ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Covered riverboat cruise on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud: 90 minutes of music, games, drinks for sale, and sunset views
Most Popular“The crew was kind, helpful and informative. We loved the story of how the Boat got to Florida! The games were a great plus. We even learned a new game. We would highly recommend this to experience a beautiful Florida sunset.”
Pre-book a shared Orlando Airport/hotel shuttle to Port Canaveral. AC comfort, mobile ticket, flexible pickup or return from $31.
“40 minutes late with no heads up or effort from the driver to communicate. Otherwise the drive was fine.”
Two hours on a Cocoa Beach catamaran at sunset, spotting dolphins, manatees and birds in the Banana River and Thousand Islands.
“We had an amazing time!! Captain Andrew and First Mate Speedy were very welcoming and the cruise itself was extremely relaxing.”
Small-group catamaran dolphin sail off Cocoa Beach: spot dolphins and manatees, birds, and get soda and water for about 2 hours.
“Cocoa Beach catamaran was truly a magical experience! I was able to book it last minute as a surprise for my Bestie’s birthday. We saw the dolphins from the moment we parked the vehicle. The entire experience was 5 Stars from the Excellent communication, loved the sailboat and laying on the nets tanning as we…”
A small-group 2-hour boat tour through Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, with dolphins, manatees, birds, and local captain storytelling.
“Perfect way to start the day. Got to see all the wildlife and learn about their habitat. Miss ages 4 and 8 really enjoyed it!”
Pontoon boat pub crawl in Winter Haven: 3 hours, 5 lakeside bars and restaurants, Captain Dave, wildlife, and sunset cruising.
“It was a great experience! We basically had a personal tour and got a lot of knowledge of the area and the wildlife in the area! Highly recommend this to anyone!”
Be your own captain on a 2-hour catamaran ride through Clermont’s lakes and cypress marshes, with radio help from a guide for $95.
“What a wonderful time on the water. We’d recommend it to just about everyone ❤️ Nate was very knowledgeable about the area and made us feel comfortable”
A 90-minute pontoon eco cruise from Kissimmee on Lake Toho with Captain Chris, spotting gators and birds in small groups for $55.
“Captain is very kind and knowledgeable.”
Enjoy a 2-hour Cocoa Beach pontoon cruise through the Banana River Lagoon’s Thousand Islands, spotting wildlife with a naturalist guide.
“The pair that took us out was very informative. Polite and they are huge on health and safety. On the trip we were able to see both manatees and dolphins on many occasions. The crew gave us an insight into life around the area. I would recommend this trip for anyone.”
Orlando’s Kennedy Space Center plus a St. Johns River airboat ride, with transport from select hotels and an astronaut meet-and-greet.
“Space Center could take two days. To sit at launch pad 39A and see the real stuff, recordings and equipment was fascinating. The airboat was noisy but we saw a lot of gators, herons, egrets”
Cocoa Beach Banana River sunset cruise for dolphins, manatees, and Thousand Islands views. Fun captain-led music, $48, 1.5 hours.
“our tour guide Diane and Captain Mike were amazing we saw 2 dolphins and a family of 8 manatee and other birds and wildlife. On top of all that it was a very informative and fun experience Loved it and highly recommend!!!”
Private 2-hour sail on Lake Fairview from Orlando. Captain Dan teaches basics on a 25-ft keel boat. $89 per person.
“Wonderful experience. Dan was absolutely amazing. If you're looking for a romantic experience I highly recommend this.”
Private, air-conditioned transfers between Orlando Intl Airport (MCO) and Port Canaveral, with flight-aware pickup and easy communication.
“Friendly. On time. Great communication from company on where to meet and what to expect. Clean ride.”
Speedboat thrills on the Gulf plus Clearwater Beach time, with round-trip Orlando transport and optional lunch, for $129.
“Viator caused me a lot of unneeded stress on this trip. They told me to be ready to be picked up by 7:50 a.m. I was there in plenty of time and no one came to pick us up until 8:30 am. After reaching out numerous times they finally got back to me in chat…”
Enjoy a private 2-hour sunset sail on Lake Fairview from Orlando with a licensed captain, bring-your-own snacks, and cozy cockpit seating.
“Great time! Dan was really friendly and definitely taught us some as well as just letting us enjoy the trip. Helpful guy and I’d definitely do this again in a minute!”
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