
Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat
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4.6/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat worth booking?
Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat is a 10-hour experience in Orlando, United States, from $215 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 73 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (73)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $215 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Driver/guide
- 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
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
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.
330 minutes here · Admission included
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.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Orlando
This stop will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line to confirm their pickup location & time. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the Icon ticket office, between the wheel and the garage. Free parking is available. Departure is 08:00AM.
Meeting point
Orlando
Please wait outside the hotel lobby. Departure time from this location is 07:50am.
Meeting point
Orlando
For Universal Resort Guests. Pick up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time from this location is 07:35am.
Meeting point
Orlando
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the carpark, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time from this location is 07:20am.
Meeting point
Orlando
This is the pick up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 07:10am.
Meeting point
Orlando
Free Parking at this location. Departure time from this location is 07:00am. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes prior.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This stop will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line to confirm their pickup location & time. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the Icon ticket office, between the wheel and the garage. Free parking is available. Departure is 08:00AM.
Ends at
Please wait outside the hotel lobby. Departure time from this location is 07:50am.
Ends at
For Universal Resort Guests. Pick up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time from this location is 07:35am.
Ends at
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the carpark, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time from this location is 07:20am.
Ends at
This is the pick up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 07:10am.
Ends at
Free Parking at this location. Departure time from this location is 07:00am. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes prior.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line of Orlando
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 73 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
73 verified traveler reviews for Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great day out
Had a great day out with Mike and Frood. We were collected on time, taken to the space center and given a map and info on the best place to start. We were then taken to the airboat safari and saw loads and f alligators
Response from the operator: We’re glad everything ran on time and that Mike and Frood set you up for a smooth visit—plus spotting plenty of gators is always a win. Thanks for joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Great Fun!
Had a great experience, and our guide, Brad, was really friendly, helpful and insightful throughout. Boat tour was brilliant fun too, saw lots of really interesting wildlife and our boat captain had extensive knowledge and found us lots of great spots!
via Tripadvisor
Late cancellation of Swamp boat ride - disappointed!
This is tour that we booked and no blame on our driver, we were notified that we we not doing the Airboat swamp ride as not enough people had booked so we were only doing the Kennedy Space centre. This did not give us time to rebook with another tour company. Very disappointed by the late cancellation notice even though that portion of the trip will be refunded. Driver Brad was fantastic and gave us lots of tips for visiting KSC.
via Tripadvisor
valuable tour to join
I joined a Kennedy Space Center tour with an airboat ride. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. He gave us many tips to explore the center effectively and made it a lot of fun. The tour itself was excellent, especially the airboat ride, which was a rare experience. I was able to see some alligators. I think it’s a valuable tour to join.
via Tripadvisor
Great trip!
My day at the Kennedy Space Center and Airboat Safari was simply unforgettable! The vivid displays and thrilling simulator ride into outer space left me in awe. Our guide, Mauricio Sanchez, was fantastic—his insights into space travel were both informative and engaging. He was incredibly patient, answering all our questions and making the experience even more enjoyable. After marveling at the Space Shuttle Atlantis and even touching a piece of moon rock, we glided through the beautiful Florida swamps on the airboat. This combination of excitement and nature made for a truly memorable adventure. Highly recommend this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Price range
- $215 to $225
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Orlando.
How much does Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat cost?
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Prices start at $215 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Orlando usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Orlando is not rushed.
Is Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 73 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Orlando, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Orlando can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Orlando and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Orlando within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Orlando?
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Orlando is a park town with a wetland wrapped around it. Multi-day theme park tickets and skip-ahead passes dominate, but the highest-satisfaction days are often the ones nobody plans: airboat runs on the St. Johns, manatee swims at Crystal River, and Kennedy Space Center on a launch day. We rank on wait-time value and how honestly an operator describes what is included. On Outty we rank every Orlando experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Escape Game Orlando: Epic 60-Minute Adventures on I-Drive, Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee, Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
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January to April, before the humidity and the afternoon thunderstorms settle in. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Orlando?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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