Kennedy Space Center Tickets

Ticket Details:

• Explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex AND receive a FREE $15 lunch voucher / PLUS 10% discount off retail purchases at the Space Shop.
• See the incredible Space Shuttle Atlantis: Experience NASA's finest engineering through a true spacecraft flight experience. Reconstructing the true space experience here on planet Earth, see Space Shuttle Atlantis as if it were in space - raised 30 feet off the ground and rotated at a 43.21-degree angle with its payload bay doors open and Canadarm (robotic arm) extended.
• Experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator: Test your strength and courage with the G-forces experienced in space! Strap yourself in and discover how it feels to ascend into orbit at speeds of up to 17,500mph!
• Watch thrilling 3D space films at the IMAX theatre: Experience the magic of crystal-clear, 3D cinematography on the world’s only twin IMAX screens.The dream of space flight comes alive with a selection of mind-blowing 3D space films.
• Journey through the amazing complex on the Kennedy Space Center bus tour: There’s no better way to get a glimpse of Kennedy Space Center. Get an up-close drive-by view of a launch pad, experience the historic Apollo 8 launch and marvel at a massive 363-foot-long Saturn V rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Booking Details:

• Tickets are available for purchase until: 29th February 2024
• Promotional tickets are valid for use 1st January 2024 – 31st December 2024
• Your tickets are open-dated for 2024.
• Transport is not included.
• Free parking is not included, $10 per car is payable on arrival.
• Tickets are non refundable.

What’s Included:

• Return transport from International Drive, Disney, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and Universal Areas
• Gray Line guide will give lots of information, hints and tips enroute to the Kennedy Space Center to ensure you enjoy your day and make the best use of your time at the visitor center!Take a guided tour of the Visitor Complex
• NASA Bus Tour with stops at the Observation Gantry to see the Saturn V exhibit area
• Unlimited access to the Visitor Complex, including Space Shuttle Atlantis, IMAX Space Films, the Rocket Garden, Astronaut Encounter, Space Shuttle Launch Experience, Explore GATEWAY and more!

Pick-up points & times:

• Charlies Steakhouse Kissimmee/Celebration: 7.00am
• Walt Disney World Swan: 7.10am
• Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Lake Buena Vista 7:20am
• Universal Royal Pacific Resort PACIFICA Ballroom 7:35am
• Avanti Palms International Drive 7:50am 
• ICON Park International Drive: 8.00am

Itinerary:

• Depart from central Orlando at approx: 8.05am
• Arrive at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at approx: 9.00am
• Return transport leaves at approx. 5.00pm

Ticket Flexibility:

You will need to call to confirm your pick-up point and time in advance. Details on how to confirm your pick-up times will be available on your e-ticket.

IMPORTANT:

If for any reason the Astronaut Meet & Greet cannot be provided, no refund can be given

What's Included?

• Admission into Kennedy Space Center Visitors complex
• Roundtrip Transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas
• Professional, Certified and Licensed Tour Guide

It’s time to enter another universe!

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is one of Florida's most thrilling and fascinating attractions and is a 'must-see' on any holiday to Orlando. The Real Florida Adventures #1 Kennedy Space Center Tour includes return transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas of Orlando allowing you to visit this unique attraction without the hassle of driving.

Guide to Real Florida Adventures #1 Kennedy Space Center Tour

Not only does Kennedy Space Center offer the chance to explore the past, present and future of the space program, it also puts visitors front and centre in the whole experience like never before. Seeing is believing, and you will believe you have been transported to the cutting edge of space exploration through a series of hands-on exhibits, movies, and presentations, including a daily Astronaut Encounter with one of the modern heroes of NASA’s operations.

There is SO much to see here, you will definitely need all day to take it all in, and the Real Florida Adventures Kennedy Space Center Tour is the perfect way to indulge your inner astronaut! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is fully 60 miles from Orlando, so let Real Florida Adventures take the strain out of the journey and you can enjoy the experience to the max – the IMAX!

Pick-up Time & Schedule

• Margaritaville Resort at 7.15am (Banquet and Event Entrance, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee FL 34747)
• Golden Corral Restaurant LBV at 7.30am (8707 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821)
• Orlando Star Flyer at Icon Park at 8.00am (8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819)

Duration: Around 12 hours in total.

Terms and conditions

• Tour Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
• The Real Florida Adventures Kennedy Space Center Tour runs from central location points in Orlando and you will need to make your own way to one of these departure points. Your nearest pick-up location will be confirmed locally upon tour reconfirmation.
• As COVID regulations change frequently and at short notice, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the requirements that Florida has put in place so that all visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.
• *CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

What’s Included:

• 2 days' admission to Kennedy Space Center
• Return transport from designated meeting points in the Orlando area included for your 1st visit date. Transport for your 2nd visit date must be purchased directly from Grayline Orlando at a reduced rate.
• Gray Line guide will give lots of information, hints and tips enroute to the Kennedy Space Center to ensure you enjoy your day and make the best use of your time at the visitor center! Take a guided tour of the Visitor Complex
• NASA Bus Tour with stops at the Observation Gantry to see the Saturn V exhibit area
• Unlimited access to the Visitor Complex, including Space Shuttle Atlantis, IMAX Space Films, the Rocket Garden, Astronaut Encounter, Space Shuttle Launch Experience, Explore GATEWAY and more!

Pick-up points & times:

• Charlies Steakhouse Kissimmee/Celebration: 7.00am
• Walt Disney World Swan: 7.10am
• Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Lake Buena Vista 7:20am
• Universal Royal Pacific Resort PACIFICA Ballroom 7:35am
• Avanti Palms International Drive 7:50am 
• ICON Park International Drive: 8.00am

Itinerary:

• Depart from central Orlando at approx. 8.05am
• Arrive at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at approx: 9.00am
• Return transport leaves at approx. 5.00pm

Ticket Flexibility:

You will need to call to confirm your pick-up point and time in advance. Details on how to confirm your pick-up times will be avalible on your e-ticket. Your 2nd visit date must be used within 6 months of your 1st visit date.

IMPORTANT:

If for any reason the Astronaut Meet & Greet cannot be provided, no refund can be given

• 2 days to explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• See the incredible Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator
• Watch 2 thrilling 3D space films at the IMAX theatre
• Journey through the amazing complex on the Kennedy Space Center bus tour!
• Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center

Ticket Flexibility: This ticket can be used on any date during your holiday! Please select the first day of your holiday when making your booking, and you will be able to use the ticket on any date after that(within the year you have booked)Your 2nd day admission must be used within 6 months after your 1st visit date.

Please Note: Transport is NOT included with this ticket

Important: Your ticket does not include park admission entrance, you will need to purchase Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Tickets to explore the exhibits.

For the first time in almost two years, astronauts are coming back to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! With the return of daily astronaut appearances comes a brand-new add-on enhancement.

During this new experience, the Astronaut of the Day sits down in a casual, small-group setting to answer your most pressing questions. Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a group conversation about what it is really like to live and work in space. With plenty of time for an engaging Q & A session, you are sure to leave feeling truly acquainted with a space pioneer and equipped with incredible stories to share for years to come.    

Chat With An Astronaut is offered twice daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Please note: This is a date specific ticket and must be visited on the date selected when booking because there is limited availability for this experience.  

Inclusions:  

• A continental breakfast in the morning, or chef’s choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon 
• 1 alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase)
• A commemorative gift and lithograph (signed portrait)of the astronaut

What's Included?

• Admission into Kennedy Space Center Visitors complex
• A continental breakfast in the morning, or chef’s choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon
• 1 alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase)
• A commemorative gift and lithograph (signed portrait) of the astronaut
• 1 Hour Guided Walking Tour
• Roundtrip Transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas
• Professional, Certified and Licensed Tour Guide

On our Kennedy Space Center Chat with Astronaut Tour, not only will you be whisked to the Visitor Complex with all the convenience and efficiency of Real Florida Adventures transport, you will also be first in line for one of THE great personalized experiences the Kennedy Space Center has to offer.

After your meeting, there will be a full presentation from the featured astronaut, who will talk visitors through their experiences of that first launch, subsequent missions, and what it’s like to live and work in space.

Photo Op & Q&A with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center

Be sure to have some questions up your sleeve for the subsequent Q&A opportunity with the day’s representative of NASA’s astronaut corps, and be ready for the highlight of a photo opportunity with him or her, and a memory to last a lifetime.

There is a LOT to discover, but don’t miss the awe-inspiring Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, complete with the Shuttle Launch Experience, the Heroes & Legends center, incorporating the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the majestic Rocket Garden, and the fabulous IMAX Theater, with its larger-than-life movie features. If you’d like to raise the bar even higher, then you might like to consider our #1 Kennedy Space Center Experience!

New to Kennedy Space Center: Gateway

Officially referred to as “Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex”, this brand-new exhibit is included in the price of your ticket. It is an exciting look at the future of deep space exploration while also shining a light on the incredible work that is being done in the present. Ever wondered how we’ll travel between solar systems? This is the best place on the planet to find out!

The Gateway exhibition space is huge and it is packed with real spacecrafts and technologies used by NASA to get people and equipment out into space and back again. Here are just a few highlights of what you can look forward to in the KSC’s new Gateway attraction:

• ORION EFT-1 CAPSULE
• SPACEX CARGO DRAGON COTS-2
• SIERRA SPACE DREAM CHASER®
• BOEING CST-100 STARLINER MOCKUP CAPSULE
• LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE HABITAT
• ROBOTIC SPACE EXPLORERS INTERACTIVE WALL

And so much more!

What’s included:

• A day's admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• 30-minute airboat ride at Lone Cabbage on St. Johns River
• Return transport from the Orlando area

Itinerary

• Depart Orlando at approx: 8:05am
• Arrive at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at approx 9:00am
• Depart Kennedy Space Center at approx. 2:45pm for the Airboat ride
• Please note that this schedule is subject to change
• Please allow a full day for this trip, including approx. 2 hours in total for the airboat ride.

Ticket Flexibility

This ticket is only valid for the date you specify when booking

What to bring

We recommend to bring mosquito spray for summer-time in the swamps

Pick up locations:

• Charlies Steakhouse Kissimmee/Celebration: 7.00am
• Walt Disney World Swan: 7.10am
• Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Lake Buena Vista 7:20am
• Universal Royal Pacific Resort PACIFICA Ballroom 7:35am
• Avanti Palms International Drive 7:50am 
• ICON Park International Drive: 8.00am

What's Included

• Admission into Kennedy Space Center Visitors complex
• An airboat ride on the St. Johns River and Lake Poinsett Roundtrip
• Transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas
• Professional, Certified and Licensed Tour Guide

It may seem strange to combine the high-tech world of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with the rural nature of air boating, but the fact is Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral is surrounded by conservation areas and wildlife refuges, so there is a strong link between the two, and you will get the full effect of ultra-modern and nature on one tour!

It all starts with a gentle drive out to Brevard County where the first part of your adventure awaits on the St. Johns River. Here, on the longest river in Florida, your airboat captain will showcase the natural splendours of Central Florida with an unforgettable ride on one of these unique, flat-bottomed craft that are powered by a giant propeller. Skimming along the river and its surrounding wetlands at up to 45mph, you will catch glimpses of alligators, turtles and other wildlife that make the river their home, including the state’s abundance of birdlife, from egrets and herons to eagles and ospreys.

After your nature experience, it’s time to head to the home of One Small Step For Man and complete immersion in the world of NASA and its astronauts. You will have the rest of the day to explore the Visitor Center and soak up the vast array of exhibits and presentations that provide the full lowdown on the past, present and future of the space program as it gears up for a return to the moon and on to Mars. 

Operates: Wednesdays year-round.

Pick-up Time & Schedule

• Margaritaville Resort at 7:15am (Banquet and Event Entrance, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee FL 34747)
• Golden Corral Restaurant LBV at 7.30am (8707 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821)
• Orlando Star Flyer at Icon Park at 8.00am (8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819)

Duration: Around 12 hours in total.

Terms and conditions

• Tour Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
• The Real Florida Adventures Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Tour runs from central location points in Orlando and you will need to make your own way to one of these departure points. Your nearest pick-up location will be confirmed locally upon tour reconfirmation.
• As COVID regulations change frequently and at short notice, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the requirements that Florida has put in place so that all visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.
• *CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

In the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX), join the crew as you launch a mission simulation including launching, landing and walking on Mars and experience microgravity.

There's no better experience for budding space enthusiasts looking to see if they have what it takes to be the next-generation of astronauts!

Highlights:

• An out-of-this-world experience led by Space Flight Experts and Educators
• Motion-Based Spaceflight Simulators
• Full Scale Space Shuttle Mission Simulation
• Astronaut Briefing and Q&A Session
• Snacks and drinks
• ATX Gear (including a Mission Polo Shirt)
• Please Note: The ATX experience is a guided tour and does not include general admission to the Space Center.

All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:

For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

Lander/Rover Simulator: Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride. Participants must be at least 51 inches/1/3 meters tall.

Walk on Mars Virtual Reality: If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.

Spacewalk Training: Participants must be at least 48 inches/1.22 meters tall. Max weight 275 pounds/127 kilograms.

Restrictions:

• You must be age 10 years or older to participate in this experience. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex admission is not included, but trainees do not need daily admission to experience ATX. 
• The ATX is approximately a 5 hour activity and it is recommended that you plan a second day and purchase daily admission if you wish to visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s attractions and exhibits, to experience Kennedy Space Center in full.
• Start times varying by season. 
• Height and weight restrictions will apply on certain simulators
• The ATX Experience is not suitable for those with neck or back injuries

Availability:

The ATX Experience operates on select days, please see the calendar.

Transport:

Transport and parking is NOT included with this ticket.

What to Wear:

Please wear shorts or trousers - no skirts. Athletic footwear is recommended.

Ticket Flexibility:

• This ticket is only valid for the date you specify when booking
• Please note: We will confirm your booking with the supplier before sending your reservation via email.

If all things cosmic is really your thing, we think we've found your perfect pass! 

Included with the Atlantis Annual Pass:

• Admission to Kennedy Space Center Complex for one year*
• 10% off admission for up to six guests per visit
• Lanyard to match the pass level
• Monthly Newsletter plus rocket launch and event alerts (when providing an email address)
• Free parking each visit ($10 value per visit)
• 10% off retail and food and beverage purchases
• 10% off Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) and Camp Kennedy Space Center®
• Exclusive access to special passholder events

* Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events.
** Passholder must check the box to sign up for exclusive emails during the purchasing process.

Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Admission offers:

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden rocket tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Highlights

• This two hour fully-guided bus tour is great for those who want to experience Kennedy Space Center the easy way!
• See the launch pads and the famous Vehicle Assembly Building
• Get rare close-up photo opportunities of space shuttle launch areas
• Visit restricted areas and facilities you wouldn’t get to see on other tours!

Please note:

• Please arrive at bus embarkation about 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• It is not necessary to take the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour in addition to the KSC Explore Tour. Both tours end up at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Explore on your own before taking any visitor complex tour bus back to the main visitor complex. It is recommended allotting about an additional hour for the Apollo/Saturn V Center and about 15 minutes for the return journey.
• If you purchase another timed experience (like Chat with an Astronaut), please be aware that timing may overlap.

Ticket Flexibility

This ticket is only valid for the date you specify when booking. Secure a place on sell out tours!

Important: Your ticket does not include entrance to the exhibits at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – you must purchase an Admission Badge or a Space Pass should you wish to explore these areas before or after your ATX Astronaut Training Experience.

Cancellation Policy

Inside 72 hours, your ticket becomes non-refundable and non-amendable

Ticket Details:

• Explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex AND receive a FREE $15 lunch voucher / PLUS 10% discount off retail purchases at the Space Shop.
• See the incredible Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator
• Watch 2 thrilling 3D space films at the IMAX theatre
• Journey through the amazing complex on the Kennedy Space Center bus tour!
• Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Add on: Chat with an Astronaut

Chat with an Astronaut

During this new experience, the Astronaut of the Day sits down in a casual, small-group setting to answer your most pressing questions. Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a group conversation about what it is really like to live and work in space. With plenty of time for an engaging Q & A session, you are sure to leave feeling truly acquainted with a space pioneer and equipped with incredible stories to share for years to come.    

Chat With An Astronaut is offered twice daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Inclusions:  

• A continental breakfast in the morning, or chef’s choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon 
• 1 alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase)
• A commemorative gift and lithograph (signed portrait)of the astronaut

Ticket Flexibility

• This is a date specific ticket and must be visited on the date selected when booking as there is limited availability for this experience.
• The date you book will be the same day for admission AND your add on experience

Ticket Details:

• Explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex AND receive a FREE $15 lunch voucher / PLUS 10% discount off retail purchases at the Space Shop.
• See the incredible Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator
• Watch 2 thrilling 3D space films at the IMAX theatre
• Journey through the amazing complex on the Kennedy Space Center bus tour!
• Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Add on: Explore Bus Tour

Explore Tour

• This two hour fully-guided bus tour is great for those who want to experience Kennedy Space Center the easy way!
• See the launch pads and the famous Vehicle Assembly Building
• Get rare close-up photo opportunities of space shuttle launch areas
• Visit restricted areas and facilities you wouldn’t get to see on other tours!

Please note:

• Please arrive at bus embarkation about 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• It is not necessary to take the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour in addition to the KSC Explore Tour. Both tours end up at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Explore on your own before taking any visitor complex tour bus back to the main visitor complex. It is recommended allotting about an additional hour for the Apollo/Saturn V Center and about 15 minutes for the return journey.
• If you purchase another timed experience (like Chat with an Astronaut), please be aware that timing may overlap.

Ticket Flexibility

• This is a date specific ticket and must be visited on the date selected when booking as there is limited availability for this experience.
• The date you book will be the same day for admission AND your add on experience

Legoland Florida:

• 1 day admission to LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
• Gate ready tickets - bypass the ticket and voucher lines with direct entry to the parks 
• Tickets are date specific and must take place on the first selected date and time of booking

Please Note

This ticket does NOT include LEGOLAND Florida Water Park access.

Kennedy Space Center:

• 1 day admission to Kennedy Space Center
• Explore the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• See the incredible Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Experience the Shuttle Launch Simulator
• Watch 2 thrilling 3D space films at the IMAX theatre
• Journey through the amazing complex on the Kennedy Space Center bus tour!
• Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center

Please Note

Transport is NOT included with this ticket

Book Your Shuttle to Kennedy Space Center from Orlando

**Please note this tour is TRANSPORTATION ONLY and you will need to purchase a ticket separately**

Need a reliable bus to Kennedy Space Center? Real Florida Adventures has you covered. Our shuttle service transports dozens of people to the KSC each day, and we do our best to keep our guests safe by deep cleaning our vehicles as regularly as possible. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Have your Kennedy Space Center ticket and don’t want to drive yourself?

…Then let us transport you to the home of the United States’ space exploration program. In simple terms, Kennedy Space Center is one of the most essential and thrilling attractions in Florida, and it is as real as it comes in terms of a dynamic, visceral place to visit. If you don’t have your tickets yet, you can also buy Kennedy Space Center Tickets from Real Florida Adventures.

Alternatively, we can bundle everything together into one comprehensive day trip. If this sounds ideal, consider our Kennedy Space Center & Airboat Ride Day Trip and our #1 Kennedy Space Center Tour.

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