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Come ride the adventure of a lifetime. Travel across the waters of the St John’s River into the scenic natural wetlands of Florida on a 30-minute pontoon boat ride. Your certified captain will whisk across the deep and shallow water into the highways of the swamp. Each ride will offer you a unique and exhilarating experience of its own. Come within hands reach of alligators, snakes, osprey and turtles. You’ll also have the opportunity to see eagles, hawks, cranes, egrets and herons soaring above. As you race across the water see the picturesque habitats of Florida including pickerel weed and water lilies. Be sure to hold on to your hats as you rip across the St. Johns River on this fun filled educational tour.

For those who would like to spend a day of fun and adventure at Universal® parks, Norwegian Cruise Line is pleased to offer a round-trip motorcoach transfer from Port Canaveral’s pier to the parks.

The Kennedy Space Center provides a day of discovery for the entire family as you experience the exciting past, present and future of America’s space program. Your tour begins with a short ride to Kennedy Space Center, where upon arrival, you can participate in the Shuttle Launch Experience which replicates the sights, sounds and feelings of a shuttle launch and orbiting Earth aboard a Space Shuttle. Guest crew members strap in and go vertical for launch in a one-of-a-kind motion-based simulator, the only realistic simulation of a launch ever created.

The five-minute experience sequence culminates with a breathtaking view of Earth from space. You’ll then board an exclusive coach for a tour of NASA’s restricted areas. Ride out to the Space Shuttle launch pads, closer than other guests are allowed and see the vehicle assembly building and visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Here you’ll relive the launch of the massive Saturn V rocket and enjoy a front-row seat as man lands on the moon. Upon conclusion of your personal tour of Kennedy Space Center, you’ll be transported by motorcoach to the Orlando International Airport.

Learn the history of Port Canaveral . From the pier head over to the Air Force Space and Missile History Center to learn where the spirit of space exploration began. The history center features exhibits highlighting every launch complex on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Next top you will visit a fish house and working dock, where thousands of pounds of seafood are caught each year. Here is where one of Florida’s most known species got its start: the Rock Shrimp. Don’t leave without getting your sample of fresh Canaveral Shrimp. You will end your tour at Jetty Park. Jetty Park is its own secluded, tropical paradise that the locals love and people from all over the world come to see for themselves. Jetty Park’s Malcolm E. McLouth Fishing Pier is a 1,200 foot fishing pier that extends into the ocean and has fish cleaning stations with running water and lighted for night fishing.

Learn to surf at Cocoa Beach - Surf Capital of the World! You’ll be briefed on ocean safety and marine life awareness. Your experienced instructor will teach you how to manage your surfboard on land and in the water which will get you up and surfing safely in no time. Who knows, you may be able to ‘hang ten’ before the day is over!

OVERVIEW

Drive a sleek Polaris Slingshot around the Space Coast, stopping along the way for photos and to enjoy some of the area’s most popular attractions. The Slingshot is an open-top three-wheel roadster that’s a cross between a motorcycle and a convertible. The vehicle is a thrill to drive and you can expect heads to turn as you zip down the road caravan-style behind the guide. You will pause to snap photos at the Canaveral Lock, which controls the tidal flow into the port, and at the Vehicle Assembly Building where NASA put together components for the space shuttles and Saturn V rockets. You will have the chance to stretch your legs at Cocoa Village, where you will be free to shop and grab a snack at one of the restaurants. More beautiful coastal scenery awaits on the drive down Tropical Trail and across one of the last swing bridges that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ever built.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive an open-top three-wheel Polaris Slingshot around the Space Coast.
• Stop for photos at the massive Canaveral Lock and at NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building.
• Take in the beautiful coastal scenery and drive across a swing bridge built in 1927.
• Shop and grab a snack on your own at Cocoa Village.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Come see dolphins, manatees, and the diversity of life paired with beautiful scenery. Begin with an easy paddle en route to the kayak launch site. Your tour guide will explain the significance of this endangered backwater estuary. Paddle the mangrove as osprey soar overhead, and cross expansive grass flats. Perhaps see the lagoon's top predator- the dolphin- working the flats. Mangroves and sea grass beds create an environment very conducive to the marine life, which supports the osprey, dolphins and other animals. More than 4,000 animal and plant species such as manatees, stingrays, sea turtles, seahorses, 700 species of fish and 310 species of birds, call the Indian River Lagoon "home".

Spend hours relaxing however you please at Cocoa Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand just south of Cape Canaveral. It won’t take long to reach the beach, so you can maximize your time there. You might spend the entire time simply basking in the sun, strolling along the lengthy coastline and taking a refreshing swim in the Atlantic Ocean whenever the mood strikes. What you do will be completely up to you. Cocoa Beach is known for its excellent surf so you will likely see surfers riding the waves just off shore. All sorts of amenities are in the immediate vicinity, so there are plenty of options besides stretching out in the sun. You might drop by a casual beachfront restaurant and dine on your own, enjoy an icy-cold tropical drink, browse the surf shops and rent a standup paddleboard. Cocoa Beach couldn’t be more laid-back and inviting, which makes for an immensely relaxing day.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Completely unwind at Cocoa Beach, a beautiful setting known for its laidback ambiance. • Stretch out in the sun, swim in the Atlantic Ocean and watch the surfers just off shore. • Enjoy other options such as dining and shopping, as you’re free to do as you please.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Tear through the wilds of Gatorland adventure park in an off-road monster vehicle that will bring you goose-bump close to throngs of massive American alligators. The thrills will begin as soon as you board the open-air big-tire vehicle and race off into areas of Florida scrubland that few people see otherwise. You will follow a dirt path over rolling hills, through deep mud, past an alligator graveyard, and on to a pond absolutely crawling with alligators. The vehicles are named after legendary crocodilians that once roamed Gatorland, such as Bonecrusher, a 15-foot-long alligator that tipped the scales at more than 1,000 pounds. You will also be free to explore other sections of the park, where you can observe baby alligators, albino alligators, and leucistic alligators, which are only partially white. All sorts of other animals are also on display in areas that resemble their natural habitats, including American crocodiles, Florida panthers, Amazon parrots, and Aldabra Giant Tortoises.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride off-road through Gatorland adventure park in an open-air, big-tire monster vehicle.
• Observe huge numbers of massive American alligators up-close.
• View plenty of other animals, including Florida panthers, tropical birds and giant tortoises.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Where else in the world can you tour the launch areas of a working space flight facility, have the opportunity to meet a real astronaut and stand inches away from the largest rocket ever built? Only at Kennedy Space Center! Located just minutes from Port Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of mankind's most fascinating and remarkable achievements - the space program where history was, and still is, made every day. On your tour into KSC, you'll have the chance to see the Apollo/Saturn V Center which offers an inspirational and exhilarating look into mankind's quest for the moon.

There's a lot of activities offered at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, including reliving the historic launch of Apollo 8 at the Firing Room Theater; also, being able to marvel at a monstrous 363-foot Saturn V moon rocket. Pick and choose wisely since you won’t have time to see everything. Your options include seeing an IMAX® movie, the interactive Astronaut Encounter program or the Shuttle Launch Experience. Finally, your chance to be an astronaut!