Paddle through Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels and look for manatees and dolphins
2 Hours
Kayaks, lifejackets, paddles
Explore Cocoa Beach by kayak as you paddle through mangrove tunnels and scan the water for local wildlife. Choose a single or tandem kayak and head out with your guide for about two hours on the water.
Minimum of 2 people is required to operate a tour; if the minimum is not met, you may be notified up to 2 hours prior. Kayaks have weight limits: 325 lbs for single and 425 lbs for tandem.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund. Private reservations require 14 days’ notice; cancellations within 14 days do not receive a refund. Groups over 14 require 14 days’ notice for a full refund. Operator may cancel or reschedule due to severe weather.
Arrive 30 minutes before your guided tour time for waiver signing and bathroom use. Tours leave promptly at the scheduled start time.
Yes. A waiver is required for every attendee (adults and children), with one waiver per person regardless of age.
Wear comfortable clothing such as beach wear or gym clothes. Flip flops or water shoes work well; tennis shoes are OK but may get wet. You can also go barefoot in the kayak.
5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Kayaking delivers consistently exceptional mangrove tunnel tours with guides who clearly love what they do. The booking process is remarkably smooth, with online waivers and helpful staff like Genevieve making everything easy from the start. Once you're on the water, you'll understand why people keep coming back—the mangrove tunnels themselves are stunning, and wildlife encounters with manatees and dolphins are incredibly common, often happening just feet from your kayak. The guides are the real stars here. James (also known as "Turtle"), Ian, Captain Mike, Emily, and Noah each get glowing praise for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaged with their groups. They're skilled at spotting wildlife that you'd miss on your own, from comb jellies to manatees surfacing right beside kayaks. Even experienced kayakers mention that going with a guide made all the difference in experiencing the Banana River Lagoon. They take photos during the tour and send them afterward, handle all the logistics, and adjust the pace to suit everyone from three-year-olds to seasoned paddlers. Whether you're visiting from a cruise ship or planning a family outing, this operation has the experience and local knowledge to make it memorable.
Cocoa Kayaking very kindly and swiftly set up our family of four with a wildlife viewing kayak trip with Captain Michael. We had two small children and they were very kind and accommodating, even supplying us with pictures from our trip. We spotted a dolphin and several manatees. Highly recommend!
Rachel
April 6, 2026
Cocoa Kayaking very kindly and swiftly set up our family of four with a wildlife viewing kayak trip with Captain Michael. We had two small children and they were very kind and accommodating, even supplying us with pictures from our trip. We spotted a dolphin and several manatees. Highly recommend!
Rachel
April 6, 2026