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Kennedy Space Center — VIP Launch Pad Access, FL

Destination: Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach, FloridaNights: 4Group: 4–10Season: March, April, May, September, October, NovemberEstimated: $2,800–$4,200/person

Private SpaceX engineer-led tour of Launch Complex 39A and the Vehicle Assembly Building, then VIP viewing platform for a live Falcon 9 or Starship test flight. Overnight at The Cocoa Beach Resort, beachfront suites with direct Atlantic views. Day two: sunrise paddleboard at Cocoa Beach Pier, lunch at The Tides Restaurant overlooking the Indian River, afternoon at Exploration Tower museum. Final night: dinner at Grind & Vine in downtown Melbourne, bourbon flight at Playalinda Brewing Company. Morning departure with KSC astronaut memorabilia.

What You'll Do

Tour

Scenic Overlook

Beach

Brunch Crawl

Where You Sleep

  • · The Cocoa Beach Resort
  • · Cocoa Beach Hilton

Where You Eat

  • · The Tides Restaurant
  • · Grind & Vine
  • · The Cocoa Beach Pier Restaurant

Questions

Do we need security clearance?
No. SpaceX VIP tours are open to US citizens with valid ID; advance booking required 2-3 weeks prior to launch window.
What if the launch gets scrubbed?
Weather delays are common; your package includes rescheduled viewing or a full behind-the-scenes VAB tour as backup, plus a credit toward future launch viewing.
Can we get closer to the pad?
VIP platform is the closest public access during active launch operations; private pad tours happen only during non-launch windows and require separate SpaceX authorization.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.