Indian River Kayak Tour: Manatee, Dolphin Viewing

Experience the beauty of the Indian River on a kayak or paddleboard tour with Cocoa Kayaking. See manatees, dolphins, horseshoe crabs, and more! Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway & The Bee Line - For those seeking wildlife and stunning scenery, this is the perfect destination! Paddle through breathtaking views of Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds, Comb Jellies, and Florida’s renowned West Indian Manatees!
    *Manatee Mating Season: March - August!
  • Optimal time for wildlife paddling: 9:00 am…
What's Included
  • Included kayak equipment: kayak, lifejacket, paddle, and dry bags.
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of kayaking or paddleboarding with Cocoa Kayaking on the Indian River! Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings including manatees, dolphins, horseshoe crabs, comb jellies, and a variety of Floridian birds!
Escape the hustle and bustle and explore the stunning Florida waterway on the Indian River!
*Manatee Mating Season: March - August….

Location
Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Island Park Road
CALL PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR IF NEEDED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DIRECTIONS OR HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE TO KIWANIS ISLAND LAUNCH SITE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maps45729772269
May 20, 2025
Absolutely amazing! - Jeff was an amazing tour guide, his knowledge of the wildlife in the area and the history of it made the tour very memorable! From start to finish the tour was personalized and Jeff made sure that all of our questions were answered. Thanks to his expertise of the area we were able to see manatees, dolphins, and even catch and hold ancient marine life. We were worried about our stuff getting wet, but Jeff was prepared with dry bags. Along the way he was not only a great guide but also an excellent photographer. He took great photos of us making sure to even catch the sunset. 11/10 would recommend and will be coming back if we are in the area.
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Olivia
Apr 11, 2025
Awesome, Must-Do!! - This was such an amazing experience! Captain Mike showed us all the great spots! Definitely recommend to anyone traveling to the area! We saw 3 manatees and a ton of other wildlife! Want to come back one day!!
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Jet792890
Apr 7, 2025
Indian River Tour - Great trip with a knowledgable guide named Michael. Occasional opportunities to rest while Michael shared information and opportunities to gather specimens to examine up close. Free photo opts, are given, as well!
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859tiannak
Apr 4, 2025
10/10 Indian river kayaking - We had an amazing time on the clear bottom kayak tour for manatees and dolphins on the Indian River! It was a fantastic experience, and we can't say enough good things about our tour guides, Susie and Jeff. They were incredibly knowledgeable and fun, making the whole experience a solid 10/10. We loved every moment and will definitely be back, hoping to have them as our guides again!
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968marke
Apr 3, 2025
Awesome family experience - Our guide Mike was amazing. He was super knowledgeable and very hands on with our kids (ages 9 and 7). Fantastic experience and an awesome idea for a family.
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272jenisep
Mar 26, 2025
Morning Kayaking - Captain Mike did a great job! We saw dolphins, manatees and some cool jelly fish! We did the 9am tour which was perfect. Not too hot yet in March. Highly recommend!
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Littleannacat
Mar 24, 2025
Tandem Kayak Tour - My boyfriend and I did the self guided tour in a tandem kayak and it was gorgeous! Though it was “self guided” we still had a guide, named Jeff, give us tips and launch us off. He was very knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. I love that the company has the guides take pictures at take off and when you’re coming back in. We will definitely be coming back!
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A5159rojamesc
Mar 22, 2025
Definitely worth every penny - Jeff & Suzie were Awsome! Had a great time. Suzie took lots of pictures. They were both very friendly and informative. We look foward to doing another tour soon and high recommend them. 👌
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Wisdomtravels
Mar 21, 2025
We had an awesome time! - Had an awesome time with my brother (teen) and sister (adult)! Mike was our guide and he was very knowledgable about the river and all the critters we saw, including various birds, horseshoe crabs, comb jellies, and of course the star of the show- Manatees! My sister had never kayaked before and the group was great.
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A_m
Mar 19, 2025
Ask for Captain Mike!... - Ask for Captain Mike! Great with kids and goes the extra mile to enhance the experience! We saw lots of critters
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).