Guests also could get a unique glimpse at cruise ship operations. Crew members often run short safety drills on port days. “You'll see them doing mock emergency simulations,” Griffiths said.

The ship will have its first cruise from Port Canaveral's Cruise Terminal 5 on May 7, with 26 sailings scheduled between then and Nov. 5. Most are seven-night sailings, departing and returning on ...