Top Florida Kid-Friendly Tours

The Gulf of Mexico is known for wild dolphin sightings and this tour from Clearwater Beach helps you discover the pods. Climb aboard the Little Toot, a tugboat-style boat, that creates a big wake that dolphins like to play in. While you’re out on the water, enjoy lively commentary about the dolphins and the surrounding area.

Set sail for adventure on this interactive Pirate Adventure Cruise along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Help find the hidden treasure, learn to talk and dress like a pirate with face painting and temporary tattoos and fend off the attacks of rival pirates with onboard water cannons. Kids receive a pirate certificate and a bag of loot to take home. This tour is great for birthday parties, group field trips, or just to have an entertaining experience on the high seas.

Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot of sightseeing into a limited amount of time. A fully narrated 90-minute cruise along the New River through Fort Lauderdale will let you soak up such sights as the lavish homes and mega yachts along Millionaire's Row.

Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park for a family-friendly wildlife experience that includes native Florida animals as well as species from around the world. Check out the variety of habitats that are home to wildlife from Asia, Africa, Australia and more, where you can see apes, birds, tortoises, panthers, manatees, koalas… the list goes on. Plus, learn about endangered species and the zoo’s efforts in animal conservation.

Get a look at the creatures of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans—and benefit from simplified sightseeing—with pre-purchased admission tickets to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Be immersed in an underwater world of more than 5,000 fish, marine mammals, and more, from sharks to jellyfish. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a 2- or 3-attraction pass to visit other Orlando sights as well, including Madame Tussauds and/or the Orlando Eye.

Admire and learn more about the over 670 species of sea creatures at the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Spot a giant Pacific octopus, turtles, and other aquatic animals from Florida’s seas, as well as wetland wildlife including alligators and river otters. Explore three touch habitats to get closer than ever to moon jellies, stingrays, sea stars, and more, while learning about the aquarium's conservation efforts. Allow 2–3 hours for this fun, family-friendly attraction.

Explore the Florida Everglades on an airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the water at high speeds while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park, a ticket to the alligator and reptile exhibit, and a guided airboat tour.

This relaxing cruise is great for nature lovers, families, or those who simply enjoy being out on the water. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway—an inland waterway that runs parallel to the coastline—for a calm ride exploring St. Augustine’s estuaries. Keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, pelicans, osprey, and spoonbill. Along the way, you’ll spot landmarks including the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse, and more.

Snorkel with manatees in the Crystal River on a wildlife tour that gets you close to the West Indian Manatees that flock to the Crystal River's many freshwater springs. Learn about the remarkable manatees and the ecosystem they depend on, then slip into the water to see the manatees as they swim and feed. Wetsuits and all snorkeling equipment are included in this Crystal River manatee tour, with warm drinks served on board the boat.

Soak up the waterfront beauty of the Florida Keys—and make getting there from Miami smooth and hassle-free—on this full-day sightseeing tour, complete with round-trip transit. Following hotel pickup, travel aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with live narration to introduce the region's highlights and history. Upon arrival in Key West, have half a day to explore independently—or upgrade to snorkel, tour by glass-bottomed boat, and beyond.

Save money whilst enjoying access to Tampa's attractions with the Tampa Bay CityPASS. Ideal for travelers who want to see as much of the area as possible, choose from a selection of five attractions to visit. This includes Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, The Tropics Boat Tours, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Museum of Science & Innovation (MOSI), or Glazer Children's Museum.

Experience the world-class theme parks of Universal Orlando Resort™ with one handy park-to-park ticket. Customize your ticket to suit your schedule, with options to visit Universal Studios Florida™, Universal Islands of Adventure™, Universal Epic Universe™ and Universal Volcano Bay™, and more. Simply choose the number of days and the number of parks you want to visit each day. This product is only available to residents of the United States and Canada.

Discover Miami’s beauty from the water without crowds on this private cruise or party boat experience. Board a sleek, skippered motor boat, and escape the city’s bustle. Choose from different sightseeing cruises that sail from the Miami River into open water, revealing views of Bayside Miami, the Miami Arena, and Millionaires Row—longer cruises include floating mats for water fun.

Spend a day with central Florida’s manatees on this small-group river cruise and wildlife park adventure. Begin with a boat ride on the Crystal River. Snorkel near these gentle giants, then enjoy the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This is one of the best places in the state to watch manatees, as well as other animals in their natural environment. An airboat tour on the Withlacoochee River is also included on select days.

Learn all about contemporary glass art at Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg. Pay for your ticket in advance to avoid last-minute hassles and guaranteed admission. Enjoy immersive glass art exhibits, an audio tour, and a monthly scavenger hunt. Walk among the collection of modern glass sculptures, captivating installations, and unique exhibitions.

Get an express tour of the street art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood via golf cart. Ride around the revitalized district with your guide, marveling at the graffiti and murals. Bring your camera for fantastic snaps of art by local painters such as Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, and Interesni. This small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Go parasailing above the emerald waters of Key West for a thrilling 1-hour tour that provides sweeping views of Florida’s southernmost city and its surroundings. Head out in a 12-passenger state-of-the-art parasailing boat out to the ocean, then your guide secures you into a double or triple-person parasailing device for a ride that gently lifts off and glides above the water, all without getting wet.

Universal Orlando Resort™ has four incredible theme parks which makes it tough to choose which ones to visit. Instead, visit them all! With this ticket you can visit one fantastic park per day—Universal Studios Florida™, Universal Islands of Adventure™, Universal Epic Universe™ and Universal Volcano Bay™. Plus, the flexible package lets you choose how many days you want to spend at the parks, so you can set the schedule to suit you. This product is only available to USA and Canada residents.

Try something new in Key West: parasailing. Adventure seekers who've booked this trip will love soaring over the Key West Seaport. The experience is available for singles, doubles, and even triples so it's a fantastic activity for a group of friends or a family. You'll board a state-of-the-art boat, get briefed by the crew, and then fly over the city—free as a bird.

Look for dolphins in the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands on this boat tour from Marco Island. With a captain-guide, explore a piece of Florida's gulf coast to see and learn about the natural environment. You also have the opportunity to spot shorebirds with your live guide on hand to identify them.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

Add an A-lister touch to your Miami stay by avoiding crowded shared cruise excursions and booking your own private sightseeing, sunset, or party-themed cruise. Choose from a range of options and durations—some with water mats included—and step aboard a gleaming motorboat, complete with a skipper. Then, hit Miami's beautiful bayside waters for stunning views of downtown, Star Island, and other sights; and revel in the comfort and privacy of your own craft.

Discover the wildlife of both the land and sea by booking tickets that grant you admission to Zoo Tampa and the Florida Aquarium. Ideal for families who want to visit the zoo and aquarium, this package lets you do both in one day. Plus, by booking tickets to two attractions at once, you can save money and time as well as avoiding waiting in ticket lines.