Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach
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Embark on a 2-hour exploration of Daytona Beach to catch sight of dolphins and manatees. An adventure you'll be sure to remember, navigate the waterways with your guide from the unique vantage point of a standup paddleboard. Tours are easy-paced and family friendly, for all skill levels and ages. (This activity is not recommended for children under 2, however). Each tour will start with a short lesson showing you all the key points and giving you a chance to practice on your paddleboard and get comfortable. Tour is limited to a maximum of 30 participants.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
It is recommended you wear comfortable attire that you don't mind getting a little wet. Water shoes are also recommend, but most people do go barefoot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet your guide at the paddleboard site in Daytona Beach at your selected tour time. (The 8:30am and 10:30am tours are recommended as this is when the weather is normally the best and when dolphins and manatees are the most active). Most people who take the tour have never tried paddle boarding, so every tour begins with a ground demonstration and lesson. There is a calm bay where everyone will have a chance to try out their paddleboards and get comfortable. If you still do not feel feel comfortable, there are kayaks on site that you can use instead. Your adventure will begin with a circle around an island, where you'll pass under seven bridges, through a Yatch Club and alongside Yachts. Then go through small and large canals close to shore, in relatively shallow water. You will pass through areas that have high concentrations of manatees and dolphins. Tours includes all gear required and concludes at the original departure point. The tour is approximately two hours long, however, please allow for three hours when scheduling as sometimes the itinerary can be lengthened depending on manatee sightings.
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Dolphin & Manatee Tour
Reviews
2,315 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, east to learn
C2728XGnickm,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time learning how to paddle board with Fletcher. Unfortunately didn't get to see aquatic animals, but had a lovely tour of the area and saw many birds!
A Wonderful Time
brionahd,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was exactly what we expected and more! Fletcher was amazing and had some great information and stories to share with us! I would recommend this to anyone, I’ll be back again for sure!
Awesome tour
RickH1349,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Fletchers. Very knowledgeable and experienced. We are already experienced Kayakers so we go to spend more time enjoying the tour,
Perfect tour!
jennyhL2269HJ,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Fletcher has lots of great info about the wildlife! 100% recommend…second tour I’ve done with three brothers!
Very good, saw many animals and Fletcher was a great guide!
952camib,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great and Fletcher did an amazing job showing us and teaching us how to do it! He was very great and we saw many animals including birds, dolphins, turtles, and fish! Would definitely recommend and hope to be back for this!
Awesome!
Inspire25002984634,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome! Great experience, very friendly and knowledgeable! Had a great experience seeing all the sights and Fletcher was very knowledgeable!
Fantastic experience for newbies (and our dog!)
999curtisf,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, easy to deal with company who accepted a last- minute booking for my husband & me & even welcomed our boxer girl! Fletcher was a first rate guide & instructor -- I got standing on my first try(!), and his apprentice Ryan also gave great tips & kept an eye out for stray paddlers. Only minor disappointment (not their fault) was that half the usual route was closed off because of an active search & rescue mission, so unfortunately no dolphin or manatee sightings, but Fletcher did show us other wildlife (heron, egret) and points of interest. He even have us great dog-friendly lunch & beach recommendations! We would happily take another Three Brothers tour the next time we visit Florida.
Great time
christinakB1617JA,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fletcher and Ryan were great today! Thanks for the great time and education!! They were so patient teaching the fundamentals and making sure everyone had a great time!
Amazing tour with three brothers at Daytona
Ben T,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. What a great experience. Was greeted by one of the owners at the shop. Really nice guy to talk too. Spencer took our tour. We were part of a smaller tour with 4 other people. We both decided to try the paddle boards and were glad we did. Great fun. My partner had never done it before and she loved it. (Neither of us fell in or got too wet) Spencer was great. Really helped us get the basics of the paddle board before we went out of the marina. Very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Three Brothers are genuine enthusiasts for nature and wildlife which shows in their passion for their jobs. Unfortunately we didnt see any dolphins or manatees. Its never guaranteed. One of the other guys on the tour did though. We did however have a great few hours paddleboarding around Daytona which in its self is a great experience. Seeing some wildlife is a bonus. I would recommend taking a change of clothes. I wore jean shorts which took a while to dry off. After sitting on the board. Overall was great exercise and being out with nature is always great . Thanks again Three Brothers and to Spencer for a great tour.
Quick trip to town
saraa71,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fletcher was great! We only had a day in Daytona Beach, and this was the best way to spend the morning, 10/10 would do again!
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