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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transfer in air-conditioned comfort to the sprawling entertainment complex ICON Park Orlando and spend hours there enjoying the attractions that interest you the most. For the ultimate view of the surrounding area, you can ride on The Wheel, a 400-foot-tall Ferris wheel that soars high above the complex as it spins around and around. Then there is the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, a marine attraction with Florida’s only 360° ocean tunnel. Other attractions within ICON Park include the wax museum Madame Tussauds, the mind-blowing exhibits in the Museum of Illusions, and the exhilarating Orlando StarFlyer, the world’s largest swing ride. Whenever you’re ready to take a break from the action, there are plenty of options for shopping and dining. With 40-some restaurants on-site, you will find everything from French to Mexican to hearty American cuisine. How you spend your time at ICON Park until transferring back will be completely up to you.

For those who would like to spend a day of fun and adventure at SeaWorld Adventure Park, Norwegian is pleased to offer a round-trip motorcoach transfer from Port Canaveral’s pier to the park.

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.

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.

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