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“Very accessible for wheelchair user and staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“Very good enjoyed seeing the dolphins and manatees. Out guide was James he was very knowledgeable about the area and allowed us time to see the animals”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“Had a great time! Our guide was wonderful!! Knew so much about the wildlife and plants in the area. A very special experience!! Thanks!”
Paddle at night near Cocoa Beach to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies with a guided kayak tour and PFDs included.
“The tour communicated well, and the guides were professional and friendly. However, the time of year (mid-late December) was bad for bioluminescence, and they didn’t have enough nets for all.l the boats to really get the full experience. The location they picked had a lot of local light pollution, so it wasn’t great either for…”
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
“If u like nature and the stars. It's a beautiful experience. Seeing the bioluminescence is beautiful to c.”
Paddle a night kayak on Haulover Canal in Titusville to spot blue bioluminescence, fish trails, and glowing comb jellies on a 90-minute tour.
“Such a unique experience. Definitely a must do. Our guides, Brian and Chris, were fun and knowledgeable. Thank you for a great kayaking excursion. The science explanations were very interesting!”
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.
“The westher was really good! The boy guíe Excelentt person and cool guy!! The manaties do friendly and no dangerous is a good tour”
Paddle through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in search of manatees and dolphins, plus lots of Florida wildlife, in a guided 2-hour tour.
“Excellent tour and not to strenuous. Drew was awesome guide. Great knowledge and enthusiasm! Don’t let him tell cow jokes😁. We have done a lot of outdoor activities and this is definitely a top adventure”
Cocoa Beach manatee and dolphin kayak or paddleboard tour through mangroves. Small group, gear included, photos sent after. 90 minutes.
“Our family really enjoyed the kayak tour with Logan! He was a great tour guide, knowledgeable and kept the entire family entertained. 5 stars!”
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.”
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.”
Kayak or SUP Cocoa Beach for 2 hours, spotting manatees and dolphins in the Banana River, with wildlife lessons and lifejackets included.
“Christian was our guide. This was such a fun adventure. He did a great job! It was a hot day but being in the water was worth it!”
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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