New Glenn BlueBird 7 Launch
Star Fleet plans to go out for launch viewing boat trips of the Blue Origin New Glenn BlueBird 7 mission (BlueBird Block 2 FM2 payload), the first ever flight of a previously flown New Glenn booster! Blue Origin has officially confirmed the the launch is scheduled for No Earlier Than Sunday April 19 at 6:45 AM EDT (10:45 UTC), with a launch window extending until 8:45 AM EDT (12:45 UTC). We expect to be at the closest possible viewing location to the launch, with a clear view of the pad and liftoff approximately ~4 mi / ~6 km away (hazard zone dependent), and a much more favorable angle to the easterly trajectory relative to land-based locations.
In addition to the launch trip, we are offering sunset cruises prior to the launch to see the first ever flight-proven New Glenn rocket rocket standing tall on LC-36 as it prepares for its mission.
LATEST LAUNCH UPDATE: As of Thursday April 16, Blue Origin is in the final stages of preparation for launch, and have confirmed they continue to target No Earlier Than Sunday April 19 at 6:45 AM EDT (10:45 UTC) for launch, with a window extending to 8:45 AM (12:45 UTC). Weather is looking excellent both for launch and for our pre-launch trips the day before, and we've got boats confirmed for each. Accordingly, tickets are LIVE NOW for both the pre-launch sunset trip Saturday evening to see the New Glenn rocket up close on the pad, and for our launch trip to view liftoff from the closest and clearest possible spot, offshore of the launch pad. As always, keep an eye here, on our social media and our WhatsApp community for the latest insider updates and official announcements as we get closer to launch.
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New Glenn BlueBird 7 Launch Viewing
Price: $99 per passenger
Launch Date: No Earlier Than Sunday April 19 at 6:45 AM EDT
Key Times: Checkin 5:15 AM | Boarding 5:30 AM | Departure 5:45 AM
Boarding Location: Sunrise Marina, 505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Watch the New Glenn rocket launch a previously-flown booster stage for the first-ever time
- See a clear pad view from the closest possible spot, ≈4 mi / ≈6 km away across the water (hazard zone dependent)
- Get an exclusive angle from along the rocket's ocean-bound trajectory
- View from a smaller vessel with a wide open deck and plenty of space
- Free parking, a guaranteed viewing spot and no need to show up many hours early
- If scrubbed prior to checkin, ticket still valid for the next attempt
DELAY/SCRUB POLICY: Tickets are generally non-refundable.
Per agreement with our captains, if there is a delay announced prior to the checkin time on the day of launch, your ticket will be valid for the new launch date and time. Should you not be able to make the backup date, you can either transfer your tickets to someone who can, or reach out to use by email at FleetCommand@Star-Fleet.Tours or phone at 941-879-4240 to request a refund (at least 24 hours in advance of launch). Should a launch day delay/scrub be officially announced after that or if a passenger does not show up by the published boarding time, the boat will go out as scheduled to see the rocket on the pad, and tickets will be considered used and will no longer be refundable, but you will be offered a minimum 10% (often higher) discount on future attempts. Conversely, in case there is an issue with the boat or weather keeping us from departing for the launch, and it occurs as scheduled, we'll issue you a full refund.
Check back soon for tickets!
New Glenn Launch Pad Sunset Cruise
Price: $115 per passenger
Dates: Saturday, April 18
Trip Times: 6:30 - 8:45 PM EDT (sunset)
Key Times: Checkin T-30 min | Boarding T-15 min | Departure T-0
Location: Sunrise Marina, 505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- See the first-ever landed New Glenn booster standing on its launch pad, from an up-close vantage point and a unique angle (roughly 500-1000 yd/m away)
- Chance to view other active rockets on their pads (subject to launch schedules)
- Enjoy a unique ocean-side view of other CCAFS and KSC launch pads
- View many sites of interest in Port Canaveral harbor and along the Cape
- Travel on a fast, modern 6 passenger deep-sea charter vessel
- Additional trips may be made available based on passenger demand