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“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.”
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.
“Fabulous water tour with a very friendly, informative boat captain. He took us around to all the spots he knows will produce sightings of dolphins and manatees, and our tour was no exception. Saw lots of water birds, dolphins, manatees. Highly recommend this tour as it’s a little smaller and more intimate. Well worth it.”
Pontoon boat pub crawl in Winter Haven: 3 hours, 5 lakeside bars and restaurants, Captain Dave, wildlife, and sunset cruising.
“It was fantastic. Be ready to have a great time. The captain was fantastic. All the stops were great.”
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.
“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.
“Beautiful place to go boating. Very easy to access marina and the pontoon boat. I am older now and can no longer board the boat we own but this one was easy for me to get on with very little help. Loved it!!!”
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.
“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.
“This was an excellent experience. We got to see many manatee and dolphins. It was a chilly Florida day but we braved the weather and I'm so happy we did. Our tour guide Austin was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip fun for my Granddaughters. We will definitely do it again!!”
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