Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Cocoa Beach, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go paddling with the manatees on Merritt Island with a 2-hour manatee tour in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Choose a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak, both of which offer a low-impact, environmentally-friendly way to spot Florida wildlife, such as manatees, dolphins, fish, and a diverse population of birds. Expert instructors will guide you through the preserve, and this tour is well suited to paddlers of all experience levels.
- See Black River Aquatic Preserve
- Spot native wildlife in a natural environment
- Paddle the preserve with expert instructors
- All equipment provided
- Perfect for all ages and skill level
What's Included
- All equipment needed
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free parking
- Local guide
- Photos during tour
- Standup Paddle Instruction and coaching if needed... all guides are expert paddlers.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952, USA
Meet behind the Veteran's Memorial Museum building. Park close to the museum and come around back to the water launch. We may opt for our alternate location due to winds and wild life patterns at Oars and Paddles Park, 1329 Banana River Dr. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Make your way to Merritt Island, where this tour begins at 9am, and start with a short instruction session if you’re new to kayaking or stand-up paddleboards. The Banana River Aquatic Preserve has sheltered and calm water, and it’s the perfect place to try either sport for the first time.
You’ll have two hours on the water, plenty of time to watch for the manatees that live along this stretch of coastline: the endangered sea mammals are here year-round, grazing on a wide variety of plants within the borders of the 30,000 acre (121,140 ha.) preserve. If you need extra help or instruction during the tour, simply as an instructor for tips on paddling, and enjoy an easy-going pace throughout the trip. This 2-hour tour concludes at the original departure point, in Banana River Aquatic Preserve.
You’ll have two hours on the water, plenty of time to watch for the manatees that live along this stretch of coastline: the endangered sea mammals are here year-round, grazing on a wide variety of plants within the borders of the 30,000 acre (121,140 ha.) preserve. If you need extra help or instruction during the tour, simply as an instructor for tips on paddling, and enjoy an easy-going pace throughout the trip. This 2-hour tour concludes at the original departure point, in Banana River Aquatic Preserve.
Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum & Military Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May want to bring sunscreen, hat/visor, sunglasses
- Most guest go bare foot, but water shoes are fine
- Wheelchair accessible
- You may bring your own food and drinks if desired
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sharron_J
Excellent experience - quite physical if its windy 😀 Wildlife amazing and guide really knowledgable
Reviews
4.9
based on 96 reviews
Sharron_J, Mar 2026
Excellent experience - quite physical if its windy 😀 Wildlife amazing and guide really knowledgable
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you it was great having you all!
Kristina_M, May 2024
We had a great time and Andrew our tour guide was great! We loved seeing the manatees and the dolphins!!
Adina_S, Jul 2022
We had a wonderful experience - well organized, very friendly guide and the most amazing flora and fauna to explore. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you :)
Megan_W, Mar 2022
It was a beautiful day and very relaxing. The guide was great. We weren't able to see any dolphins but did catch sight of one manatee coming up for breathe.
Judi_R, Mar 2022
Excellent first time paddle boarding experience. Great time and knowledgeable guide. Definitely going to paddle board again!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you... glad you had a great time with us :)
Tsaikedog, Jul 2018
Had my grandson with me I had not been in a kayak for fifty years. My grandson picked up the how to Kayak within a few minutes. We had great weather a saw a few wildlife on the trip Great day by all the guide was great.
Larry R, Jan 2018
The tour had manatee in the name for the his early January tour, even though manatees would not be seen in early January due to the animals normally migrating to warmer waters. The tour is misnamed, and the tour operator should have said so during conversation with this Yankee the day before going on the tour.
Disappointed.
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