Things to Do in Cocoa Beach

Experience the Magic of Cocoa Beach with Our Dolphin Adventure Sail! Join Cocoa Beach Catamaran for an unforgettable journey through the Banana River Lagoon! Glide across calm waters on our spacious catamaran as you encounter playful dolphins, gentle manatees, and vibrant coastal wildlife. What makes us special? Unique Catamaran Experience: Enjoy an open-air ride with panoramic views and plenty of space to relax. Comfort & Convenience: Shaded seating, an onboard restroom, and a cooler for your drinks make your trip worry-free. Unmatched Scenery: Explore Cocoa Beach’s beautiful Thousand Islands and its diverse wildlife. Eco-Friendly Fun: Our tours respect and protect the delicate lagoon ecosystem. Don’t just visit Cocoa Beach—experience it! Book your Cocoa Beach Catamaran Dolphin Tour today for memories you’ll treasure forever!

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 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!

Village Food Tours is the #1 Food Tour Company On The Space Coast. We are a Family Owned & Operated Company. Supported by the Local Food And Beverage Associations, Merchant Associations & Other Restaurants within the Community.

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 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!

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!

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we embark on a thrilling 2-hour tour of the Indian River Lagoon Estuary System in beautiful Florida! This family-friendly boat ride offers a unique opportunity to witness the incredible wildlife that calls this area home. As we cruise along the sparkling waters, keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins in the waves. These intelligent creatures are known to put on quite a show, & you'll have a front-row seat to their acrobatic displays. But that's not all - be prepared to encounter gentle manatees gracefully gliding through the water. These peaceful giants are truly a sight to behold. With so much marine life to discover, every moment of this adventure is filled with excitement and wonder. So grab your camera, gather your loved ones, & join us on this incredible sightseeing journey. It's a chance to create cherished memories while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature's wonders. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

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.

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. 

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!

#1 rated Fin Expeditions' goal is to treat everyone like family. Come experience and learn about the magical mangrove tunnels or bioluminescence. Enjoy dolphins or manatee swimming by. - The top-rated activity in Cocoa Beach - Locally-Owned. Our tours are run by local guides that are knowledgeable, friendly and know the area inside and out. - Small Groups. We want our kayak tours to be an intimate experience for every guest. Other companies 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 companies 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 Fin Expeditions for a magical bucket-list tour through our beautiful lagoon.

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.

Locally owned kayak company! Kayak through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Kayak amongst the West Indian Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and paddle through the exotic Mangrove Tunnels! *Manatee Mating Season: March - August. *Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am tours. *Small personal tours! No more than 10 people! *All equipment cleaned throughly before each use! Complememetary private tours available for the month of May 2020!

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!

With A Paddle in Paradise, you’ll enjoy one of the most authentic and intimate bioluminescent kayak and paddle board tours in Florida. Unlike large outfitters that pack 25+ people into one group, we keep tours small—around 12 guests, with a 15-person max—offering a peaceful, personalized experience and better views of the glowing water. We are close to Cocoa Beach and Orlando. Each tour is locally guided by the owner, giving you a laid-back, guest-first vibe where you're treated like a friend, not a number. Paddle under the stars through the Indian River Lagoon, one of the only places in the world where bioluminescent dinoflagellates and comb jellies light up the water. We're the only tour in the area to include professional photos and signature jellyfish portraits with every booking—no upsells, just magical memories captured. Whether you're kayaking or paddle boarding, this is a truly unique Central Florida bioluminescence tour you won’t find anywhere else.

Our tried and true method has taught thousands of surfers from all over the world. On top of that, we do our lessons in the center of Cocoa Beach, walking distance to Ron Jon's surf shop, a life guarded beach, and plenty of restaurants and stores.

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!