ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sightseeing 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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Two hours on a Cocoa Beach catamaran at sunset, spotting dolphins, manatees and birds in the Banana River and Thousand Islands.
“The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable! The sunset was beautiful! They don’t serve alcohol on the boat but you can bring your own. I wish I knew that. Lol”
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.
“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.
“Captain Chris is very knowledgeable about the birds and alligators on Lake Toho. He has been working on this lake for several years and knows where to find all the bigger alligators too. He’s a very competent boat captain as well. He welcomes questions and his tourists’ participation.”
2-hour dolphin and manatee cruise from Melbourne, FL. Small tiki boat, chilled water, and wildlife spotting on the Indian River Lagoon.
“We saw lots of dolphins. The captain and her assistant were very knowledgeable and we learnt quite a bit. The area was beautiful . We would recommend the tour to anybody who loves dolphins!”
2-hour tiki boat from Cape Crossing Marina for dolphin and manatee sightings in calm Indian River Lagoon waters, BYOB allowed.
A guided half-day Orlando route with Lake Eola, a Winter Park Chain of Lakes boat cruise, Disney Springs free time, and ICON Park.
“It was a wonderful day with Greg! He’s a patient knowledgeable driver and guide. We saw so much of Orlando and learned a lot!”
Rent a 12-passenger pontoon in Cocoa Beach and explore the Indian, Banana River, and Sykes Creek at your pace, with fuel included.
“Had friends visiting from Germany was a adventure they could not have experience in Germany Great fun on the sandbar”
2-hour Cocoa Beach pontoon tour to Indian River Shores for dolphins and manatees, with a local guide and great wildlife spotting.
“This was such a great experience. The tour guide was friendly, and provided great local recommendations. We got to get SO close to the dolphins and birds. I would recommend to anyone!”
2-hour guided sunset pontoon cruise from Cocoa Beach through the Indian River Lagoon, passing Merritt Island NWR for wildlife spotting.
“We got to see a large group of Dolphins and manatees, Thanks very much to Captain Barry. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful experience”
Pontoon Lake Tours in Winter Haven cruises the Chain of Lakes with narrated history, wildlife spotting, and a 1-hour lunch stop.
“This was a low-key, pleasant day on the water. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed motoring around the lakes and hearing its history and what is happening now.”
Cocoa Beach 2-hour dolphin cruise from Cape Crossing Marina. BYOB, small group, and chances to see dolphins and manatees.
“We had an awesome guide, Tom. He ensured we saw the alligators, manitees and dolphins. It was very peaceful and beautiful.”
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