TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
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Haulover Canal Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak Tour
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Very goodTop 15% in Cocoa Beach
230 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Cocoa Beach
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Haulover Canal’s Florida waterways on a small-group tour with chances to spot manatees, dolphins, and native birds.
About this tour
Paddle into the wild waterways of Florida’s Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon on a Haulover Canal manatee, dolphin, and mangrove kayak tour. This guided outing explores a wildlife refuge where manatees, dolphins, and Florida birds may appear along the route.
Set out by kayak or paddleboard, with a life jacket, paddle, and dry bags provided. The group is limited to 10 people, keeping the experience small and personal. The provider recommends a 9:00 a.m. departure for wildlife viewing and notes that manatee mating season runs from March through August. Photos from the tour are sent by email or text within 48 hours.
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, bug spray if desired, and a towel. Bare feet, sandals, or tennis shoes are suitable, and bathrooms are available before and after the outing. Call ahead for directions and to complete waivers; cell service and Wi-Fi may be unreliable in the refuge. Book your Haulover Canal manatee, dolphin, and mangrove kayak tour for a close-up look at this Florida habitat.
Highlights
- Paddle the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon at Haulover Canal
- Look for manatees, dolphins, and Florida birds in a wildlife refuge
- Choose a kayak or paddleboard for your guided outing
- Receive tour photos by email or text within 48 hours
What's included
Included
- Kayak, life jacket, paddle, and dry bags
Not included
- Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and towel
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
4.93 / 5 · 230 reviews
Important information
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
- Service animals are allowed
- Wheelchair-accessible areas, surfaces, and transportation are available
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- Public transportation options are nearby
- Strollers are suitable for infants and small children
- Life jackets are available for participants weighing 30 lb and up
- Call before the tour for directions and to sign waivers
- Cell service and Wi-Fi may be unreliable in the wildlife refuge
- Bathrooms are available before and after the tour
- Bare feet, sandals, or tennis shoes are suitable for kayaking
- Manatee mating season runs from March through August
- The provider recommends 9:00 a.m. tours for wildlife viewing
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 90 minutes according to the quick facts; the description also lists a 2-hour tour.
What wildlife might I see?
You may spot manatees, dolphins, and Florida birds in the wildlife refuge.
Are photos included?
Yes. Photos are sent by email or text within 48 hours after the tour.
What should I bring?
Bring drinking water, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, bug spray if desired, and a towel.
Where should I go for the tour?
The meeting point is at Haulover Canal. Call the provider before your tour for detailed directions, as Wi-Fi may be unreliable in the refuge.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.93 from 230 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Cocoa Beach
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.6. Top 15% in Cocoa Beach means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in Cocoa Beach by this score.
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