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
Most Popular“There was no boat ride Noone showed up. Waited for 2 hours I guess it was canceled. Did not receive any notification.”
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.
“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.
“I went on this tour with my husband but would also be fun with a group of friends. We had a great time with captain Dave. He was very friendly and all of the places we visited were unique and fun.”
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.
“We had the best time! Nate was a great guide! Being out on the lakes and waterways was a new experience to us. Seeing the vegetation, beautiful trees, and birds was awesome! My husband and I are already planning on going back with friends and family. Highly recommend!”
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.”
2-hour dolphin and manatee cruise from Melbourne, FL. Small tiki boat, chilled water, and wildlife spotting on the Indian River Lagoon.
“Highly recommend, affordable, great experience, beautiful veiws, relaxing, educational, friendly captains and comfortable seating.”
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.
“Perfect day- nice spots, especially the boottrip at Winter Park was exciting. A cute little town byside the normal restless Holiday schedule at Orlando.”
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.
“We had a great afternoon with Rob! He was warm and friendly. Also very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We spotted many dolphins including a newborn that he said he had not seen before. He also played very good music and pointed us in the right direction for some delicious seafood! Highly recommend”
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 experience did not disappoint. I was lucky enough to secure a booking at 10am on Monday 3/6 and ended up being the only passengers aboard. We chose the perfect day to get out on the chain of lakes. Captain Dave was the best guide. Very talented and knowledgeable individual. He has a keen eye…”
Cocoa Beach 2-hour dolphin cruise from Cape Crossing Marina. BYOB, small group, and chances to see dolphins and manatees.
“It was great the Captain was experienced and was full of really neat interesting info , We really enjoyed the ride he was awesome”
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