Nature and Wildlife 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: Kayaking Cocoa Beach: Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife, US$ 79 per person (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 1,035).
- Shortest: Kayaking in Titusville: Manatees and Dolphins, US$ 45 per person (1h 30m, 4.87★ · 276).
Price per person across the 25 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 125 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 25.
Of the 25 options: 21 with live guides in English, 24 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 25 kid-friendly and 23 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Cocoa Beach
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25 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
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
Kayaking Cocoa Beach: Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife Paddle through mangrove tunnels in Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands, spotting manatees and dolphins with kayak, paddle and lifejacket included. Groups stay under ten people. Every day · 09:00, 10:30 and 12:00 ★ 4.94 (1,035 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 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 in Titusville: Manatees and Dolphins Paddle through Cocoa Beach's wildlife refuge with a guide who points out dolphins and manatees as they surface around your kayak. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (276 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour: Cocoa Beach Wildlife Paddle through Cocoa Beach's Banana River and Thousand Islands on a guided kayak and SUP tour where dolphins. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (232 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Kayaking with Manatees Paddle among endangered manatees in their natural habitat on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, then search for dolphins with a guide on this 2-hour morning kayak tour. Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (231 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Cocoa Beach: Manatees, Dolphins & Bioluminescence Kayak Tour Three-hour kayak tour near Cocoa Beach with manatees, dolphins, sunset at Bird Island rookery, and bioluminescence. Guide and gear included, all fitness levels. Every day · 15:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.93 (227 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Tour with Wildlife Guide Paddle through Merritt Island's waterways to spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles. Includes kayak, paddles, life vest. 45 minutes from Orlando. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (200 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Haulover Canal: Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour Wildlife Refuge Feel the quiet thrill of paddling Haulover Canal with manatees, dolphins, and wild birds. Includes kayak or paddleboard, small group guide, photos, and gear. Thu · 10:00 ★ 4.93 (230 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 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
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
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
Kayaking Titusville: Bioluminescence and Wildlife at Sunset Paddle through Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge at sunset to see dolphins, manatees and 358 bird species settling into Mullethead Island. Every day · 16:15 · From age 5 ★ 4.72 (105 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 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
Kayaking and Paddle Boarding in Sines: Dolphins and Manatees Kayak or paddle board in Sines' shallow waters to see dolphins and manatees up close with a local guide. All equipment and instruction included. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (97 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
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Bioluminescent Kayaking in Indian River Lagoon: Night Paddle Paddle through Florida's Indian River Lagoon at night as microscopic algae light up the water around you. Every day · 20:30 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (88 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Banana River Lagoon Kayaking Bioluminescence Tour Kayak or paddle board through Banana River Lagoon at sunset with guide and equipment to see bioluminescent comb jellies year-round, dolphins, and summer phytoplankton. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (79 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Indian River Kayaking: Manatees, Dolphins & Clear-Bottom Views Paddle the Indian River on a kayak or paddleboard with a guide to spot manatees, dolphins and birds. Includes photos, life jacket and dry bag in 90 minutes. Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.86 (73 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Kayaking in Cocoa Beach: Dolphins, Manatees & Bioluminescence Kayak the Indian River Lagoon near Cocoa Beach with a guide for two hours, spotting dolphins and manatees. Kayak and life vest included, plus water and bug spray. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.84 (51 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Kayaking Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Manatees Paddle through mangrove tunnels and shallow islands near Cocoa Beach in a small group kayak tour, spotting manatees, dolphins and wading birds in their natural habitat. Every day · 09:00, 10:30 and 12:00 ★ 4.89 (47 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Kayaking Haulover Canal: Bioluminescence at sunset Paddle Haulover Canal at sunset and watch the water glow with bioluminescence. A two-hour guided kayak through waters where manatees and dolphins live. Every day · 17:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.24 (37 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
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From US$ 49 per person
Kayaking Titusville: Bioluminescent Indian River Lagoon Paddle the Indian River Lagoon at sunset in one of only five bioluminescent bays in the world, spotting manatees and dolphins with a guide. 90 minutes from Titusville. Every day · 17:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.64 (11 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Kayaking Cocoa Beach: Bioluminescence & Sunset Paddles Paddle through glowing waters off Cocoa Beach by kayak or paddleboard at sunset or night, watching for dolphins and manatees with a local guide. Next departure: 22 Aug 2027 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Kayaking in Cocoa Beach: Manatees and coastal wildlife Kayak through the Indian River Lagoon from Cocoa Beach with a guide in a small group, spotting manatees, dolphins and wading birds while paddling with provided gear. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
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
The top 12 of 25 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 |
| Kayaking Cocoa Beach: Mangrove Tunnels & WildlifeTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 79 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 1,035 | Every day · 09:00, 10:30 and 12:00 | English |
| Kayaking in Titusville: Manatees and DolphinsShortest | US$ 45 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 276 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 | 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 |
| Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour: Cocoa Beach Wildlife | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 232 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Kayaking with Manatees | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 231 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | — |
| Cocoa Beach: Manatees, Dolphins & Bioluminescence Kayak Tour | US$ 95 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 227 | Every day · 15:30 | — |
| Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Tour with Wildlife Guide | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 200 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Haulover Canal: Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour Wildlife RefugeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 80 per person | 1h 30m | 4.93★ · 230 | Thu · 10:00 | English |
| 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 | — |
| Bioluminescence Kayaking near Orlando: Clear Kayak & Glow | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.44★ · 196 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Cocoa Beach: 2-Hour Dolphin & Manatee Boat Tour | US$ 48 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 115 | Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Kayaking Cocoa Beach: Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife (US$ 79 per person) · Haulover Canal: Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour Wildlife Refuge (US$ 80 per person) · Cocoa Beach: Dolphin & Manatee Catamaran Sail Banana River (US$ 51 per person)