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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“Rich and Pat were very entertaining. It was a cold morning on the water and there were only 4 passengers, but they still gave top-notch service! We were able to see 2 small groups of dolphins.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“Fun, exciting, totally different experience. Kayak took us through Mangroves, seeing manatees along the way. Best time we had in Cocoa Beach.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“Holly and Erin did a wonderful job guiding us! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly! It was such a great experience”
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.
“We went on our journey with David and he was a great guide! We got to see all sorts of creatures, even a surprise seahorse was floating around. David was super knowledgeable on all of the creatures we saw, and the views were just stunning!”
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.
“Guide was very knowledgeable, polite and friendly. Didn’t mind helping us old people up and down. Beautiful tour!”
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!”
Small-group catamaran dolphin sail off Cocoa Beach: spot dolphins and manatees, birds, and get soda and water for about 2 hours.
“We had a fantastic time on the Dolphin Adventure Sail! Our guide, Brian, was incredible—he was so patient and great with our kid, and he definitely knew exactly where to find the dolphins. It was a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the trip. Highly recommended!”
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.
“Captain Dave is knowledgeable, fun, and patient! Top tier-”
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 great time and Andrew our tour guide was great! We loved seeing the manatees and the dolphins!!”
Paddle through Banana River Lagoon mangrove tunnels on an easy 2-hour wildlife kayak hunt for manatees, dolphins, and more from Cocoa Beach.
“We have only kayaked a couple of times previously but this was an enjoyable experience and a good physical workout. It includes some open water rowing but also some interesting maneuvering through mangrove trees. We saw dolphins and a variety of birds but no manatee. Our guide gave kayaking instructions before we got into our…”
2-hour dolphin and manatee cruise from Melbourne, FL. Small tiki boat, chilled water, and wildlife spotting on the Indian River Lagoon.
“We saw lots of dolphins. The captain and her assistant were very knowledgeable and we learnt quite a bit. The area was beautiful . We would recommend the tour to anybody who loves dolphins!”
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