Guided Kayak Tours in Cocoa Beach
Are you looking for guided kayak tours in Cocoa Beach, Florida? Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach offers kayak tour adventures that allow you to explore the natural beauty and diverse ecosystem of the Thousand Islands, including bioluminescence kayaking tours during the warm summer months. We depart from the most convenient locations near Orlando, Florida, and throughout Brevard County, “up close.”
Our guided kayaking tours are exciting, fun for the whole family, and accessible for almost anyone because no prior experience is necessary. You can easily reserve your kayak tour online through our new booking system, which guarantees a hassle-free booking experience.
Kayaking with Dolphins in the Thousand Islands
Kayaking Through Mangrove Tunnels Near Cocoa Beach
Florida is home to some of the most beautiful mangroves in the United States. These mangroves then form Florida’s enchanted mangrove tunnels. Even though they were developed to help control the expanding mosquito population, they have expanded to spectacular canopies and are now home to fantastic fauna and many species of animals.
Our guests enjoy mangrove tunnel adventures, which travel through mangrove channels administered by various eco-tour operators and parks. Book a tour today to explore some of Florida’s enchanted mangrove tunnels with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach.
How Much Does a Kayak Tour Cost?
Day Tours
Adults: $50
Under 17: $35
Night Tours
Adults: $50
Under 17: $35
Specialty Tours
Call us at 321-480-8632 for specialty and group tour pricing.
Day, Night, and Specialty Kayak Tours
Daytime Kayak Tours Through Mangrove Tunnels (Dolphin & Manatee Encounters)
Cocoa Beach
Time: 2 to 2.5 Hours
Ages: 4+
Adults $50
Children Under 18 ($35)
Location Address
Ramp Road Park (Weekdays)
401 Ramp Road
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Cocoa Beach Country Club (Weekends)
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Full Moon & Sunset Kayaking Tours Are Available Year-round
Merritt Island & Cocoa Beach
Time: 90-120 Minutes
Ages: 4+
Adults $50
Children Under 18 ($35)
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Bioluminescence & Comb Jelly Kayak Tours
Merritt Island & Cocoa Beach
Time: 90-120 Minutes
Ages: 4+
Adults $50
Children Under 18 ($35)
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Private Cocoa Beach Kayak Tour
Experience the beauty of the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands on a private kayak tour. Explore hidden gems, spot wildlife, and enjoy a personalized adventure.
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The Most Comfortable Kayaks
Comfortable and Ergonomic Seats
We want you to have a fantastic kayaking adventure, which is why our kayaks feature comfortable and ergonomically designed seats to ensure you enjoy your tour experience.
Heavy Duty Tripper Kayak
The Tripper is manufactured by Jackson Kayak to comfortably accommodate individuals up to 350 pounds. This sit-in kayak has an extra-large cockpit and excellent stability.
Tupelo Sit In One Seat Kayak
Designed for cruising the Tupelo kayak is perfect for touring and is sized for the paddler. Features include integrated lumbar support and a gear track surrounding the deck.
RTM Sit-In Two Seater
The RTM is a two-seat kayak manufactured in France. This kayak is a good choice for touring because it offers ergonomic seats, a roomy cockpit, and excellent stability.
Let’s Go Kayaking!
We offer guided kayak tours throughout Central Florida’s Space Coast for all ages, seven days a week, year-round! Most people that go on our tours have never kayaked before. You can kayak with manatees in Florida as well as dolphins, various birds, and other wildlife. Unfortunately, most tourists never see the natural side of Cocoa Beach, just minutes from all the resorts, but now that you are here, you can go on a guided kayak tour.
Excellent Rates
We offer great prices on daytime, nightime, and other popular kayaking tours. Special rates are listed here from time to time, so bookmark this page.
Flexible Times & Dates
We offer kayak tours flexible times and dates for your convenience. We even offer private tours for groups meeting our minimum size requirement.
Multiple Locations
Kayaking tours are available throughout Central Florida, including Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, and Brevard County, Florida.
People Love Our Tours
People from around the world have joined us on our fantastic kayaking tours, and we have many 5-star reviews on Google and Trip Advisor.
Five Star Google Reviews of Our Guided Kayak Tours
Our guide Darius was the best! They arranged a last minute trip with six of us. We saw tons of wildlife, held jellyfish and horse shoe crab shells! An incredible adventure.
My wife and I took the Manatee Kayak tour. It was fantastic! Our guide Ed was very personable and knowledgeable. We ran into plenty of Manatee and dolphins. Definitely recommend and would again.
We went on this for our honeymoon, and it was awesome!!! Steve was a great guide, and very knowledgeable about the area, and the wildlife in the area. We will definitely be doing this again sometime.
2022 Google Reviews
Guide worked with our group and met our various needs. Saw dolphins, manatees, horseshoe crabs, a variety of birds, and kayaked thru a tight mangrove tree path. Very cool!
We had a beautiful trip today! Darius was extremely knowledgeable about the area and all the animals and birds. He was an excellent guide! Kayaking through the mangrove tunnels was quite an experience. Highly recommend!
We had an awesome time with our guide Cameron. Didn’t see any aquatic mammals, but my kid got to hold a comb jelly and the trip through the mangrove tunnel was well worth the effort. I can’t wait to do it again another year!
A Relaxing Way to View Florida Wildlife
Our Cocoa Beach kayaking trips are suitable for those who want to get a taste of the relaxing shallow waters and view some of the exotic wildlife of Florida. Experience the adventure of exploring mangrove tunnels, channels, and islands. Examples of commonly seen wildlife you might encounter include Great Blue Herons, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Manatees, Snowy Egrets, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbills, Anhingas, Brown Pelicans, Double-Crested Cormorants, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Least Terns, Southern Stingrays, and much more.
Fun Things to Do in Cocoa Beach!
- Cocoa Beach kayaking in Florida along Central Florida’s Space Coast with Manatee and Dolphin! Cocoa Beach is Orlando’s closest beach.
- Experience up close and personal encounters with Osprey, Manatees, and even Swan! Our seasonal swan can be pictured here on the far right.
- Visit our kayaking blog to read about a group of Orlando students who visited us during the summer from Europe and have a blast on their kayak tour in Cocoa Beach.
- Check out more kayak tour photos on our Facebook page.
- Check out our photo gallery of the fun things to do in Cocoa Beach. Kayaking with Manatee, Dolphin, and other Florida wildlife in Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island on the Space Coast, near Orlando.
- Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor.
- Connect with us on Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest.
Kayak During the Bioluminescence & Comb Jelly Season
Bioluminescent kayaking tours are available from June through September for Dinoflagellates, “Dino” Bio: when the Indian River Lagoon waters are the warmest. Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach is located near Orlando and offers kayaking tours that explore the natural bioluminescence of Florida shortly after sunset when there is no full moon.
If you missed the “Dino” bio season, join a comb jelly tour in the fall and winter, or ask us about moonlight paddles offered year-round. Check out Justine Schluntz’s blog on comb jellies from Mexico!
Comb jelly kayak tours are available from mid-October through March. Comb jellies have tentacles just like jellyfish, but theirs are ‘sticky’ instead of ‘stinging’! Comb jellies are NOT jellyfish, but rather thought of as “the spiders of the sea.” Roughly 4 inches in size, Comb Jellies are bioluminescent and safe to touch.
Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours – A Spectacular Adventure
Embark on a spectacular bioluminescence kayaking adventure, and you will slowly begin to see the swirls from your paddles producing a light blue glow in the water that is caused by bioluminescence, living lights in the water. As it gets dark, you will see almost everything in the water, from schools of darting fish to West Indian Manatees and Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins.
Even the flow of water over the seagrass generates a ghostly bioluminescent radiance! Every movement produces a beautiful blue-green glowing light. As you paddle, you will experience the brilliant wave pattern that forms as the kayaks slice through the water. If you stroke your hand through the water, your skin will be covered with a green flashing glitter. Bioluminescent kayaking is a true one-of-a-kind, ‘must-see’ experience!
Bioluminescence Kayaking Tours Near Cocoa Beach, Florida
Our professional guides ensure you will enjoy our bioluminescence kayaking tours and daytime kayak tours departing from Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach, which are suitable for adults and children as young as four. Bioluminescence is common among marine vertebrates and invertebrates and provides a spectacular kayaking experience during the warm, peak summer months. Be sure to book in advance, as dates fill up fast during the summer.
TYPICALLY JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
Our History
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach is owned and operated by Bill Kowalik since 2000. Bill provides fully trained and experienced guides for guided kayak eco-tours, paddling adventures, bioluminescence Florida tours, moonlight paddles, and large group tours in Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach.
During their tour, guests have experienced kayaking with wildlife such as the manatee, dolphins, and birds in their natural habitat.
Our Mission
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach’s primary mission is to provide safe, enjoyable kayak expeditions. When you spend your morning or afternoon with us paddling through the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, you’ll leave with a better appreciation of the natural wonders of our world. Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach is the absolute best place to observe manatees in their natural environment!
Why Choose Us?
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach has experienced guides, a great list of tour locations and excellent rates. If you are interested in our tours but not quite sure how to get started, call Bill now at 321-480-8632.
Safety
Adventure Kayak is Insured & Certified in CPR and First Aid. We provide life preservers & whistles as well as a quick lesson in kayaking & safety.
Comfort
Our kayaks are sit-in with open cockpits. There is plenty of leg room with sturdy seats and back support for comfort.
Location
Our kayak tours launch just minutes away from all of the major resorts in the Cocoa Beach area.
Organizations
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach is a longtime member of both the Florida Professional Paddlesports Association and Visit Florida.
Value
Our kayak tours are very affordable and we also offer a discounted rate to seniors, children, and military personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there Alligators ?
If you are looking for alligators, go to the Cocoa Beach Golf Course, where you may see an alligator named Kathleen.
Will I See Dolphins?
We cannot offer guarantees as dolphins are always on the go. However, dolphins are active in this area year-round, so there is a good chance you will see one or more during your tour.
Will I see Manatees?
Manatees are seasonal but active in the Cocoa Beach area during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.
Fun Things to Do in Cocoa Beach
Kayaking! In fact, most people that go on a tour, have never kayaked before! …and don’t worry about Kathleen.
You may also want to check out our list of 75 Fun Things to Do in Cocoa Beach.
View Our Entire List of FAQs
If you have questions about this website, booking a tour, or what you need to bring, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call us at 321-480-8632.