Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour: Orlando Wildlife Experience
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91 Ratings
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Experience the magic of Florida's wildlife on our Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour near Orlando and Cocoa Beach. Paddle alongside gentle giants and playful dolphins in their natural habitat!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Haulover Canal Launch Site - This is one of the most amazing eco-tour experiences you can have
- anywhere! And we have it right here in the Orlando area for our guests. The manatees in Florida love the warm waters of the Indian River. They laze the day away in the coves and lagoons of this brackish estuary. Kayak with us (quietly) into their little paradise, and you will feel the essence of these mythical gentle giants. Thought to be the original mermaids, manatees, (sea cows) seem to awaken something spiritual in those who come into close contact with them. Feel the magic in their presence as the come up along your kayak to curiously check out who this new sea creature (you) is! Manatees are friendly and curious. They like to get to know our guests.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Kayaks, PFD, Paddle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of Florida’s wildlife on our Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour at Haulover Canal, situated near Orlando and Cocoa Beach!
Our expedition is ideally suited for families and beginners and provides a magnificent opportunity to paddle along with some of Florida’s favorite occupants of the Space Coast. Embark on a 2-hour adventure through the Indian River, experiencing the native Florida manatees and dolphins in their natural surroundings. These kind creatures will greet you with their playful and sociable demeanor, offering ample opportunities for memorable photographs and videos while exercising respect for their space and ensuring their peace is undisturbed.
Seize this extraordinary opportunity to kayak with Florida’s manatees and dolphins. Reserve your Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour today, and witness the enchantment these enigmatic beings offer in their natural home.
- Recommended 8 years of age or older to participate
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will have the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- Sunblock, insect repellent, sunglasses and a water bottle are advised
Location
Haulover Canal Launch Site
Please do NOT plan to use Uber or Lyft. We have found that most Uber and Lyft drivers will not drive to this location. Please call our office to receive exact directions prior to your tour as often times GPS is incorrect.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(91 Ratings)
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Nadia_k
Apr 9, 2023
Best adventure! - The tour was one of the best things my friends and I did while on vacation! We saw so many more manatees and dolphins than we expected which was incredible. The manatees in particular were likely to come close to our boats and even under the boats which was surprising but made for great videos. The tour guide John was so helpful, knowledgeable and funny. He pointed out other animals and and plants, and he gave great descriptions of each. We also took a lot of breaks which was nice to rest our arms, enjoy the scenery and encourage more sea life to make appearances. We felt well taken care of throughout. He even encourage my group to sing happy birthday to me which was sweet. Thank you for an amazing time!
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Teresa_m
Mar 10, 2023
Enjoyed manatees with Freedom! - We were out for 2 hrs with our knowledgeable guide, Freedom. She took us to a cove full of manatees and explained all kinds of interesting facts about them, as well as Manatee safety and habitat. Also saw a few dolphins and many birds. Great trip and great guide.
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Xxaprilmay
Nov 30, 2022
Amazing! - We had such a great time on our tour this weekend. Our guide Lisa was very knowledgeable and made sure we all enjoyed our tour. We got to see dolphins, manatees, gators, and even a rocket launch. I will definitely kayak with bkadventure again.
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488adelya
Nov 22, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Freedom was a great tour guide! Very compassionate and respectful of the park and it’s wildlife. She was very knowledgeable and showed us some great spots where we were able to get up close with the manatees. I highly recommend
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23breb
Oct 9, 2022
I pet a manatee 💙 - We had Johnathan as our guide! He was very easy going and knowledgeable. We got SO close to multiple manatees AND we got to pet them, saw dolphins, and had a blast. Will definitely be back!
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Bsmithh819
Aug 21, 2022
Allllll the manatees!! - Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable about the wildlife and surroundings. He made the trip so much fun and entertaining. He made sure we had enough time to truly take in the experience being surrounded by manatees. I would absolutely go again, worth every penny!!
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Dolores_w
Jul 24, 2022
I’d definitely do this... - I’d definitely do this again! Me and my husband had so much fun! We seen so many manatees and wild life
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Kimberlyb474
Jul 5, 2022
So many manatees…. - My daughter and I had a great time. Jacob our tour guide taught us about the area, the different birds and especially the manatees. We saw so many manatees. One came so close to the kayak and just looked up at my daughter. It was really cute. It was wonderful to see the animals in their natural habitat. Would do it again!
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357lizn
Jun 28, 2022
Kayaking with manatees - We had a fantastic kayak tour near Cocoa Beach. We saw an alligator, dolphins and the manatees swam right next to our kayaks! Chris and Mishawn were excellent tour guides. They kept us safe and gave us some great history and info about the area. I would definitely recommend this adventure!
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Mw84108
Sep 3, 2022
Recommend but watch weather - The weather shortened our tour but Chris was good! We saw many manatee, dolphins and birds. It was perfect until rain and thunder interrupted.
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