Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
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Kayak or Paddleboard with Cocoa Kayaking on the Indian River! Great Wildlife Viewing! Manatees, Dolphins, Horseshoecrabs, Comb Jellies and Floridian Birds! Go off the grid and paddle the Gorgeous Florida waterway on the Indian River! *Manatee Mating Season: March - August. ⚠️ Max weight limit: 350 pds per single/tandem kayak. 280 pds for Paddleboard. *Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm tours. *Tour length: 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus a brief instruction. *Photos included! Photos emailed/texted up to 48 hours after guided tour. *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. Bathrooms are available at this location. *After booking, our receptionist team will contact via text and email after your booking to set up your gear and provide a further email with directions and waiver links. ⚠️ NO SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN CLEARBOTTOM KAYAKS.
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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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(71)
We had a fantastic experience seeing manatees with one even coming up next to the kayak. Captain Mike our guide was very knowledgeable and that helped us to see both manatees and dolphins on the tour which was amazing to see them so closely. He was also great with the children and answered all of their varied questions.
Having a manatee glide right up beside your kayak is the kind of moment that sticks with you forever! Captain Mike loves sharing his knowledge of the local wildlife, and we're so glad he helped your family spot both manatees and dolphins while keeping the kids engaged with all their great questions. Thanks for paddling with us, and we can't wait to welcome your crew back for another wild adventure!
We had a nice paddle with Cap'n Mike. He was anxious and determined to get us close to some wildlife...in which he succeeded. You can only take what Mother nature gives you, and he managed to enable us to see what we came for. He is knowledgeable about many things besides just dolphins, which I appreciated. Very personable and easy to talk with.
Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes, but Captain Mike is always up for the challenge! We're glad he helped you get up close with the wildlife while sharing a little local knowledge along the way. Thanks for spending part of your day with us, and we'll be ready for your next adventure whenever you are!
My family went while vacationing in Cape Canaveral. We had an amazing time. My son is 15 and a pretty good paddleboarder so he was excited to get out on the water. My daughter is 11 and was a little more nervous but wanted to try paddleboarding so we tried the hybrid boat with her. She got a little too scared standing up our guide Captain Mike was awesome and brought a kayak paddle so she could change to sitting and kayaking. He was so awesome and patient with her as she got over her nerves. And almost immediately he pointed out some manatee nearby and all nervousness was gone. It was mating season and we got to see several males chasing around a female and even got to see a mama and her baby right next to us. They swam right up to us and under our boats/boards. Lots of other cool wildlife and interesting information about the Mangroves. Would highly recommend and will be doing again on future trips. Thanks Captain Mike for an unforgettable experience!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your family's adventure! We're so glad Captain Mike helped make everyone feel comfortable on the water and turned those first nerves into an unforgettable experience. Getting to see manatees up close, especially a mom and her calf, is always a magical Florida moment. We truly appreciate the recommendation and can't wait to welcome your family back on your next trip to the Space Coast!
Captain Mike was an amazing guide! He made sure our group found the darkest areas despite the full moon to see the bioluminescence really well. He gave us so much information about the wildlife in the area, the bioluminescence and tips on how to photograph what we were seeing. I had such a good time!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience! 💛 We’re so happy to hear you had such an incredible time with Cocoa Kayaking and that Captain Mike helped make your bioluminescence tour so special. It’s great that he was able to find the darkest areas for optimal viewing despite the full moon, and that his knowledge of the wildlife and bioluminescence added so much to your experience. We love hearing that you enjoyed the extra tips on photography as well—capturing those glowing moments can be tricky, so we’re glad that guidance helped. Thank you again for joining us and for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another magical night on the water soon! 🛶🌌🐬
We met Susie and she was a fabulous guide! She helped do all the heavy lifting, helping us use the easy to navigate Kayaks. She successfully led us near dolphins and manatees as well as several interesting birds. It was a fun trip for my grandkids and son’s family and Susie was fantastic!
It warms our hearts to read your kind words about our tours and our wonderful guide Susie. What a fantastic way to spend time with loved ones! ❤️
I was the only guest for a noon paddle recently. The weather was perfect, Captain Mike and guide-in-training Nick were the perfect pair for me! I learned so MUCH about the wildlife and ecosystem at hand. The Captain had me tracking manatees and licking mangrove leaves before the tour was over. A super value for the experience, the company was easy, the laughter genuine, and altogether, it was a lovely experience. Would recommend!
Here’s a polished and warm response you can use 💙 💬 Response: Thank you so much for such a wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable solo paddle experience and that Captain Mike and Nick made it both fun and educational. It’s great to know you enjoyed learning about the wildlife and ecosystem—and even got to experience a few unique moments along the way! We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back out on the water again soon! 🚣♀️💙
Captain Mike was wonderful. He shared his knowledge of the animals and plants of the area. We were there after historical cold weather resulting in the Manatee’s not being on the area. BUT, we were treated to seeing dolphins and having them swim right up close to our Kayaks. It was wonderful. We had a lovely time! Thank you Cricket and Captain Mike!
How amazing that you had a close encounter with those magical dolphins! 🐬 Thank you for your kind words! We’ll be sure to let Cricket and Captain Mike know you enjoyed your tours with them! 💚
Thanks to Suzy we’ve had a wonderful time exploring the Indian River Mangroves!!! We saw a Dolphin, many Pelicans and Osprey.
Wonderful! Happy to know you enjoyed your time with Susie! She is a pro at finding our local wildlife and always happy to guide the mangrove tunnel exploration!
Had a wonderful time with Captain Mike! Super knowledgeable on the local plants and animals and was great keeping our whole group engaged.
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
Wow, this review made our day! We’re so glad you had such a magical experience on the water! Michael is an absolute gem, especially when it comes to making the tour fun and thoughtful for all ages. Tailoring the route to the rhythm of nature is what it's all about and it sounds like the dolphins, manatee, and comb jellies all showed up to say hello! 💙 Thanks for the kind words, and we can’t wait to paddle with you again next time you're in town!
