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.
“Capt Dave was excellent and full of great info! We were a little late but Capt Dave was so accommodating and flexible. Awesome time, totally worth it!!”
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 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.
“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.
“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.
“Our guide Mark. He was Very attentive and extremely knowledgeable. My husband works for the Florida Park services and was very impressed with his knowledge. 10+”
2-hour guided sunset pontoon cruise from Cocoa Beach through the Indian River Lagoon, passing Merritt Island NWR for wildlife spotting.
“Loved being able to se lots of dolphins, manatees, & birds. Caught a glimpse of an alligator also. We learned so much about the area, the habitat, & history. We truly enjoyed it & we would definitely book it again!”
Pontoon Lake Tours in Winter Haven cruises the Chain of Lakes with narrated history, wildlife spotting, and a 1-hour lunch stop.
“Dave and Michelle gave us a wonderful tour of the lakes , we had a great time! Highly recommend, a fun time.”
Cocoa Beach 2-hour dolphin cruise from Cape Crossing Marina. BYOB, small group, and chances to see dolphins and manatees.
“Tour was excellent, admin not so much. I placed a call and left a message. The call was not returned. Also, the printed directions took me to the wrong place”
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