TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Daytona Beach Dolphin and Manatee Paddleboard or Kayak Tour 2 hr
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New Smyrna Beach Backwater Kayak Tour
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
Average
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Daytona Beach
- 2 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Paddle New Smyrna Beach’s quiet backwaters on a guided kayak trip, watching for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife.
About this tour
Paddle into the peaceful backwaters of New Smyrna Beach, where wildlife may appear along the water’s edge or overhead. This 120-minute kayaking trip offers a chance to explore the area at a relaxed pace while keeping watch for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife.
Your guide meets you at the opening of the park beside a truck with an open kayak trailer. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and safety whistles are provided, so you can focus on the scenery and the search for local wildlife. The outing involves paddling, and travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; it is not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health.
Set out on a New Smyrna Beach backwater kayak tour and enjoy a closer look at this natural setting. Book your paddle and see what wildlife you might spot along the way.
Highlights
- Paddle through the quiet backwaters of New Smyrna Beach
- Look for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife
What's included
Included
- Kayak, paddle, life jackets, and safety whistles
Not included
- Tips
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Meet the guide at the park entrance by a truck with an open kayak trailer
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. 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 Daytona 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 7.1.
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