Brightline’s ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ Deal
In honor of May the Fourth, Brightline offers groups of 4 or more the chance to save 40% on SMART & PREMIUM fares between South Florida and Orlando. Book by May 5 for rides between May 7 and June 30. MORE ABOUT THE DEAL The code is valid for one-time use and available for SMART […]
Brightline and Redbull Team Up For Ultra Miami
Prepare for a unique festival experience as Brightline teams up with Red Bull to transport guests directly to the heart of the electronic music scene at Ultra Miami from Orlando! MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP The industrial jungle-themed train takeover, NEXT STOP: ULTRA, will feature live DJ sets and
Brightline Announces Partnership With The Bahamas
Brightline has partnered with The Islands of The Bahamas to unveil a new wrapped train, highlighting the connection between South and Central Florida, the most visited regions in Florida, and the nearby Bahama Islands. Non-stop flights from Orlando and South Florida to The Bahamas are easily accessi
Brightline Reveals Partnership With Orlando Health
Brightline has announced a multi-year partnership with Orlando Health and named the company as the official health and wellness partner of Brightline Orlando! “The Central Florida community has embraced Brightline and the world-class team at Orlando Health truly represents the very best in both he
Brightlines Stations Increase Testing Speeds Awaiting orlando Launch
In order to continue essential service to Orlando, Brightline is increasing its train testing between West Palm Beach and Orlando. Along the Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between Orlando International Airport and Cocoa, test trains will continue traveling at speeds up to 125 mph. Trains will test up t
Brightline Reveals New Station At Orlando International Airport
Mickey Mouse and friends are just a train ride away! Today, Brightline unveiled its Orlando station located at Orlando International Airport! 300 guests, including Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Kevin
Brightline Partners With Uber
South Florida inter-city rail provider Brightline has shared the latest partnership with Uber, the transportation company with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride. Both Brightline and Uber will change the game for transportation creating a seamless and convenient experience for all types of
Disney Wish Arrives at Port Canaveral
The newest cruise ship from Disney Cruise Line arrived in Port Canaveral this morning escorted by a flotilla of Port-based tugboats and the Port Canaveral Fire Rescue Fireboat 2 providing the traditional water cannon salute. The first LNG (liquefied natural gas) ship in Disney’s fleet, Disney
Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line marked a huge milestone in the cruise comeback this weekend when they christened the brand new Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral! The event was the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the cruise industry’s restart this summer. Carnival’s Chie
Your Guide to the New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
Since Disney opened up their new Star Wars-themed Galaxy’s Edge area inside their parks in California and Florida, the buzz hasn’t stopped and it doesn’t appear the popularity will fade any time soon as Disney is in the process of building a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruise
South Florida Brightline Train Scheduled to Return in November
South Florida’s high-speed rail system has a date for their return to operation! Brightline and President Patrick Goddard announced its plans to resume service in South Florida starting in November of this year. The train service hasn’t operated since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Th
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 6, 2021
Are you ready to cruise? Ships are sailing from ports all over the country and passengers are raving about getting back on board their favorite cruise lines and ships for some much needed relaxation and a whole lot of fun! If you’re hesitant to book a longer cruise, there are plenty of shorter
Port Canaveral is Now Ready to Fuel the Cruise Ships of the Future
Something very special just arrived at Port Canaveral and it’s ushering in a new era of cruising! The Q-LNG 4000, a ship-to-ship articulated tug and bunker barge (ATB), made its way into port and it’s tasked with fueling up cruise vessels powered by liquefied natural gas.&
Choose Your Cruise – October 30, 2020
There’s nothing scary about tomorrow for cruisers! Sure, the streets of America will be filled with ghosts, goblins and probably a ton of people riding skateboards and drinking cranberry juice, but it’s also the last day of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s no-sail o
MSC Cruises Announces New Homeport For Two Ships
Fort Lauderdale-based MSC Cruises has announced that Port Canaveral will be the new homeport for two of their ships this upcoming winter. MSC Seaside will begin sailing from Port Canaveral beginning in November and MSC Divina at the end of March 2021. This will be the first time MSC Cruises has used
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 10, 2020
Today we have a cruise deal from one of the top names in cruising, Royal Caribbean! Mariner of the Seas recently underwent millions of dollars in renovations, upgrading just about everything on board. The ship is now sailing from Port Canaveral on four day itineraries and you can snag a gr
A Cruiser’s Guide to Restaurants in Orlando
If you are flying to Orlando prior to boarding your cruise or plan on staying in Orlando after your cruise, you are in luck. Orlando provides plenty more than sun, beaches and Disney. In particular, Orlando has more than its fair share of spectacular restaurants. Regardless of your unique dietary pr
48 Hours In Orlando
It’s easy to think of Orlando solely in terms of its world-famous theme parks. After all, they attract millions of visitors each year. But their reputation tends to overshadow Central Florida’s many other charms. Besides, you can’t always afford the luxury of taking a full-fledged, theme park
5 Reasons to Pre-Cruise at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower
Through the years when our family has sailed from Port Canaveral on such lines as Carnival, Disney, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, we have always spent some time in Orlando pre-cruise. And why not? By doing so, we are already near the port on embarkation day so there is no stress if there are flight
Mechanical, Interior Upgrades for Norwegian Breakaway
Cruise ships need some TLC every now and then and for Norwegian Breakaway, the time was right for an upgrade. Refurbishments, which just concluded at Damen Shiprepair in Brest, France, included mechanical work on the ship’s two ABB azipods, stabilizers and a fresh coat of paint and interior carpet
