things to do in Melbourne, FL

See Cocoa Beach, the Banana River, and the Thousand Islands from above

A private evening sail with spacious decks and sunset views

Paddle a LED-lit clear-bottom kayak or paddleboard and watch bioluminescence at night

Captain a pet-friendly pontoon through the Indian River Lagoon at your own pace

Explore a protected bird rookery by pontoon at the nation’s first wildlife refuge

Explore the Indian River Lagoon as the sun sets over Melbourne

Find your fit with a range of soft-top boards

Search for your next catch with fishing gear provided

Target mahi-mahi, tuna, and sailfish at the edge of the Gulf Stream

Take the family shark fishing with gear and licenses included

Taste local flavors and uncover Cocoa Village history at four stops

Fish nearshore waters for sharks from a shaded sport-fishing boat

See Florida's coast and landmarks from a private Robinson R-44 helicopter

Hands-On Catamaran Sailing for All Ages

Paddle a top wildlife refuge and look for manatees, dolphins, and more with your choice of kayak or paddleboard

Paddle Merritt Island waterways at your own pace

Watch the sunset from a pontoon with day-of campus admission

Relax on a pontoon cruise as Florida sunset colors fill the sky

Learn to surf with lesson equipment and a wetsuit included

Explore lagoon habitats and learn about local conservation

Target offshore fish with tactics that adapt to the bite

Explore wildlife-rich waterways at a relaxed pace on your own private boat

Paddle the river, then relax by the pool

Target nearshore sharks from a shaded offshore sport-fishing boat