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)

girlytomboy72

Jul 2022

Great tour! We saw a lot of wildlife including manatee! Sarah, our guide was very knowledgeable and personable!

779duncanf

Jun 2022

Amazing experience! The tour guide Brandi did a wonderful job guiding us to spots to see manatees, and she provided a lot of fascinating information about them! We went out in the morning at 10AM and the weather was perfect. We saw at least 20 different manatees, and we saw them playing around with each other.

Bill M

Jun 2022

There were myself and six other guests. One Tour Leader / Instructor, Alex. And he was great; very knowledgeable and very friendly. The ONLY negative criticism I would give is that it was impossible for us all to hear Alex much of the time. I know battery-operated amplification units exist; my tour company uses them all the time. Have y'all tried that? We saw a number of different birds, one dolphin (fin only), and about twenty manatee. And we were close! The manatee were all around us!

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