Top Orlando On the Water

Florida is home to a biodiverse ecosystem and one of the best ways to explore is by kayak. Board a glass-bottom kayak with a small group and follow your guide on an eco-tour of Rainbow Springs for unparalleled views of the underwater world. Paddle through nature’s playground and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like turtles, alligators, fish, and even otters.

Venture beyond the theme parks, and see some of the Orlando area’s top attractions in one day, with this convenient, cost-effective package. Make your own way to the departure point in Kissimmee, hop aboard an airboat, and zip through the area’s waterways in search of alligators. Then, visit a Native American living history museum, and discover an interactive gem-mining experience. Finally, sit down to enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch.

See the city of Orlando in a new light during this night glow experience on Lake Ivanhoe. Choose between a kayak and paddleboard, both outfitted with vibrant led lighting on their underside. Paddle under the moonlight with ease, even if you’re a beginner. The spring-fed lake gives a clear view, though the bright lights of the Orlando skyline are just as mesmerizing.

Located north of Orlando, Silver Springs is a popular spot for boaters and other on-water riders to spot manatees floating leisurely through the crystal waters. Get close to these mammals and other wildlife including monkeys and turtles on a clear paddle board or kayak tour. Take an adventure into the springs on your choice of a clear kayak or paddle board, letting your transparent watercraft give you a fantastic view beneath the surface.

Experience the greatest space adventure on Earth at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Choose from several tour options. Walk under the largest rocket ever flown. Take a virtual moon walk. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut. Stand nose-to-nose with Space Shuttle Atlantis and try the thrilling Shuttle Launch Experience. Explore all the fascinating interactive exhibits and check out awe-inspiring 3D films. Upgrade for a 30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River or add the Ultimate Space Experience and enjoy lunch with an astronaut plus an in-depth, up-close bus tour.

Swap crowded bus tours for a much more intimate safari experience—a self-guided tour where you can drive your own vehicle through the Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park. During the ride, look out for over 100 animals—including zebras, white-tailed deer, and bison. There's also a huge pond that's home to alligators, and an area where you can hand-feed giraffes.

The Florida Everglades can be a dangerous place to adventure to alone. This guided tour of the area by airboat allows you to enjoy the awesome views of alligators and other wildlife without feeling threatened. Along with live commentary from your guide.

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.

Welcome to our enchanted 32-acre park, where adventure awaits around every corner. Explore the lighted brick pathways that wind along the beautiful lake, surrounded by nature's wonders. Get up-close and personal with Florida's favorite reptiles on an airboat adventure. Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of native butterflies, wildlife, and plants in Lily's Butterfly Garden. Embark on a mining adventure as you sift through buckets of soil, uncovering semi-precious gems, fossils, and crystals. Witness our living history museum and learn from descendants of the Jororo Tribe, “The Forgotten Tribe of Florida” and discover a primitive way of living at our authentic Native American Village. Wrap up your visit with a delicious lakeside meal at Boggy Bottoms BBQ. Join us and escape to nature! * For 1-hour tours, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation.

Wildlife fans—this one’s for you. Set off on a kayaking adventure along the beautiful Silver River with a guide to navigate and entertain you with commentary along the way. To help enhance your underwater visibility and increase the likelihood of spotting diverse wildlife you’ll travel in a clear kayak. As well as beautiful scenery, potential wildlife sightseeing include fish, manatees, monkeys, and various bird species.

Get a look at the creatures of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans with pre-purchased admission to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. You'll 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 attractions as well.

Just outside Orlando you’ll find Shingle Creek, the headwaters to the Florida Everglades. The quiet waters beneath a forest of cypress trees are the perfect spot to kayak, even if it’s your first time. This guided tour will take you through the habitat of Floridian wildlife, including spoonbills, hawks, frogs, egret…even alligators.

No reservations required for groups under 15 guests! Seeking an escape from the hustle & bustle of the city? Visit Gator Airboat Rides for an exhilarating airboat adventure and connect with the natural beauty of Florida. Travel through the headwaters of the Everglades in our high-speed Coast Guard certified airboats, accommodating up to 15 passengers, all piloted by licensed, fully insured Master Captains. Get the chance to possibly encounter alligators, otters, the Great Blue Heron, Snail-kites, American Bald Eagles, and more! Experience the untouched beauty of Florida’s wildlife and their habitat up close. Discover why we’re top-rated in airboat tours in Orlando, Kissimmee, St.Cloud, and more! We pride ourselves on offering you the Lowest Prices in the Orlando/Kissimmee area for airboat rides. Also, we are Closest to Orlando Attractions! Only 16 miles from Disney World and 6 miles from Orlando International Airport. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

There’s more to Orlando than theme parks. Discover the city of Orlando and the surrounding region on this full-day sightseeing bus tour and boat cruise. Learn about the history of Orlando. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the lakes and canals of historic Winter Park, the self-proclaimed ‘Venice of America.’ See the downtown highlights around Lake Eola and browse the boutiques and specialty stores on Park Avenue. Select Orlando area pickup and drop-off included.

Grab an underwater view of the springs, shipwrecks, caves, statues and more via glass bottom kayaks! We'll share our waterways with an abundance of wildlife such as manatees, alligators, turtles, otters, monkeys, fish and birds! This is an experience you'll never forget; equal parts serene and adventurous and appropriate for all ages and experience levels! Our glass bottom kayaks are the clearest, most stable of it's kind on the Silver River! They come with a sit-in-top design, which means they are well suited to all-weather paddling, stability is greatly increased and paddler comfort is enhanced. Our kayaks come with a transparent hull for underwater viewing all the way to the bottom, even the deepest springs in the river! -Booking here is per solo kayak with a max weight of 200lbs -Tandem Kayaks (300lbs max) can be booked via our website -Late arrivals and no-shows can not be accommodated and will result in cancellation without refund

Experience Florida’s wild wetlands on an exciting, family-friendly airboat ride! This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamps in the Central Everglades south of Orlando. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a native guide as you admire the lush, woody shoreline and spot local wildlife like lurking gators.

See some of central Florida’s most spectacular scenery—and increase your chances of spotting wildlife—on this small-group, clear kayaking tour of Silver Springs State Park. Pick from multiple tour times and make your own way to the park, where you’ll meet your guide and get acquainted with your kayaks. Then, set off into the scenery. Learn more about the area as you go, and keep your eyes peeled for manatees, monkeys, alligators, and more.

A good choice for nature lovers, this tour takes you into a unique part of Rock Springs Run known as "Emerald Cut.” The first part of the tour is an upstream paddle through calm waters and overhead tree canopy, with stops to hop off your clear kayak and into the fresh spring water. Keep your eyes peeled for for fish, turtles, birds, small alligators, and more. 

Take a break from crowded Orlando theme parks with an action-packed ride on Lake Bryan aboard a Yamaha Jet Ski. With a convenient location near Lake Buena Vista attractions, this water sports facility has its own private lake. You have a choice of 30- or 60-minute sessions. A lesson is provided with a rental for beginners.

The manatee- and dolphin-rich waters off the coast of Daytona Beach beckon visitors out of their beach chairs. This half-day exploration seeks out these animals from the comfort of a stand-up paddleboard. Guides lead you under seven bridges, around an island, and through several scenic canals in search of wildlife. Tours are slow-paced and geared toward all ages and skill levels and take place in a calm bay.

The calm waters of Blue Springs State Park are home to hundreds of manatees and this small-group kayaking tour feels like your own invitation into their world. Paddle your way through the waters fed by a crystal clear natural spring and learn all about the area from your tour guide. In the winter, you’ll find manatees while summer tours head to the spring for a refreshing swim. Kayaks are included.

Get a first-hand immersion into the rich wildlife of the Florida everglades during this sunset airboat tour. Explore the waters at their most picturesque, gliding down shallow areas not accessible to standard boats. You’ll also maximum your chances of wildlife spottings, since local animals like cattle and flocks of birds go on the move before dusk.

Come with your best friend, your partner, your dog, or just your sense of adventure and enjoy a new view of Orlando while stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Ivanhoe. Paddle at your own pace and wade through a safe lake with no alligators. Beginner paddlers may want to sit this guided tour out as it’s geared towards experienced paddlers who are interested in a self-guided activity.