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

Thu 06 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)

conniec434

Nov 2022

What a great time with Mark as our guide! We enjoyed the time kayaking around the canal and back waters to visit and pet the Manatees…which were numerous. Loved the dolphins swimming by and other birds. Mark provided educational information, took pics of us and others (we had a nice small group of 4) and made sure we had a good time and were safe. Highly recommend you to go out on your with Mark.

A5527KFcrystall

Sep 2022

Had THE best time! Was our first time kayaking, so relaxing. Saw tons of birds, manatees and my favorite part was the dolphins, we saw them hunting and feeding on fish. Some came up close to our kayaks. Manatees we're fun to watch. One kept close to my husband's kayak, pushing him around. Chaz, our tour guide was amazing, funny and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour. I believe we had the 3 hour tour. Will definitely be taking another tour in the future!

Thomas-Crystal

Sep 2022

Wife and I took the 3 hour kayaking tour to see manatees and dolphins for our anniversary. Chaz, our tour guide was great! He went over all the equipment and put us right at ease. We went out and was able to see several manatee and pods of dolphin. We had a blast! Can't wait to do the night tour.

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