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Home > Orlando > Airboat Trips > Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando
Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando
USD $129.00

Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando

Orlando, United States of America

Experience the spills and thrills of space travel plus the wild beauty of the Everglades on this fun-filled combo day trip from Orlando! Discover Florida’s swamplands on a thrilling airboat adventure ride before 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.

Head to the Everglades, about 45 minutes 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 20-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 (IMAX® A Beautiful Planet and Journey To Space 3D), plus a variety of shows and exhibits – including a chance to meet an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show.

See the massive Space Shuttle launch pads at the LC-39 Observation Gantry and 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.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit
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! As a new addition, travelers can experience a private guided tour of the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, for no additional charge.

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USD $129.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Jan S,    April 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great
 

Review by:   e-mccune,    February 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a fantastic trip! From the fun airboat ride with lots of birds and gator viewing to the mesmerizing Kennedy Space Center lots of gator viewing, here, too! It was a great way to start our busy theme park trip. Our Dolphin Tour Co guide, Madeline, was so eager to share her wealth of knowledge about Orlando's history, flora and fauna. Kennedy Space Center is a must see for everyone. They have created an interactive experience mixed with media and live presentations that opens the world of space travel up for people of all ages. Be prepared for about an hour bus/van ride from/to Orlando.
 

Review by:   alepiscoya,    January 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
quite nice although we did not get to see any alligator
 

Review by:   kristinsheikh,    January 2018 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
The Kennedy Space Center was amazing! Choose another another operator for an airboat ride.
 

Review by:   Ciara M,    December 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Great tour at NASA,fantastic experience but extremely disappointed that the Everglades part of this tour didn’t go ahead.When we arrived at the boat depot it was closed and so the driver had no choice but to bring us straight to Kennedy.Went to Florida specifically for this tour...so disappointing.
 

Review by:   Lee S,    December 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was the best trip especially the lunch with an astronaut very good
 

Review by:   Vez,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Memorable experience and everything was great!
 

Review by:   Valerie B,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Excellent tour with Jason our driver who were just so friendly, helpful and informative, even lending me his warm jacket to wear on the Everglades Airboat trip which I really appreciated as it was such a very cold morning that day and I do recommend that you take a jacket with you on this tour, but my husband and I did thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Everglades and we even managed to spot a few small alligators basking on some rocks close to the waters edge with various species of large wading birds hovering overhead which were just awesome to see and you could not wish for a more friendly crew and then onto the tour at Kennedy Space Centre which is not to be missed by anyone and was truly out of this world to see! excuse the pun and Highly Recommend both these tours.
 

Review by:   Tanja L,    November 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
great trip! both things were great. Our bus to the pick up point was running late in the morning and called them up to tell them she told me what to do and where to go and everything worked out in the end. Airboat safari could have been a bit longer but there is only so much hours in the day I guess. Lots to see at the Space centre. We enjoyed our day out. It was very well organized. The only negative was the bus ride home. The aircon was too cold and several customers asked if that could be changed and they were all told to sit up on top as it is warmer there and due to road works the highway was very congested and we did not get back until late
 

Review by:   Vickie L,    November 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Took my nieces out on this excursion and it was alright but be sure to really read the Kennedy Space Center excursion. Apparently, for my interpretation of it, it didn't match up. The Everglade Airboat was an experience for my nieces.
 

Review by:   Jennifer B,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A great day trip. The Airboat Safari was interesting and fun. Kennedy Space Center was amazing. Enough time was allowed for the visit. Bus transfers were good.
 

Review by:   Jessica M,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Really enjoyed my experience. The tour out was good. I am glad I took the opportunity to do an airboat ride and even saw alligators. Kennedy was incredible. I've always dreamed of visiting and it was everything I'd hoped. I spent all my time at the Apollo/Saturn V centre and the Atlantis exhibit.
 

Review by:   lscom,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Enjoyed the day.
 

Review by:   Sharyn B,    July 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was an amazing day out. We enjoyed the Everglades, an hour ride was enough for us. The visit to Kennedy Space Center was fantastic and informative. When you're on the bus tour sit on the right side as the view of the space craft and hangers are better. I really only went for my kids, but it was my favourite thing out of the one month visit to the states. Really recommend. We got to met an astronaut and had photos, autographs and was able to ask questions.
 

Review by:   Rebecca M,    July 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Such a great experience! A must do for families!!
 

Review by:   Valerie G,    June 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This was a fantastic trip. My only disappointment was that we did not get to do the boat ride for very long and the header says Everglades. We took a ride on a river. It was still fun, but a little bit of false advertising. You do not want to miss Kennedy Space Center.
 

Review by:   heidibradford,    May 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Must do, great fun and exciting.
 

Review by:   Lynda G,    April 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The trip to KSC was great. We hit a special launch date by chance which added to the magic. The entire facility was amazing. Don't miss the shuttle launch simulator!
 

Review by:   Vlwsmiles,    March 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I absolutely enjoyed this experience! Our tour guide on the bus and the driver were absolutely fantastic and gave us great info to use at Kennedy Space Center. She kept us entertained while riding to the Space Center and pointed out very interesting landmarks on the way. The guide on the airboat was very informative and managed to get us plenty of sitings of alligators and birds even though it had been pretty chilly. I definitely would recommend this trip to anyone.
 

Review by:   Katherine P,    March 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was amazing - Atlantis shuttle nearly made my husband cry! Great informative guide - managed to get to speak to an actual real life NASA engineer which was fascinating!!
 

Review by:   Kathleen S,    February 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The guide on the airboat was very knowledgeable about the wildlife.
 

Review by:   Megan R,    January 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A lot of fun! Bring sunblock.
 

Review by:   Rodney B,    January 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
When you have a day to spare if visiting Orlando, I recommend getting away from the theme parks and and visit some real history.
 

Review by:   steven w,    December 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour was fantastic. The airboat tour was one of a kind the scenery was gorgeous. Kennedy space center was incredible so much better than my last visit a while ago. The bus was comfortable and on time. Interesting video shown on board
 

Review by:   Yvonne,    December 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Absolutely the best tour for Orlando. Fun on Airboat, guide for day was fantastic and Kennedy Space Center was literally out of this world. Need more than a day to take it all in! Would do tour again in a heartbeat..
 

Review by:   Deepa P,    December 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The pick up, bus and driver were all very good. The air boat ride was fun too. If the weather cooperated we would have had more crocs and alligators but it was a little chilly so we didn't get to see it. Kennedy space center was awesome. The bus driver gave us specific instructions on how to cover the main parts within the time allotted and it worked perfectly! Definitely recommend.
 

Review by:   Heather R,    November 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Outstanding day. Well looked after by the tour guide and the staff at the Space Center. Well organized with lots to do and learn, in spite of bad weather. Thunderstorms, which were typical for time of year, led to cancellation of Everglades trip.
 

Review by:   Monique W,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was SO fun! The guide was slightly difficult to understand especially for my kiddos, but otherwise it was wonderful!
 

Review by:   John S,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great day, Space Centre a must do
 

Review by:   cafm,    October 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Nice Tour
 

Review by:   jane.davis,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great experience - well organised, professional tour. Would recommend to anyone wanting to experience a day at Kennedy Space Centre and to anyone wanting to get up close with the FL everglades.
 

Review by:   Paul H,    September 2016 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
The trip we booked was an air boat tour followed by a visit to Kennedy Space Centre. The boat was fantastic, but we could not go to kennedy as there had been an explosion. Kennedy validated our ticket for a return visit and we were told to re book the bus at no extra charge. When we tried to do this we were told we had to pay an extra 200 for the transport. I complained but there was no manager on to rectify this. I was then told to put my complaint in an e-mail to the manager to try get it waived, we were ignored, never getting a reply. We were ripped off for a lot of money and were unable to re book later as we were flying home, the whole reason for coming to Orlando was to take the kids to the space centre to see the launch pad before the rocket was sent up a few days later.
 

Review by:   tris,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Had an amazing time on this trip. The Everglades were awesome and saw some gators too. Kennedy Space Center was fantastic. The Atlantis exhibit was great fun too especially the space launch simulator.
 

Review by:   Julie R,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour was great. Red was our tour person and Willy drove the tour bus. Both were excellent! Red went out of his way to make our trip fun. I highly recommend this trip!
 

Review by:   tnthealy,    August 2016 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
The bus was very clean and comfortable and the tour guide was friendly by didn't really provide any history or information on the places we were visiting which was disappointing He was more interested in making silly jokes. The everglades airboat ride was very disappointing it was supposed to run for 30 minutes however was actually barely 20 minutes. We also only traveled about 200 meters from the jetty. Would have liked the ride to have gone longer and further into the everglades. Overall value for money was very average and would have trouble recommending.
 

Review by:   Merilyn I,    August 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Enjoyed this tour. Due to the heat there was only one alligator and no other animals apart from some cattle. The space centre is very well organised although very long lines to buses to view launching areas.
 

Review by:   Balaji R,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The trip was very well organized. The Airboat ride Safari was very nice and the Captain of the boat was able to show us a couple of alligators. The highlight of the tour is the Kennedy Space centre which is a must do on a trip to Florida. The guide Tom who claimed it was his first independent trip as a guide did an excellent job.
 

Review by:   Lynda B,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved this tour, timing schedule was spot-on, just enough time in each attraction. The air-boat ride was great fun! Only disappointment was lack of pickup points, we had to get a taxi to the closest pickup point which added an additional 50 to our cost.
 

Review by:   Lynne R,    August 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The pick up was a problem as it was a long way from our hotel but everything was good after that. The airboat trip was amazing, even though there was heavy rain part way through. We found the Space centre extremely interesting and well organised. It was impressive to be able to speak to so many retired engineers so could get accurate information. The tour around the launch pads was awesome, along with the simulator. On the whole, a very good day.
 

Review by:   tersteash,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Kennedy Space Centre is awesome in scale. I could easily have spent far longer looking over the displays. I recommend the right hand window seats for the bus tour to the launch pads. You get the best overall views._br/_ The Airboat ride is great fun, and there is a chance of seeing alligators on a good day. The boat's 'Captain' shared his knowledge and obvious care for the area and the wildlife._br/_ Huge call-out to Red and Nicky who handled different parts of this bundled package. Great job making everyone welcome and comfortable. Not to leave Gene the 'Driving Machine' out who drove all day without any drama.
 

Review by:   bencar09,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We did this tour June 2013, booked it through Viator, was my first time booking through Viator. Was a fantastic and very well organised tour. We were picked up by coach from our Lake Buena Vista Hotel and others along the way. experience is the Airboat adventure. Great, lots of fun. My teenage kids loved it and so did my husband. the airboats are very loud, they provide ear muffs and take you across the swamp showing any crocodiles that pop up. That took about an hour to 11/2 hours then it was off to the NASA SPACE CENTRE. What an amazing place to visit. Commentry on coach was great, few jokes along the way, American humour!. We drove slow past the massive aircraft building hanger and arrive at space centre. They gave us plenty of time to go through the centre and we meet back out into the entrance of the centre, had refreshmnents and time to go back to hotel. dropped at front door of hotel. Very well organised. Thank you for that great day!
 

Review by:   jclark4362,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great tour! The tour guide and driver were very informative and entertaining. The everglades tour is relaxing and we enjoyed it. And the Space Center was just fantastic! I would recommend it.
 

Review by:   Joanne S,    July 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The tour would have been great but the driver delayed us by not knowing the freeways to use, the microphone and the DVR broke and we missed an hour of time at the Kennedy Space Center. We had to rush through and missed much of what we would have seen. Our tour guide, Red, was excellent and tried to help!
 

Review by:   chaconfernandez,    June 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The places visited very nice, but the driver was wanted bues do was not very nice , and the guide space center not met, the bus came before the hour, need the guide and the driver speaks Spanish.
 

Review by:   Bear,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I would highly recommend this trip. Time was planned well for both activities. Our tour guide Mike was well versed in both the habitat of the alligators and the St. Johns River area. His passion for space exploration was evident as he lead us to the Kennedy Space Center. He showed and recommended how to maximize our time at the Center. He even gave us a trivia challenge for the Rocket Garden.
 

Review by:   Sim Ni C,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour was fantastic and very well organised. I really enjoyed the everglades airboat ride and Kennedy Space Centre. I would definitely recommend this tour.
 

Review by:   Jennifer R,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The airboat safari was fantastic, the captain was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It broke up a long tour day to Kennedy albeit enjoyable and unmissable we are space enthusiasts the airboat ride added a completely unforgettable dimension to the day. I would definitely recommend this tour
 

Review by:   Helmut B,    June 2016 Review: 1 star rating: I do not recommend this
I have never written a negative review but felt this tour deserved it. The tour did not start so well as the tour company left a message with the hotel we were staying at saying they changed our pick up point. We only got the message just before we were about to leave to get to our pick up point. Our preferred method of contact was email but we had not received one. We spent 20 for a cab to get to our pick up point. Upon being dropped off we noticed the bus drove past the front door of our hotel. They dropped us off at our pick up point and after waiting there for 30 minutes we got a cab which cost another 20. Pathetic organisation. Our guide got a very small tip even though he did an okay job. He should take this up with the company._br/_ The airboat ride was good. When we got to the Kennedy Space Centre we were given our tickets and told to meet back at the bus at 5.30pm._br/_ We could have made our way to the Space Centre by ourselves and saved a great deal of money. would not recommend this tour.
 

Review by:   whyann,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour was very good, all was organized perfectly expect too much waiting time at start, waiting for unpunctual people. We were sitted in the bus more than 1 hour before we even left Orlando.
 

Review by:   Claudia M,    June 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Good tour! The only problem was not having enough time to see everything at the Space Center.
 

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