Thousand Island Kayak Tour: Manatee & Dolphin Sightings

Embark on a kayaking journey through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Glide through the scenic waters alongside West Indian Manatees and Bottlenose Dolphins, observe the native Floridian Birds, and navigate through the enchanting Mangrove Tunnels in Cocoa Beach, Florida!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd - Kayak through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Kayak amongst the West Indian Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and paddle through the maze of exotic Mangrove Tunnels!
    Manatee Mating Season: March - August. Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am tours.
    Small personal tours! No more than 10 people! Cell…
What's Included
  • Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets included with purchase.
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Location
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd
Tom Warriner Boulevard
Enter the Country Club parking area, taking the first left into the lot. Continue towards the pavilion. (There is no fee for parking) Cocoa Kayaking Kayak trailers will be positioned in the grass where you will see your guide & gear. Please call main office with any questions.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Natasha_g
Mar 2, 2026
James was a great and... - James was a great and informative guide. Loved his laid back humorous personality. Highly highly recommend booking this kayak tour. We saw lots of various birds, manatees, dolphins and stingrays.
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Coraliss2018
Mar 2, 2026
Highly recommended! - Susie was on top of everything and very knowledgeable about the tour. We got to see dolphins swimming near us. Such a special experience!
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Stevenmm2539dy
Feb 27, 2026
Perfect afternoon paddling - We had a wonderful day paddling in the mangroves. Our guide, James was helpful, knowledgeable, and educational. Saw humanities, and a number of wild birds, amazing scenery.We will be back in April, and we book with family.
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Katedq5951oi
Feb 27, 2026
Dolphins and pelicans - Great experience. First time in mangrove tunnels asks first time seeing dolphins in nature. Was hoping for some manatees but maybe next time. Overall very great experience.
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Pete
Feb 22, 2026
Highly Recommend! Ask for Guide Susie! - Excellent guide, beautiful surroundings, although it was overcast no windy it was a great paddle. Susie was very informative and helpful in getting us situated and taking us through to mangroves.
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Sherpa607975
Feb 18, 2026
Great - James was an excellent tour guide. He was aware of the skill level of the participants and was knowledgeable of the plants and animals on the excursion. We really enjoyed going through the mangroves. We didn't see a lot of animals, but it was still really fun. I would recommend it.
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Seema_n
Feb 17, 2026
Amazing experience kayaking in the mangrove tunnels! - James was a really good guide, very knowledgeable and took time to respond to all our questions. Kayaking through the mangrove tunnels and between the islands was a beautiful experience! We didn’t see Manatees or dolphins but seeing barnacles on the roots, the large pelicans and diving birds, pelican covered trees, mullet fish, mangrove tunnels all make an amazing ecosystem. Would do it again!
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Richard_v
Feb 9, 2026
Kayaking - Great time! Our guide James was very knowledgeable and personable. Wonderful! Great value for the experience!
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Shannonni8396np
Jan 30, 2026
Relaxing Kayak Tour - My husband and I were on vacation in Cocoa Beach and we decided to book this excursion. We choose the 9 am tour, for what we thought, to have the best chance of seeing the wildlife wake up for breakfast, lol. The tour did not disappoint, we saw dolphins, a couple of manatees, pelicans, and some small fish. The tunnel of mangroves were beautiful and a cool experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and vegetation. He was laid back and made the trip fun. A must do if you are visiting Cocoa Beach!
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Christopher_o
Feb 19, 2026
James was great. Enjoyed... - James was great. Enjoyed our trip. We didn’t see manatees but that was out of our control. Go in the spring to see them.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).