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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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Starting at $55.00
Sun 09 Feb
Starting at $55.00
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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)
amypoughkeepsie
Sep 2021
No kayaking experience necessary and we saw dolphins and manatees and birds stress free for both them and us. Chad, our guide, knew it all. Not an easy to find location and I used the company’s website for the launch site directions which are excellent.
Offsetdrones
Sep 2021
I must say I really enjoyed myself! This was my first time kayaking or anything close to it and I had a blast. Our tour guide Chad was an amazing instructor, very knowledgeable about the area that we were in. I will definitely be doing the night tour, hopefully Chad will be our guide! Thank you so much A Day Away Kayak tours for making it a great first experience. Gerald and Natasha Mole
vs7494
Aug 2021
This was such a great tour. We saw manatees & dolphins and we had the loveliest guides-Jake & Kevin. They waited a half hour for us before we finally got to the spot but we’re so gracious and cool about it.
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