Mangrove Island Tour: Dolphin Watching Experience

Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Island Tour and experience the magic of dolphin watching. Swim, paddle, and explore enchanting tunnels while immersing yourself in the vibrant biodiversity of this coastal ecosystem.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3375 N Hwy A1A - Glide across a lagoon to a mangrove island where you will get up close to the mangrove trees, plants, sea birds, and marine life. Your guide will lead you to the best spots, providing informative explanations about the ecology, wildlife, and local history of the area.
    Paddle through calm waters amidst the enchanting mangroves,…
What's Included
  • Spacious 13- or 16-foot kayak ideal for families
  • Comfortable elevated high back support chairs
  • Lightweight carbon fiber paddles (28 ounces)
  • Safety ensured with included life vests
  • Secure your belongings with dry bags
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Ages 11 and younger are free!
Explore the beauty of a large shallow sandbar known for its proximity to dolphin sightings. Wade or swim in this ocean-filled lagoon and connect with nature in an unforgettable way. You will enjoy this 4-mile total trip with 2-miles of paddling and 2-miles of relaxing motorized propulsion.
Be mesmerized by the enchanting…

Location
3375 N Hwy A1A
North Highway A1A
Pepper Beach Park Riverside Kayak Launch. Pull Through main lot and go down drive past restroom facility. This is ACROSS the road from the Navy Seal Museum.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Svetlanat688
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing experience! - My husband, our teenage and I and three of our friends had an amazing and memorable day on the water! The weather on the day for our originally booked tour was supposed to be pretty windy, and three days before the tour we got a message from Mark with the advice to reschedule the trip for another day, which we did without hesitation. None of us had much of the experience of kayaking before, but we had a truly fun time traveling the river ways, guided by Mark, who was very attentive to everyone. We learned so much about wild life, plants, and history of the area! We saw a mating pod of seven or eight manatees swimming around our boats, spotted a few dolphins, encountered some sea turtles, small sharks, sting rays, beautiful herons and even a huge queen conch, a marine snail in a beautiful shell. Our tandem kayaks were very comfortable considering hours of sitting, and all the gear was of good quality. Noticing that we were having so much fun, Mark did not rush us, and we ended up spending more time than was originally planned. After the trip was over, we visited a great local restaurant following Mark's suggestion! This experience was well worth every penny!
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Lizg6972dv
Apr 14, 2025
Great kayak trip - Fantastic kayak trip with Mark and Fabia who were really lovely and looked after us and were also very informative. Kayaks were so comfortable and the return journey with the motors was really fun. We saw dolphins, a manatee, a sea hare and many turtles amongst other creatures. So glad we did the trip and even our 17 year old son enjoyed it! Thank you. Family from UK.
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Anthokj0
Apr 12, 2025
Worth every penny - This trip is worth the money and more. First Mark was kind enough to wait when we were 15 minutes late. The rest of the day was wonderful, we saw dolphins, sea turtles, and best of all a pair of manatees popped up right under our kayaks. The kayaks were really comfortable with high seat backs and the route was not strenuous on a breezy day. He actually extended the trip almost 90 minutes because nobody in the group was in a hurry to get back, so I would suggest bringing a little more water and sunscreen than you think you might need. It really was the highlight of our short trip to Cocoa Beach area and he sent us great photos to show for it.
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I6553qumelissag
Apr 1, 2025
Family Friendly Kayak Tour - Mark was an incredible guide! He was knowledgeable, observant, and allowed us the time to enjoy the day on the water. Great trip to take with a family. We were able to see manatees, dolphins, turtles, Queen Conch and much more! Highly recommend this trip!
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Road47567929047
Mar 15, 2025
Outstanding Kayak Tour - Most enjoyable and educational Kayak tour. For a mid 70's couple, the kayaks were comfortable, easy to paddle, very stable and a bonus with an electric motor for power on the return to launch area. Our guide's Mark and wife Fabia a provided very informative tour on the local mangrove ecosystem, pointing out sea life, birds and area history. Several stops at sandbars. provided a rest area and Fabia would net small sea creatures (starfish, conch, jelly fish, sea urchins) which Mark would explain detailed information. Highly recommended for all ages.
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Goodwindeborahk
Mar 11, 2025
A magical experience! - My adult son and I went on the 4-hour tour. I'm a local and he was visiting. During the tour we kept saying to each other, "This is amazing," and "I wish we'd booked one of the longer tours!" The paddling was easy and slow paced, with stops to get out and explore. I am very fit, but I am a bit older, and I had no problem keeping up with the young folks! The commentary was incredibly interesting, and we learned a lot about mangroves and the ecosystem of the area. We saw turtles, manatees, herons, and found various types of conchs. The kayaks were incredibly stable. I was concerned about standing up in the kayak to try to see something, but I tried and had no issue at all maintaining my balance! When we reached the far point of our exploration, motors were attached to our kayaks during an interval when we explored a shallow beachy area, and we got to putter back with the motors - so much fun!! We stopped on our return and observed a Space-X launch! The tours guides are phenomenal!! They are obviously extremely interested in and knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem of the area I live in! My son and I travel together often and take many tours together, many of which have been incredible. But we both agreed that this tour rates at the top of all of the tours we've taken thus far. This was a truly magical experience! I can't recommend this highly enough. Just a tip - read through everything sent to you and follow the suggestions. We were so happy that we brought snacks and water and wore hats. Book this right now! I promise you will have an amazing day!
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Michaelwc113cv
Mar 8, 2025
Great day on the water. - Had a great time on this tour. Very informative. Our guides the husband and wife team (Mark and Fabia ) were great, went out of their out to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Fabia took pictures all day and sent them to us that night.
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Chetters01
Mar 3, 2025
Not to be missed! - What an amazing tour. We did the 4-hour tour. Mark was really knowledgeable about the local floral and fauna and was quite happy to stop when we spotted dolphins, a manatee and sea turtles. The kayaks were really comfortable and the stop a couple of hours in was a great chance to stretch our legs before motoring home. Would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if we're ever back in the area. .
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Lesleyan8958oc
Jan 28, 2025
Amazing! Choose this one! - Absolutely fantastic tour! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Mark and Fabia. We had such an amazing time watching stingrays, dolphins, sea stars, sea slugs, birds, etc. Such informative and personalized tour. Kayak seats were super comfortable as well. Thank you for an incredible trip. Choose this tour. You will love it.
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Lesley_a
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastic! Choose this tour! - Fantastic time. Mark and Fabia are wonderful and knowledgeable people. We learned so much and saw so many creatures! On our outing we encountered stingrays, dolphins, sea cucumbers, sea snails, upside down jellyfish, etc. Choose this tour and you can't go wrong.
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From $79
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).