Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
Overview
Kayak or Paddleboard with Cocoa Kayaking on the Indian River! Great Wildlife Viewing! Manatees, Dolphins, Horseshoecrabs, Comb Jellies and Floridian Birds!
Go off the grid and paddle the Gorgeous Florida waterway on the Indian River!
*Manatee Mating Season: March - August.
⚠️ Max weight limit: 350 pds per single/tandem kayak. 280 pds for Paddleboard.
*Best wildlife viewing: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm tours.
*Tour length: 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus a brief instruction.
*Photos included! Photos emailed/texted up to 48 hours after guided tour.
*Cell phone dry boxes and dry bags available upon arrival.
*Life jackets available for 30lbs and up.
* What to bring: plenty of water, sunscreen, wide brim hat, bug spray and a towel. Bathrooms are available at this location.
*After booking, our receptionist team will contact via text and email after your booking to set up your gear and provide a further email with directions and waiver links.
⚠️ NO SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN CLEARBOTTOM KAYAKS.
What's Included
- Kayak, Lifejacket, Paddle, Dry Bags
- Bottled water Please make sure to bring plenty of water to drink, hat to wear during your guided tour, sunscreen, bug spray if desired and a towel to dry off ofter tour guided tour.
Meeting Location
Kiwanis Island Park Road
Merritt Island, FL 32952, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
If you are looking for Wildlife and a gorgeous views, Look No Further! Paddle amongst amazing views of Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds, Comb Jellies and Florida’s famous West Indian Manatees!
*Manatee Mating Season: March - August!
* Best time to paddle amongst wildlife: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm tours!
*Call or email after booking to reserve a confirmation with waiver links!
*Photos included! (Photos emailed/texted up to 48 hours after guided tour.)
*Cell phone/wallet dry bags available upon arrival.
*Life jackets available for 30lbs and up.
*What to bring: plenty of water, sunscreen, wide brim hat, bug spray and a towel. Bare feet is required when kayaking in clear bottom kayaks. No shoes allowed on clear bottom kayaks due to material at bottom of kayak. Bathrooms are available at this location!
*Signing of waivers will be required upon arrival in order to enter the waterway if no waivers are signe prior to arrival.
*Free Parking.
⚠️CALL PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS OR EMAILED DIRECTIONS IF NEEDED.
⚠️NO SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN CLEARBOTTOM KAYAKS.
⚠️Wildlife not guaranteed due to paddling in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-176157P12
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 69 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Shore Excursions’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Kayak, Lifejacket, Paddle, Dry Bags.
- Bottled water. Please make sure to bring plenty of water to drink, hat to wear during your guided tour, sunscreen, bug spray if desired and a towel to dry off ofter tour guided tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Kayak, Lifejacket, Paddle, Dry Bags
- Bottled waterPlease make sure to bring plenty of water to drink, hat to wear during your guided tour, sunscreen, bug spray if desired and a towel to dry off ofter tour guided tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
