Top Cocoa Beach On the Water

Explore Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area on this guided kayak tour. Join a small group and follow your guide around the mangrove tunnels, keeping your eyes peeled for resident manatees, dolphins, and sea birds. Learn about the ecology of the area from your guide and enjoy a relaxing day out on the water.

Explore the waterways and mangrove tunnels around Cocoa Beach, Florida during this relaxing kayak excursion. Set off on your adventure just before sunset and take in the scenery during the golden hour. Paddle through the mangroves in search of the dolphins and manatees that reside in the waters. Lessons are provided for first-time kayakers so everyone can enjoy the evening.

Get up close with manatees and dolphins on a 90-minute kayaking tour from Orlando. Offered at two times, you’re able to begin the excursion at a time that works for your holiday schedule. Follow your guide to the area’s top manatee and dolphin hotspots around Cocoa Beach to maximize the possible encounters with the marine mammals. The scenic route from Haulover Canal also offers you pleasant views of the coast.

Enjoy the rare experience of seeing plankton glow in the water below you by paddling through the Banana River on this bioluminescence kayaking tour. Paddle through the protected wetlands of the Merrit Island Refuge, away from light pollution, for excellent viewing of the bioluminescence sea life.

Discover the unique underwater species of Thousand Islands on a kayak tour through the mangrove tunnels. Join a small group and paddle through the calm waters just as the sun starts to dip below the horizon. While you paddle, keep an eye out for the bioluminescent comb jellies that illuminate the waters, and learn about the local ecosystem from your guide.

Visit a landmark of space exploration with admission to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, the launch site for some of America’s most important missions. Your ticket to the Kennedy Space Center includes access to the Space Shuttle 'Atlantis,' a bus tour of the grounds, an astronaut encounter, and the chance to try a shuttle simulator and virtual moonwalk.

Discover the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence in the waters around Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on a nighttime kayak tour just north of Cocoa Beach. As you paddle across a lagoon in the dark, watch for marine life like dolphins and marvel at the glow of tiny organisms known as dinoflagellate, which emit light that creates a mystical atmosphere on the water.

Discover the lush landscapes of Central Florida and observe local wildlife during this kayaking excursion from Cocoa Beach. Join a small group and climb aboard your kayak to begin your tour of the calm waterways. Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area.

Prebook to secure the opportunity to see the natural wonder of bioluminescence on an evening kayaking trip on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon or Banana River. Paddle the waters to view the bioluminescence—neon-blue lights caused by dinoflagellate microorganisms. See your paddle illuminate the water, look for fish in the blue-lit shallows, and absorb the otherworldly atmosphere and mangrove scenery. Includes equipment, instruction, and choice of departures for ease.

Take this night time kayaking tour to experience one of nature’s marvels: the bioluminescent Comb Jelly. The Comb Jelly is a non-stinging organism that glows at night. This tour happens after dark, so you can get the best view of these little wonders. Enjoy a paddle and be prepared to get a little wet, as reaching in to touch them is not only allowed, it’s encouraged.

Immerse yourself in the wildlife and natural environment of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on this kayak adventure. With the provided kayak, paddle, and instruction, paddle through the waterways where the manatees float about, looking for vegetation to eat. Then search for local pods of dolphins as well as bird and other marine life. Learn about the ecosystem as you travel through your guide's in-depth commentary.

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.

Discover the calm waterways and abundant wildlife that Florida has to offer on this excursion from Cocoa Beach. Choose a kayak or paddleboard, whichever you’re more comfortable with, and set off on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Paddle through mangrove forests and observe local wildlife like manatees, bottlenose dolphins, and several bird species.

Explore the Indian River near Cocoa Beach on this guided, 2-hour kayaking tour. Choose from a selection of afternoon departures, then paddle through the warm waters and see local wildlife like Florida’s favorite manatees. These gentle giants are abundant here, friendly and curious with their surroundings – and any visitors. See how they spend their day, sunning themselves along the local coves and lagoons or gliding through the waterways. Kayaking gear and light refreshments are included on this small-group tour.

See three of Florida’s natural wonders in one kayak tour from Merritt Island, with equipment and guiding provided for a hassle-free experience. Board a kayak in daytime and view wild manatees in their natural habitat before paddling by Bird Island to watch hundreds of birds flying into the sunset. Finish by paddling into the evening to marvel at Florida's neon-blue river bioluminescence or the star-spangled sky from the water.

Join us for a relaxing sail along the beautiful waters of the Indian River and famous Intracoastal Waterway. You’ll get an exclusive chance to spot dolphins, manatees, sea birds and more while sailing past the historic Cocoa Village. The Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse ecosystems in America with over 4,000 plants and animals. Every day we have a chance to see lagoon dolphins, jumping fish, soaring ospreys, majestic bald eagles, huge manatees and more! Led by experienced US Coast Guard Certified Captain. Adults will have the opportunity to realize their sailing dreams by steering the helm, raising the mainsail or releasing the jib. Children will get a trip they can brag to their school friends about plus a small coloring book of local attractions to keep. Don’t be concerned about rough weather or high seas. This ecosystem is always protected from any ocean tides and waves. In addition, unlike regular monohull sailboats, a catamaran doesn't heal or "tip" over.

Discover a striking natural phenomenon with a bioluminescent kayaking tour in Cocoa Beach. Meet your guide at a departure point for a small-group kayaking adventure through the Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach. Keep an eye out for bioluminescent comb jellies, or jelly fish that glow in the dark (the best time to book is during the new moon; tour is seasonal from July to mid-October).

Sunset is a magical time on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. There is movement everywhere. Dolphins are rounding up their dinner, manatees are moving into the shallows to find a comfortable spot to spend the night. As the light fades and the sky ignites with dynamics color, “Mullethead Island,” a federally protected rookery, buzzes with activity as many of the refuge’s 358 unique bird species flock above you to their protected nests for the night. Typical species to expect include Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills, all set to the backdrop of rocket launch pads and iconic NASA landscape. Launch into your escape.

Our two-hour sunset tours take you out the beautiful Cape Crossing Resort and Marina to the famous Intracoastal Waterway and Indian River. Perfect for all ages, the sail is a unique opportunity to kick back and relax or be on the lookout for marine wildlife and amazing landmarks. Dolphins, manatees and more could be spotted - all silhouetted against a gorgeous rose-gold backdrop.

Go kayaking after dark in Cocoa Beach to witness the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence. Meet your guide and set out on a small-group adventure into the Banana River Lagoon, which after sunset during the summer months glows with bioluminescence. Paddle at your own pace through the glowing water and admire the views. All equipment including life jackets is included.

Discover the waterways of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge as you explore the area on a clear kayak. Join a small group and paddle through the refuge to see several species of flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, dolphins, hundreds of fish and bird species, and several endangered species that call the refuge home.

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Spend a relaxing evening paddling through the mangroves of Thousand Islands on this sunset kayak tour. Join a small group and enjoy a leisurely kayak just as the sun begins to set. As you paddle, your guide sheds light on the local ecosystem and you may even see a few inhabitants such as bottlenose dolphins and West Indian manatees.

Go kayaking in Cocoa Beach with a guided tour through estuaries known for diverse wildlife. Choose between a single or tandem kayak and set out on a guided paddle to see wildlife like dolphins, manatees, and birds including herons and egrets. No experience is necessary for this beginner’s tour and lifejackets are provided.