Manatee and Dolphin Tour: Wildlife Spotting in Florida
4.7
101 Ratings
Cocoa Beach

Embark on an educational eco-adventure with our Manatee Dolphin Kayak Tour. Spot wild manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by experienced biologists. Get hands-on with the creatures and learn about their conservation. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ramp Road Park - Enjoy a two hour ecologically guided kayak tour through the Thousand Island Conservation area in the Banana River Lagoon. Go through magnificent mangrove tunnels. Search for manatee, dolphins, birds, crabs, and much more! The lagoon system is one of the most biodiverse water systems in the United States so there is much to see. This is not a strenuous kayak trip so it is great for family’s of all ages.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, sunscreen, and bug spray
Additional Information

We offer a tour around a preserved habitat for manatees and dolphins which significantly increases the odds of spotting these fascinating creatures. Our expeditions are not only tranquil but also informative as they are guided by professional biologists or naturalists from the state of Florida. Our explorations offer opportunities for direct encounters…

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Location
4800 Tom Warriner Blvd
Tom Warriner Boulevard
Once you make it to the parking lot of the Cocoa Beach Country Club, take a left and drive to the end. We are located next to the pool.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Linda_g
Feb 28, 2026
Take the tour! - Erin was our guide and did a very good job in showing, sharing, and explaining all the beautiful mangroves, wildlife, and creatures that inhabit the area. We used single kayaks for the tour, and it is so much easier to navigate through the tight mangroves. Would definitely do this again!
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Anthony_a
Feb 18, 2026
Awesome! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We didn’t wind up seeing any dolphins or manatees, but the kayaking was great and a lot of fun! Great to be outdoors!
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Robert_p
Feb 18, 2026
Pavis clan - Erin was knowledgeable and patient with us first timers. She kept is informed about our surroundings.
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Jim_s
Feb 12, 2026
We have only kayaked a... - We have only kayaked a couple of times previously but this was an enjoyable experience and a good physical workout. It includes some open water rowing but also some interesting maneuvering through mangrove trees. We saw dolphins and a variety of birds but no manatee. Our guide gave kayaking instructions before we got into our kayak. She seemed quite knowledgeable about the area but spoke in an “indoor” voice which was hard for us to hear. But it. Is a nature preserve so one doesn’t want to disturb the wild life with loud noise I guess,
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V8523ibeileend
Jan 10, 2026
Great trip! Amazing location with very few boats and abundant wildlife. - Cameron was a great guide. He checked in the morning of our trip to confirm and ask how many single/double kayaks our group wanted. He's very personable and knowledgeable about the wildlife with a background in biology and experience working with wildlife management. It was an easy paddle across the river and the path through the mangroves was fun. Would love more of that. Nothing felt rushed.
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Tracy_g
Jan 9, 2026
It was a great trip. We... - It was a great trip. We would go back again. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke the appropriate amount. Not too chatty like some tour guides.
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Marlana
Feb 17, 2026
Didn't see anything but dead fish and pelicans. Don't take this tour unless just want to kayak - Tour guide was fine. Didn't see any dolphins or manatees. Only dead fish and pelicans. Was told come back in summer if wanted to see manatees. Now is the time they are supposed to be bunched up. Thoroughly disappointed with tour.
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J4567zqjenniferd
Jan 18, 2026
Missed Opportunity - The kayaking experience was great and the scenery was beautiful. Our tour guide Erin was very knowledgeable but seemed to be having an off day. She was not personable with us and seemed like we were an inconvenience right from the get go. We got to see a dolphin and a couple people in our group thought they saw a manatee. Other than our own giggling within our group with kids, we didn’t feel like we could have fun based on the mood of our guide. We were hoping to have more a focus on the wildlife and received more dialogue on political extreme environmentalist views that put a damper on the overall vibe. There were times we asked questions and were ignored completely. We hope this was a one off unfortunate experience for us and not the norm for all. Erin did do a great job with providing safety instructions and had she been more kind and her mood been better, her jokes would have been funny.
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Lacey_l
Feb 19, 2026
No dolphin or manatee seen - Not a single dolphin or manatee on this tour. Going in the tree tunnels was a unique experience but not what we were looking for.
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Odyssey01683016559
Feb 10, 2026
We did not see a single dolphin or manatee. Definitely not what we signed up for. Our guide was very nice - We did not see any dolphins or manatees. Very disappointed. Our guide was nice and it was not her fault, just would have been nice to have a heads up prior to going that it’s not the season for them right now. We paid $100 to see dead fish and birds….
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