Top Cocoa Beach Kayaking Tours
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Elizabeth_V, Apr 2026
Exceptional Treat
We drove out to Titusville to Haulaway Canal to see the bioluminescence using a glass bottomed kayak, but the trip was SO much more. Our guide, Jorge, said to try to get there early, and we did. We went around the island while the sun set, and listened to birds and saw egrets, ibis, ospreys, herons, flamingos and so many more-even chickens. Then we headed for the canals.
The canals were incredible. Just kayaking at night in the mangroves would have been great.
But we passed Fred the alligator, held comb jellies, created bioluminescence with our hands and paddles, and did not experience a manatee
"rodeo" (haha) for which I was grateful. Jorge was a fountain of knowledge about the unparalleled biodiversity of the area, AND his his day job is working at a job related to one of the launches we saw so he talked to us about that and about the night sky and how starlight is us looking back in time ...just such a multi faceted experience. As we were headed back, a curious dolphin showed up to play. It's a good trip when every single day we think "Wow; it can't get better than this !" The next day, based on our conversations, Jorge alerted us that the booster from the launch was going to be in Port Canaveral, so we saw that, too! Thank you, Jorge for being such an extraordinary guide: we will come back with our family.
Rachel_M, Apr 2026
Best thing we did all week!
We had so much fun on our tour! We saw a bunch of manatees and paddling through the mangroves was so cool. Our guide (Ian) was awesome, and he gave us a bunch of other great recommendations for things to do in the area and places to eat. We definitely plan on paddling with Cocoa Kayaking again!
Zachary_C, Apr 2026
Manatees Galore
Joe was fantastic, the route he took us on was super peaceful. We saw so many manatees and even some dolphins. The best part we’re the mangrove tunnels which are so cool to ride to. Highly recommend Joe and his company to anyone of any age and group number.
Rileigh_P, Apr 2026
Amazing time!
My boyfriend and I booked this tour during our vacation and it was amazing. Our tour guide Mathew was so great, he answered all our questions was very knowledgeable about everything we talked about. We both had a lot of fun and would definitely do it again!
Susan_S, Mar 2026
Perfect trip, amazing guide
If you want to see wildlife up close - Book this trip! Ask for Selena. She led us on a safe, exciting and educational adventure. Dolphins, manatees, flamingoes, alligator, horseshoe crab, numerous fish and birds filled our 2 hour leisurely paddle. Selena’s experience with the environment and animals was extensive. Her respect and admiration of the wildlife was evident. She made my nervous 10year old feel completely at ease with her knowledge and confidence. Unforgettable trip! We will do it again and again.
Jessica_F, Mar 2026
Best kayak evening experience
It was so much fun for our entire family. We ranged from 11-43. We loved this experience! We loved Jeff as our guide. He was funny, knowledgeable, and very kind with all of us. Since we were a large family he took extra time with our kids helping them and explaining everything to us! Highly recommended experience! Best part is he took pictures for us of our family time together!
Linda_G, Feb 2026
Take the tour!
Erin was our guide and did a very good job in showing, sharing, and explaining all the beautiful mangroves, wildlife, and creatures that inhabit the area. We used single kayaks for the tour, and it is so much easier to navigate through the tight mangroves. Would definitely do this again!
KittyStirn_B, Feb 2026
Best kept secret near Orlando!
Must see near Orlando! Bioluminescence Kayaking at night under a clear sky with an abundance of stars. It is in the middle of a preserve on the Indian River! Brian, our guide, was fun, friendly and full of knowledge. We saw lots of comb jellies and some phytoplankton. We had a view of the Kennedy space Center with Artimus ready for launch! It was so quiet and peaceful! We heard drum fish and saw night herron! No gators(thank you very much) If you have never done this, you definitely need to put it on your bucket list.
Jessica_A, Feb 2026
Caleb is Awesome!
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 but wow!) no manatees, but I learned that they like warmer water :) so I’ll come back in summer and see them. Definitely recommend. Especially if you’re lucky enough to get Caleb as your guide.
Kathy_F, Nov 2025
An Amazing Family Adventure
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 was the perfect way to spend our Thanksgiving day!
Travis_P, Nov 2025
Great way to explore the Florida Banana River mangroves
Great experience to get some gentle exercise on the water (we had little wind resistance on our day) and see the wildlife on the river. We saw a great blue heron and many dolphins on our tour. Our guide (Ian) was very informative and patient with us getting through the mangroves.
Cheryl_L, Oct 2025
Clear Kayaking for bioluminescent adventure is the best!
My husband and I enjoyed this excursion! The location was changed rather last minute (advertised it was possible), but Viator reps were reachable by telephone and got us to where we needed to be in time for the excursion start time. However, others were not so lucky. Because of having to wait an extended time for others who did not get the location update, some gave up because of the delay it took to get everyone to get to the alternate launch destination.
The guides were extremely friendly and accommodating. The excursion was a "bucket list" for me, and was thrilled to have yet another.pleasurable Viator offering!
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