Kennedy Space Center: Day Trip with Airboat Safari

Experience a unique adventure combining space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center with the thrill of an airboat ride through Florida's spectacular wetlands: an unforgettable day of technology, nature, and fun for the whole family.

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Highlights

Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and enjoy a unique space experience.

Learn all about space travel at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex , one of Florida's most fascinating sites. Touch a real piece of moon rock, see the Space Shuttle Atlantis up close, and ride a simulator to experience the thrill of space travel. Complete your adventure with the natural beauty of the Florida Everglades on a thrilling airboat ride , for an unforgettable day out for the whole family.

After leaving Central Florida, your guide will provide practical tips to help you make the most of your visit to the Kennedy Space Center . They will escort you inside the complex and help you plan your day, so you can explore the space center on your own .

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex , you'll learn all about the world of space travel. Don't miss the Shuttle Launch Experience , which recreates the lights, sounds, and sensations of a real space launch. Participants settle into the vertical launch simulator, the only realistic launch simulation ever created. In just five minutes, you'll experience the incredible feeling of blasting off into space and orbiting the Earth, with breathtaking views that will remain etched in your memory.

Inside the complex, you can also take a NASA narrated bus tour. At the Apollo Saturn V Center , you'll enter the launch control room and see a real Saturn V rocket, the largest rocket ever built. After the bus tour, relax with an IMAX film to experience science and space from a unique perspective.

Don't miss the chance to walk next to a life-size shuttle, observe a piece of moon rock, or taste the famous space ice cream. An educational and fun experience for adults and children alike.

The tour also includes a 30-minute airboat ride through Florida's scenic wetlands. Admire exotic plants, colorful flowers, and wildlife, including the Everglades' primary inhabitant...the alligator! From the Kennedy Space Center, you'll be transported to the St. Johns River where your airboat adventure begins, for a high-speed thrill on Florida's tranquil waters.

From space science to the pristine nature of the Everglades , this tour combines adventure, learning, and fun, offering an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Highlights

Visit the famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Experience history as it is made
Glide through the Central Florida Everglades on an airboat
See the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit – not to be missed
Visit Gateway, discover the future of deep space and try the simulators

What is included?

Round-trip transportation from meeting points in Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission Ticket
30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River

What is not included?

Optional tips
Food and drink
Souvenir

What is there to know?

Activity duration: 10 hours

Mobile and printed vouchers are accepted

Please note:

Visitors are welcome to bring backpacks and soft coolers into the complex.
Food and drinks are permitted in small, soft, insulated bags.
No glass containers or bottles are permitted.
Beer is available for purchase in some areas and no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
For security reasons, all baggage may be checked.

Restrictions: If your tour date falls on a launch day, please contact us. Some tickets may not be valid and may not apply to certain launches.

Openings

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex:
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - closing times vary depending on the season and time of year.

Tip: Always check the official website for updated hours before planning your visit, as they may vary depending on seasons, special events, or scheduled launches.

Meeting point

Select your pickup location when booking.

Meeting points are located throughout the Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, and Kissimmee tourist corridors, including the Disney and Universal areas. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5-10 minutes prior to departure. Please wait outside the meeting point as guides will not enter lobbies or shops to check on guests.