Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking Encounter in Cocoa Beach booking from $55.00

Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking Encounter

Overview

It’s an encounter unlike any other as you spend the morning floating gently in the endangered manatee’s favorite lounging spots on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. These friendly Florida herbivores just love to nuzzle, grip, and cuddle your kayak for a truly magical morning.

The kayaking adventure continues with a search for playful dolphins, often fishing actively nearby. As if beholding these majestic mammals in their element isn’t enough, you’ll likely enjoy many other Florida natives including pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, horseshoe crabs, and even the occasional gator.

As visitors in the manatee’s natural habitat, you can expect to observe and study the famed Sea Cows. Keep in mind that we seek not to disturb, overwhelm, or disrupt the manatee’s natural behaviors, but rather let you experience them on their terms.

City: Cocoa Beach

Sun 09 Feb

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What's Included

Kayak

Professional guide

PFD

Paddle

2 hour kayak tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
Bottled water, Snacks
Any special personal paddling gear if you like
You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (126)

T1965HPjeffk

Feb 2022

Alex led our tour, very informative and entertaining! I would definitely recommend and would return again for another tour

Seaside188200

Feb 2022

Alex, our guide, gave us some pointers on kayaking at the start. My wife and I have had tandam kayaks for years but didn’t know these tips-they were helpful. We got onto the water and saw a manatee, lots of dolphins, fish were jumping. My favorite part was seeing the jellyfish glow at night but we were glad we got to kayak out to bird island and see so many birds—we got some great photos of the pink spoonbill? birds. Alex was very informative and knew the names of the wildlife and tried to be sure we had a good trip. He took some photos of us and sent them to us. I don’t remember the names of most the birds but there were some huge pelicans and lots of spoonbills-and there were so many birds on the island. It was a great trip. Thanks for the great memories.

Tour40658031249

Jan 2022

Our guide, Jake, was polite, helpful, and clearly loves his current career choice. While guides can’t control nature, he was able to find us manatees in two locations and we really enjoyed the trip. (We went out August, 2021, for a nighttime tour and enjoyed it is as well.) Highly recommend this outfit. Next we’re down again from Minnesota, we’ll be back for more paddling!

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