Cocoa Beach Tours

Visit a landmark of space exploration with admission to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, the launch site for some of America’s most important missions. Your ticket to the Kennedy Space Center includes access to the Space Shuttle 'Atlantis,' a bus tour of the grounds, an astronaut encounter, and the chance to try a shuttle simulator and virtual moonwalk.

Prebook to secure the opportunity to see the natural wonder of bioluminescence on an evening kayaking trip on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon or Banana River. Paddle the waters to view the bioluminescence—neon-blue lights caused by dinoflagellate microorganisms. See your paddle illuminate the water, look for fish in the blue-lit shallows, and absorb the otherworldly atmosphere and mangrove scenery. Includes equipment, instruction, and choice of departures for ease.

The laid-back waters of the Indian River and the lavish yachts flowing along the Intracoastal Waterway set the stage for this relaxing catamaran cruise launching from Merritt Island. Native wildlife is often spotted while sailing between Cocoa Village and Ponte Vedra Beach, including dolphins, manatees, sea birds, and more. Let your captain sail you smoothly through this ecologically diverse area while you kick back with soda and snacks.

Discover the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence in the waters around Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on a nighttime kayak tour just north of Cocoa Beach. As you paddle across a lagoon in the dark, watch for marine life like dolphins and marvel at the glow of tiny organisms known as dinoflagellate, which emit light that creates a mystical atmosphere on the water.

Spend a few hours sailing Florida’s Atlantic waters with this sunset catamaran cruise launching from Merritt Island. You’ll climb aboard this boat to enjoy snacks and sodas as you sail along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Indian River. As the golden glow illuminates the water with a special hue, you might catch a glimpse of dolphins or other wildlife as you pass by Cape Crossing Resort and Marina.

Experience the colorful bioluminescent plankton that live in the Florida waterways on this nighttime kayak tour. Meet your guide and gear up for a tandem paddle through the bay in a clear kayak. Learn about the natural phenomenon from your guide and keep your eyes peeled for other local wildlife like manatees, dolphins, and stingrays.

This is a relaxing 2-hour tour through the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands behind Cocoa Beach. These are a chain of Mangrove Islands that are abundant with wild life. Our eco tour guides will point out the dolphin, manatees and birds you may see along the way. You will hear about the history of the area as well. We are the oldest running eco tour business in the area. We are family friendly. Definitely a must do attraction in Cocoa Beach!

Get up close with manatees and dolphins on a 90-minute kayaking tour from Orlando. Offered at two times, you’re able to begin the excursion at a time that works for your holiday schedule. Follow your guide to the area’s top manatee and dolphin hotspots around Cocoa Beach to maximize the possible encounters with the marine mammals. The scenic route from Haulover Canal also offers you pleasant views of the coast.

Explore Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area on this guided kayak tour. Join a small group and follow your guide around the mangrove tunnels, keeping your eyes peeled for resident manatees, dolphins, and sea birds. Learn about the ecology of the area from your guide and enjoy a relaxing day out on the water.

Join us for a two-hour tour in the beautiful Banana River. See dolphins and manatees in their natural habitat on an EcoTour. Explore The Indian River Lagoon and learn about what makes the area so unique. Private tours are available upon request.

Experience the natural phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton on a nighttime kayaking tour in Cocoa Beach. Join a small group and gently paddle between Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island, watching as the water illuminates with millions of tiny plankton. Learn about this unique phenomenon from your guide and how the is the only bioluminescent bay in the continental US.

Discover a striking natural phenomenon with a bioluminescent kayaking tour in Cocoa Beach. Meet your guide at a departure point for a small-group kayaking adventure through the Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach. Keep an eye out for bioluminescent comb jellies, or jelly fish that glow in the dark (the best time to book is during the new moon; tour is seasonal from July to mid-October).

Discover the history and excitement of the American space program with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, located just east of Orlando on Florida's Atlantic coast. The family-friendly activities include IMAX films, the Shuttle Launch Experience, seeing the Saturn V rocket, and trying out the astronaut training simulators. You'll also have a 45-Minute Chat with an actual Astronaut! Find out about what it’s really like to live and work in space. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning or culinary samplings in the afternoon including one alcoholic beverage per adult ticket during your Chat with an Astronaut.

Discover the calm waterways and abundant wildlife that Florida has to offer on this excursion from Cocoa Beach. Choose a kayak or paddleboard, whichever you’re more comfortable with, and set off on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Paddle through mangrove forests and observe local wildlife like manatees, bottlenose dolphins, and several bird species.

Go paddling with the manatees on Merritt Island with a 2-hour manatee tour in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Choose a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak, both of which offer a low-impact, environmentally-friendly way to spot Florida wildlife, such as manatees, dolphins, fish, and a diverse population of birds. Expert instructors will guide you through the preserve, and this tour is well suited to paddlers of all experience levels.

Enjoy the rare experience of seeing plankton glow in the water below you by paddling through the Banana River on this bioluminescence kayaking tour. Paddle through the protected wetlands of the Merrit Island Refuge, away from light pollution, for excellent viewing of the bioluminescence sea life.

Take this night time kayaking tour to experience one of nature’s marvels: the bioluminescent Comb Jelly. The Comb Jelly is a non-stinging organism that glows at night. This tour happens after dark, so you can get the best view of these little wonders. Enjoy a paddle and be prepared to get a little wet, as reaching in to touch them is not only allowed, it’s encouraged.

Explore the waterways and mangrove tunnels around Cocoa Beach, Florida during this relaxing kayak excursion. Set off on your adventure just before sunset and take in the scenery during the golden hour. Paddle through the mangroves in search of the dolphins and manatees that reside in the waters. Lessons are provided for first-time kayakers so everyone can enjoy the evening.

8pm Sunset & bioluminescence Tour Let our friendly guides lead you on an amazing evening paddle board or kayak adventure that begins on-shore at the Indian River Lagoon. We'll head into a gorgeous sunset to Horseshoe Crab Island. We'll search for horseshoe crabs and other marine life such as dolphins and manatees as the sun sets. After sunset, we'll paddle into the night as dinoflagellates bioluminescence illuminates the water and fish below us. 10pm Bioluminescence & Stargazing At this launch time, it is very dark and the stars shine bright against the night sky as the bioluminescence glows below us. We recommend downloading a star gazing app and to view the constellations above. For BOTH tour times: We highly recommend enjoying this adventure on one of our sturdy paddleboards. It gives you an amazing vantage point for seeing what is going on underneath you. You can also sit if you like and enjoy the water from a closer vantage point. Lots of pictures will be shared with you.

Explore the Indian River near Cocoa Beach on this guided, 2-hour kayaking tour. Choose from a selection of afternoon departures, then paddle through the warm waters and see local wildlife like Florida’s favorite manatees. These gentle giants are abundant here, friendly and curious with their surroundings – and any visitors. See how they spend their day, sunning themselves along the local coves and lagoons or gliding through the waterways. Kayaking gear and light refreshments are included on this small-group tour.

Go kayaking in Cocoa Beach with a guided tour through estuaries known for diverse wildlife. Choose between a single or tandem kayak and set out on a guided paddle to see wildlife like dolphins, manatees, and birds including herons and egrets. No experience is necessary for this beginner’s tour and lifejackets are provided.

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LAUNCH SITE: Haulover Canal, Titusville TRIP LENGTH: This is a combo tour, so the tour time is 150 minutes (2.5 hrs) INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES AND HAPPY GUIDES MAX WEIGHT: 300LBS FOR A SINGLE, AND 600LBS FOR A TANDEM AGE RANGE: 5+ SUGGESTIONS TO BRING: AQUATIC FOOTWEAR, BUG SPRAY, TOWEL, SUNSCREEN, AND A WATER BOTTLE LOCATION: Haulover Canal

Learn how to surf in Cocoa Beach with a private lesson. A private instructor means you'll get a tailored session on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean with a provided rental surfboard.