Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Merritt Island, Florida (FL)

Manatee/Dolphin/Nature Boat Tours Fishing Charters

Experience the thrill and adventure of flying in an Open Cockpit Biplane or Modern R-44 Helicopter! Enjoy the unsurpassed views of the Beaches, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and the many other incredible sights of our local area! Florida Air Tours operates from two locations daily. The Biplanes fly from the Merritt Island Airport and the Helicopter flies from Port Canaveral. We offer a range of air tours from 5 to 45-minute scenic tours as well as romantic sunset flights. For those looking for added adventure, we also offer aerobatic upgrades to any of our Biplane tours. Our Helicopter is over-water equipped and air-conditioned. We employ a full time maintenance staff, and are Veteran Owned and Operated. We look forward to providing you with the best flight experience on the Space Coast!

Cape Crossing Boat Rentals offer pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddleboards to rent for a very affordable price. We are located right on the barge canal in Merritt Island on a private marina and is the perfect place to explore the Indian River, Banana River, and Sykes Creek. It is a great place to see manatees, dolphins, and rocket launches!

Calema offers Instruction, Rentals and a Pro for the sports of Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddling (SUP). We opened our doors in 1984 and in 1998 built our facility inside Kelly Park (right on the Banana River in Merritt Island). Tinho Dornellas, owner, is one of only two Master Instructors for Windsurfing in the US - and designer of Windsurfing & SUP boards and sails for multiple brands. Calema offers instruction year round for all ages. Summertime is busy with our Kids' Camps - featuring all four sports and river exploration for ages 8=17. Easy online registration. For those who already have experience, Calema offers quality equipment for rental in all 4 sports. If you want to get out on the water and see dolphins, manatees or summer bioluminescence, we are happy to set up your gear, or we can 'skipper' a boat and you can just sit back and relax. Choose Calema for a personalized experience and let the adventures begin!

Welcome to Wave Masters Surf School. We are dedicated to making your surfing experience one that you will remember for a LIFETIME. We offer a FUN and SAFE environment for learning to surf. Soft top boards are used to ensure the safety of all students. The instructors are CPR Certified as well as excellent watermen. Lessons are often given at Jetty Park, Cherie Downs Park and Cocoa Beach Pier. If you are vacationing in the area, we will come right to your hotel. It doesn't get any easier than that. Learn to surf from the Wave Masters.

Beautiful Two Hour Sailing Cruise along the Indian River. See Dolphins, Manatees & Exotic Sea Birds and enjoy tropical breezes and quiet relaxation! Join Captain Greg aboard "Freedom", a traditional sailing vessel with comfortable cushioned seating, exceptional stability and private restroom. USCG inspected and approved. Complimentary snacks and beverages served. All Major Credit Cards Accepted. PRICES: Adults $30.00; Senior Citizens $25.00; Children $20.00, tax included. Morning, Afternoon & Sunset Tours available. Reservations Required.

Beachside Helicopters is the number one helicopter tour company on the Space Coast of Florida. Our Robinson R44 Clipper II aircraft is the only amphibious helicopter in the area. This means you get the opportunity to fly over rivers and the ocean in safety, giving you unique views of the amazing marine wildlife. Our AIR CONDITIONED helicopter seats up to four people (pilot plus three passengers) in comfort, and our safety rating in number one. We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and recommend you call or email to make a reservation, although we do welcome "walk in's".

Come fish and enjoy Florida's Space Coast. Minutes from Orlando and Disney, immerse yourself in World Class Sport Fishing. Spend a day or night on the water stalking shallow water game fish in the Indian River Lagoon or Banana River, including the unspoiled "No Motor Zone". Or chase huge fish on light tackle in the near shore waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the Space Coast.

A ship like no other, the space shuttle launched like a rocket and landed like a glider while transporting astronauts to space and back for thirty years. Stand in awe of this American icon at Space Shuttle Atlantis®, permanent home of the orbiter. Explore shuttle missions that secured the future of Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. Learn how to dock and land the shuttle with training simulators, and then strap in for lift-off at Shuttle Launch Experience®. Discover the legacy of NASA's Space Shuttle Program.

Welcome to the Greatest Space Adventure on Earth! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place in the world where you can see the real space shuttle Atlantis, touch a moon rock, meet a veteran NASA astronaut, tour a NASA spaceflight facility and get an up-close view of a real Saturn V moon rocket all in the same day! Arrive early for this full-day experience to make the most of your visit. The visitor complex opens at 9 am every day.