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Port Canaveral (for Orlando) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Port Canaveral Shore Excursions

The terminals line a channel on Florida’s Space Coast, roughly an hour east of Orlando and close to Cocoa Beach. Kennedy Space Center is the standout outing, and some tours collect passengers at the ship on the last morning, visit the space center or Disney Springs, and finish at Orlando’s airport.

Guided Two Hour Boat Tour of the Indian River LagoonViator
Guided Two Hour Boat Tour of the Indian River Lagoon
★ 4.8 (170 reviews) · 2 hr
From$65
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Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!Viator
Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!
★ 4.9 (129 reviews) · 1.5 hr
From$141
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2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne FloridaViator
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
★ 4.9 (114 reviews) · 2 hr
From$48
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One Hour Surf Lesson with Experienced Instructor in Cocoa BeachViator
One Hour Surf Lesson with Experienced Instructor in Cocoa Beach
★ 5 (72 reviews) · 1 hr
From$60
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Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour near Cocoa Beach and Port CanaveralViator
Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour near Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral
★ 4.7 (37 reviews) · 2 hr
From$65
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Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- publicViator
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
★ 4.8 (30 reviews) · 2 hr
From$70
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Kennedy Space Center from Port Canaveral & return to Cruise ShipViator
Kennedy Space Center from Port Canaveral & return to Cruise Ship
★ 5 (16 reviews) · 1 hr
From$68
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Port Canaveral Food ToursViator
Port Canaveral Food Tours
★ 4.8 (8 reviews) · 2 hr
From$158
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Private 14-Passenger Van: Orlando to Port CanaveralViator
Private 14-Passenger Van: Orlando to Port Canaveral
★ 5 (6 reviews) · 1 hr
From$255
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Private Shuttle from Port Canaveral to Lake Buena Vista ResortsViator
Private Shuttle from Port Canaveral to Lake Buena Vista Resorts
★ 5 (5 reviews) · 1 hr
From$200
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Cocoa Beach Cruise Excursions Shared TourViator
Cocoa Beach Cruise Excursions Shared Tour
★ 5 (4 reviews) · 8 hr
From$40
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Private Inshore Fishing Charter Near Orlando FloridaViator
Private Inshore Fishing Charter Near Orlando Florida
★ 4 (4 reviews) · 4 hr
From$375
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Port Activities may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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