Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!
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Kayak with Cocoa Kayaking at our Wildlife Refuge! For Wild Life, Look No Further! Manatees, Dolphins, and Floridian Birds on our Wildlife Refuge of Haulover Canal! Go off the grid and paddle the Gorgeous Florida waterway on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon of Haulover Canal! *Manatee Mating Season: March - August. *Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am tours. *Tour length: 2 Hours. *Photos included! Photos emailed/texted up to 48 hours after guided tour. Please contact the company you kayaked with for any questions regarding your photos. *Small personal tours! No more than 10 people! *Cell phone dry boxes and dry bags available upon arrival. *Life jackets available for 30lbs and up. (* What to bring: plenty of water, sunscreen, wide brim hat, bug spray and a towel. Bare feet, sandals and/or tennis shoes are fine when kayaking. Bathrooms available before and after tour.) CALL PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS AND TO SIGN WAIVERS PRIOR TO GUIDED TOUR.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(220)
Very nice kayak experience. Out guide Susie was experienced and professional.
Thank you so much for your review! We’ll be sure to let Susie know of your kind words. Happy Paddles!
We returned after our great experience 2 years ago with the bioluminescent tour to do the Manatees and dolphins and it did not disappoint! We set off on 2 separate kayaks, went across to the island as the flamingos flew in to see us. Then we headed to the mangroves where the manatees came right up to our kayak! We thought the tour was done as we headed back but as we got round the corner into the bay there were dolphins chasing the fish and doing some small jumps. It was amazing! Our guide Cricket was very informative and knowledgeable we had a brilliant time..I would definitely recommend cocoa kayaking as both trips over the last couple of years have been brilliant.
Thank you for coming back to paddle with us again! We love hearing from returning guests, and we're thrilled that your wildlife tour lived up to your memories of the bioluminescence adventure. It sounds like nature really put on a show for you, from the flamingos making their grand entrance to the manatees stopping by for a close up visit. And just when you thought the adventure was wrapping up, the dolphins decided to steal the finale. They have a knack for perfect timing. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Cricket. She loves sharing her knowledge and helping guests experience the magic of the lagoon. Thanks for your recommendation and for making us part of your adventures over the years. We can't wait to welcome you back for round three!
We saw a lot of wild life and had great tour with Captain Mike.
Thank you for the review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with Captain Mike and got to see so much wildlife along the way. He loves sharing the experience of the area and helping guests spot all the amazing animals. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back for another adventure on the water soon! 🛶🐬🌿
We had a wonderful tour. Our tour guide Cricket was awesome and so knowledgeable. She had us seeing manatees and dolphins within minutes of setting sail.
Aloha from the Cocoa Kayaking team! Yay! So glad to hear that your lovely group had a beautiful time! We truly appreciate your sweet group taking the time to share your experience! Have a beautiful paddle and come visit again soon! :) Mahalo!
Cricket was our tour guide and she was amazing! We had a wonderful time. Cricket was so knowledgeable and provided a great tour experience! We would definitely do it again!
Thank you for your kind review! We would love to have you back for another paddle in the Wildlife Refuge to see more of those sweet manatee friends. Thank you for the shoutout! -Cricket
Incredible experience up close with lots of curious gentle manatees. Jeff was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide! Highly recommended.
Wow! What a spectacular experience to be able to paddle along side those gentle manatees. Huge shoutout to Jeff for being the friendly and knowledgeable guide he is! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure with us🐠
Jeff was amazing and we saw so many manatees! I would 💯 recommend this tour and this company! Thank you so very much for kayaking with our son Ryder it really helped us move around the refuge more efficiently.
Jeff really knows how to make a tour unforgettable! So happy you spotted tons of manatees! Huge thanks for the recommendation. We’d love to have your family back on the water anytime!
We love Cocoa kayaking! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Chase was amazing, she made it so much fun and clearly loves what she does!
Thanks for the five star review! We really appreciate your feedback. Epic paddles! 🤙😎
This tour was amazing. It was a n easy paddle and we ended up seeing some friendly manatee that came up to our boats! We also saw stingray, osprey, fish, jelly fish, and dolphin. Cricket was an excellent tour guise. She was knowledgeable and courteous. Great job!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time on the water and got to see such a variety of wildlife! It sounds like a truly special experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Hope to see you out on another epic paddle soon! 🤙😎
The experience was amazing! Very educational and informative. Thrilling to experience the beauty of wildlife up close.
What a fantastic adventure! Getting up close with wildlife while soaking in all that knowledge sounds like a total win. We’re so pumped you found the experience both thrilling and educational—nature really knows how to put on a show! Thanks for making waves with us and embracing the wild side!
