Port Canaveral is among the busiest cruise ports in the world, but that doesn't means it's always the most convenient for cruise passengers. While it's an easy port to sail in and out of, the one drawback is that Port Canaveral is about 45 minutes from Orlando, the nearest major city. That means cruise passengers sailing from the port have to figure out transportation to the ship before they can set sail. Because of the distance, many people elect to drive to the port. Of course, if you plan ...