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Kennedy Space Center and Airboat Safari

We know there is a LOT to fit into your Orlando holiday which is why Gray Line Orlando has created this classic combination tour from Orlando, pairing the must-do visit to Kennedy Space Center with the thrills and excitement of an airboat ride and the chance to enjoy some of the real, natural Florida.

It may seem strange to combine the high-tech world of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with the rural nature of air boating, but Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral is surrounded by conservation areas and wildlife refuges, so there is a strong link between the two. Enjoy the ultra-modern and nature on one tour!

Depart Orlando for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex accompanied by an expert tour guide. During the journey, your guide will share expert tips to maximise your time at Kennedy Space Center Visitor. In addition, they'll accompany you inside the attraction, ensuring your day is planned for independent exploration! Soak up the vast array of exhibits and presentations that provide the full lowdown on the past, present and future of the space program as it gears up for a return to the moon and on to Mars.

Feel the exhilaration of the Shuttle Launch Experience, a motion-based simulator that replicates the sights, sounds, and sensations of launching into space aboard a Space Shuttle. Strap in like a crew member and experience the thrill of launch and orbit with a breathtaking view of Earth. Take the narrated NASA bus tour to the Apollo Saturn V Center, where you'll stand inside the historic launch control room and marvel at the colossal Saturn V rocket—the largest ever to fly. Cap off the tour with an immersive IMAX movie experience. Explore a scale-size space shuttle, examine a moon rock, or indulge in space ice cream—a day of excitement awaits the whole family!

Afterwards, head to Brevard County where the second part of your adventure awaits on the St. Johns River. Here, on the longest river in Florida, your airboat captain will showcase the natural splendours of Central Florida with an unforgettable ride on one of these unique, flat-bottomed craft that are powered by a giant propeller. Skimming along the river and its surrounding wetlands at up to 45mph, you will catch glimpses of alligators, turtles and other wildlife that make the river their home, including the state’s abundance of birdlife, from egrets and herons to eagles and ospreys.

Operates:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Pick-up Time & Schedule (subject to change without notice. Please confirm pick-up details locally):

  • 7.00 am - Charley's Steak House. 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747. Please wait outside of the restaurant. Free parking is available.
  • 7.10 am - Disney Swan Resort. 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Please wait outside the lobby.
  • 7.20 am - Golden Corral Buffet, Lake Buena Vista. 8707 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821. Please wait outside of the restaurant. Free parking is available.
  • 7.35 am - Pacifica Ballroom at Universal Royal Pacific Resort. (Only guests staying at Universal Resorts can choose this location). 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait outside the Pacifica Ballroom Lobby.
  • 7.50 am - Avanti Palms Resort. 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait outside the lobby.
  • 8.00 am - ICON Park Orlando. 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait at the base of the wheel, facing Universal Blvd. Free parking is available.

Duration

Approximately 10 hours.

Experience Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas of Orlando in an air-conditioned coach
  • Admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • Explore the Atlantis Exhibit, KSC Bus Tour including the Saturn V Center, IMAX 3D films, and the Shuttle Launch Experience
  • Thrilling 30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River
  • Services of a professional certified and licensed tour guide

Experience Excludes

  • Meals and beverages
  • Optional gratuities
  • Admission on 'black out dates' due to special launch events

Terms & Conditions

  • Tour itinerary is subject to change without notice.
  • The Kennedy Space Center Tour runs from central location points in Orlando and you will need to make your own way to one of these departure points. Your nearest pick-up location will be confirmed locally upon tour reconfirmation. Please arrive at your meeting location at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time. Wait outside the meeting point as the guides will not go into lobbies or stores to look for guests.
  • If your scheduled tour date becomes a rocket launch date, regular packages may not be permitted and may be rescheduled.
  • All timings are approximate and subject to change.
  • If you use a wheelchair, please inform us when making your booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator more than 24 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 24 hours.