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Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular manatee & dolphin 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.
“Totally awesome!!!! James was a FANTASTIC guide! Very knowledgeable and super informative- would recommend”
Kayak Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels for manatees and dolphins. Small groups, guided paddle, single or tandem kayaks, about 2 hours.
“DJ was a great guide. He was personable, knowledgeable and friendly. We saw dolphins and manatees. I highly recommend this.”
2-hour clear kayak in Silver Springs for $80. See manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys with a guide.
“Steve and the team is great. We get close to nature and see many wildlife. We see other groups that are 8 boats per guide but we are 3 per guide, which is a great plus”
Paddle Silver Springs State Park on a clear kayak or paddleboard for possible manatees, turtles, and monkeys, plus guide photos and dry comfort.
“It was so fun. Saw everything I was hoping to see. Tour guide was awesome, friendly and great sense of humor. Will highly recommend this to friends and family that will be traveling to FL.”
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…”
Orlando manatee snorkeling with hotel pickup, Crystal River wildlife cruise, Homosassa State Park, picnic lunch, plus airboat option.
“Great day. Short trip to Springs. Driver was friendly and knowledgeable. Snorkeling with manatees worth every dime. Springs are beautiful. Lunch was good also.”
Paddle Blue Spring State Park near Orlando to spot winter manatees up close, with small-group safety and wildlife watching.
“Awesome loved the manatees!! Had a wonderful time kayaking saw turtles and alligators! The guide was great very informative!”
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.”
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”
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.
“It was relaxing and fun and we saw dolphin and manatee so that made it all worthwhile! Our guides were great too!”
From the springs to the Space Coast, and every way to spend the day.
