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)

AdventuresInAHallway

Aug 2018

We didn't see any dolphins on this tour, but the manatees were plentiful and in a playful mood. Brian and Nikki made the experience easy and fun. Because it was A Paddle and a Pint tour, we got free drink tickets for a beverage at Playalinda Brewery. We aren't big beer drinkers, so we used our tickets for the house-brewed root beer. It was fantastic! It was nice to have an incentive to try a new place. Great experience!

Cindy L

Jul 2018

This was excellent, we are repeat customers but brought a friend from the UK. She had a fantastic time. The manatees were incredible. Brian was great he quickly put my friend at ease with paddling instructions. We really enjoyed the quiet in the mangrove portion and again more manatees, Nick the dolphin showed up also. She talked about it all the way home. Thanks for a great morning

Jim H

Jul 2018

Tour was great. We were told that sometimes, tours do not get to see a ton of manatees, but our tour was quite the opposite. We had LOTS of encounters. Our tour guide, Joseph, was easygoing and informative. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each attraction. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to get up close and personal to the cows of the sea!!!

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