We cruise frequently and compare prices on Vacations to Go, and DirectLine Cruises. For cruises over 5 days, DirectLine provides insurance. We have sailed Holland, Carnival, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean is our 1st choice, with Princess second. We have found that booking on either of these 2 sites, the price can be less than booking direct with the cruise line.
Parking at Port Canaveral at Park&Cruise will run around $60 for a week. It's double that to park right at the port. There are bus lines that take you to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami....about $100 RT per person. You can also drive (4 hrs) and there are lots of places to park.
I would suggest for your first cruise, try a 7 day Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas out of Port Canaveral. The itinerary is a stop at Cocoa Cay (RC's private Island), day in St Thomas, and a day in St. Maarten. The entertainment was very good, and we thought the food was excellent. We always get a cabin with an ocean view. We tried a balcony once, and the problem is there can be smokers around, and it can be very windy. Also, the cabin is smaller. If you explore the 2 sites I mentioned above, you can get this cruise for around $750-800/pp.
Cruising is the best vacation value going! Give it a try!
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