Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Transport from Orlando

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Stop At: NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32899

Your Kennedy Space Center tour begins after an approximate 45-minute drive from Orlando. From the Visitor Complex, view rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, and see an actual Gemini program capsule on display in Early Space Exploration. Walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, one of the most powerful ever built, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center and relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon and experience the thunderous rumble of a rocket lift-off! Continue with two IMAX space movies viewed on five-story screens – IMAX® A Beautiful Planet and Journey To Space 3D, which takes you on a virtual trip to the International Space Station. Check out the Astronaut Encounter to hear actual astronauts discuss their experiences and get photos of these heroes.

Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Space Shuttle Atlantis, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, FL

Don't miss the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, where more than 60 interactive experiences highlight the people, passion and patriotism behind NASA’s Space Shuttle program, which launched the Hubble Space Telescope and built the International Space Station. See what it's like to be a real astronaut! Take the helm at the shuttle cockpit; experience the sensation of floating in space; explore a replica of the ISS; and experience the sights, sounds and sensations of a shuttle launch! Travelers can take a private guided tour of the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit for no additional charge (not available with the Space Pass Plus.)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, 6225 Vectorspace Blvd NASA Pkwy, Titusville, FL 32780

In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, relive the wonder and excitement of the Apollo era in this one-of-a-kind exhibit that celebrates the unprecedented achievement of putting a man on the moon and the joy that was realized in that moment around the world. Also, take a bus tour past some of the most iconic NASA landmarks. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show. Visit the impressive Rocket Garden, featuring the first rocket to break free from gravity, and honor NASA’s fallen heroes at the 'Heroes and Legends' exhibit featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®. Then learn more about what it takes to explore Mars at Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted.

Finish your day by boarding a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up and strap in for a virtual launch into space on the Shuttle Launch Experience. Orbit the earth in this awesome simulation replicating the sights, sounds and feelings of an authentic shuttle launch.

Tour Options: Ugrade your tour to have lunch with an actual astronaut! Sit down for a meal with a member of NASA's Astronaut Corps and ask everything you ever wanted to know about what it's like to be in space. Or choose Space Pass Plus, which combines all of the above with a guided tour to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), NASA Causeway and A/B Camera Stop and a look at the countdown clock at Press Site, a crawler transporter used to move Apollo moon rockets and the Operations and Checkout building.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

Transportation to Kennedy Space Center from centralized pick up locations
Local taxes
Entry/Admission - NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Entry/Admission - Space Shuttle Atlantis
Entry/Admission - U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Rocket Launch admission tickets (Extra charge may be required)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Lunch with an Astronaut includes a buffet-style meal with vegetarian options
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 79 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

60%

Original

25%

Reviews

4.5

518

SOPHIE M

5 | 2019-09-30

We had enoug time to visit all the space centre. The visit was very interesting and informative - you need a good knowledge of English to understand everything.

panadu75

5 | 2019-09-18

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Kennedy Space Center. The Dolphin Tour company excursion, led by Bob and Stuart, was professional and informative. Their suggested time schedule for the center was accurate and helpful. When I called the day before to get the specifics for our pick up point, the receptionist was helpful and directed us to a point with free parking instead of the one assigned. The van was a bit early, so glad we were there ahead of time as well. Note that if you are staying at a Disney property (Swan and Dolphin are NOT part of the WDW resort network) you will have to use or get your own transportation to the pick up point.

Julia G

5 | 2019-08-26

Absolutely amazing! Should not miss! Once in a lifetime experience! Brought me to tears! My 9 year old daughter LOVED it!!! Stuart, the driver and guide gave us a wonderful suggested itinerary!!! Make sure NOT to be late or you will not be allowed into events once they start. Discipline is key here.

ASHLEIGH G

3 | 2019-07-04

The visit to the Kennedy Space Center was excellent and well worth it. Getting there early was important to have time to explore many of the interesting sites and displays. Transportation was arranged with City Sightseeing Orlando with a comfortable and informative trip to the Center but on the return trip we were transferred to a smaller commuter van for the last two stops with a second driver whose driving, to put it mildly, was aggressive and in a manner dangerous to us as passengers and other road users. As a result we would not recommend using this company for transportation.

Jordan L

4 | 2019-07-03

Myself and my 8 year old son thoroughly enjoyed a full day at Kennedy Space Centre. The transport was professional and efficient and we made great use of their (Stuarts) suggested itinerary to maximize our time.

Peter Z

5 | 2019-07-03

The facility at Kennedy Space Center is excellent with lots to see and do. Very hot day for our visit but plenty of cool areas to visit and cooling mists provided when waiting for buses to the Saturn V display. Bus ride to and from Orlando provided by Dolphin Tours. Trip over was good but final ride home was performed by an angry driver frequently exceeding the speed limits with poor and dangerous driving skills that was due I believe to minimal tips received by the touring group.

David W

5 | 2019-04-03

The trip was great! Our tour guide bill gave a thoughtful narration on the bus ride over to KSC on the history of US space program including elements of science and engineering. He provided a suggested itinerary of the many options to see at KSC that maximized what we could see in the time available. Kent did a great job driving the bus. Only problem took two hours to get back to hotel, mainly because of Orlando traffic between 5-7:30pm.

Eleanor L

1 | 2019-02-21

The Kennedy Space Center tour did not start off well with the bus being thirty minutes late in picking my family up. When I called about ten minutes past the arranged time the women I spoke to knew right away that the bus was running late, which made me wonder why we weren’t contacted if it was already known that the driver, Stuart, had been running behind since the early morning. Things were looking up when we stopped and were given the chance to see a shuttle launch before making our way to the space center. Shortly before arrival, Stuart felt the need to discuss the process of tipping with everyone on the bus. I understand that it might need to be mentioned briefly, but he went into the cultural expectantly behind tips and the percentage that would be the “appropriate” amount. The lines at entry were long and with our late arrival we were told that the guided tour of the Atlantis building would not be happening, despite being in the inclusions of the tour booking. My family and I had a wonderful time exploring the Kennedy Space Center on our own and had used parts of the suggested itinerary given to us. We were told to try and be back on the bus between 5-5:15 in order to make sure we didn’t arrive back at the drop off points to late, only to not depart the space center until 5:45. The route Stuart took back went far past our drop off point, which confused us since we were among the last picked up and believed we would be among the first dropped off if the same route was to be used. We were not dropped off until after 8:00 and it is needless to say that we were not pleased with Florida Dolphin Tours.

Holly

1 | 2018-09-21

THIS IS FOR FLORIDA DOLPHIN TOURS. If I could give this company a 0 I would. Do not take Florida dolphin tours. My mother and I booked this company to go to Kennedy space center On Sept 10th. However we never made it there because the bus driver never strapped my mothers motorize scooter in and when she took a hard left turn my mother and the scooter flipped over on the right size. My mother was rushed to the hospital. The lady did not even know how to put the ramp down on the bus so my mother could get on and off. The bus driver needed help from another passenger on the bus to help her put it down. This bus is not handicap accessible. We called the day before to confirm that this bus was handicap accessible and the lady on the phone said YES all our buses are handicap accessible. And we were not told on the phone that we were going to be switching two different buses. Your bus drivers and your customer service needs to be talked to or better yet close this company.

joanne h

5 | 2018-07-29

There lots to see worth the money and fun for the kids

cynthia p

5 | 2018-07-19

I went to this attraction alone. Felt safe, made wonderful friends and had a great time! Enjoyed the day, the history. It was great to have comfortable transportation at the end of a long day.

joelmw4743

5 | 2018-07-19

Great job by all from where we parked our car to the guided tour starting with bus transportation to the all day tours at Kennedy to the Lunch with an Astronaut and ride back. Skilled and friendly drivers and tour guides. Fantastic memories for our children and grandchildren.

jennifer c

5 | 2018-06-17

Brilliant day. Great tour guide on bus pointing out alligators. Loved my time in the space centre, of the shuttle era so to see one was quite emotional. Whole visit was fantastic. Highly recommend

Theana G

5 | 2018-05-27

Loved this tour

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