Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kayak through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Kayak amongst the West Indian Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and paddle through the maze of exotic Mangrove Tunnels! *Manatee Mating Season: March - August. *Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am tours. *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. Brand new gear! All gear is cleaned before each tour! Clean lifejackets for every customer! * 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. *Signing of waivers will be required upon arrival in order to enter the waterway. *Free parking! *Photos included and emailed within 48 hours after your purchased kayak tour. *Wilderness System Tarpon 120 tandem and single kayaks. Call to reserve your kayaks. First come, first serve. Excellent back support! *All equipment cleaned and sanitized throughly before and after each use! (Wildlife not guaranteed due to paddling in nature.)
What‘s Included
Kayaks, Paddles and Lifejackets are included with purchase.
Please bring water for your guided kayak tour.
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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking
Reviews
953 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Manatees within minutes — Suzy knows where to find them!
931philippen,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Hier een review die je kan copy-pasten: --- **⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)** We booked a kayak tour with Suzy and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Right from the start, Suzy made us feel welcome and gave a clear and fun briefing about the kayaks and the wildlife we could expect to see. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Within minutes of getting on the water, we spotted our first manatees — and they kept coming! Suzy clearly knows exactly where to find them and guided us through beautiful mangrove tunnels that we never would have discovered on our own. She was knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and always made sure the group stayed together and respected the animals. We also saw pelicans fishing right next to our kayaks, which was a nice bonus. The only reason we're not giving five stars is the price. For what is essentially a couple of hours on the water, it felt quite steep — especially for a group. That said, the quality of the experience and Suzy's guiding made it worth it in the end. If you're in the Cape Canaveral area, definitely book this tour. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than expected. Suzy is a great guide and the manatees are unforgettable.
It was a lot of fun! We...
Adriana G,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lot of fun! We loved the kayak tour. We saw dolphins and manatees up close. I would definitely recommend this!
Manatee and mangrove fun!
Maps13369751059,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on the mangrove manatee tour with Ian!! He was very knowledgeable about wildlife and the area. We had lots of great conversations! We saw about 10 manatees, 4 dolphins, and a few birds and fish. We are not very experienced kayakers, but the journey was pretty manageable. We had a lot of fun, especially in the mangrove tunnels. You will inevitably run into a tree or two in the tunnels, but it was very easy to extricate ourselves and keep going. We laughed the whole time. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Ian! An extra perk is you guide takes photos of nature and you on your behalf so you don’t have to bring your phone if you don’t want to. We did, but the photos were in our inbox less than 20 minutes after the completion of the tour.
Best thing!
SeoulVeggieKitchen,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, highly recommend! James led our group and he was amazing, super knowledgeable and friendly. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, and more fish and birds than we could count. It was so fun!
Fab way to spent time in Florida
helenkY9669LB,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. James expertly guided us offering information about the area, including interesting bits about the animals we saw. I highly recommend this tour!!
Paddling through the mangroves!
Angelea D,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! Want a super fun paddle tour with a chance to see manatees and dolphins? Well here’s your excursion! Ian was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide who led us and we were so fortunate to see 18 manatees including calf’s and we also glimpsed 2 dolphins! It’s was so exciting! Hey, if you have a few hours the day before your cruise or if you’re just near Cocoa Beach and want a nature inspired fun family activity don’t hesitate and book this tour!
James and His Magical Lagoon!!!!
639carlyo,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ask for James! This trip was fantastic. James knew all the things. We saw manatees, dolphins, pink winged bird, blue cranes and brown seagulls. We left knowing so much more about the beautiful lagoon we were kayaking on. This trip is good for littles and Goldies! Book Now!!!!
Great family fun
Dave S,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time kids loved it saw dolphins and manatees. Guide Susie was awesome friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely do this again
Great trip!
Y4587FBbrucem,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip and got to see manatees and other wildlife. It was a beautiful day and our guide was great!
Do the tour!
Melissa M,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific time kayaking through mangroves. Even someone with low experience kayaking will enjoy this!
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