Kennedy Space Center Tour with Airboat Ride

Summary Description

Experience the spills and thrills of space travel plus the wild beauty of the northern Everglades on this fun-filled combo day trip from Orlando! Discover Florida’s swamplands on a thrilling airboat adventure ride before or after your visit to the Kennedy Space Center, where you’ll have more than six hours to explore multiple exhibits at NASA’s launch headquarters and enjoy a private guided tour of the fantastic Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Highlights
  • Thrilling 30 minute airboat ride on St. John's River & tributaries
  • A day of fun for the whole family at Kennedy Space Center
  • Virtual space journey on a 5-story IMAX® screen
  • Florida's stunning natural scenery & wildlife up close
  • Walk underneath the Saturn V Rocket
  • Description

    Head to the Everglades, about one hour outside of Orlando, and discover the diversity of flora and fauna in Florida’s amazing wetlands. When you arrive at the park, board your airboat for a thrilling 30-minute ride!

    As you soar into the miles of protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades, your guide will point out native plants, flowers, birds and other wildlife such as the Florida alligators – the Everglades’ most formidable inhabitants.

    Then, take a short 30-minute drive by bus to Kennedy Space Center, where you’ll have approximately 6- hours to explore the Visitor Complex. Your visit includes a tour of NASA's launch headquarters, the Shuttle Launch Experience, two IMAX films, plus a variety of shows and exhibits – including a chance to meet an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show.

    Walk underneath an impressive Saturn V rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Here, listen to the deafening thunder of a Saturn V moon rocket lift-off and watch Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon as if you were there. When you’re all spaced out from the Kennedy Space Center, relax with return transport back to Orlando.

    Don’t miss the brand-new Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, showcasing the legendary spacecraft, Atlantis. More than 60 interactive experiences highlight the people, passion and patriotism behind NASA’s program that launched the Hubble Space Telescope and built the International Space Station, plus you can see what it’s like to be a real astronaut! Take the helm at the shuttle cockpit; experience the sensation of floating in space; explore a replica of the ISS; and strap in to the sights, sounds and sensations of a shuttle launch! Check out the US Astronauts Hall of Fame and the Heroes and Legends exhibit presented by Boeing. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Round-trip transportation to Kennedy Space Center from centralized pick up locations in Orlando
    • 30-minute airboat ride on the St Johns River
    • Admission to Kennedy Space Center
    • Kennedy Space Center Tour of NASA's Launch Headquarters
    What's Not Included
    • Gratuities
    • Food and beverages
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 8747 International Drive, Orlando, FL, USA

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
    • This activity venue is wheelchair accessible.
    Know Before You Go
    • No backpacks, large bags, coolers, food, or weapons allowed inside the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
    • You should wear comfortable, layered clothing.
    • You should bring a waterproof camera and sunscreen.
    • This activity operates rain or shine.
    • Strollers and wheelchair rentals are available on site
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

    Options

    Regular Tour

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $189.00
    Child (0-3 years) $165.00
    Points of interest
    • Space Shuttle Atlantis, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, USA
    • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, USA
    • Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA
    • Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, West King Street, Cocoa, FL, USA
    • Terms and Conditions

      The activity will be non-refundable if canceled within 24 hours of the start. If you miss the tour you can reschedule for an alternative date for $35 per person. The alternative date must be within 14 days of the original travel date.