ORLANDO · FLORIDA
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cocoa beach tours around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Ride the Banana River eco tour from Cocoa Beach for dolphin and manatee spotting, narrated by a naturalist, with a restroom on board.
Most Popular“All employees were great. A heads up no Manatee in cold weather. Would have been nice to know ahead of time. Cold morning make sure you dress for it! Did see lots of birds and a few dolphins.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“Our guide Ian was FABULOUS! Very patient and knowledgable. The tour through the Mangrove tunnels was like no other kayaking experience. So cool! Definitely something everyone should experience.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“Great trip and Makayla was a great guide. We liked the mangrove tunnels a lot and saw a manatee.....”
Paddle at night near Cocoa Beach to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies with a guided kayak tour and PFDs included.
“Did this event with 16 year old grandchild and pick this as the best experience of our entire trip. We went on an airboat ride and saw gators, birds, eagles nest and was a fantastic time. We also went to Kennedy Space Center and had a lovely time but this bioluminescence boat ride was the…”
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
“We drove 3 hours round trip and they told us that we were on a weather delay and waited for an hour and could be waiting all night and our guide said that the likelihood is that we would not be going out. Mind you we already drove close to 2 hours and this company…”
Paddle a night kayak on Haulover Canal in Titusville to spot blue bioluminescence, fish trails, and glowing comb jellies on a 90-minute tour.
“Terrance was an amazing guide. He informed us of the history of the area, was very patience with the beginners, and took amazing photos.”
Bioluminescent clear kayaking at Merritt Island in 100% clear kayaks. Spot glowing life below. Small group, about 90 minutes.
“Get up and go kayaking bioluminescence tour was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It was a beautiful star filled surreal magical night. Celeste, our guide was the best guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional and most of all her genuine enthusiasm was contagious. We loved and will cherish our experience and…”
Cocoa Beach Banana River sunset cruise with wildlife spotting, crew music, and a smooth start to dinner by the water.
“Some of the wild animals like the manatees are more difficult to spot and the dolphins are feeding so they are under the water more. The sunset view was beyond my expectations and our guild Diane was also very informative. Boat captain Rusty was also a great partner.”
Kayak Haulover Canal for manatees and dolphins on Florida’s Space Coast. Small group wildlife spotting, gear included, calm water.
“This tour was amazing! We saw manatees, dolphins, alligators and many birds. The kayaking was easy and the water was calm. Our guide Terrance was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of history of the area and about the wildlife. He even took photos of us throughout the adventure for no additional cost. This…”
Paddle through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in search of manatees and dolphins, plus lots of Florida wildlife, in a guided 2-hour tour.
“Amazing experience! Matt was a great guide, very knowledgeable, and entertaining. Thank you for the great tour!”
Cocoa Beach manatee and dolphin kayak or paddleboard tour through mangroves. Small group, gear included, photos sent after. 90 minutes.
“Wonderful experience and Captin Mike was very knowledgeable about wildlife and fauna. We saw dolphins, cone jellies and Horseshoe crabs on our kayak trip.”
Sunset kayak in Cocoa Beach through mangrove tunnels in small groups, searching for dolphins and manatees with guides and free photos.
“Christina was a great guide. Patient, accommodating, a good photographer too! We had good time. Spotted birds and dolphin. Mangrove tunnel was fun too.”
Kayak or SUP Cocoa Beach for 2 hours, spotting manatees and dolphins in the Banana River, with wildlife lessons and lifejackets included.
“Jack was a great guide! We saw dolphins, manatees, lots of birds, and some unique plants. Jack was full of information and history!”
After dark kayaking in Cocoa Beach’s Banana River Lagoon as bioluminescence lights the water. Small group, gear included, $79, 1.5 hours.
“Our guide, Emily was very informative and lots of fun. Just do cool seeing the bioluminescence and all the jumping fish.”
Manatee and sunset bird kayak from Merritt Island, ending with nighttime bioluminescence. Paddle rivers near Cocoa Beach in 3 hours.
“Tour is fabulous guide Amanda is knowledgeable”
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