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The 15 most popular dolphin watching 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“We saw a lot of dolphins and manatees. Also the captain and crew were great. A beautiful day for a boat ride.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“This was a relaxing and informative kayak trip. It’s up to nature what you see. We saw 4 manatees, 7 dolphins and lots of birds. Bring a hat, plenty of water, and sunscreen.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“Don't worry easy beautiful trip*****************&&&&****&^^_”
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.
“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.
“What a wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Caleb was absolutely wonderful! He knew so much about the area, and answered all of my silly questions. He made the tour so fun, and relaxing. We did see a few dolphins at the end of the trip, tons of birds (amazing birds I can’t name them all…”
Kayak or SUP Cocoa Beach for 2 hours, spotting manatees and dolphins in the Banana River, with wildlife lessons and lifejackets included.
“Route guide have us a lot of info on the natural habitat and wildlife. Jack was great with the kids.”
Small-group catamaran dolphin sail off Cocoa Beach: spot dolphins and manatees, birds, and get soda and water for about 2 hours.
“Oh, what a great time. The captain, Bryan, was awesome. We just wanted to spent the warm day on the water. It was exactly that. The captain took us to see dolphins and manatees across the intercostal waters. My husband even took a try at lifting the sails.”
Paddle kayak or board on Merritt Island to search for dolphins and manatees, with wildlife facts and Cocoa Beach history.
“Awesome experience. Took the early trip and avoided the heat. Great team and saw a bunch of manatees & dolphins. Definitely worth the paddling!”
Two-hour small-boat tour through Turkey Creek and the Indian River Lagoon from Palm Bay with Captain Dave. Manatees, dolphins, birds, alligators.
“This was a great experience! We saw all sorts of wildlife. Captain Dave is awesome, knowledgeable about the area and took time to explain every area we visited. Its a smaller boat which really made the experience personal for everyone on board.”
Kayak the Indian River near Orlando to see curious manatees and dolphins. Small groups, included gear, about 2 hours from Haulover Canal.
“Jacob was an amazing tour guide so knowledgeable about the wildlife and local history. We saw gators, pelicans, osprey, green heron, great blue herons, anhinga, cormorants, snowy egret and at least 2 dozen mantee! The manatees were super curious and came up to the boat to check us out. So fun!”
Paddleboard or kayak in Merritt Island’s aquatic preserve, with gear and coaching included, plus a real shot at manatees and dolphins.
“We had a wonderful experience - well organized, very friendly guide and the most amazing flora and fauna to explore. Would highly recommend!”
Paddle through Banana River Lagoon mangrove tunnels on an easy 2-hour wildlife kayak hunt for manatees, dolphins, and more from Cocoa Beach.
“It was a great trip. We would go back again. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke the appropriate amount. Not too chatty like some tour guides.”
2-hour dolphin and manatee cruise from Melbourne, FL. Small tiki boat, chilled water, and wildlife spotting on the Indian River Lagoon.
“Highly recommend, affordable, great experience, beautiful veiws, relaxing, educational, friendly captains and comfortable seating.”
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