{"id":15077,"date":"2016-06-15T15:24:03","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T15:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/?p=15077"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:56:18","slug":"planning-port-canaveral-cruise-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/planning-port-canaveral-cruise-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Your Port Canaveral Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15077\" class=\"elementor elementor-15077\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-697157ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"697157ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d009325\" data-id=\"4d009325\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b862dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65b862dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019ve called your travel agent or clicked \u201cpurchase\u201d and now your next cruise vacation is booked. Yes! But now comes the part a lot of travelers leave until too late: figuring out how you\u2019re actually getting to the ship.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where planning your Port Canaveral cruise can either start to feel <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>easy<\/em><\/span> or start to feel <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>expensive<\/em><\/span>. Flight prices go up. Hotel rates change. Last-minute rides to the port can be stressful and overpriced. If you wait too long to sort it out, you may end up paying more than you need to for the cruise you already booked months ago.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why one of the smartest things you can do after booking your cruise is to lock in your transportation plan early. Even if your cruise isn\u2019t until next year, getting this done now can help you get <strong>better pricing<\/strong>, <strong>better availability<\/strong>, and a whole lot more <strong>peace of mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39847df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39847df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Book Your Travel Arrangements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86ca673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86ca673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to make your transportation plan as soon as your cruise is booked. Don\u2019t worry about what you\u2019re going to pack or which excursions you want to do yet, those things can wait a little longer.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time now to figure out how you\u2019re getting to Port Canaveral is one of the easiest places to save money, reduce stress, and avoid problems later. The biggest mistake cruisers make is assuming they\u2019ll \u201cfigure it out later,\u201d but later often means higher prices and more scrambling than necessary. Make things easier on yourself by figuring out your transportation now, then you can spend time planning the fun stuff!<\/p>\n<p>The number one piece of advice for Port Canaveral cruisers is to <strong>arrive early if you can<\/strong>. If you\u2019re flying in, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/reasons-to-arrive-day-before-cruise\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">arriving the day before your cruise embarks<\/span><\/a> can protect you from delayed flights, missed connections, and airline disruptions. If you\u2019re driving in, arriving the night before can help you avoid embarkation-day traffic and delays that make it stressful to get to the ship on time.<\/p>\n<p>Go Port is here to help! We have lots of options to simplify this part of your trip planning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad80560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad80560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/trifold-go-port-1024x419.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26500\" alt=\"Go Port travel connectivity collage between Port Canaveral and Orlando International Airport MCO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/trifold-go-port-1024x419.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/trifold-go-port-300x123.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/trifold-go-port-768x314.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/trifold-go-port.webp 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcdfe48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcdfe48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Fly Snooze Cruise Package<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re flying into Orlando, Sanford, or Melbourne, our Fly Snooze Cruise package bundles your pre-cruise hotel plus all of the cruise transportation pieces together instead of booking everything separately.<\/p>\n<p>Starting at $165.00, this package includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Airport to hotel transportation<\/li>\n<li>Hotel stay<\/li>\n<li>Hotel to cruise transportation<\/li>\n<li>Cruise back to airport transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/why-booking-a-cruise-hotel-and-transportation-separately-costs-you-more\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Booking these pieces DIY one by one always costs more time and money<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll have to compare hotel rates, figure out airport transportation, book a separate port transfer, and then deal with return transportation after the cruise. Go Port rolls that into <strong>one package<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s as easy as <strong>one click<\/strong> to place your order and you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81d8a91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"81d8a91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customer-speaking-with-go-port-counter-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25880\" alt=\"customer interacting with a go port counter employee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customer-speaking-with-go-port-counter-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customer-speaking-with-go-port-counter-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customer-speaking-with-go-port-counter-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customer-speaking-with-go-port-counter.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc6baf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bc6baf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Snooze Park Cruise Package<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re driving in, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/snooze-park-cruise-hotel-packages\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Snooze Park Cruise package<\/span><\/a> is a smart way to avoid the stress of arriving on embarkation morning while bundling the essentials.<\/p>\n<p>Starting at $131.00, this cruise transportation package option includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel stay<\/li>\n<li>Cruise parking at Go Port\u2019s secure lot<\/li>\n<li>Transportation from parking plaza to cruise terminal<\/li>\n<li>Transportation from cruise terminal back to the parking plaza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instead of waking up extra early on cruise day, driving straight into cruise traffic, and paying premium parking rates at or near the port, you can arrive the day before, stay overnight, and head to the terminal with a more relaxed start to your vacation.<\/p>\n<h3>Cruise Transportation-Only Option<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t need a hotel package and simply want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/port-canaveral-transportation\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Port Canaveral cruise transportation<\/span><\/a> before and after your cruise, Go Port has you covered.<\/p>\n<p>With prices starting at $29.99, this affordable option includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shared shuttle from airport to cruise terminal<\/li>\n<li>Cruise terminal to airport shared shuttle transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For flyers, this can be a much better value than trying to rely on other transportation options at the last minute. A private car or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/get-to-port-canaveral-uber-vs-go-port\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">rideshare private car from the airport to Port Canaveral<\/span><\/a> costs significantly more, especially for a family or group. Plus, you\u2019re competing with thousands of other cruisers trying to get to and from the port, so expensive surge pricing is a big risk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c022326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c022326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/using-a-shuttle-service-save-on-cruising-from-port-canaveral-ultimate-guide-1024x419.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22640\" alt=\"Large shuttle bus on highway between Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral with Go Port text on the side\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/using-a-shuttle-service-save-on-cruising-from-port-canaveral-ultimate-guide-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/using-a-shuttle-service-save-on-cruising-from-port-canaveral-ultimate-guide-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/using-a-shuttle-service-save-on-cruising-from-port-canaveral-ultimate-guide-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/using-a-shuttle-service-save-on-cruising-from-port-canaveral-ultimate-guide.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32dc8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c32dc8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Hotel Transportation-Only Option<\/h3>\n<p>Already booked a hotel stay near Orlando or Sanford? You may just need transportation from the hotel to the port and back to the airport after your cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Go Port\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/shuttle-from-orlando-hotels-to-port-canaveral\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hotel Transportation option<\/span><\/a> includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shared shuttle from hotel to cruise terminal<\/li>\n<li>Cruise to airport shared shuttle transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting at $29.99, it\u2019s a simple option for travelers who already have accommodations handled but still want a reliable plan for getting to and from their cruise terminal.<\/p>\n<h3>Cruise Parking-Only Option<\/h3>\n<p>If you just need parking and port transfers, Go Port also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/port-canaveral-cruise-parking\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Port Canaveral cruise parking<\/span><\/a> for cruisers booked to sail on the Carnival Mardi Gras or Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas.<\/p>\n<p>This option includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Round-trip cruise transfers for up to six travelers<\/li>\n<li>One complimentary parking space for the entire length of your cruise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For travelers driving in, this is one of the easiest ways to keep costs down. The entire package costs $63.60, which works out to <strong>only $7.95 per day<\/strong> on an eight-day cruise. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464262a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"464262a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/go-port-parking-lot-for-cruisers-1024x419.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24085\" alt=\"A Go Port parking lot in Port Canaveral during the day, with a shuttle bus ready to transport Carnival Mardi Gras passengers to the cruise terminal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/go-port-parking-lot-for-cruisers-1024x419.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/go-port-parking-lot-for-cruisers-300x123.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/go-port-parking-lot-for-cruisers-768x314.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/go-port-parking-lot-for-cruisers.webp 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acc061d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acc061d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why These Transportation Options Matter for Your Budget<\/h3>\n<p>This is the part that too many cruise travelers underestimate. When you piece everything together yourself, the costs can climb quickly. A last-minute hotel booking, daily parking charges, separate rides to the port, or airport transportation booked on demand can easily push your vacation budget higher than expected.<\/p>\n<p>Every cruiser needs a reliable way to get to their ship at Port Canaveral and Go Port\u2019s packages let you book exactly what you need in <strong>one affordable reservation<\/strong>. That kind of flexibility matters when planning your Port Canaveral cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Go Port serves all major cruise lines sailing from Port Canaveral, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/carnival\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Carnival<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/disney\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Disney<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/royal-caribbean\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Royal Caribbean<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/msc\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MSC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/norwegian\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Norwegian<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/celebrity\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrity<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/princess\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Princess<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So whether you\u2019re traveling solo, with your family, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/port-canaveral-cruise-hotels-large-groups\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">coordinating a larger group<\/span><\/a>, you can book the option that makes the most sense for your schedule and budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b311ffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b311ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Plan Your Excursions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-200a45d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"200a45d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/atlantis.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26471\" alt=\"aerial view of Atlantis resort water park in Nassau Bahamas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/atlantis.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/atlantis-300x123.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/atlantis-768x314.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f391a31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f391a31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you know how you\u2019re getting to the ship, then you can move on to the fun stuff!<\/p>\n<p>Excursions are one of the highlights of any cruise, but they are also another area where a little planning ahead can make a big difference. Popular tours can sell out, especially on high-demand itineraries and peak travel dates.<\/p>\n<p>Some travelers prefer to book directly through the cruise line for simplicity. Others like the flexibility of exploring on their own or using local providers. There\u2019s no one right answer for everyone, but it helps to think through your priorities ahead of time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want convenience and a more structured experience, cruise-sponsored excursions may be the best fit.<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer to explore at your own pace, you may want a more independent plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s worth doing your research in advance so you are not making rushed decisions once you\u2019re already on board. Just like with transportation, the earlier you plan, the more options you usually have!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-777a473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"777a473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Prepare for Port Canaveral<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17cd58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17cd58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re arriving early (and you should strongly consider it) make the most of that extra time.<\/p>\n<p>One of the overlooked benefits of booking a hotel package before your cruise is that it gives you breathing room. Instead of racing to the terminal after a long flight or drive, you get a chance to settle in, relax, and start your vacation in a much better frame of mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d6343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14d6343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterior-of-wave-hotel.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26365\" alt=\"Outside area of The Wave hotel empty during off-season\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterior-of-wave-hotel.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterior-of-wave-hotel-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterior-of-wave-hotel-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c451b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44c451b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>That extra night can make a real difference. 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