Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cruise In, Cruise Out
Port Canaveral is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. Millions of passengers pass through the terminals every year on their way to relaxation and adventure. Some cruise liners are homeported here. For others, this is a port of call.
Look Closer
Scan the port for cruise ships. These majestic vessels transport thousands of guests to exciting and exotic destinations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 28° 24.389′ N, 80° 37.055′ W. Marker is in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in Brevard County. It can be reached from Dave Nisbet Drive 0.2 miles west of George J. King Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the 7th floor observation deck of the Exploration Tower of Port Canaveral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 670 Dave Nisbet Dr, Cape Canaveral FL 32920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To and From the Banana River (here, next to this marker); Military at Work in the Port (here, next to this marker); From Village to Mega-Port (here, next to this marker); "We Have Liftoff" (here, next to this marker); Historic Downtown Titusville (a few steps from this marker); Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (a few steps from this marker); Port Canaveral Historic Milestones (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Port Canaveral Historic Milestones (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Canaveral.
Also see . . . Exploration Tower of Port Canaveral. (Submitted on January 10, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


