The 10 Best Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral Tours in the USA

1.Merritt Island: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,637 reviews · from $83Our pick

Spend a full day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex exploring Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Saturn V rocket, Gateway, Rocket Garden, live shows, 3D films, and hands-on simulators. Your ticket includes the Apollo/Saturn V Center, internal bus tour access, most attractions, and the reimagined Launch Complex 39 gantry.

“It was fantastic, being on holiday here from the UK this was a must do and it did not let us down. We spent 8 hours here so made the most of it, our real bonus was a genuine rocket launch happened the following day which we were able to see at 6:45am. Fantastic experience”

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2.Kennedy Space Center: Entry Ticket with Explore Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · from $92

Spend one or two days at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, then ride the Explore Bus Tour with a space expert. Stop near the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Complex 39 before reaching the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Back inside, see Atlantis, enjoy simulators, films, live shows, and Gateway rides.

“Excellent day out for the whole Family, really worth the extra for taking the explore bus tour. Don’t underestimate how much there is to see / learn, it will take the best part of a whole day to fully appreciate every exhibit.”

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3.Wizard of OZ Museum tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,056 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Visit the Wizard of Oz Museum near Cape Canaveral for 1 to 2 hours of Oz books, dolls, comics, toys, posters, costumes, original props, photo spots, a scavenger hunt, and projection rooms featuring Oz, Van Gogh, and space imagery. English mobile tickets cost $29.99.

“It is very small. The memorabilia was great to see but thats what it mostly is. The projector room did not actually use real oz characters it didn’t even use oz music. If you are supposed to skip down the yellow brick road the least you can do is play the soundtrack”

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4.Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,052 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Cruise the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands and Banana River for about two hours with a captain and certified naturalist. Look for dolphins, manatees, birds, turtles, and other wildlife, while learning about mangroves and the estuary. The boat has a restroom and is wheelchair accessible.

“We had Steve and pat. Both were amazing. We got lucky and saw dozens of dolphins and several manatees and bird species. Interacted with the kids and made the experience fantastic for all”

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5.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands with guides such as James, Ian, Susie, or Michael. Paddle open lagoons and narrow mangrove tunnels while watching for manatees, dolphins, tarpon, stingrays, crabs, and Florida birds. Groups are capped at 10, and photos are included.

“My family is 14mo, 14yo, 19, 32 and 39 and we all enjoyed it! The guide was very accommodating to our speed and the other guests abilities and helped us all get the kayaking down. We got to see the beautiful Mangroves, a 4 foot Tarpon and a family of Manatee. Great Adventure.”

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6.Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

You’ll paddle about two miles through Cocoa Beach’s calm waterways and narrow mangrove tunnels with a guide such as Holly, Erin, Jordyn, or Ian. Single and tandem kayaks, instruction, and equipment are included. Wildlife sightings vary, but dolphins, manatees, birds, comb jellies, and tree crabs may appear.

“Gabby was a great guide and we got to see many dolphins on our tour and going through the "tunnels" was really cool”

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7.Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Kayak for about two hours through the Indian River Lagoon near Merritt Island with guides such as Matt, Aidan, Caleb, or Zoey. In summer, paddle through blue-green dinoflagellate glow. In winter, look for gentle, glowing comb jellies, plus fish, manatees, and dolphins.

“We had a great experience! It’s a little bit off season so our tour was just my husband, daughter and myself. Our guide Matthew was great! He kept us safe, was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time!”

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8.Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet BK Adventure at Haulover Canal for a 90-minute night paddle through Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Your guide supplies the kayak, paddle, and life jacket, explains the glowing plankton and comb jellyfish, and leads a small group of up to eight into dark, protected waters.

“Getting to see the bioluminescence and the peacefulness of kayaking at night under the stars. Our guide Seven did a really nice job of sharing information about the location and the wildlife within it.”

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9.Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

At Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures in Cape Canaveral, you climb, zip, and cross suspended obstacles through seven courses, from beginner to extreme. Staff provide ground training and safety support. Plan on closed-toe shoes, active movement, and a two-hour session under the live oaks.

“We had the best time! We left there so happy and so exhausted. We felt like we were on our own episode of American Ninja Warrior!”

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10.Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour (Titusville)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Launch at Haulover Canal near Titusville or Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island for a 90-minute guided night paddle. Guides such as Terrance, Brian, Jeremiah, and Clint explain the lagoon, point out fish and comb jellies, and help beginners feel at ease as each paddle stroke lights the water.

“Moon was a little to bright to see the bioluminescence like we hoped, however, it made for an absolutely stunning night on the water. Our guide, Clint was awesome.”

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