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
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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.
“The tour was great and informative. The captain was very personable, knowledgeable, very capable with the manner in which he handled the boat.”
Small-group catamaran dolphin sail off Cocoa Beach: spot dolphins and manatees, birds, and get soda and water for about 2 hours.
“We had a fantastic time on the Dolphin Adventure Sail! Our guide, Brian, was incredible—he was so patient and great with our kid, and he definitely knew exactly where to find the dolphins. It was a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the trip. Highly recommended!”
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.
“This was the very best experience! Perfect chill pontoon cruising, with a great captain/host. We loved the bars we stopped at - good beer and food. Everyone knows Dave - so we got personal, special service everywhere we went! We highly recommend you book your tour with Dave!!!”
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.
“Great experience on Lake Toho. Captain Chris is both knowledgeable and humorous. We were able to see various wildlife.”
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.
“NASA was amazing and the tour guide was invaluable and informative. But ultimately we paid for an airboat ride to see alligators. The captain of the boat tried his best to find them but he said that the gaters were not in the shallows now and they were not allowed to take the boats into…”
Cocoa Beach Banana River sunset cruise for dolphins, manatees, and Thousand Islands views. Fun captain-led music, $48, 1.5 hours.
“Great sunset cruise! Family of 14 easily got on, enjoyed the cruise & guides!! A great family friendly experience.”
Private 2-hour sail on Lake Fairview from Orlando. Captain Dan teaches basics on a 25-ft keel boat. $89 per person.
“Great weather and relaxing trip. Dan was great with explaining the sailing nuances and were was able to participate 🎉”
Private, air-conditioned transfers between Orlando Intl Airport (MCO) and Port Canaveral, with flight-aware pickup and easy communication.
“We used Viator to take my family of six from the Orlando airport to the cruise port. The vehicle was immaculate! The driver was lovely! An overall really great experience! Customer service was also amazing! So friendly and really treated you like family. I highly recommend Viator!”
Enjoy a private 2-hour sunset sail on Lake Fairview from Orlando with a licensed captain, bring-your-own snacks, and cozy cockpit seating.
“The sunset and views were absolutely beautiful. So peaceful and calm out there on the water. Our tour guide Dan was very knowledgeable regarding sailing and easy to talk to. Would absolutely do this again!!”
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…”
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