Orlando · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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The good cruises & boat tours fill up fast around Orlando and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Ride a covered riverboat on East Lake Toho in St. Cloud for an easy, family-friendly sunset cruise with onboard music and drinks for sale.
“Breath taking sun set accompanied by friends and family. Super friendly staff and great music. Definitely worth the price!”
Shared shuttle transfer between Orlando and Port Canaveral with air-conditioning, flexible pickup/drop-off, and mobile tickets for about 45–60 minutes.
“They never showed up to get us to the airport. We had to get an Uber . I would never refer them to my family or friends”
Cruise Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes on a pontoon pub crawl, stopping at 5 lakeside bars for food, drinks, wildlife, and sunset views.
“Fantastic experience. A lovely way to learn about the history of the area while enjoying some drinks with the locals. The host is fantastic and easy to talk to. Definitely will be coming back in the future!”
Captain your own catamaran on Clermont’s lakes and rivers, with radio-guided wildlife commentary and a hammock stop at Cypress Cove.
“Excellent fun for family, fun little boats no experience need to drive. Nate was a great tour guide. Little bit of history and trivia. Fun for all!”
A 90-minute pontoon eco cruise from Kissimmee to spot Everglades wildlife with Captain Chris, plus bottled water and flexible times.
“Relaxing trip and the captain is very knowledgeable about the area. He was able to find an 11 ft alligator”
One day in Orlando packing Kennedy Space Center plus a St. Johns River airboat ride, with guided transport and real rocket highlights.
“A great experience, well worth the early start. Informative guide that gave tips of what’s best to do when. My husband has always wanted to visit here and even I was amazed and interested in lots of things here. The size is impressive. Obviously as we were doing the airboat ride too we didn’t have as much time as the others but we wanted to go on an airboat trip so it was ideal to do both together. I would recommend doing both.”
A private 2-hour sail on Lake Fairview from Orlando with a friendly captain, calm views, and a hands-on sailing lesson.
“It was very quiet and relaxing experience! Dan was very informative and knows sailing very well and very entertaining!!”
Private, air-conditioned transfers between Orlando Intl Airport and Port Canaveral, with flight tracking, easy meetups, and clean vehicles.
“Very professional, contacted me days in advance And frequently on my travel day Driver waited patiently while flight was delayed”
Orlando to Clearwater Beach by shuttle, then a Sea Screamer speedboat ride with dolphin spotting, beach time, and optional lunch.
“We had a great time on the Sea Screamer! The crew was amazing and the experience was definitely worth it. We got to see so many dolphins on the trip and it was a good way to keep cool even in that Florida heat between the wind and the ocean mist. Would highly recommend!”
Private 2-hour sunset sail on Lake Fairview in Orlando with a licensed captain. Bring snacks and drinks for golden hour.
“Though it is a bit chilly, the sunset view is awesome. Dan is very nice and skillful. Overall experience is fantastic.”
90-minute Everglades eco cruise from Big Toho Marina for $55: learn the ecosystem, spot alligators and birds, and grab lasting photos.
“captain Chris was fantastic had a great time very informative with everything well done everyone”
Cruise the St. Johns River from Sanford on the Barbara-Lee paddlewheeler with live entertainment and a made-to-order lunch or dinner.
“Wonderful cruise. Saw a beautiful sunset and the food and service was great. We highly recommend this cruise!”
Private 2-hour sunset sail on Lake Fairview near Orlando. Small group with Captain Dan, try the helm, bring snacks and music.
“Exceptional experience! I booked this tour for my fiance and he loved it. Dan was a well knowledgeable guide and the conversations we had with him was like talking to a long time friend. This is one tour that we will be booking again.”
Orlando day trip to Silver Springs with small-group transport, state-park admission, and optional glass-bottom boat. Max 14.
“I went to the Silver Springs of Florida, the driver's big brother was kind, the landscape along the way was beautiful, and people were happy. The only small disadvantage is that the season is not right, not seeing the long-awaited bulls. However, the glass boat experience is very special, so you can clearly see the underwater view. I also rented a transparent crystal boat, relaxed on clear waterways, very polite. Overall a relaxing and memorable trip, recommended for those who love nature and water activities.Auto-translated”
Private luxury van transfers between Orlando MCO and Port Canaveral, with flight/cruise tracking, strong communication, and clean, comfortable rides.
“The vendor was prompt with a clean, modern vehicle and great personality. Her clear and responsive communications were very much appreciated. With so many private vans available, I’d recommend this company to everyone.”
