Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
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Cocoa Beach, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re an outdoor adventurer looking for your next journey—look no further—this Indian River Lagoon Clear-Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Eco Tour from Merritt Island is must-do. This experience lets you choose from a glass-bottom kayak or paddle board to explore the river, and its wildlife, with a guide who makes the most of your time. Plus, your mode of transport’s glass bottom allows for easy viewing as you search for manatees, dolphins, and more.
- Choose to go kayaking or paddleboarding on the Indian River Lagoon
- A great experience for nature lovers to see manatees and dolphins
- A guide knows the best ways to see wildlife along the Indian River Lagoon
- Kayak or paddleboard and life jacket are provided for an easy day
What's Included
- Kayak, Lifejacket, Paddle, Dry Bags
- Bottled waterPlease make sure to bring plenty of water to drink, hat to wear during your guided tour, sunscreen, bug spray if desired and a towel to dry off ofter tour guided tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
CALL PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR IF NEEDED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DIRECTIONS OR HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE TO KIWANIS ISLAND LAUNCH SITE.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Easy booking online 24 hrs prior to 2 hr afternoon Kayak outing. Competitive pricing was a win for us.
Michael was our guide who ensured our small group (3 people) had an epic time seeing dolphins, a manatee, local birds, cone jellies. Overall outstanding experience that I would highly recommend for all ages.
Reviews
4.9
based on 73 reviews
We had a nice paddle with Cap'n Mike. He was anxious and determined to get us close to some wildlife...in which he succeeded. You can only take what Mother nature gives you, and he managed to enable us to see what we came for. He is knowledgeable about many things besides just dolphins, which I appreciated. Very personable and easy to talk with.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes, but Captain Mike is always up for the challenge! We're glad he helped you get up close with the wildlife while sharing a little local knowledge along the way. Thanks for spending part of your day with us, and we'll be ready for your next adventure whenever you are!
Captain Mike was wonderful. He shared his knowledge of the animals and plants of the area. We were there after historical cold weather resulting in the Manatee’s not being on the area. BUT, we were treated to seeing dolphins and having them swim right up close to our Kayaks. It was wonderful.
We had a lovely time!
Thank you Cricket and Captain Mike!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
How amazing that you had a close encounter with those magical dolphins! 🐬 Thank you for your kind words! We’ll be sure to let Cricket and Captain Mike know you enjoyed your tours with them! 💚
Ask for Captain Mike! Great with kids and goes the extra mile to enhance the experience! We saw lots of critters
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Oh how great it is to hear that Captain Michael went above and beyond for your tour! He truly is a spectacular guide and knows all the best spots to see those critters!
Saw a group of dolphins hunting ! Michael was a great tour guide taught us a lot about the area , wildlife , and plant life !
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Great tour! Thanks for booking with Cocoa Kayaking!
Mike went above and beyond making sure we saw the most we could during our adventure. Before tour he kept us entertained and made us feel relaxed. Saw a dolphin, cone jellies, blue heron and osprey along our journey.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Rachel! Glad to hear your Spring Break ‘24 was a good time! Captain Michael always goes above and beyond to ensure guests have a blast while on their kayaking adventure! How lucky to have seen a dolphin, comb jellies, blue heron, and an osprey! Awesome! Thank you so much for the positive review! Come back soon for another adventure with Cocoa Kayaking!
Easy booking online 24 hrs prior to 2 hr afternoon Kayak outing. Competitive pricing was a win for us.
Michael was our guide who ensured our small group (3 people) had an epic time seeing dolphins, a manatee, local birds, cone jellies. Overall outstanding experience that I would highly recommend for all ages.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Aloha Heather! Captain Michael is an amazing tour guide - he ensures guests have an epic time on the water! Tours are designed to be fun for all ages! We strive to provide guests with an easy booking process and providing competitive pricing! How cool y’all saw dolphins, a manatee, birds and comb jellies! Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island provides the opportunity for some fantastic wildlife viewings! Thank you so much for the positive review! Come back soon and take another tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
We had an amazing experience with a very knowledgeable and experienced guide named Tom. He made it a great day! Will definitely be doing it again on our next vacation.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Aloha from Cocoa Kayaking! Isn't Tom amazing?! We love when fellow kayakers like yourself share your awesome experiences! When you all come back be sure to check out our Bioluminescence tour. This is a lightshow like no other!
Guide was very informative on the area. Did not see any dolphins or manatees. He did try hard to locate some manatee’s. Really couldn’t see anything from the glass bottom kayak.
Troy was just a great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. We can’t wait for our next adventure with him.
Captain Mike a été super et nous a rebooké suite a notre retard. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié! D'autre part, la ballade en kayak est très agréable, la riviere est très calme et nous avons vu des dauphins, crabes et autres poissons.
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