Category — Cruise

Several ports in Florida host cruise lines. The main ports are Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral and Tampa. Cruising from Florida also offers the opportunity to spend some time in the port city of your departing ship. Each port city has many things you can entertain yourselves with before or after your cruise. Each city has so much to offer visitors; it would be wasteful to ignore what is on offer. You can vacation on land and sea, if you choose. If you wish to enjoy some time in these cities and their nearby accessible surroundings, a little research will reveal a wealth of offerings awaiting your pleasure.

Enjoying Miami

Visitors will find many water related activities they can try for a start. For land based activities diversity of options is the best way to describe Miami treats. Consider renting a scooter, trying some road mountain biking, skateboarding or kite flying. There is skydiving and parasailing or a helicopter ride to experience. A narrated sightseeing tour is a nice way to learn about the city. But, it is a safe guess that South Beach will be a site that will not be left out of the itinerary. However, there is much more that awaits in Miami.

What you can do in Fort Lauderdale

Here is the second largest cruise port in the world. Yachts and other boats by the thousands are moored around here as well. Fort Lauderdale is a wealthy city and beach community rolled into one. The International Swimming Hall of Fame is here, you might want to know. This city also known as the Venice of America for its over 300 canals, channels and rivers. Butterfly World has one of the largest collections in the world. The Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area offers a tranquil retreat and nature trails to while away the time. The beautiful ambience of the city, its waterfront walkway, many historic sights, museums and cafes will leave you with an unforgettable impression of your visit here.

What you can do in Port Canaveral

If you like to gamble the two casino ships will beckon. Famous Orlando theme parks are a drive away, in case you care. Then there is the Kennedy Space Center to attract your interest. After all the time spent in these activities, if you have the energy there are airboat rides and deep sea fishing opportunities also. Cocoa Beach and its pier offers more conventional opportunities to feed and entertain yourselves..

What you can do in Tampa

You will want a stop at Busch Gardens, Big Cat Rescue and perhaps Dinosaur World. Aside from the different theme parks for the entertainment of big kids and kids in general, there are museums, aquariums, zoos and gardens like the Sunken Gardens and Cypress Gardens. The Bok Tower has trails to explore and Weeki Wachee Springs is where the famous mermaid show takes place. The Seminole Indian Casino is for those interested in a spot of gambling. In January, there is an annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Tampa has much to offer those willing to explore.

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