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Fully Guided Kayaking Backwater Manatee and Dolphin Tour | 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

14 Reviews | Cape Canaveral
From $75.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Fully Guided Kayaking Backwater Manatee and Dolphin Tour
2 Adults x $75.00
$150.00
Approx Total
$150.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Gratuities not included. Please bring cash. 10-15% is customary.
  • Professional guide
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Gratuity to the guide is not included and is strongly encouraged. Please bring cash. 10-15% is customary.

Overview

With 15+ years of faithful service, A1A Outdoor Center has earned the title, "Most Respected Tour" for a reason. We treat our guests like family. On this tour, you'll receive individual guidance as necessary to get into and out of your vessel, and get help with simple instructions.  No experience necessary.  And if you are an experienced paddler, we'll only help when asked. We'll enjoy relaxed manatee and dolphin viewing as well as other marine wildlife at your pace, paddling along natural mangrove shorelines, marine islands, and scenic tidal flats.  Frequent sightings include manatees, dolphins, jumping fish, otters, shore birds, diving birds, birds of prey (osprey, bald eagles) and occasionally bottom marine life such as crabs, rays, skates, fish and more.  No matter what the sightings though, you'll have a great time learning about Florida lagoons and enjoying a tranquil paddle in paradise.

Meeting points

We meet at our retail storefront first to finalize details of our trip, and then drive out to our kayak launch area. You will follow us in your vehicle or arranged transportation. It will be a 5-10 minute drive.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • A1a Outdoor Center

    We typically meet here before heading out to our backwater adventure. If you need anything, we have it for hydration, dry storage, sunscreen, and more.

    10 minutes

  • Cocoa Beach

    Our fully guided kayak tour is 2 hours of wild exploration along the calm inshore backwaters of the famous Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands Marine Sanctuary. We'll paddle along mangrove shorelines in search of curious manatee and friendly dolphin and surely see a variety of other wildlife including raptors, shorebirds, otters, and shallow water creatures like crabs, stingrays, and jumping fish!

    2 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If you need paddling lessons, we may have to schedule a private tour for your group. Please let us know by calling 321-505-7455.

Free Cancellation

December 15100% refund
December 16No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.4

14 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 9 reviews with 5 stars

Fun Time!

Published on Jun, 2023

Very knowledgeable guide and super friendly. Beautiful mangrove and plus we were able to watch a shuttle launch from the water

Excellent adventure

Published on Oct, 2022

Awesome day on the water , Guide was great and took us on a wonderful adventure weather was perfect and water was flat

A wonderful experience

Published on Mar, 2022

The dolphins we saw and two manatees swimming along. The guide was very knowledgeable about all the birds and water conditions.

Nice time!

Published on Nov, 2021

It was nice and relaxing. Unfortunately we didn’t see any wildlife other than birds and jumping fish, but our guide was very knowledgeable and it was a perfectly calm day. We would definitely do it again!

Can't force wildlife to cooperate

Published on Aug, 2021

We had a great time with Christa! She was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The dolphins and manatees weren't cooperative, but we did see a rat snake slithering across the mangroves, so wildlife goal accomplished! Word to the wise: SUNBLOCK AND BUG SPRAY!! We had to end a little early because everyone was getting eaten alive and my poor boys are covered in welts from the many mosquitos. Regardless, it was a fantastic trip!

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