Day Trips from Orlando to Cocoa Beach

Embark on the ultimate space adventure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where you can explore a range of exciting tour options. Walk beneath the largest rocket ever flown, meet a veteran NASA astronaut, and get up close with Space Shuttle Atlantis. Experience the thrilling Shuttle Launch Experience and discover interactive exhibits that bring space exploration to life. For an enhanced visit, upgrade to include a 30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River or opt for the Ultimate Space Experience, featuring lunch with an astronaut and an exclusive bus tour. Don't miss this unforgettable journey into space!

Explore outer space and the South Florida swamp during this day trip from Orlando. At the Kennedy Space Center, meet an astronaut, then go on to explore the visitor complex and hear about the United States' space travel history. Then hop on an airboat for a 30-min ride up the St Johns River. Glide across the surface of the swamp, watching out for local plant and animal life along the way. All entrance fees, activities and round-trip transportation from select Orlando hotels are included.

Get the full Kennedy Space Center Experience with this deluxe full-day package from Orlando, including a chat with an astronaut. Explore the space center and get up close to the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Enjoy snacks and drinks and watch a presentation from an astronaut, followed by an opportunity for photos and autographs. All activities and round-trip transportation from select Orlando hotels are included.

Enjoy photo stops by the launch pads and the vehicle assembly building, touch a moon rock and ride the shuttle launch experience simulator on this small-group tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Learn about the science and history of the space program from your tour guide on the ride from Orlando. Upon arrival, start with a rocket garden tour before heading off on a special KSC Explore Bus tour to see the special parts of the NASA working space flight facility, then explore on your own time for the rest of your time there. Round-trip transportation from the Orlando area means no need to rent a car.

Visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral with an express bus shuttle service that includes a tour guide who will provide you all the details to ensure you have a great day at the visitor center. Your admission ticket also grants access to the space simulator Shuttle Launch Experience, an IMAX film screening, the rocket garden, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Skip the hassles of driving and parking with direct round-trip transportation provided from ICON 360 Plaza in Orlando.

Skip the rental car and let us whisk you from your Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, or Kissimmee hotel to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for an unforgettable day at the home of America's space program. The headline experience is the Chat with an Astronaut sit-down session: a casual, small-group conversation with a real NASA astronaut over snacks and drinks, where you can ask anything about life and work in space. You'll also explore Space Shuttle Atlantis up close, feel a launch from your seat in the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator, touch a piece of Moon Rock at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, and walk through the Rocket Garden where rockets bloom year-round. Roundtrip air-conditioned transportation and Kennedy Space Center admission are included — just bring your sense of wonder.

Visit the iconic Kennedy Space Center with express morning service from Orlando's ICON 360 and delve into the history and future of space exploration. This tour skips the hotel pickup loop - you meet us directly at the final meeting point, so you arrive at the Visitor Complex earlier and enjoy more time with the exhibits. Admission includes the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator, a chance to touch a piece of real moon rock, and exploring the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Wander the Rocket Garden, walk underneath the towering Apollo/Saturn V rocket, and step inside the new Gateway: Deep Space Launch Complex.

Discover the wonders of space at the Kennedy Space Center with this exclusive VIP experience. Enjoy a guided bus tour that takes you past iconic sites like the Vehicle Assembly Building and shuttle launch pads. Interact with history by touching a piece of moon rock, and experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator. With small group sizes and personalized attention, you’ll have plenty of time to explore exhibits including the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. This tour includes hotel pickup, lunch vouchers, and snacks for a seamless experience. Perfect for space enthusiasts and families alike. - Small group transportation from Orlando area hotels for personalized attention - Guided NASA Explore Bus tour with photo stops and expert commentary - Touch real moon rocks and experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator - Includes lunch vouchers, snacks, and more time at the center than other tours

We offer a completely private transportation service so you can enjoy an exclusive experience. In our luxurious vehicle, only your group will be present, ensuring privacy and comfort throughout the journey. Our driver, guide, and concierge will be at your disposal, providing you with a personalized itinerary for your family. Additionally, you will have the company of the concierge inside the Kennedy Space Center, who will help you navigate the area and make the most of everything NASA has to offer. Book now and live an unforgettable experience with us

With transportation included in this days tour to Kennedy Space Center, Travelers can enjoy the comfort and security with a professional driver starting in Orlando. You have the option of selecting the tour that includes transportation and admission cost or transportation only. Enjoy from a variety of activities for adults and kids, a bus tour, the space launch complex, nature and technology, shuttle launch experience, movie theater, character experience and much more. The property hosts restaurants for lunch. A maximum of 7 hours is given to travelers. While there at Kennedy your driver remains in close proximity and will brief you on time being ready to head back to Orlando.

Discover Orlando's magical attractions and unexpected depth with your self-guided audio tour , allowing you to explore the Theme Park Capital of the World at your own pace. Wander through the charming streets of Winter Park where world-class museums, European-style shopping, and scenic boat tours reveal the sophisticated Florida that predates theme park development. Explore ICON Park's entertainment complex where the Orlando Eye observation wheel provides 400-foot views across the flat Central Florida landscape to distant attractions. Discover the Kennedy Space Center where rockets that carried astronauts to the moon and the Space Shuttle Atlantis inspire dreams of exploration. Experience Orlando's emerging culinary and craft beer scene in neighborhoods like Thornton Park and Mills 50 that locals cherish away from the tourist corridors.