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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“Great trip, we seen lots of wildlife including birds, turtle, manatee and dolphins in natural habitat”
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.
“We had the best time on this trip. It was so peaceful and we were able to see manatees up close! Our tour guide Holly was excellent!”
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.
“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.
“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!”
Small-group catamaran dolphin sail off Cocoa Beach: spot dolphins and manatees, birds, and get soda and water for about 2 hours.
“Cocoa Beach catamaran was truly a magical experience! I was able to book it last minute as a surprise for my Bestie’s birthday. We saw the dolphins from the moment we parked the vehicle. The entire experience was 5 Stars from the Excellent communication, loved the sailboat and laying on the nets tanning as we…”
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.
“The tour guides were very knowledgeable and gave us information about all of the trees, bushes, animals, the scenery and the history of this part of Florida. We saw lots of manatees and a bunch of dolphins! It was a great experience”
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.
“Highly recommend, affordable, great experience, beautiful veiws, relaxing, educational, friendly captains and comfortable seating.”
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