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Back to Nature: Kayaking the Waterways of Florida
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
1. Kayak Preference and Meal Selection Form: in order to be prepared for your upcoming program, we need to collect some additional information including kayaking preferences and meal choices. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 10 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household. 2. Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, the entity that will provide the kayaking paddles during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants who participate in the paddling activity. This waiver will be included in the preparatory material participants will receive after enrolling in the program. Please refer to the end of this pre-program information packet for the waiver. The form must be completed and returned via scanned email attachment to rscentralprograms@roadscholar.org. Please include name, program number, and program start date.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Meet the group at Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral in Cocoa Beach, FL
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 11, 2026 in Cocoa Beach, FL at Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 40 miles .
Mears Transportation Group
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 4074235566
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Reserve one way or round trip airport shuttle transportation with Mears ahead of time by calling 407-423-5566 or visiting https://www.mearstransportation.com.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 40 miles .
Orlando Transfer
Car Rentals
Phone: 4074335599
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
In order to make reservations, have your flight number information and arrival time on hand. Prices are based per car, not based on the number of passengers. Town cars are for 3 or 4 people depending on luggage.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 40 miles .
Cocoa Beach Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 3216314144
Cost: $45 one person, $65 for two people. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call to make reservations. Late night travel has different cost, please call for more information.
Arrival day is on 12/6/2026.
Meet the group at Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral in Cocoa Beach, FL.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 11, 2026 in Cocoa Beach, FL at Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral.
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Parking is complementary for hotel guests.
From Orlando International Airport to Best Western Cocoa Beach- Port Canaveral
From Jeff Fuqua Blvd, merge onto FL- 528 E, and continue for 42 miles. As FL-528 becomes Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, continue for 3.5 miles, then turn left onto Hendry Ave. Then take the next left onto Ocean Beach Blvd. The hotel will be on your left.
From I-95 North to Best Western Cocoa Beach- Port Canaveral
Take I-95 North to exit 195 toward Rockledge. Immediately turn left onto FL-519 N/S Fiske Blvd and continue for 4 miles. Then turn right onto W King St/ FL-520 E. Continue for 8 miles as W King becomes Hubert Humphrey Causeway. Then take a left on N Atlantic Avenue. Turn right onto Hendry Ave, then take the next left onto Ocean Beach Blvd. The hotel will be on your left.
From I-95 South to Best Western Cocoa Beach- Port Canaveral
Take I-95 South to Exit 205 A-B. Then head east on FL-528 for approximately 12 miles, as FL-528 becomes Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy. Continue for 3.5 miles, then turn left onto Hendry Ave. Then take the next left onto Ocean Beach Blvd. The hotel will be on your left.