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Banana River Rocket Launch & Wildlife Kayak Tour

Glide across the Banana River Aquatic Preserve with a front-row seat to Kennedy Space Center rocket launches — one of the most dramatic spectacles on Earth, witnessed from a silent kayak.

What to expect

Your local expert guide navigates you through the serene Banana River Aquatic Preserve, pointing out bottlenose dolphins, manatees, osprey, and roseate spoonbills along the way. On launch days, the countdown echoes across the flat water and the rocket climbs directly overhead — the roar and light hitting seconds after lift-off. Even without a launch, the wildlife density and the sight of the Vehicle Assembly Building on the horizon is extraordinary. The intimate group size means the guide can tailor the pace entirely to you.

Booking
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Good to know

Check NASA's launch schedule (nasa.gov) before booking — aligning your port day with a launch is the ultimate upgrade. All-aboard times are typically generous from Indian Harbour; confirm with your ship. Tours depart from Telemar Bay Marina. Book direct by calling 844-244-7500.

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