WHERE TO PADDLE · COCOA BEACH KAYAKING TOURS
The 12 best cocoa beach kayaking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Paddle Cocoa Beach’s mangrove tunnels with a small group, seeking manatees, dolphins, birds, and tarpon on a relaxed guided kayak tour.
“Fun, exciting, totally different experience. Kayak took us through Mangroves, seeing manatees along the way. Best time we had in Cocoa Beach.”
Paddle through glowing waters near Cocoa Beach, spot dolphins and manatees, and learn when bioluminescence is brightest on this night kayak tour.
“Absolutely perfect, we arrived early and watched a large group of manatee's play. It was great! Our guide was fun and had lots of information on all the topics we had questions on. Really a great time.”
See glowing plankton, comb jellyfish, dolphins, and starry skies on a guided night kayak tour through Merritt Island Refuge.
“We drove 3 hours round trip and they told us that we were on a weather delay and waited for an hour and could be waiting all night and our guide said that the likelihood is that we would not be going out. Mind you we already drove close to 2 hours and this company refuses to give any money back, only rain checks which is very frustrating because we were from out of town and left the next day so we got shafted $350 for 5 of us. Very unfortunate that the company wouldn’t work with us or budge”
Review of the Titusville bioluminescence kayak tour, with practical advice on timing, gear, guides, wildlife, price, and what to expect.
“Small group with two wonderful guides. Brian was knowledgeable and set a good relaxing pace sprinkled with stories and nature backgrounds. Took us away to a quiet area away from the larger tour groups. Bioluminescence was amazing. Lots of fish, stars, and birds (a few landed on some kayaks!!). Good attention to safety as there was a large wind storm when we gathered They were clear in communicating and mingling safety. We saw one of the bigger tour companies send out a group only to need a rescue down in the canal. Didn’t look like fun for them I’m glad Florida Adventures prioritized safety because the rest of the tour…”
Paddle clear kayaks through glowing bioluminescent water near Titusville, with wildlife, stars, expert guides, and a small-group setting.
“Get up and go kayaking bioluminescence tour was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It was a beautiful star filled surreal magical night. Celeste, our guide was the best guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional and most of all her genuine enthusiasm was contagious. We loved and will cherish our experience and hope to be back next year.”
Paddle Haulover Canal near Titusville with guides, spotting manatees, dolphins, alligators, birds, and other Florida wildlife.
“It was a great adventure - lots of fun - we found manatee bones/stingray/horseshoe crab - the water was so clear & beautiful”
Paddle Cocoa Beach waterways among manatees, dolphins, mangroves, and birds on a small-group kayak or paddleboard tour.
“Jen and Megan were AMAZING!! We came from Iowa and didnt know anything about the area and what kind of wildlife there was and they were so knowledgeable and gave us alot of interesting information. We were surrounded by manatee Read more”
Paddle Cocoa Beach’s Banana River refuge for dolphins, manatees, birds, and island wildlife on this relaxed two-hour kayak or SUP tour.
“Manatees, dolphins, sting rays, puffer fish, a black tip shark, jumping fish and beautiful birds on the conservation Island. Unforgettable!”
Paddle Cocoa Beach waters after dark, spot glowing comb jellies, wildlife, stars, and rocket launches on this beginner-friendly kayak tour.
“Ross was Awesome! He was very knowledgable of the wildlife ( and patient when we were late trying to find the place)😝 A. Nice combo of kayaking, seeing the manatees. Gary the gator and a surprise rocket launch. Oh yea.. the bioluminescence 😀”
Paddle into sunset and glowing Indian River Lagoon waters near Orlando on a beginner-friendly clear kayak or paddleboard tour.
“Waste of time, money, and effort. We went on a new moon which should have been the best night. They took us to the most lighted part of the island. You could hardly see any bioluminescence. Originally the guide said we’d go to the darker side where we would actually be able to see it and they didn’t.”
Review of Get Up And Go Kayaking’s clear kayak tour near Titusville, with wildlife, conservation, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.
“The amount of knowledge that are guide had and brought us into places in the river that I never knew existed. Had a great time.”
Paddle clear-bottom kayaks through Cocoa Beach’s glowing Indian River waters, with comb jellies, plankton, guides, and practical tips.
“Captain Mike was an awesome guide! It was like magic when the oars hit the water it glowed and sparkled! We caught many jelly combs and had a visit from a mantee ! It was amazing to be so close to such a magnificent creature! This a must do when you are in Florida! You will not be disappointed! So beautiful! Thank you captain Mike for such an amazing experience!”
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