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Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public

Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Cocoa Beach, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Kimberly_D ·
Mar 2026
Very informative...boat captain was great! Was able to see about 10 dolphins..an alligator..and sighted a manatee swimming.
· Donna_B ·
Dec 2025
This was an excellent experience. We got to see many manatee and dolphins. It was a chilly Florida day but we braved the weather and I'm so happy we did. Our tour guide Austin was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip fun for my Granddaughters. We will definitely do it again!!

Overview

    What's Included

    • Experienced, knowledgeable USCG licensed captains
    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Cape Crossing Marina
        290 Marine Harbor Dr suite a, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA

        We pick up our passengers and the amazing Cape Crossing Marina, right off the dock, just minutes away from Cocoa Beach, Florida. Only 15 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center. Steps away from the beach and all of the activities into a blissful view of Florida wildlife, nature and much more.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Cocoa Beach

      2 hours Admission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Stroller accessible
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Featured review

      Deb_F
      A Sunday morning in December is the perfect time to do this cruise because my daughter and I were the only ones on this tour. Tom, our Captain, was fantastic! Very personable, knowledgeable and fun to talk to. We saw dolphins and learned so much about the area from him. We loved our time with Tom and his adorable dog Spencer ❤️. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! (Only videos of the dolphins so no pics of them)

      Reviews

      4.8
      based on 24 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      very exciting tour

      susan_w, Apr 2026
      Captain Austin was amazing was very friendly and knew all the birds and explained the area very well we saw dolphins and a manatee and so many birds

      Austin is the mvp of captains 🏴‍☠️

      Juliana_S, Apr 2026
      We had an amazing time with our lovely captain Austin! He was very funny and informative, and he made sure we all had a great time! We got to learn so much about the dolphins and manatees, and he made sure we got amazing views of all the wildlife! We would 1000% recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to have a good time and observe marine life up close! Thanks again Austin you’re a real one <3

      Captain Jack was great!!...

      Heidi_H, Mar 2026
      Captain Jack was great!! Very knowledgeable and all around nice guy. We saw a few dolphins and a manatee. Obviously we would have loved to see more but that wasn't Jaks fault.. Nature plays on her terms. We learned a lot about all the bird species which was pretty cool.😎 it's great to learn something new. Thank you Jack!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for your review. We are sorry that you were only able to see dolphins and a manatee. We wish that we would have been able to do more but happy that the captain helped to make it a great trip. Can't wait to have you out with us again!

      Very informative...boat...

      Kimberly_D, Mar 2026
      Very informative...boat captain was great! Was able to see about 10 dolphins..an alligator..and sighted a manatee swimming.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy that you were able to see all of the wildlife on our cocoa beach dolphin sightseeing tour! Its always amazing to see them in person. Can't wait to have you out with us again!

      Captain Austin was...

      danfranty, Feb 2026
      Captain Austin was amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and found dolphin, manatees and even an alligator! Fantastic day and well worth the trip!

      Easy to access and wonderful sights

      Donna_B, Dec 2025
      This was an excellent experience. We got to see many manatee and dolphins. It was a chilly Florida day but we braved the weather and I'm so happy we did. Our tour guide Austin was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip fun for my Granddaughters. We will definitely do it again!!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you so much Donna for your stellar review. We're so happy that you and the grandchildren were able to come out and see all of the amazing wildlife that the space coast has to offer! We can't wait to have you out with us again!

      Awesome Choice

      Daniel_S, Dec 2025
      It was great the Captain was experienced and was full of really neat interesting info , We really enjoyed the ride he was awesome

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Thank you so much Daniel for your review! We're so happy that you had a great time aboard our dolphin sightseeing tour and can't wait to have you out with us again!

      A Sunday morning in...

      Deb_F, Dec 2025
      A Sunday morning in December is the perfect time to do this cruise because my daughter and I were the only ones on this tour. Tom, our Captain, was fantastic! Very personable, knowledgeable and fun to talk to. We saw dolphins and learned so much about the area from him. We loved our time with Tom and his adorable dog Spencer ❤️. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! (Only videos of the dolphins so no pics of them)

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Thank you so much for your kind words Deb! We're so happy that you and your daughter were able to have a great time aboard our dolphin sightseeing tour and were able to learn about the space coast, see the amazing wildlife and spend time with a knowledgeable captain! We will for certain let tom know and thank you again! Can't wait to have you aboard again!

      Wonderful relaxing dolphin experience

      Rob_V, Apr 2025
      We saw so many dolphins and learned about these special species and the area. It was a great and intimate experience because there were only 6 of us. And a special treat, we saw a Manatee and her baby.

      Response from Host, Apr 2025

      Thank you so much for your amazing review Rob! We're so happy that you were able to enjoy our cocoa beach dolphin sightseeing tour and with a private group outing! So happy that you were able to see all of the dolphins and even the manatees that inhabit our area here in the space coast. Again thank you for your review and we can't wait to have you out with us again!

      Captain John was very...

      Ellen_B, Apr 2025
      Captain John was very knowledgeable about the wildlife on the river! We saw Manatees and pods of dolphins on our tour. Would definitely recommend this tour

      Response from Host, Apr 2025

      Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that you had a great time Ellen aboard our dolphin sightseeing tour! Seeing the amazing wildlife, dolphins and manatees that the space coast has to offer is always a treat! Can't wait to have you aboard with us again!

      Wildlife water tour

      Sandra_S, Apr 2025
      Awesome experience. Captain Jack was very knowledgeable and fun! We we’re late and the captain waited for us!

      Response from Host, Apr 2025

      Thank you so much for your amazing review Sandra! We're so happy to be able to get you out on the water with us and you were able to have a blast on our dolphin sightseeing tour and we can't wait to have you out with us again@

      Tour was excellent, admin...

      George_S, Mar 2025
      Tour was excellent, admin not so much. I placed a call and left a message. The call was not returned. Also, the printed directions took me to the wrong place

      Response from Host, Mar 2025

      We are so sorry for the miscommunication, as we are normally out on the water we try to respond to our calls as quickly as possible. We are sorry that the directions were wrong and would love to assure this doesnt happen to any other guest. Please feel free to give us a call to assure that our information is correct for the tour you had purchased as it has been for the other guests. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to hearing from you.

      Time well spent, worth every penny

      Ray_P, Mar 2025
      Relaxing way to spend a couple hours and see the dolphins. Pelicans and other waterfowl. Dolphins all around the boat at times

      Response from Host, Mar 2025

      Thank you so much Ray for your review. We're so happy that you were able to enjoy some relaxing time on the water aboard our dolphin sightseeing tour and we can't wait to see you again!

      Just a nice boat ride

      Joan_G, Mar 2025
      Simply a nice boat ride. Very little narration or information. Scary part was no safety information or even letting us know where the life jackets were.

      Response from Host, Mar 2025

      Hello Joan, thank you for letting us know. Safety is our first priority always! We are sorry that our staff did not provide the best possible tour and would love to speak with you more about this. Please feel free to give us a call.

      We had an awesome guide,...

      Michelle_F, Feb 2025
      We had an awesome guide, Tom. He ensured we saw the alligators, manitees and dolphins. It was very peaceful and beautiful.

      Response from Host, Feb 2025

      Thank you so much Micelle for your review!! We're so happy that you were able to see manatees, alligators and the dolphins in our area! We can't wait to have you out with us again!

      Unique

      michelle_k, Sep 2024
      Quiet local place to see mangroves and dolphins. Tour guide very knowledgeable. Not far from the beach. You can see Kennedy Space Center in the distance

      Response from Host, Sep 2024

      Thank you so much for your review unique! We're happy you had a relaxing time on the boat and were able to see the dolphins, wildlife and the Kennedy space center. Make sure to come visit us again and maybe do a rocket launch tour!

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