Nature and Wildlife Tours in Daytona Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife Guide, US$ 69 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 2,696).
- Best value: St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tour, US$ 38 per person (2h, 4.73★ · 344).
- Also recommended: Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure, US$ 69 per person (2h, 4.82★ · 421).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: US$ 38–US$ 120 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 14 with live guides in English, 16 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 12 kid-friendly and 15 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.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Daytona Beach
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife Guide Paddle through Daytona Beach estuaries for 2 hours with a local guide spotting dolphins, manatees and sea turtles from a standup paddleboard. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (2,696 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure Paddle the Halifax River near Daytona Beach and kayak alongside dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.82 (421 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Kayaking and SUP in New Smyrna: Dolphins and Manatees Paddle through New Smyrna's waterways on a guided kayak and SUP adventure with life vests and paddles included, see dolphins, manatees. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (536 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tour Cruise the St. Johns River from Blue Spring State Park on a 2-hour guided nature tour where you'll spot manatees, wading birds, and alligators among cypress forests. Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (344 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Paddle Blue Springs: Manatee Tour from Orlando Paddle board or kayak through Blue Springs wildlife sanctuary near Orlando with a trained guide. See manatees, eagles and herons while learning local history and ecology. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.49 (156 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Daytona Beach: Catamaran Sailing & Dolphin Watch Catamaran sailing tour on Halifax River in Daytona Beach with dolphin and manatee sightings. Small groups up to 6, drinks included, heated cabin for winter. Every day · 13:45 ★ 4.62 (205 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 per person
Kayaking in New Smyrna Beach: Indian River Lagoon wildlife Paddle the Indian River Lagoon in New Smyrna Beach for two hours with a guide, spotting dolphins, manatees. Every day except Wednesday · No fixed time ★ 4.87 (99 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Kayaking Tomoka River: Dolphins, manatees and 160 bird species Paddle the Tomoka River near Daytona Beach and spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.71 (41 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Kayaking New Smyrna Beach: Clear Kayak Through Mangrove Tunnels Paddle a clear kayak through mangrove tunnels at New Smyrna Beach with a guide who provides equipment and captures photos while you spot manatees and dolphins. Every day · 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Sunset Sail and Dolphin Watch: Daytona Beach Catamaran Sail the Halifax River at sunset on a comfortable catamaran, spotting dolphins, manatees and pelicans while enjoying refreshments as the sky changes color. Tue–Sat · 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.63 (24 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Kayaking New Smyrna Beach: Clear kayaks with dolphins Paddle clear kayaks through mangrove forests at New Smyrna Beach with a guide who shares wildlife facts. Spot dolphins, manatees. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.92 (13 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 55 per person
Kayaking at Canaveral National Seashore: Sunrise wildlife viewing Paddle through Canaveral National Seashore at sunrise before the heat sets in, with a guide, kayak and park entry included. Watch for dolphins. Every day · 09:00 ★ 4.43 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Daytona Beach: Water Bike Rentals & Wildlife Spotting Rent water bikes in Daytona Beach near Hilton & OceanWalk. See manatees, dolphins, sea turtles. Easy for all ages, no swimming needed. Maps included. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 ★ 4.57 (7 reviews) Duration: 1h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per group
Kayaking in Orlando: Florida wildlife and fishing Kayak the St. Johns River near Orlando with expert naturalist guides, fishing poles and all gear included. Four to five hours paddling for eagles, alligators and bass. Every day · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Tandem Kayaking at Blue Spring State Park: Manatees & Wildlife Paddle a tandem kayak on the St. Johns River's spring run, a designated manatee refuge where over 300 gather in cold months. See wading birds. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:30 to 14:00 · Ages 14–75 ★ 4.50 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
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From US$ 65 per person
Kayak the Indian River: Paddle with dolphins and manatees Paddle a kayak, tandem kayak or stand-up paddleboard through the Indian River's Mosquito Lagoon to spot dolphins, manatees, turtles and wading birds. Every day · 09:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Kayak Dolphin Tour North Indian River Lagoon: Small Group Paddle the North Indian River Lagoon on a kayak tour with a local guide, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays and birds. Groups capped at six kayaks. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife GuideOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 2,696 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tourBest value | US$ 38 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 344 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife AdventureAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 421 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Kayaking and SUP in New Smyrna: Dolphins and Manatees | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 536 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Paddle Blue Springs: Manatee Tour from Orlando | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.49★ · 156 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Daytona Beach: Catamaran Sailing & Dolphin WatchGroup of up to 6 | US$ 64 per person | 1h 15m | 4.62★ · 205 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Kayaking in New Smyrna Beach: Indian River Lagoon wildlifeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 99 | Every day except Wednesday · No fixed time | English |
| Kayaking Tomoka River: Dolphins, manatees and 160 bird species | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.71★ · 41 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Kayaking New Smyrna Beach: Clear Kayak Through Mangrove TunnelsGroup of up to 14 | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 15 | Every day · 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 | English |
| Sunset Sail and Dolphin Watch: Daytona Beach CatamaranGroup of up to 6 | US$ 79 per person | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 24 | Tue–Sat · 18:30 | English |
| Kayaking New Smyrna Beach: Clear kayaks with dolphinsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 13 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kayaking at Canaveral National Seashore: Sunrise wildlife viewingGroup of up to 14 | US$ 120 per person | 2h | 4.43★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |