A Vero Beach private tour starts on the water
A Vero Beach private tour is built around boats and one long guided day, because that is where private bookings pay off on this coast. The shore of Indian River County runs between Sebastian Inlet in the north and Fort Pierce Inlet in the south, and the two private boat trips start from towns near either end of that stretch. Pelican Island itself is off limits to visitors, so time on the water here means a boat or a kayak rather than walking ashore.
The sunset charter is the easy one to price for a group: 700 USD covers the whole boat for up to six guests. That means 350 USD each for two, 175 USD each for four and 116.67 USD each for six. Prices on this page are as of November 2026.
Two other private options sit alongside it. A private dolphin cruise leaves from Fort Pierce, and a private guide takes you to Kennedy Space Center with transport from the Orlando area.
Our picks: private tours
Choose the sunset boat for a group charter with a captain, or the Fort Pierce cruise for a shorter private outing. For a full day at the space center, take the private guide with transport.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Sebastian Inlet sunset tour by private boat
- Licensed captain
- Life jackets and safety equipment
- Bottled water and ice
A private charter for up to six guests with a licensed captain. Food and drinks are extra.
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Kennedy Space Center private guided tour with transport
- Private guide
- Private round-trip transport
- IMAX films
A full day with a private guide and private round-trip transport. Admission tickets depend on the option you book.
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Private dolphin cruise from Fort Pierce
- Captain
- Boat and fuel
- Photos
A private boat with captain for a 90-minute dolphin cruise. Sunscreen, drinks and food are not included.
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Compare the sunset boat, the dolphin cruise and the Kennedy Space Center day, then see what the shared alternatives cost.
Private sunset boat from Melbourne Beach
The charter leaves from Melbourne Beach and runs four hours at Sebastian Inlet, with a licensed captain and the whole boat to your group. Life jackets and all safety equipment, bottled water and ice are included, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or rental home can be arranged. Food, alcoholic drinks and tips are extra. The minimum age is 2.
It suits a family with small children, a group of friends or a couple who want an evening on the water without sharing the deck. At six guests it works out at 116.67 USD each; at five, 140 USD. If conditions look unsafe, the captain may move or reschedule the trip. In that case you can take a full refund or switch to another date.
Private dolphin cruise from Fort Pierce
This 90-minute cruise starts at 601 Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce. Captain, boat, fuel and photos are included; sunscreen, drinks and food are not. Dolphin sightings depend on the day, so go for the boat time and the photos you take home.
It fits a couple or a family that wants a short, focused outing rather than a half day. Compared with the 2-hour shared eco boat at 70 USD per person, it costs more but gives you the boat alone.
Private Kennedy Space Center day
The private tour is a 10-hour day with round-trip private transport from hotels in Orlando and Kissimmee. The listed price is 395 USD; admission tickets depend on the option you pick when booking.
This is the one for a family or friends who want one guide and one vehicle for the whole day,.
Private or small group: which to choose
If the boat is the point, go private. Six people on the shared eco boat from Merritt Island pay 70 USD each, 420 USD in total, for 2 hours on the water with a guide. The 4-hour private sunset boat for six costs 700 USD, so the extra 280 USD buys twice the time and the boat to yourselves.
For Kennedy Space Center, the small group with hotel pickup costs 239 USD per person and includes admission, breakfast and a lunch voucher over 11 hours. Compare more on the Vero Beach tours page.
Private tours around Vero Beach: questions and costs
How much does a private boat cost for my group?
The sunset charter is 700 USD for up to six guests: 350 USD each for two, 233.33 USD for three, 175 USD for four, 140 USD for five and 116.67 USD for six.
Does the sunset charter pick me up?
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or rental home can be arranged. The trip starts from Melbourne Beach and lasts four hours.
What if the weather turns?
The captain decides whether to run, move or reschedule the trip. You can take a full refund or move to another date.
How long is the private Kennedy Space Center day?
It lasts 10 hours, with private transport from hotels in Orlando and Kissimmee, a private guide and IMAX films at the Visitor Complex. The listed price is 395 USD.