Indian River Kayak Tour: Manatee, Dolphin Viewing
4.8
63 Ratings
Merritt Island

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…
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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….

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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
4.8
(63 Ratings)
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Rachaels501
Aug 26, 2025
A must do experience! - An absolute must do for anyone visiting the area! Communication was great and I felt fully informed through the whole process, the group size was great too, just us and another family. The actual kayaking was amazing, our guide Michael was just so lovely especially with our little one and super knowledgeable. Michael based our route on what the nature around us was doing, it never felt rushed or like we were just going through the motions. We were lucky to spend so much time watching dolphins fishing, a manatee popped up right next to us, and we caught comb jellies! We would absolutely do it again next time we’re in the area
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H6384bjchrisl
Aug 24, 2025
Great tour! - Mike was our guide and was awesome! He was very knowledgable about the wildlife that we saw. I highly recommend this tour!
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K8609xzpamh
Jun 8, 2025
Highly recommend Cocoa Kayaking! - We had an amazing time with Susie and Jeff with Cocoa Kayaking. They possess a wealth of knowledge about the animals and plants of the area and were very kind to take pictures of our family enjoying the tour. We were lucky to see a few dolphins swimming in the lagoon/channel area. Highly recommend their company!
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Angelapm4507ll
Jun 4, 2025
Great guided trip. I would definitely recommend - Michael was amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable on safety and the wildlife in the area. I had an amazing experience😊
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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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Roam812612
Jul 28, 2025
Very Disappointing to say the least. - This tour was cancelled an hour before we were meant to attend, we had already spend money on an hotel. this was their reason, an hour before. " We are working from the information provided by the event coordinators. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was reduced to 8 employees as their funding was cut earlier this year. Their systems and operations only work as quickly as 8 people running 140,000 acres of refuge can" It didn't really make sense to us. why there didn't know this in advance. But we got a full refund.
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