Top Cocoa Beach Outdoor Activities

Explore the waterways and mangrove tunnels around Cocoa Beach, Florida during this relaxing kayak excursion. Set off on your adventure just before sunset and take in the scenery during the golden hour. Paddle through the mangroves in search of the dolphins and manatees that reside in the waters. Lessons are provided for first-time kayakers so everyone can enjoy the evening.

Explore Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area on this guided kayak tour. Join a small group and follow your guide around the mangrove tunnels, keeping your eyes peeled for resident manatees, dolphins, and sea birds. Learn about the ecology of the area from your guide and enjoy a relaxing day out on the water.

Get up close with manatees and dolphins on a 90-minute kayaking tour from Orlando. Offered at two times, you’re able to begin the excursion at a time that works for your holiday schedule. Follow your guide to the area’s top manatee and dolphin hotspots around Cocoa Beach to maximize the possible encounters with the marine mammals. The scenic route from Haulover Canal also offers you pleasant views of the coast.

Enjoy the rare experience of seeing plankton glow in the water below you by paddling through the Banana River on this bioluminescence kayaking tour. Paddle through the protected wetlands of the Merrit Island Refuge, away from light pollution, for excellent viewing of the bioluminescence sea life.

Go paddling with the manatees on Merritt Island with a 2-hour manatee tour in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Choose a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak, both of which offer a low-impact, environmentally-friendly way to spot Florida wildlife, such as manatees, dolphins, fish, and a diverse population of birds. Expert instructors will guide you through the preserve, and this tour is well suited to paddlers of all experience levels.

Visit a landmark of space exploration with admission to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, the launch site for some of America’s most important missions. Your ticket to the Kennedy Space Center includes access to the Space Shuttle 'Atlantis,' a bus tour of the grounds, an astronaut encounter, and the chance to try a shuttle simulator and virtual moonwalk.

Discover the lush landscapes of Central Florida and observe local wildlife during this kayaking excursion from Cocoa Beach. Join a small group and climb aboard your kayak to begin your tour of the calm waterways. Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area.

Prebook to secure the opportunity to see the natural wonder of bioluminescence on an evening kayaking trip on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon or Banana River. Paddle the waters to view the bioluminescence—neon-blue lights caused by dinoflagellate microorganisms. See your paddle illuminate the water, look for fish in the blue-lit shallows, and absorb the otherworldly atmosphere and mangrove scenery. Includes equipment, instruction, and choice of departures for ease.

Immerse yourself in the wildlife and natural environment of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on this kayak adventure. With the provided kayak, paddle, and instruction, paddle through the waterways where the manatees float about, looking for vegetation to eat. Then search for local pods of dolphins as well as bird and other marine life. Learn about the ecosystem as you travel through your guide's in-depth commentary.

Discover the calm waterways and abundant wildlife that Florida has to offer on this excursion from Cocoa Beach. Choose a kayak or paddleboard, whichever you’re more comfortable with, and set off on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Paddle through mangrove forests and observe local wildlife like manatees, bottlenose dolphins, and several bird species.

Explore the Indian River near Cocoa Beach on this guided, 2-hour kayaking tour. Choose from a selection of afternoon departures, then paddle through the warm waters and see local wildlife like Florida’s favorite manatees. These gentle giants are abundant here, friendly and curious with their surroundings – and any visitors. See how they spend their day, sunning themselves along the local coves and lagoons or gliding through the waterways. Kayaking gear and light refreshments are included on this small-group tour.

Bioluminescent Tours! Kayak amongst the Bioluminescent GLOW! A natural glow that ignites in only 6 natural places in the world continuously! Possibly sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellys! For more information check out our Cocoa Kayaking website for more information!

Join us for a relaxing sail along the beautiful waters of the Indian River and famous Intracoastal Waterway. You’ll get an exclusive chance to spot dolphins, manatees, sea birds and more while sailing past the historic Cocoa Village. The Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse ecosystems in America with over 4,000 plants and animals. Every day we have a chance to see lagoon dolphins, jumping fish, soaring ospreys, majestic bald eagles, huge manatees and more! Led by experienced US Coast Guard Certified Captain. Adults will have the opportunity to realize their sailing dreams by steering the helm, raising the mainsail or releasing the jib. Children will get a trip they can brag to their school friends about plus a small coloring book of local attractions to keep. Don’t be concerned about rough weather or high seas. This ecosystem is always protected from any ocean tides and waves. In addition, unlike regular monohull sailboats, a catamaran doesn't heal or "tip" over.

Explore real magic! During the summer months, the water of the Banana River Lagoon comes alive after sunset with Bioluminescence. A microscopic organism begins to activate one of the most amazing chemical reactions found in the world. Watch as every stroke of your paddle illuminates the water! A speeding school of mullet swimming under your kayak looks like hundreds of green bottle rockets going off underwater. We are the top-rated activity to do in Cocoa Beach for good reason. Our goal is to treat everyone like they are family. Our tours are run by local guides that know the area in and out. They will take you deep into the lagoon to places you would not normally find on your own. Many Kayak Tour agencies stuff as many people as they can on a tour. We love our kayak tours to have a very unique experience for every guest so we limit the size of our tours to 10 guests. We are here to help you and guide you on a magical tour of a lifetime.

Our two-hour sunset tours take you out the beautiful Cape Crossing Resort and Marina to the famous Intracoastal Waterway and Indian River. Perfect for all ages, the sail is a unique opportunity to kick back and relax or be on the lookout for marine wildlife and amazing landmarks. Dolphins, manatees and more could be spotted - all silhouetted against a gorgeous rose-gold backdrop.

Discover the unique underwater species of Thousand Islands on a kayak tour through the mangrove tunnels. Join a small group and paddle through the calm waters just as the sun starts to dip below the horizon. While you paddle, keep an eye out for the bioluminescent comb jellies that illuminate the waters, and learn about the local ecosystem from your guide.

What makes us different at The Cocoa Beach Surf School is our attention to customer service and our patience with students. We specialize in new surfers and large groups and have been doing that for over 10 years.

Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard with LED lights and watch the underwater night show come to life! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Dinoflagellates (Glowing water!) during plankton bio season (June – October)! Summer Bioluminescent Tour! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies (Glowing Jelly Fish!) during Comb Jelly season (October - March)! Winter Bioluminescent Tour! (Bioluminescence may shift every season do to being a living organism.) Paddleboard Weight Limit: 280 lbs Single/Tandem Kayak Weight Limit: 400 lbs Call the company office after booking to reserve your desired kayak or paddleboard - Please call the company after booking to reserve your desired gear after booking and for a further detailed confirmation with waiver links and directions. If no contact is made to the office, will be first come first serve upon arrival. No shows are allows in Clear Bottom Kayaks due to Clear Bottom Kayak Material.

Your kayaking tour is located on one of the most diverse estuaries in the country with over 4000 plant and animal spices. You may see exotic wildlife you have not see before. It is the home of the protected Manatee, Bottle nose Dolphins, Mangroves and jumping fish called Mullet. Many birds call this home also like Great Blue Herons, Little Blue Herons, Tri Colored Heron, Green Herons, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, White Ibis, Osprey, Terns and Brown Pelicans just to name a few. This is a beginner level tour good for all ages. Please leave a cell phone number when booking.

Spend a relaxing evening paddling through the mangroves of Thousand Islands on this sunset kayak tour. Join a small group and enjoy a leisurely kayak just as the sun begins to set. As you paddle, your guide sheds light on the local ecosystem and you may even see a few inhabitants such as bottlenose dolphins and West Indian manatees.

Experience the colorful bioluminescent plankton that live in the Florida waterways on this nighttime kayak tour. Meet your guide and gear up for a tandem paddle through the bay in a clear kayak. Learn about the natural phenomenon from your guide and keep your eyes peeled for other local wildlife like manatees, dolphins, and stingrays.

LAUNCH SITE: Haulover Canal, Titusville TRIP LENGTH: This is a combo tour, so the tour time is 150 minutes (2.5 hrs) INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES AND HAPPY GUIDES MAX WEIGHT: 300LBS FOR A SINGLE, AND 600LBS FOR A TANDEM AGE RANGE: 5+ SUGGESTIONS TO BRING: AQUATIC FOOTWEAR, BUG SPRAY, TOWEL, SUNSCREEN, AND A WATER BOTTLE LOCATION: Haulover Canal

CLEAR KAYAKS! We'll get you checked in right when you arrive to allow for the most possible time on the water! Once you're all checked in, we'll give some basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. The paddle will last about 2 hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way.

SEASONAL TOUR ONLY: BOOK July - Mid October for the BEST GLOW! NEW MOON FOR THE STRONGEST GLOW! Paddle into the GLOWING waterway of dinoflagellates in clear bottom kayaks! Don’t only see the plankton glow around your kayak, watch it ignite beneath your seat! A nature phenomenon that only happens a few months a year! Every touch creates a phenomenal glow! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Jelly fish that glow in the dark! Sightings of fish dancing through the glow beneath your kayak possibly visible too with these kayaks! Book around the NEW MOON for the best glow! Have a glowing paddle, Cocoa Kayaking style!