Port day

Port Canaveral

Brevard County, Florida. Disney sails from Terminals 8 and 10; Jetty Park and Cocoa Beach are next door.

Map of Port Canaveral: the pier, the walkable radius, and Jetty Park
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Pier, walkable radius, and Jetty Park marked.

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Your cabin kit

Our first-time cruiser checklist for 180 square feet and four people.

  1. 6 to 10 magnetic hooks (neodymium, 20 lb pull or more)We don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  2. One clear over-the-door shoe organizer (24 pockets)We don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  3. 4 to 6 packing cubes in assorted sizes
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  4. A non-surge power strip or USB charging hub (surge protectors are confiscated)We don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  5. One hanging toiletry bag per personWe’re still picking a maker for this one. We don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  6. Lanyards with clear card holders for everyone
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  7. Waterproof luggage-tag holders, one per bagWe’re still picking a maker for this one.
  8. Two motion-activated night lightsWe don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  9. One lightweight dry bag for port daysWe don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.
  10. Towel clips for pool daysWe don’t link this yet. Amazon links go live only after our trust check clears.

The facts, sourced

  • Location Brevard County, Florida, USA as of 2026-08-19 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Disney terminals Terminals 8 and 10 as of 2026-08-19 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Nearby Jetty Park; Cocoa Beach; Kennedy Space Center (Brevard County) as of 2026-08-19 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Opened 1953 as of 2026-08-19 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source

Embarkation morning

Your beach bag is checked luggage until the cabins open, so the day bag carries swimsuits, sunscreen, documents, and the magnets for the door.

If you arrive a day early

Jetty Park and Cocoa Beach are minutes away. Kennedy Space Center is in the same county for a pre-cruise day.

Port day coming? Build the day bag list and check the countdown.