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

Fri 07 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)

Cody A

May 2019

Bob was a great tour guide and very interactive. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide for this trip

Ellen W

May 2019

My husband and I went out with Brian (our guide for the day). I had never kayaked before, and Brian was so helpful in getting me going & making sure I was keeping up. Did not see any dolphins, but that wasn’t the tour guides fault! Saw quite a few manatees! Beautiful scenery and our guide knew a lot about the area: birds, trees, plants and other wildlife! Soooo much fun and totally worth the (about) $40/person!

sunflower21161

Feb 2019

We had a great trip with our guides, Duncan and Brian Bowers. Both were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the wildlife and plants life around Merritt Island. In the air, our guides pointed out egrets, great blue heron, and pelicans. In the water we saw manatees, jellyfish, a gator, and an entire pod of playful dolphins! It was clear that the guides care deeply about the island's ecosystem, and want to make sure to keep it clean and preserved. The kayaks, paddles, and life jackets were all in good condition and the guides did all the hard work of loading the gear on and off the trailer. All we had to do was paddle and enjoy! I highly recommend Brian, Duncan, and A Day Away.

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