
Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour
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September 2026
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Adults
Age 13 and over
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Age 12 and under
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 97 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour worth booking?
Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour is a 2-hour experience in Cocoa Beach, United States, from $79 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 97 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (97)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $79 per person
Experience friendly manatees, and dolphins up close from Kayaks or Paddle Boards! Safe shallow waters, easy paddling for the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy our personal, small group family business treatment. Your guide
What you get
About this experience
Experience friendly manatees, and dolphins up close from Kayaks or Paddle Boards! Safe shallow waters, easy paddling for the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy our personal, small group family business treatment. Your guide will take photos and videos during the tour and share them with you immediately after the tour. Come make memories with us!
What's included
Included
- Standup Paddle Instruction and coaching if needed... all guides are expert paddlers.
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free parking
- All equipment needed
- Photos during tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum & Military Museum
After you nature tour you can enjoy the new Veteran's Memorial Museum and Park for free!
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cocoa Beach
Meet behind the Veteran's Memorial Museum building. Park close to the museum and come around back to the water launch. We may opt for our alternate location due to winds and wild life patterns at Oars and Paddles Park, 1329 Banana River Dr. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet behind the Veteran's Memorial Museum building. Park close to the museum and come around back to the water launch. We may opt for our alternate location due to winds and wild life patterns at Oars and Paddles Park, 1329 Banana River Dr. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SOBESURF INC
Know before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May want to bring sunscreen, hat/visor, sunglasses
- Most guest go bare foot, but water shoes are fine
- You may bring your own food and drinks if desired
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 97 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
97 verified traveler reviews for Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Charles was an amazing...
Charles was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and familiar with the area and an overall great vibe ! We saw dolphins AND manatees it was awesome
Response from the operator: Yay! Glad you had a good time :-)
via Viator
Banana River Kayak - Great!!
Excellent experience - quite physical if its windy 😀 Wildlife amazing and guide really knowledgable
Response from the operator: Thank you it was great having you all!
via Viator
Great tour for families
We had a great time with our guide! Wendi the paddle boards. We saw lots of dolphins and even some manatees even though the water was cold. We plan to come back to do the tour in the summer.
Response from the operator: Thank you ... glad you enjoyed the experience!
via Tripadvisor
Our first time on paddleboards
Andrew was our guide and showed us how to paddleboard. He was great at encouraging us on this first-time paddle board experience! saw manatees (including a baby and a huge adult coming up for air). Also saw sting rays, fish, egret, and heron. Think we got exactly what we hoped for. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you :)
via Tripadvisor
So much fun
We had a great time and Andrew our tour guide was great! We loved seeing the manatees and the dolphins!!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 34
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cocoa Beach.
How much does Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour cost?
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Prices start at $79 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cocoa Beach usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cocoa Beach is not rushed.
Is Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 97 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cocoa Beach, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour?
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Around 34 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cocoa Beach can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cocoa Beach and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paddle Board or Kayak Eco Dolphin Manatee Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cocoa Beach within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cocoa Beach?
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Cocoa Beach sells surf lessons, airboat rides on the St Johns, bioluminescent kayak paddles in summer and rocket launch viewing cruises, with Kennedy Space Center a short drive north. On Outty we rank every Cocoa Beach experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach, Wizard of OZ Museum tour, Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cocoa Beach?
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March to May and September to November; check launch schedules before booking. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cocoa Beach?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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