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Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat

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An airboat on the swamps is included
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Overview

The perfect combination tour -swamp and space - 2 tours in 1!
Travel through the swamp and space on this day trip from Orlando. Your day will start with a visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex where you can meet an astronaut, see the Space Shuttle Atlantis and learn all about space travel. In the afternoon you'll witness the beauty of the Florida swamps via an airboat ride along the St. Johns River.

What's Included

  • Airboat Ride on the St. Johns River
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from the set list only)
  • Transportation from Orlando area to Kennedy Space Center and the St. Johns River Fish Camp for Airboat Ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

After we depart Orlando you will have a narrated journey to Kennedy Space Visitor Center.This comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle brings you face-to-face with the priceless Atlantis spacecraft as only astronauts have seen it before – with payload bay doors open as if it were floating in space. Shuttle Launch Experience, this simulator ride replicates the sights, sounds and feelings of a shuttle launch.The narrated NASA bus tour, brings you to the Saturn V Center. Find yourself standing inside the launch control room and looking at an actual Saturn V - the largest rocket ever to fly! Within this facility you get the chance to touch a piece of moon rock.After the bus tour, you will have a little more time to enjoy the visitor center before leaving to see the airboat ride. But the complex has many breathtaking exhibitions – from walking through a rocket garden, to seeing 3D IMAX movies to feel like you are walking on the moon, there is so much to see and do.
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5 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Saint Johns River

Following your time at Kennedy Space Center, you'll experience the swamps of Florida on a 30-minute airboat ride.See exotic plants, flowers and wildlife. You'll travel at high speeds, gliding across the waters of the St. Johns River.Wildlife often seen can be alligators swimming in the river, cows walking the banks and many birds flying around the area.The Fish Camp is a very rural area with a little rustic bar and store inside. It has some tables and chairs you can sit back and relax to watch the river whilst waiting for the tour vehicle to return. Its an exciting yet peaceful end to the afternoon.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3170P51

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Airboat Ride on the St. Johns River.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from the set list only).
  • Transportation from Orlando area to Kennedy Space Center and the St. Johns River Fish Camp for Airboat Ride.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Orlando. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Airboat Ride on the St. Johns River
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from the set list only)
  • Transportation from Orlando area to Kennedy Space Center and the St. Johns River Fish Camp for Airboat Ride
  • Live commentary on board
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers

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