4 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Cocoa Beach Worth Getting Wet For

1.Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $52Our pick

Launch at Haulover Canal near Cocoa Beach for a 90-minute guided kayak or paddleboard trip through mangroves and the Indian River Lagoon. Guides such as Noah, Logan, Katie, and Mike point out manatees, dolphins, birds, alligators, and smaller sea life. Photos arrive by text or email within 48 hours.

“Awesome tour with our guide Noah. Even in the chilly overcast weather he made the tour fun. Saw lots of manatees, an alligator, and a few dolphins.”

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2.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle a kayak or stand-up board through Cocoa Beach’s Banana River Manatee Refuge and past the Thousand Islands Conservation Area. Guides such as Jack, Riley, Roman, and Christian explain local wildlife and plants. The two-hour outing suits families, though sightings depend on weather and season.

“Dolphin, manatee, hermit crabs, spoonbill , pelicans, osprey! It was a great afternoon. Our tour guide, Riley was very knowledgeable and provided a great leisurely experience”

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3.Bioluminescence Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour Near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Paddle from Merritt Island at sunset, then watch fish and comb jellies glow beneath your clear kayak or paddleboard. Guides such as Bob, Savannah, Bryce, and Mike lead the two-hour outing, with a short lesson, safety gear, dry bags, and about 90 minutes on the water.

“Awesome experience kayaking at sunset/night, and the bioluminescence was amazing to see! Our guides Bob and Logan were great!”

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4.Wildlife Refuge Sunset Dolphin, Manatee & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $61

Set out from Haulover Canal near Kennedy Space Center for a two-hour guided kayak or SUP tour. Guides such as Logan, Noah, Mark, and Ethan lead small groups of up to 10 through mangroves and wildlife habitat, with sunset views and photos sent afterward.

“Ethen did a great job showing us the dolphins, many birds and mangroves. He was knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking was great even though the weather was a little cold.”

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