The trip was amazing start to finish. We saw dolphins and manatees. The captain was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. He made it seem like a boat ride with family. I highly recommend.

Amazing tour and plenty of sea life. Our guide Brain was very personal and took his times through…read moresome bad weather at the beginning. We than saw over an hour of straight sea life and dolphins were so close I could touch them.

Nice place to visit with children, to excite them about learning and tech and to inspire them to…read moreaim high. However, be prepared to walk a lot under the elements. I was however expecting a more intellectual experience, more like a top-of-the-line Science Museum like the Smithsonian, however, it has more of an entertainment park feel; so, I left a bit unsatisfied.

Came to Orlando for Disney World, but got tired of the crowds and wanted a bit more substance so we…read moreheaded to the Space Center. It was the best time! We learned so much and had the best time at mission control and seeing the rockets in real life. The bus tour is a MUST! I know it's a bit long, but you will see so much. Parking is plentiful. As immersive as you can get and not just for the kiddos!

When visiting Kennedy Space center, the bust tour is a must. The buses will take you to few places…read moreoutside the visitor center and will get you closer to the viewing area where they launch the rockets. This tour is very good. Audio and tv monitors all over. The busses are comfy and AC blasting all over which is great on a hot humid day. Make sure you take your time exploring each station so you won't have to go back. Once you're back at the visitor center, then you can go explore the area.

The waiting time was about an hour and due to rain that day, it wasn't fun trying to catch the bus…read moreround trip. The staff did the best they could, but there were so many unhappy customers and passengers throughout the day. Some poor children were caught off guard and complained to their parents that they were cold and wet. Not very fun part of the Kennedy Space Center, although essentially part if you want to see the other facilities and attractions of the space center.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour (which I will shorthand simply to the Lighthouse Tour) has been one of those "backyard adventures" I've been wanting to go on for the longest time. Eventually, I was able to partake in said adventure with my friends, Nate and Chops. Afterwards, I have to say that even for a probably "one-and-done" for a tour, it is definitely worth every penny spent. This tour was everything I wanted and loved, and it delivered. First and foremost, the actual business building for the Lighthouse Tour is nothing you have to worry about. According to all the tours, you will meet up at the Sands Space Museum and take a charter van to multiple locales on the tour. Before we get to the actual tour I partook in, it should be noted there are numerous tour options such as the museums alone, the lighthouse alone, or the full experience. Prices range from $35 (lighthouse only) to $65 (full tour). I went with the latter which includes numerous museums, historic launch sites, and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. It should also be noted that the more you do, the longer the tour. The full tour is four hours long. Please take note the things you need to check before the tour such as wearing shoes if you plan to walk up the five floors of the lighthouse, small bags allowed with small closed-contained foods and drinks only. Finally, you need to fill out a clearance check as all the stops, with the exception of Sands Space Museum, is on the Cape Canaveral Air Force Military Base. With those in mind, the full tour - known as the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Space Flight Tour - is all the stops if possible. I say "if possible" because some stops may be closed for maintenance or upgrades. For us, The Sands Space Museum, where the tour stars, was closed for renovation. However, the museum is free and not on protected property so I can go back and check it out. We visited four different launch sites, three museums, and the Cape Canaveral lighthouse. I personally loved the lighthouse and Hanger "A" which housed some of the larger historic rockets and jets that have helped bring NASA and the U.S. military where it is now. I personally was surprised that the first drone was used as target practice. I can't really detail everything I saw or this would become one my longest reviews, longer than I usually do. Just know that, like I said earlier in the review, for a possible one-and-done, it is worth every penny. However, if you really want to make sure the tour is a one-and-done, pay for the full tour. You'll have enough time to visit everything within the four hours, and if anything is closed, they'll take you to the Canaveral National Seashore, which was amazing because it is literally almost "untouched" by tourism. I will give this tour four out of five stars. I am not going to say consistency will earn the fifth star because only a super fan will take this tour numerous times... or work for the tour company. I will say that the lacking star has to do with the price. It can be high overall especially if stops are closed for some reason.

Great experience an excellent adventure for all in the family. Make sure add to you agenda.read more

Been out with Captain Mark several times. Always take my guests out on this tour. Everyone always…read moreenjoys it. And we have seen dolphins EVERY time! His boat has shade if you want it, and is easily accessible for seniors. Definitely safe for little kids. Highly recommend.

My grandchildren were in town (girls 15 and 17) and I wanted to give them a feel for the area I…read morelive in. Being from Texas they aren't around a lot of water. We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark and learned a lot. He did an exceptional job of telling us about the space program and the boats and equipment involved. We saw many manatees and dolphins around the locks. Had a little delay getting back thru the lock but he handled it beautifully and continued the tour thru the delay. AND THEN we ran into a huge pod of dolphins. It was so fun to watch them breach and play. I'd recommend this tour to anyone. My friend who went with us is 90 and had no trouble getting in and out of the pontoon boat. Fun time was had by all.

Living in Brevard is full of beautiful scenery, beaches and nature but coming to Merritt Island…read moreNational Wildlife Refuge you really feel like you are in a different country. It is so beautiful and remote and full of wildlife. The best part... it's free! This is a beautiful driving trail designed just for soaking up wildlife. Our favorite part of coming here is rolling down the windows and counting the various birds and alligators. At one time we counted 13 alligators in one drive. It's fun to see who can spot the most. The drive takes less than 40 minutes but if you really take your time and stop in the sections reserved for pulling over and parking you can spend hours here. There are various spots with viewing towers to overlook the reserve. There are also interpretive signs explaining the bird species in the area. I would highly suggest taking a detour next time you go to the Kennedy space center and taking a drive here. Also some advice is to bring drinks and snacks for the car because you may grow hungry on the remote drive.

I loved my experience at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. While attending a conference…read morerecently, I needed a little bit of an escape and decided to head toward to coast to get my nature fix. I ultimately only chose to come here because it was the closest place with manatee viewing. I made the drive from Orlando, and made my first stop at the Visitor Center. If you have your America the Beautiful pass, you're all set, but I didn't get a new one this year, so I paid $10 for my visitor pass. Cin at the volunteer desk was super helpful and showed me where I should go. I ultimately decided on the Black Point Wildlife Drive - a 7-ish mile drive that provided some great opportunities to see various birdlife. If you're a birder - which apparently I've become - you'll enjoy this. I saw a variety of species almost immediately, and I bet there are even better times to come through this area to see larger flocks during migration. I took my time on the drive and enjoy the quiet and relative remoteness of the place. After that I headed east and then north to check out the Manatee Observation Deck by the Haulover Canal. I stayed here for a short amount of time, but didn't see anything. So on Cin's advice, I went back toward the Bairs Cove boat launch. And boy was this a treat. There were no people when I first arrived, but there were definitely manatees. After a while, a few other people showed up just for watching manatees - not to put boats in. One lady put her feet in the water and manatees came up and booped their noses on her feet. It was incredible to see these creatures in the wild - some of them mothers with little ones twirling around by their sides. The skies started to turn black, and while I personally missed the rainstorm, it was time to pack up and head out back to Orlando. I'm so glad I made the decision to come here, and I highly recommend it for any of those who are nature-lovers!

We just disembarked from an amazing trip. I've been on 7-8+ cruises before but this was my first…read moreDisney cruise. Don't spoil your experience by looking at all the photos on the reviews.... You'll take away some of the magic. Key POINT: this cruise ship is primarily for kids to about 12 years old. And every kid walks off this boat just elated!!! Outside of a few Trivia events adults don't have much to do. Pros: -Top quality entertainers from Vegas, West End and Broadway - immaculately clean - fitness center has nice equipment including Peleton - characters are accessible ... much better than the Disney parks. - movie theaters on board show new releases - because most kids go to bed early stateroom neighbor noise is minimal. - the private island stop in the Bahamas was breathtaking and perfect - the mariachi in the Coco restaurant was really nice . - firework show - the Incredibles race track - bingo was entertaining Cons: -Staterooms do not have twin bed options so cabin mates have to share a bed. If under 5'10" the sofa bed is an option. - outside of evening shows, not much for adults to do. Quite a few grandparents were abandoned. (The irony is many of them were footing the bill.) - dining rooms cramped... felt like a cafeteria. - you cannot eat in peace as the themed dining rooms are non-stop entertainment for the kids. - this is my first cruise I didn't make any new friends. Most people just talk to their own family units. They were polite in elevators but no cross talking anywhere. "Stranger Danger" - definitely not suited for the LGBTQ demographic - pools all very tiny and not really able to swim just cool off. -outside of trivia ... no Star Wars representation. I left the shipped very relaxed and happy to have shared a nice week with the extended family. I doubt I will try another ship as I don't have children so I'm not their target customer.

We just got back from our Disney Treasure cruise yesterday and it was so much fun. The Disney…read moreservice and entertainment are always excellent. I wish I could comment on the food, but this was the first time I've ever got seasick . For the first few days it was excellent though, especially brunch at Palo Steakhouse. Even though I was under the weather, I was able to rest well onboard. I will say though that as much as I enjoyed dining in the various restaurants, I felt for the cast members because it seemed so tight for them to quickly move back and forth. It wasn't as conducive for conversation with the servers like we were able to on other ships. (I'll admit I'm especially fond of the Wonder and Magic.) It was pretty cool to pull into port and see the newest ship, the Disney Destiny, right next to us. Hopefully we will try that ship too. Don't forget to order Disney Mickey ice cream bars from room service, the true hidden Mickey/secret menu item.

We had a great time on this tour. Ellen and Captain Don were wonderful. Ellen shared her love of…read morethe area and the wildlife. We saw dolphin, manatees, and lots of different birds. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful day to spend on the water. I highly recommend this tour.

Sold me two tickets online, then cancelled because that trip wouldn't be profitable…read more I understand the desire to be profitable, but, the ticket was sold. Having been a charter captain myself for 15 years, I've never seen anything like this. You don't hit a home run every time at bat. You never hit one if you don't come to the plate. Fortunately we found another operator and had a delightful time.