art museum in the world, the Met is a must for lovers of art, history and culture. Featuring works from early Europe, ancient Egypt and modern art, this museum also contains vast collections of clothing and weaponry.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a quintessential landmark of New York City and provides an immersive insight into the history of this stunning building. Visitors can marvel at the views from the observation deck, before enjoying exhibits, shopping and dining.
Times Square
Renovated in 2016, what began as a small square in the 1880s has flourished into an iconic tourist destination filled with fantastic eateries, dazzling musical theatre and designer shopping, not to mention the famous advertising board.
Brooklyn Bridge
As the world’s first steel-wire suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge is a fantastic feat of the hard-work carried out in the late 1880s. A walk along this bridge takes approximately 25 minutes and is particularly stunning at sunset and sunrise.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
After first opening its doors in 1879, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral sees over five million visitors each year. The classic Gothic architecture is truly magnificent and features an organ with 9,000 pipes, over 4,000 stained-glass panels and beautiful sculptures.
Fifth Avenue
Located in Manhattan, Fifth Avenue boasts Museum Mile where visitors find the African Art Museum, Guggenheim Museum, the Met and more, while other landmarks include the Empire State building, the Rockefeller Observation Deck and Flatiron Building.
National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Located at the World Trade Centre site, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum commemorates the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in 1993 and 2001. The memorial consists of two reflecting pools, while the museum offers tours, exhibitions and multimedia displays.
New York Public Library
With nearly 6 million items (including books, e-books, audiobooks, music and films), the New York Public Library has no shortage of fascinating materials to discover. The main branch itself in Manhattan is a stunning New York landmark and a perfect photo opportunity.
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes are an area of tranquil natural beauty famous for its vineyards and being the home of prestigious Cornell University. The eleven lakes which bear this region’s name present fantastic hiking locations in pleasant weather regularly throughout the year.
Charleston
DAY 717 Jun 2023
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 4 PM
Situated in South Carolina, Charleston is a characterful port city that dates back to 1670. Throughout it, you'll find picturesque cobbled streets, historic sites and quaint restaurants. There's even a beautiful French Quarter that's filled with bars and shops. Top attractions in Charleston include the Charleston City Market, the Joe Riley Waterfront Park and the Nathanial Russel House.
Things to do in Charleston:
Charleston City Market
Housed in one of the most historic buildings in Charleston, the city market is not only home to the Confederate Museum but 100s of vendors selling a variety of artworks, crafts, jewellery, clothing and more.
Waterfront Park
Spanning an impressive 8 acres, the Joe Riley Waterfront Park is an award winning park that runs along the Cooper River. Featuring a large fountain, benches and beautiful plant life, exploring it makes for a wonderful afternoon activity.
Nathaniel Russel House
Built in the early 19th century by wealthy merchant Nathaniel Russel, the house is beautifully preserved and has an array of artefacts. One of the most prominent features of the large house is the huge spiral staircase.
Orlando (Port Canaveral)
DAY 818 Jun 2023
Time at Port: from 6 AM to 6 PM
As well as the famous city of Orlando nearby, Port Canaveral offers plenty to see and do either side of your amazing cruise holiday. Take a trip up to Exploration Tower where you can have a coffee gazing out over the port from the seven-storie tower, while also learning about the area via interesting interactive displays. The Florida coast is also famous for manatees which you can visit in the Manatee Sanctuary Park.
Things to do in Orlando (Port Canaveral):
Exploration Tower
With seven floors of exhibits and activities, the Exploration Tower is located at Port Canaveral. On the observation deck you can watch rocket launches at the Kennedy Space Center, while visitors of all ages will also love the interactive boat simulator.
Manatee Sanctuary Park
Covering 10 acres of land on the Banana River, the Manatee Sanctuary Park is a hotspot of relaxation in beautiful nature. It earned its name for bordering a protected manatee habitat and visitors may be lucky enough to spot the gentle creatures enjoying the warm waters.
Canaveral Lighthouse
When in Port Canaveral, take a tour to the colourful Canaveral Lighthouse. A historic lighthouse, it was built in 1848 and is situated in beautiful, green surroundings.
Fly to the UK
DAY 8
Arrive in UK - Overnight flight
DAY 9
Customer reviews for Marella Discovery
4.2
Based on 210 reviews
Cabin
4.3
Service
4.4
Excursions
4
Dining
4.3
Activities
4.1
Value for money
4.3
Entertainment
4.2
Lovely ship, not too big so easy to get around, refurbished cabin was lovely. Staff were amazing, especially our cabin stewards -Lee, Pande and Ricardo, on deck 8, thank you for being lively people and looking after us so well every single day. The destinations were so varied we enjoyed every one. We were expecting the cruise to be good but it exceeded our expectations - it was outstanding. Big thank you to Captain Chris for "arranging" a rocket launch in Cape Canavarel - it was literally out of this world.
couple
6-10 cruisesInside Plus (4 berths) - Deck 7/8
3 Aug 2023
Great trip, shame about the engine fire that meant the route was changed. Marella dealt with this by keeping up good communication, giving refunds and then a cabin upgrade. Awesome.
couple
2-5 cruisesOutside (2 berths) - Deck 2/3
26 Jul 2023
Great.
couple
10+ cruisesBalcony Cabin
2 Jul 2023
From the start to the end off the holiday was enjoyable. House maids, bar staff, waiters- everyone was excellent.
group
6-10 cruisesInside (4 berths) - Deck 2/3
14 Jun 2023
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