Tours & Activities in Cocoa Beach

Experience and explore the intercoastal waterways and lower backwaters of Indian River which has an abundance of Snook, Redfish, Spotted sea trout, Mangrove snapper, and Black drum. Just minutes from Cape Canaveral and the great beaches, including nearby Palm Bay Island which has all types of fishing an eye’s view. View the beautiful scenery, while experiencing the thrill of a chance to catch the local inshore favorite “the Snook” and other species. A fishing enthusiast may choose to chase the resident fish, but there is a lot of variety for every angler. All charters are guided by a licensed Captain in a modern inshore flats boat or bay boat, we provide the fishing rods and reels, right and left-handed and all the tackle you can use, as well as all other necessities including safety equipment. Travelers also loved to experience Brevard Zoo, the Treetop Trek, or the Sebastian Inlet State Park while exploring and uncovering Melbourne, FL! 

Turkey Creek is a true wilderness area. You will likely see (but this is nature, so no guarantees) manatees, alligators, and tons of birds.

The boat docks are located only minutes from the prime fishing grounds at the Sebastian Inlet. The captains are very experienced in fishing this area and will try multiple methods during specific tide cycles. Depending on water clarity and time of year, sight fishing the flats for large snook may also be an option

This is a beginner level paddle, great for all ages. You will be kayaking on the Indian River lagoon. One of the best places to kayak in the area. There is a lot to see while kayaking here, Manatees, Dolphins and remote Islands.

Explore real magic! During the summer months, the water of the Banana River Lagoon comes alive after sunset with Bioluminescence. A microscopic organism begins to activate one of the most amazing chemical reactions found in the world. Watch as every stroke of your paddle illuminates the water! A speeding school of mullet swimming under your kayak looks like hundreds of green bottle rockets going off underwater. We are the top-rated activity to do in Cocoa Beach for good reason. Our goal is to treat everyone like they are family. Our tours are run by local guides that know the area in and out. They will take you deep into the lagoon to places you would not normally find on your own. Many Kayak Tour agencies stuff as many people as they can on a tour. We love our kayak tours to have a very unique experience for every guest so we limit the size of our tours to 10 guests. We are here to help you and guide you on a magical tour of a lifetime.

Our tours have been featured on many National Television Shows including recently being featured on the Travel Channel. Come join us as we paddle down the beautiful waterways of Cocoa Beach and get an up close and personal experience with the amazing nature, beauty and wildlife that Florida has to offer including, Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, live Conch, Pelicans, Mangroves, pink spoonbills and much more. We will make a stop on one of the beautiful islands as we go over the interesting History of the town. Our tours can fill up fast so book your tour today!

Relax while enjoying mother nature, take it easy and enjoy the marine life in its natural habitat! This Majestic Nature Tour is one you will not soon forget. Being able to collect shells, possibly see manatees, see dolphins, turtles, fish and all kinds of different birds is a such a great way to free your mind and enjoy life. Let us help you make some great memories.

SEASONAL TOUR ONLY: BOOK July - Mid October for the BEST GLOW! NEW MOON FOR THE STRONGEST GLOW! Paddle into the GLOWING waterway of dinoflagellates in clear bottom kayaks! Don’t only see the plankton glow around your kayak, watch it ignite beneath your seat! A nature phenomenon that only happens a few months a year! Every touch creates a phenomenal glow! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Jelly fish that glow in the dark! Sightings of fish dancing through the glow beneath your kayak possibly visible too with these kayaks! Book around the NEW MOON for the best glow! Have a glowing paddle, Cocoa Kayaking style!

At Fin Expeditions, our goal is to treat everyone like family. Come experience and learn about the magical mangrove tunnels or bioluminescence. Enjoy dolphins or manatee swimming by. We are the top-rated activity in Cocoa Beach for good reason. Locally-Owned. Our tours are run by local guides that are knowledgeable, friendly and know the area inside and out. They will take you deep into the lagoon to places you would not normally find on your own. Small Groups. We love our kayak tours to have a more intimate experience for every guest. Other kayak tour agencies put 40 or more people in a group. We typically limit the size of our tours to 11 guests. Trained Guides. At Fin Expeditions our guides are highly trained. Other kayak tour agencies may give their guides as little as 2 hours of training. Our guides receive 50+ hours of training before they are certified to lead a tour. Join us for a magical tour of a lifetime through our beautiful lagoon.

We are the top-rated activity to do in Cocoa Beach for good reason. We care about your kayak experience. At Fin Expeditions, our goal is to treat everyone like they are family. Our tours are run by local guides that know the area in and out. They will take you deep into the lagoon to places you would not normally find on your own. We set ourselves apart when it comes to kayak tours in Cocoa Beach. Many Kayak Tour agencies love to stuff as many people as they can into a tour to maximize the money they will take in. We love our kayak tours to have a more intimate experience for every guest so we limit the size of our tours. We are here to help you and guide you on a magical tour making memories of a lifetime in our beautiful lagoon. Our staff has been running kayak tours for many years and loves what they do.

CLEAR KAYAKS! We'll get you checked in right when you arrive to allow for the most possible time on the water! Once you're all checked in, we'll give some basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. The paddle will last about 1.5 hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way.

This trip is a 90 min. relaxing cruise through the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, we watch the beautiful sunset and return back to the restaurant. This is perfect for a romantic trip or large groups. The crew plays fun music! You will see wildlife along this journey. There is some narrative but the crew will be glad to answer any questions you may have and will point out animals and mammals along the way.

Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard with LED lights and watch the underwater night show come to life! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Dinoflagellates (Glowing water!) during plankton bio season (June – October)! Summer Bioluminescent Tour! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies (Glowing Jelly Fish!) during Comb Jelly season (October - March)! Winter Bioluminescent Tour! (Bioluminescence may shift every season do to being a living organism.) Paddleboard Weight Limit: 280 lbs Single/Tandem Kayak Weight Limit: 400 lbs Call the company office after booking to reserve your desired kayak or paddleboard - Please call the company after booking to reserve your desired gear after booking and for a further detailed confirmation with waiver links and directions. If no contact is made to the office, will be first come first serve upon arrival. No shows are allows in Clear Bottom Kayaks due to Clear Bottom Kayak Material.

CLEAR KAYAKS! We'll get you checked in right when you arrive to allow for the most possible time on the water! Once you're all checked in, we'll give some basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. The paddle will last about an hour and a half depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. Bioluminescence is the emission of light by a living organism. When the organisms move in the water they create a beautiful glowing effect. This means that you can see fish underwater by the glow that they give off as they swim, your paddle will glow as you maneuver the waterways, and the natural flow of water will illuminate these organisms. The great thing about paddling in our clear kayaks is that you can also see the glowing directly below you! Paddling in a clear kayak will enhance your bioluminescence viewing experience by a long shot!

Experience the beauty and wonder of Florida's wildlife with our Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour at Haulover Canal, near Orlando and Cocoa Beach! Our tour is perfect for families and beginners and offers an incredible opportunity to kayak alongside some of the state's most beloved creatures of the Space Coast. Join us on a 2 hour journey through the Indian River, where you'll encounter Florida manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat. These gentle giants will welcome you with their curious and friendly nature, and you'll have the chance to take as many photos and videos as you like while respecting their environment and not disturbing them. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to paddle with Florida's manatees and dolphins. Book your Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour today and experience the magic of these mystical creatures in their natural habitat.

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.

Kayak through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Paddle amongst the West Indian Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and through the exotic Mangrove Tunnels in Cocoa Beach, Florida!

There are only a few places is the world you can see this amazing display of sea life lighting up the waters with their other-worldly neon glow.  This is one Florida experience you do not want to miss! What makes this amazing is that the protected wetlands around the area we launch our kayaks has almost no light pollution. This make for amazing visibility of the bioluminescence.

Come join us as we paddle down the beautiful waterways of Cocoa Beach and get an up close and personal experience with the amazing nature, beauty and wildlife that Florida has to offer including, Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, live Conch, Pelicans, Mangroves, pink spoonbills (Florida Flamingos)and much more. We will make a stop on the beautiful islands and as we go over the interesting History of the town. Come find out first hand why the Travel Channel featured us as one of the Top Tour Operators in the entire USA! Our Tours fill up fast so book your Florida adventure today!

Bioluminescent Tours! Kayak amongst the Bioluminescent GLOW! A natural glow that ignites in only 6 natural places in the world continuously! Possibly sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellys! For more information check out our Cocoa Kayaking website for more information!

It’s an encounter unlike any other as you spend the morning floating gently in the endangered manatee’s favorite lounging spots on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. These friendly Florida herbivores just love to nuzzle, grip, and cuddle your kayak for a truly magical morning. The kayaking adventure continues with a search for playful dolphins, often fishing actively nearby. As if beholding these majestic mammals in their element isn’t enough, you’ll likely enjoy many other Florida natives including pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, horseshoe crabs, and even the occasional gator. As visitors in the manatee’s natural habitat, you can expect to observe and study the famed Sea Cows. Keep in mind that we seek not to disturb, overwhelm, or disrupt the manatee’s natural behaviors, but rather let you experience them on their terms. 

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-loved endangered species, West Indian Manatees! Sit back while the gentle giants roll, sniff, and nuzzle all around you. Dolphins are also active this time of day as they wrangle their dinner in the adjacent cove. Next, head out to Bird Island, a federally protected rookery, to watch hundreds of birds soar in overhead. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills and more all glide in their flocks to nest for the night. Be lulled into serenity by the gently rocking kayak as the sun descends for the night in the pinks, oranges, and reds of sunset. Finally, the tour culminates in the season’s bioluminescent experience, whether it be summer bioluminescence, winter comb jelly bioluminescence, or a star-studded moonlit sky.

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In the cooler Florida months, bioluminescent Comb Jellies congregate in the protected waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Living in the most bio-diverse estuary in North America, Comb Jellies are clear, glob-like creatures that, despite their name, do not sting! So as you paddle the calm waters laced with mangroves and palm trees, you can catch and hold these gentle glowing creatures. They're right at your fingertips while having a safe, awe-inspiring kayak adventure with those who share your enthusiasm for new and unique experiences. In addition to the stars, the myriad of protected wildlife around you, and the Comb Jelly’s bioluminescence, their “ribs” are lined with cilia that they use to propel themselves, so when you cast a flashlight on them just right, they’ll also refract a dynamic rainbow-y light show! They’re right at your fingertips while having a safe, awe-inspiring kayak adventure with those who share your enthusiasm for unique experiences.

Explore Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach by bike with an all-day bike rental. This is a very friendly biking community with wide sidewalks, so you'll never have to ride on the streets.  Choose between a beach cruiser or road bike with the option to add on infant bike seats, trailers, and more. Pickup from a centrally located shop or request delivery. Pick your bike up from the shop or have it delivered to you. Ride to local attractions including the Port Cove shopping and dining district, the Cocoa Beach Pier, Exploration Tower Visitor Center, Manatee Sanctuary Park and all the downtown shopping and restaurants in Cocoa Beach. Ride all day for the same rate. When you’re done, return the bikes to the shop or arrange to have them picked up.  There are no strict rules here.  Go biking for as long or short as you wish.  You can lock the bikes up anywhere. This is a great way to explore the area and a unique alternative to a cruise sponsored shore excursion. 

Why clear bottom kayaks? Our continued commitment to maintaining safety within our immersive experiences has led us to these technologically advanced kayaks, a finely crafted and mesmerizing new model of kayak. The Innovex material is not glass, but a highly durable plastic composite, like the overhead cock pits of fighter jets. The clear-bottom kayak does not simply lay a window panel under you, but rather a fully-formed inlay of Innovex allows water (and so bioluminescence) to rise around you, preserving the full experience without compromising paddler safety.

Spend the morning in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve, where you will have a good chance of seeing manatees, dolphins, schools of fish and all kinds of birds. Instructors are on hand so the tour is suited to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddler or kayaker. Paddle and kayak equipment, expert instruction, parking, and photos of the day are included. We depart from the amazing Brevard Veteran's Memorial Park & Museum, so if you have extra time before or after the tour, you can enjoy the museum.. admission is free!

Kayak or Paddleboard with Cocoa Kayaking on the Indian River! Great Wildlife Viewing! Manatees, Dolphins, Horseshoecrabs, Comb Jellies and Floridian Birds! Manatee Season: March - October. Go off the grid and paddle the Gorgeous Florida waterway on the Indian River! *Manatee Mating Season: March - August. *Max weight limit: 400 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. *Small personal tours! No more than 12 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. No shoes allowed in clear bottom kayaks. Bathrooms are available at this location.) CALL PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS AND TO SIGN WAIVERS PRIOR TO GUIDED TOUR.

Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Watch the Bioluminescent Comb Jellies ignite in the waterway as you paddle! Imagine, fireflies under your kayak as your glide through the waterway! A natural phenomenon in only a few places in the world!

Paddle Amongst Bottlenose Dolphins, Florida's Birds, Beautiful Sunset and Through Florida's Exotic Mangrove Tunnels!