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 bus tour is an incredible way to see not only the vast real estate that the space center keeps…read morebut also the wildlife they care for along the way. You often see gators, all kinds of birds including a bald eagle that takes residence here, and even pigs and piglets! They take your group photo before boarding the bus as well for some fun photo images to pick up at the exit. There is stroller parking before you board the bus and there is a bus that allows full wheelchair transfers if you need that. My mom is in a wheelchair and is able to board without the full transfer so they store the wheelchair under the bus so you have your own when you get to the exhibits on the other side. The drivers are incredibly knowledgeable about everything the space center is doing and gives an extensive spiel. It's simple to board the bus back to the main complex for the reverse trip home. Make a note that the buses will not bring any visitors over to the other complex two hours before park close so get there early to see anything at all over there. But there are places to get food and merchandise if you need it and plan to spend some time. This is the absolute closest you can get to the launch site while visiting through the bus tour.

Love visiting the Lighthouse. Call to make a date to see the lighthouse with groups of 10 or more…read more Must do this well in advance because ID clearance is required. If you're fortunate you can also see Hangar C.

**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.

Kennedy Space Center was absolutely amazing! We had such a great time and there was so much more…read moreto see and experience than I expected. Seeing the rockets, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and all of the incredible history behind NASA and space exploration was unforgettable. Everything was very well organized, clean, and informative without ever feeling boring. The exhibits were interactive and really made you appreciate just how much work, courage, and innovation goes into space exploration. The bus tour and Apollo/Saturn V Center were definitely highlights for us. Even if you're not a huge space person, this is absolutely worth visiting. We learned so much, had a great time, and left with an entirely new appreciation for NASA and the people behind these incredible missions. Such a unique experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Highly recommend spending the day here!

First timer . Family of 5. 3 children under 10. Bought…read moretickets easily online . Arrived after they opened at 9:40 and only 1 lane open for parking. Parking lot was not that crowded. We went to Atlantis first and didn't have to wait very long in line (5min). The kids & adults loved this area, simulator ( 5 min wait) , & slide . We were lucky enough to see a rocket launch and everything seemed super organized with seating and announcements. Lunch at orbit cafe, the kisok for ordering made it super easy and food was ready in less than 5 minutes. The bus tour was nice for my youngest to get a quick nap out of the heat. The drivers to and from were very friendly. The play area was 3 level of fun for the kids. It was a little warm inside , would have been nicer if it was cooler especially with them being active. Last stop was the gateway building and this was our least favorite and brought down my 5 star review to 3. The lines & staff for the stimulator ride in this building were not informative and it seemed like more help was needed since only one lady was handling 3 lines / 3 motion rides. . we didn't understand why there were 3 lines. We didn't realize there were separate rides. We wanted to ride to mars and found out we were in line for cosmos. When we got on the ride one seat was broken so we had to separate our group of 5. And my even my 6 year was super disappointed we waited 1 hour for the ride and it seemed like a waste. I would definitely skip this next time.

Had a great morning tour with Dusty. We got to see several gators and even got up close and…read morepersonal with a couple of them. Overall we had a great time and recommend the experience. Just remember to go early before it gets hot if during warm months. Ours was in early Sept.

Knowledgeable guide that took us on the tour! Saw so much local wildlife and enjoyed our guide's…read moreknowledge of the area and wildlife!

We booked last minute for the bioluminescent tour. We really enjoyed CJ and factual info and his…read moreentertaining stories. It was kind of tough though as there were issues with the boat that almost canceled the tour and then it ended 45 minutes early due to weather. Regardless we were totally satisfied. CJ COMMUNICATED VERY WELL AND TIMELY ABOUT THE BOAT ISSUES. We hung in and just went along. No biggie. Tour started on time. The experience was awesome as the blue is for real! It was like the movie avatar but we weren't blue - the water was and we got to let it run over our hands. Could have played with that jellyfish longer or gone for another. It was all around fun and interesting. I'd do it again!

Great and relaxing tour! The Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.read more

Purchased a tour of the Kennedy Space Center and transportation to Orlando International Airport at…read morethe conclusion of our Carnival Cruise. The tour company canceled our excursion and we had to find last minute transportation to the airport and wait about 10 hours for our evening flight. In reading some of the other negative reviews, you may want discontinue doing business in the travel and tourism industry.

***REVIEW FOR RCI's EXCURSION TOUR*** This review is for an…read moreexcursion tour booked through Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to the Kennedy Space Center, using Seaward Tours. Aboard the, Anthem of the Seas, embarking out of, Bayonne, New Jersey, we were "on the fence" whether to book our first port excursion in Cape Canaveral. Neither of us had been to the KSC, so we decided to make a day of it. We were picked up by a number of KSC tour buses at the cruise port, just steps away from our ship. It was a 25 minute ride to the Center, narrated by our bus and tour guides. Marsha, our tour guide, was absolutely AMAZING! Experience does count for something as she had our group running like the perfect Swiss timepiece; I love how she had fine tuned her tour to perfection! From keeping track of her 52 person group, being clear about meeting times, offering suggestions for not missing any highlights and giving tips for the easiest maneuvering through the Center. The highlights of our tour included: a visit to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Space Shuttle Atlantis with the Shuttle Launch Experience (a simulation ride), a NASA bus ride out into the "field" for a drive-by viewing of the historic Apollo 8 launch pad and the massive shuttle transporter, and finally, a trip to the world's largest space store, The Space Shop! One last note: if you decide to ride the Shuttle Launch Experience, get in line for this before 2:45pm, in order to catch your 4:00pm bus ride back. Possible delays include: purse/bag check-in to the lockers, long lines, and retrieving your simulator photos if you choose to purchase them. If you finish early, you can always check out the surrounding displays. Marsha, thank you for a great tour, your pleasant and fun-loving personality and for your beautiful song on the bus ride back to our cruise ship. You are admired for loving what you do...and it shows!!!

Outstanding service from Johnny. Professional, reliable, and extremely courteous. He made our trip…read moreseamless and stress-free. Highly recommended.

I would give them FIVE stars if they were honest!…read more My family used them for our cruise to the Bahamas. We flew down a day before and Orange Transportation picked us up from our hotel and took us to Port Canaveral. (Driver was on time and very friendly.) The driver even allowed a stop to pick up cases of pop and water for the cruise. Payment was due once we arrived. We paid our balance and some of the gratuity that was due on the return. Once back from our cruise the driver (a different driver) called me to make sure we would be outside. He quickly arrived and loaded our luggage. He drove us back to the airport, where he told me the balance due. The amount was incorrect and he called his boss (who was our first driver) so I could discuss the mistake. While on the phone the owner stated that I did not pay any money toward the gratuity, but only gave him the exact amount. I know that was not possible because the exact amount was $252 and no adults had any singles. That was the reason we decided to pay some toward the gratuity. I did not have the energy or patience to debate back and forth with him. We paid the amount requested and headed on our way. They had great service, however I refuse to patronize a business that is dishonest!

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was cold day with little activity but the…read moreguide was thorough and knew all the right spots.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Most charter boats don't take more than 6 people, so being able to take our party of 7 was great…read more What a trip it was. The captain (Ian) is very knowledgeable and able to tell us exactly what we can and can't keep and has been doing this kind of stuff pretty much his whole life. He found us some great spots, and went above and beyond during the trip. Highlight of the trip was when he helped us snag a large bull shark! They were great about telling us what we needed to do, but letting us actually do it. We actually hooked a second one, but it ended up snapping the line on that one. They filleted what we caught as soon as we got back to the pier and we were able to get it cooked right away at the restaurant at the pier, and took home the rest of what we weren't going to eat. This was my first experience deep sea fishing. This was, by far, the best fishing trip I could have asked for and set a VERY high bar for any future fishing trips to follow in the future.

I went on the Time and Tides eco tour with my good friend and her family, it was great! Being a…read morenative Floridian, I had been to the Cape Canaveral many times but was surprised out how much I didn't know. Our tour guide was very informative and it was great to hear about the area and learn things I had never heard of before. The staff was friendly and great with the small children in the group. They also had a cooler with water and Gatorade for passengers. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, red fish, and many native birds. They also had a fish tank and woukd let the children interact with them. I would recommend this to anybody from out of town or any local resident. Lots of information for any age group. They were also very helpful to a group member who got sea sick. A+ in my book! Looking forward to going on the fishing charter they have!