Top Cocoa Beach Adventure Tours

Discover the lush landscapes of Central Florida and observe local wildlife during this kayaking excursion from Cocoa Beach. Join a small group and climb aboard your kayak to begin your tour of the calm waterways. Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area.

Sit back, relax, and set sail for the sunset as your captain and crew take you cruising around the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands. Great for locals and tourists alike, you’ll enjoy plenty of chances to spot local wildlife. Feel very free to pick the crew’s brains about the flora and fauna you can see from the boat.

Explore the waters of Cocoa Beach with a guide to show you some of the best spots for observing local wildlife on this kayaking tour. Paddle your way through the Banana River Manatee Refuge and the Thousand Islands Conservation Area with your guide, and stop off at one of the islands with your group to listen to stories about local history.

Experience Florida’s Indian River Lagoon after dark on a guided bioluminescent kayak tour. Paddling at night increases the chance to see natural light displays created by microscopic organisms, a phenomenon not visible during the day. Led by a certified Florida Naturalist, the tour offers context on the lagoon’s ecosystem while maintaining a calm pace, making it a low-impact way to explore one of North America’s most diverse estuaries.

Prebook to secure the opportunity to see the natural wonder of bioluminescence on an evening kayaking trip on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon or Banana River. Paddle the waters to view the bioluminescence—neon-blue lights caused by dinoflagellate microorganisms. See your paddle illuminate the water, look for fish in the blue-lit shallows, and absorb the otherworldly atmosphere and mangrove scenery. Includes equipment, instruction, and choice of departures for ease.

The tours focus on getting you as close as possible to dolphins and manatees while keeping the experience safe, beginner-friendly, and fun. With experienced local guides and small group sizes, guests consistently enjoy up-close wildlife encounters in calm, easy-to-paddle waters. You’ll often see dolphins swimming nearby and manatees just beneath your board, creating unforgettable, real moments in the wild. Backed by over 17 years of experience, and featured on nationally televised programs, this is one of the most trusted and memorable eco tours in Port Canaveral. No prior experience is needed, and our team ensures every guest feels comfortable on the water.

Explore the waterways and mangrove tunnels around Cocoa Beach, Florida during this relaxing kayak excursion. Set off on your adventure just before sunset and take in the scenery during the golden hour. Paddle through the mangroves in search of the dolphins and manatees that reside in the waters. Lessons are provided for first-time kayakers so everyone can enjoy the evening.

Look for wildlife and experience bioluminescence on this sunset and night kayak and paddleboard tour on the Indian River Lagoon. Paddle out to Horseshoe Crab Island, and look for wildlife such as crabs, manatees, and dolphins. After sunset, enjoy unobstructed views of bioluminescent glow in the water from your clear kayak and paddleboards.

The Indian River Lagoon offers a plethora of plant and animal species with more than 4,300 species living in the biodiverse estuaries, but if you don’t know the ecology of the area, you could miss a lot with a solo visit. Instead, go with a guide who knows where the animals like to gather during this Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour from Merritt Island. Spend your time boating through both the Banana River and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Explore Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area on this guided kayak tour. Join a small group and follow your guide around the mangrove tunnels, keeping your eyes peeled for resident manatees, dolphins, and sea birds. Learn about the ecology of the area from your guide and enjoy a relaxing day out on the water.

Paddle through glowing bioluminescent waters on one of Florida’s most unforgettable nighttime adventures. Explore the famous Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Space Coast in clear kayaks or on premium wood paddleboards as the water lights up with every paddle stroke. Your small-group tours are beginner-friendly and led by passionate local guides who help guests discover dolphins, comb jellies, jumping fish, and other nighttime marine life along the way. With over 17 years of experience and more than 90,000 guests on the water, Three Brothers Adventure Tours has been featured on nationally televised travel shows, including the Travel Channel, and recognized among TripAdvisor’s Top 10% of Experiences Worldwide. Perfect for families, couples, cruise travelers, and first-time paddlers visiting Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Orlando. Watch every splash, paddle stroke, and movement beneath your kayak glow electric blue below. Experience Florida’s glowing waters.

This charter fishing cruise is an excellent way to spend a day on the water. Your experienced captain takes you to shallow coves, rivers, canals, bays, inlets and grass flats along the Melbourne coast where you’ll be using a variety of live and artificial bait. Fish for snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, sharks, flounder, and more. From beginner fishermen to expert anglers, this tour can be tailored for all skill levels.

"Get lost in the moment, not in the crowd." Most ecotour outfitters who operate in the wildlife refuge book large tours. While these are still a wonderful experience, our tours are capped at 6 guests to ensure our guides are able to connect with each guest individually and create the most memorable experience possible. We are happy to snap photos of your memories and text them to you at no additional cost!

Get to see Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach more easily than by foot or rental car on this private e-bike tour. Glide around beauty spots such as Manatee Sanctuary Park and Jetty Park: choosing to let your bike do the work or using your own pedal power. Hear background on the sights you’d otherwise miss, and choose to tailor your itinerary and visit a local pub or micro-brewery en route.

Discover the enchanting waters of Florida on a bioluminescent clear kayak tour that unveils the magic of glowing Comb Jellies. Guided by experienced local experts, this tour offers a unique perspective on the wonders of nature, making it an unforgettable experience for families and adventurers alike. Ideal for all skill levels, the tour runs nightly from locations near Cocoa Beach and Titusville, ensuring an extraordinary adventure under the stars. A must do Winter Adventure for all nature and stargazing lovers. Located on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge where the skies are the darkest and the Comb Jellies have been the most abundant.

Discover the wonders of the Indian River Lagoon on a family-friendly bioluminescence raft tour. This tour is non-motorized and requires 4 paddlers minimum. Launching from Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, this nighttime adventure allows you to witness the mesmerizing glow of bioluminescence and marine life without the need for kayaking. Perfect for families and those preferring a larger, more stable vessel, the tour is guided by experts who share insights on Florida’s unique ecology. Paddle through the glowing waters under a starlit sky, ensuring an unforgettable experience on Florida's Space Coast. - Family-friendly tour suitable for all ages and abilities - Guided by trained BK Adventure Guides specializing in Florida ecology - Smaller group sizes for an intimate connection with nature - Multiple nightly departures available in the summer months

The creatures of the deep are mesmerizing, perhaps none more so than the living organisms that emit bioluminescent light. Join a guide for a moonlit kayak tour down the Haulover Canal where you’ll see these unique lifeforms shine. You’ll get an exceptional view thanks to the kayak’s clear body construction, offering unobstructed views of the waters below. As you paddle through the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll view a natural phenomenon rarely seen around the world.

Experience a magical Clear Kayak Sunset Tour with Florida-Adventurer.com! Paddle through crystal-clear waters as the sun dips below the horizon, casting vibrant hues across Florida’s stunning coast. Our unique transparent kayaks offer an unparalleled view of the underwater world—spot fish, manatees, and more beneath your feet. Unlike typical tours, our expert guides share local secrets, ensuring an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, this eco-friendly journey blends serenity and excitement. Book now at Florida-Adventurer.com for a front-row seat to nature’s nightly show—spaces fill fast! Discover why this is Florida’s must-do sunset experience.

End your day with a relaxing paddle through the Indian River lagoon on this sunset kayaking tour. Launch into the lagoon and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like birds, dolphins, and possibly even manatees. With every stroke of your paddle, watch the waters come to life with bioluminescent plankton in the only bio bay in the continental United States.

Discover the waterways of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge as you explore the area on a clear kayak. Join a small group and paddle through the refuge to see several species of flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, dolphins, hundreds of fish and bird species, and several endangered species that call the refuge home.

Go kayaking after dark in Merritt Island with a small-group adventure that may include seeing bioluminescence. Choose between a clear-bottom kayak or paddleboard equipped with LED lights and set out to see local wildlife at night. Possible bioluminescent sightings include glowing plankton and glowing jelly fish, depending on the season and conditions. Dry bags are included.

Explore Florida's stunning Treasure Coast on a full-day island hopping charter from Sebastian Inlet. This adventure is designed for families and groups, providing ample time to enjoy the beauty of barrier islands while engaging in beach exploration and shallow water activities. Relax on the boat with comfortable seating as you cruise through scenic waterways and encounter playful dolphins and gentle manatees. Each stop offers unique opportunities for shell hunting and photography, ensuring a memorable day on the water. Perfect for all ages, this laid-back experience allows you to unwind and connect with nature at your own pace. - Full-day private charter for up to 6 guests - Multiple island stops with opportunities for beach time and shallow water fun - Expert captain guiding you to the best spots for wildlife sightings - Relaxed pace suitable for families and special celebrations

Experience and explore the intercoastal and backwaters of Indian River which has an abundance of Snook, Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Mangrove Snapper and Black Drum. Just minutes from Waterfront Beaches, Titusville has all types of fishing in an eye’s view. View the beautiful scenery, while experiencing the thrill of a chance to catch the local inshore king, “the Redfish” and other species. A fishing enthusiast may choose to chase the resident fish, but there is a lot of variety for every angler. All charters are guided by a licensed Captain in a modern inshore flats boat or bay boat, we provide the fishing rods and reels, right and left-handed and all the tackle you can use, as well as all other necessities including safety equipment. Visitors and Travelers of Titusville, FL also enjoyed a day at Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral or a trip to Canaveral National Seashore!