Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas arriving at Port Canaveral on April 25, 2013

We are awaiting the arrival of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Enchantment of the Seas on April 25, 2013 at Port Canaveral.  The newly revitalized Vision-class Enchantment of the Seas will be replacing Monarch of the Seas scheduled to be relocated to Spain next year. Enchantment of the Seas will complement Freedom of the Seas to offer vacationers convenient year-round options. The new  Vision-class ship with a total capacity of 2,730 passengers, will sail every Monday and Friday offering 3- and 4-night voyages to Nassau, the Bahamas and Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay.

Port Canaveral Transportation selects TripTender Platform to manage Trips Bookings and Dispatching

Port Canaveral Transportation selects TripTender Platform to manage Trips Bookings and Dispatching

Cape Canaveral, FL  October 10, 2012

Port Canaveral Transportation, Cruise Passengers Ground Transportation Service Provider at Port Canaveral, has selected TripTender  Computer Reservation System( CRS) as the platform for managing and dispatching Reservations.

First announced in 2010, TripTender CRS , has been successfully deployed among many Ground Transportation Service Providers  and affiliates.

After extensive testing and analyzing variable ground transportation management systems, the IT department led by Steve Hunt, have selected TripTenders advance Transportation Booking and managing system.

“To further our goals to provide best possible experience in boot booking and transporting our clients, it is essential that we select a technology platform that provides a solid foundation, but is also flexible and scalable, and best of all, very cost-effective. We are happy to deploy TriptTender CRS Managing and Dispatching which will be beneficial not only for us but also for our clients as well. The instant confirmation and voucher technology is so advanced, it brings ground Transportation user support to the levels similar to those of the Airline Industry systems, previously not available for Ground Transportation Providers like us” said Steve Hunt, CEO of Port Canaveral Transportation.

Port Canaveral Transportation will take full advantage of TripTender CRS. The powerful technology behind the platform offers Port Canaveral Transportation’s web visitor price comparison and advanced booking, as well as instant confirmation and printable vouchers. In additions clients can view or cancel booking on the fly.

“Perhaps, next time the family takes  a cruise from Port Canaveral, I will be booking my ride with Port Canaveral Transportation through our system rather than driving to Cape Canaveral” said Kris Jagger, President of TripTender.

About Port Canaveral Transportation

Port Canaveral Transportation is Ground Transportation Service Provider for Cruise Passengers of all cruise lines at Port Canaveral, FL.   Port Canaveral Transportation is an affiliate Member of Cruise Transport Network, and a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, with the highest Rating. Port Canaveral Transportation Operates diverse Fleet that includes some of the most advanced Commercial Vehicles like the Mercedes Sprinter and others.
website: http://www.port-canaveral-transportation.net

About TripTender
TripTender is an Information Technology Company that provides software and information services for the Livery and Travel industries. By utilizing sophisticated information technology, TripTender is able to offer its clients’ individualized “private label” services and solutions that enhance the presence of their brands and improve productivity and scalability.
web site:  http://www.triptender.com
CONTACT:
Steve Hunt, CEO of Port Canaveral Transportation, +1-407-435-3212, [email protected]
Kris  Jagger, President and CEO of TripTender, +1-407-832-1609,     [email protected]

SpaceX rocket launch obzerved from Port Canaveral – Oct. 7, 2012.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launching Dragon to supply the International Space Station. The View from Port Canaveral was incredible as the reflection of the Rocket Engine Flames glowing over the bay. There will be 11 more missions to resupply the International Space

SpaceX rocket launch - 1

SpaceX rocket launch Pic1 – Oct. 7, 2012.

SpaceX rocket launch Pic2 - Oct. 7, 2012.

SpaceX rocket launch Pic2 – Oct. 7, 2012.

SpaceX rocket launch Pic3 - Oct. 7, 2012.

SpaceX rocket launch – reflection over Cape Canaveral intercostal waters

It’s not a Draw Bridge – Truck stuck under Port Canaveral Bridge

If you think you had a bad day, think about this driver, who got unexpected lift when his raised bed hit the overpass bridge near Port Canaveral. It took Emergency Personnel few hours to free the truck from under the bridge. The incident caused minor traffic delays for the visitors and cruise Passengers departing Port Canaveral

Truck stuck under the bridge caused minor Traffic

The 3rd GPS IIF Satellite is being launched from Cape Canaveral on 4th October

Cape Canaveral Rocket Launch

Smoke Trajectory of the Space Ship

The 3rd GPS IIF Satellite is being launched from Cape Canaveral on 4th October
On the 4th of October the rocket Delta IV will be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station near Orlando. It will be carrying a GPS Satellite that will help for the positioning services for the public and the military.
It is scheduled to be launched at 8:10 a.m. on Thursday from the Atlantic Coast of Cape Canaveral. The time from the ignition of the main engine through to the separation of the second stage is scheduled to be over three hours.
The Rocket is the third spacecraft being used as a GPS Satellite and will be replacing the first one and the oldest of them. The GPS Satellites have helped with improving the location capabilities of this kind of technology.
On May 27th 2010 was launched the first GPS IIF Satellite and entered service on August 26th 2010. The second was launched on July 16th 2011 and entered service on August 22th 2011.
There are contracted to be 12 GPS IIF Satellites. Three of these Boeings are ready and stored and the rest six of them are being tested.