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)

RickSch-US

Jun 2021

Our male guide was uninspired, barely talked to us and shared almost no information. It was such a disappointment. Any information we got was because we had to literally pull it out of him by asking. It was a complete flop after having had an amazing mangrove kayak tour guide down in the Keys with another company who was a wealth of information about the wildlife, water, plants, climate, etc., shared it freely and was very interactive. This A Day Away guide basically just led the way around a pre-set trail through the channel while we paddled behind him. We saw a couple of manatees briefly and a few dolphins from a distance. He honestly couldn't have been less interested in what he was doing. Your company should screen and/or train your employees better to find people who are outgoing or at least know to interact with people in a manner conducive to pleasing customers. I am not exaggerating by saying he seemed like he had almost zero interest in us or the experience. I wish we had done something else with our time and money.

LauraL612

Jun 2021

We had a wonderful experience on multiple levels with A day away kayak tours. We initially booked with Florida Adventurers but they canceled the tour last minute when their truck broke down. We were well on our way for our kayak trip when I received a text from them. I found that A day away kayak tours did the same trip from the same location at Haulover Canal. I called them and got Wyatt on the phone who quickly contacted the guides, Buddy and Sonny and were able to get us booked over the phone at the last minute. Buddy was extremely patient when we arrived and explained to our group all the details and safety requirements. He then proceeded to show us a beautiful adventure. We saw a dolphin, several manatee, stingray and a variety of birds. I highly recommend “A day away kayak tours”.

2019Aurora

May 2021

We had a wonderful trip with Jayden as our guide last night. We saw manatees, dolphins as well as bioluminescent phytoplankton. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great trip! I would highly recommend this activity for anyone who would like to see the true beauty of the Indian River.

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