60 reviews of Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by Dinah P, January 2013
The tour was pretty good overall. The weather was cold that day so we froze our butts off on the airboat and only saw 1 alligator, but the boat operator was very good and we still had fun. Our tour bus driver was hilarious and very knowledgable about the space program. Kennedy Space Center was great as well. Thanks!
Reviewed by Jourdan S, October 2012
We had a wonderful day. Lovely big and comfortable bus collected us on time from our meeting point and the driver interacted well with everyone and gave a good running commentary. Loved the airboat ride, great weather makes a difference and saw quite a few alligators. Dropped with plenty of time to cover the Kennedy Space Centre which was amazing. You do need a whole day to see everything. We even met an astronaut and it was fascinating listening to his experiences. The bus arrived right on time to take us back to Orlando.
Reviewed by Rachel M, October 2012
KSC is interesting and we all loved the Saturn 5 rocket and other displays. The space shuttle simulator experience was pretty good ( but not so amazing after three days at Universal!). Meeting the astronaut was good but we did not have lunch with him, so we can't comment. It will be even better when the shuttle is on show. Great souvenir shops! KSC was definitely a highlight of our Florida trip.
The airboat ride was fun - it felt very brief but was probably 45 minutes long. We saw very little wildlife and no alligators, which surprisingly disappointed the adults more than the kids. For me, not as fun as I expected.
The bus driver was friendly and helpful. The bus was a new air-conditioned coach.
The long trips from hotel to hotel to pick up passengers was mindnumbing, for us it was 1 1/2 hours before we were on our way out of Orlando.
Reviewed by Kari N, October 2012
The Kennedy space centre was great, something different to all the theme parks, and educstional for the kids.
If you didn't see alligators, the airboat trip wasn't very exciting. A shame
Reviewed by Ronny K, September 2012
Was a great experience and well ballanced day; thanks also to the tour guide......
Reviewed by Sandra H, July 2012
It all went very smoothly, pick up on time, good driver, modern air-con coach with video feed of kennedy space centre information, airboat ride was good fun, saw some aligators, lasted about 30 mins, it would have been nice to be offered a cold drink perhaps though. Kennedy space centre was interesting but we maybe had too long there - in my opinion 4 hours would have been enough. Excellent photo opportunities!
Reviewed by Michael G, United Kingdom, May 2012
the airboat ride was fun.lucky with the weather considering thunder storms later.boat captain did a good of positioning the boat to catch sight of alligators and give a good narative on their feeding habits.overall a well worth it trip.
I have always wanted to visit the kennedy space centre.just fantastic better than I could ever have dreamed of.we were there for six hours and I still never got to see everything.will definately go back the next time i'm in florida.
Reviewed by Anthonea R, November 2011
Very enjoyable and worthwhile. Kennedy Spece Centre great visit
Reviewed by Jo, Singapore, November 2011
I was mistaken that this "Everglades" refers to the Everglades National Park but it wasn't. Was slightly disappointed but nonetheless, we did see 2 crocodiles despite the flooded banks and the airport safari ride was enjoyable enough.
Kennedy Space Center was an eye opener and learnt lots of stuff. Wasn't never a big space fan but seeing all the exhibits were impressive enough! in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip!
Reviewed by Wendy S, November 2011
This was a good trip BUT we did not do an Everglades Airboat ride. We did an airboat ride on the St. John's River. It was still fun but you should change the title and description so it is not misleading.
Reviewed by PATRICK L, Australia, October 2011
The tour operator was great and very helpful in all aspect of the tour. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Reviewed by Geoff Gillam, New Zealand, October 2011
Good trip, fun ride on the everglades and the space center for those interested a must.,
Reviewed by Donna P, October 2011
A perfect option if like myself you've always wanted to do an airboat ride and see Kennedy but are only in Florida for limited time and are not driving. Transport was on time and the air conditioning welcome on a day when if was 91F. A perfect amount of time at each destination. My tip is to ensure when you are queueing to be seated in the airboats try not to end up in the middle of a row of 6 as the view isnt so good and you get squished when it turns corners. Saw a bald eagle and 3 aligators up close on our airboat trip.
Reviewed by Shaun K, Australia, October 2011
This is an excellent day tour to escape the theme parks and experience the greater area.
The Everglades Airboat Safari is well worth it, cruising through the Everglades and coming across quite a few alligators.
Then off to the Kennedy Space Centre which includes a tour of the site, best to do this first as it takes about 2 hours. This was very interesting as you get up close to Launch Control where the Shuttle Launches took place.
A lot of history here and an interesting afternoon and the launch simulator gives you the feeling of a shuttle take off.
A great day out!
Photo by: Carmen T, USA
Doing what: Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando
Miami Day Trip and Florida Everglades Airboat Ride
Upgrade your Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari tour and explore Miami! Search for gators on an exciting airboat ride in the Florida Everglades, then hit the beaches of lively Miami on an action packed excursion from Orlando.
