Boat Tours in Cocoa Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Cocoa Beach Dolphin Boat Tours: 2-Hour Estuary Cruise, US$ 39 per person (2h, 4.80★ · 1,221).
- Top rated: Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Manatee Boat Tour, US$ 48 per person (2h, 4.92★ · 115).
- Best value: Sunset Cruise Cocoa Beach: 90-Minute Banana River Sail, US$ 39 per person (2h, 4.85★ · 346).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 75 (median US$ 51). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 12 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 3 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Cocoa Beach
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13 options
Cocoa Beach Dolphin Boat Tours: 2-Hour Estuary Cruise 2-hour dolphin and manatee boat tour through Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands with certified naturalist guide. Restroom on board, wheelchair accessible. Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (1,221 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Sunset Cruise Cocoa Beach: 90-Minute Banana River Sail 90-minute sunset cruise on the Banana River through Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands with live music and wildlife viewing from Sunset Waterfront Bar & Grill. Every day · 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.85 (346 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Cocoa Beach Dolphin Cruise: 2.5-Hour Banana River Eco Tour Cocoa Beach dolphin and manatee eco cruise through Thousand Islands with captain, naturalist guide, onboard restroom and free parking. Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 12:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (341 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 43 per person
Kayaking Bioluminescent Waters: Titusville, Florida Paddle through glowing bioluminescent water in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville with a certified guide. Kayak, PFD and paddles included for 90 minutes. Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.38 (381 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Catamaran Sail Banana River Spot dolphins and manatees from a spacious catamaran on Cocoa Beach's Banana River Lagoon. Shaded seating, drinks included, and wildlife encounters in calm waters. Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (240 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Sunset Catamaran Sail Cocoa Beach: Dolphins and manatees Sail the Banana River Lagoon and Thousand Islands on a 2-hour catamaran tour from Cocoa Beach with a live guide, spot dolphins. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (199 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Manatee Boat Tour Indian River Lagoon wildlife tour from Melbourne, Florida. See dolphins, manatees and migratory birds aboard a 35-foot Tiki boat. Water and ice included. Up to 23 passengers. Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (115 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Banana River Boat Tour & Dolphins Boat tour of Cocoa Beach's Banana River and Indian River Lagoon. See dolphins, manatees, and wildlife near Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. USCG life jackets included. Next departure: 9 Nov 2027 ★ 4.82 (170 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Bioluminescence Kayaking near Orlando: Clear Kayak & Glow Paddle a clear kayak on the Indian River Lagoon near Orlando to watch bioluminescent fish glow beneath you. Choose a sunset or full-night experience with a local guide. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.44 (196 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Sunset Boat Tour Indian River Lagoon: 2-Hour Guided Cruise Guided sunset cruise through the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River for 2 hours, with life preservers and cooler provided. Next departure: 25 Oct 2027 ★ 4.90 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Sebastian Inlet Sandbar Charter: Half-Day Boat Trip for Groups Half-day sandbar charter at Sebastian Inlet for up to six guests with a licensed captain. Cruise to shallow turquoise waters. Every day · 08:00, 12:00 and 16:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 700 per group
Dolphin Eco Cruise Cocoa Beach: 2-hour Thousand Islands tour Two-hour eco cruise through Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands aboard a 32-foot catamaran with live guide. Next departure: 20 Feb 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Private Sunset Catamaran Sail Cocoa Beach: Dolphins & Mangroves Two-hour private sunset sail on the Banana River Lagoon in Cocoa Beach with soda, water and wildlife spotting through the Thousand Islands. Every day · 16:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 338 per group
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach Dolphin Boat Tours: 2-Hour Estuary CruiseOur pick | US$ 39 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 1,221 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Manatee Boat TourTop rated | US$ 48 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 115 | Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Sunset Cruise Cocoa Beach: 90-Minute Banana River SailBest value | US$ 39 per person | 2h | 4.85★ · 346 | Every day · 16:30 | English |
| Cocoa Beach Dolphin Cruise: 2.5-Hour Banana River Eco Tour | US$ 43 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 341 | Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 12:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Kayaking Bioluminescent Waters: Titusville, Florida | US$ 60 per person | 1h 30m | 4.38★ · 381 | Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Catamaran Sail Banana RiverGroup of up to 6 | US$ 51 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 240 | Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 | — |
| Sunset Catamaran Sail Cocoa Beach: Dolphins and manateesGroup of up to 6 | US$ 56 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 199 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Banana River Boat Tour & DolphinsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 65 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 170 | Next departure: 9 Nov 2027 | English |
| Bioluminescence Kayaking near Orlando: Clear Kayak & Glow | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.44★ · 196 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Sunset Boat Tour Indian River Lagoon: 2-Hour Guided CruisePrivate | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 21 | Next departure: 25 Oct 2027 | English |
| Sebastian Inlet Sandbar Charter: Half-Day Boat Trip for GroupsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 700 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 117 per person if 6 go | 4h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:00, 12:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Dolphin Eco Cruise Cocoa Beach: 2-hour Thousand Islands tour | US$ 49 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Next departure: 20 Feb 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Sunset Boat Tour Indian River Lagoon: 2-Hour Guided Cruise (US$ 75 per person) · Sebastian Inlet Sandbar Charter: Half-Day Boat Trip for Groups (US$ 700 per group) · Private Sunset Catamaran Sail Cocoa Beach: Dolphins & Mangroves (US$ 338 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Catamaran Sail Banana River (US$ 51 per person) · Sunset Catamaran Sail Cocoa Beach: Dolphins and manatees (US$ 56 per person) · Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Banana River Boat Tour & Dolphins (US$ 65 per person)
- With pickup (1): Sebastian Inlet Sandbar Charter: Half-Day Boat Trip for Groups (US$ 700 per group)