I went with my family on the Sunset Tour on the water at Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours. Very cool! We saw a few bottleneck dolphins on our tour. It was nice to be able to walk freely around the boat whilst on the tour. Our tour guide, Pat, was very nice and friendly, and answered everyone's questions with ease when they were presented to him. Great views! Decent prices. Overall, good experience! Definitely recommend!! read more

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Beautiful day on the water, very relaxing and peaceful. The captain (Brian) and guide (Andrew) were both very polite and informative. They spotted lots of wildlife for us and stopped the tour so we could enjoy manatees and dolphins multiple times! read more

Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours - Watching the dolphins - Boating Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Family friendly, educational and relaxing, Dolphin tours has it all. Captain Rusty and Kevin were the best. Not only were they both knowledgeable about the area and environment but they showed extreme patience with the children on the tour. Our tour was a perfect day with lots of dolphins and manatee, birds and natural beauty. The boat was clean with a bathroom as well as beverages that could be purchased but you were allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks. All and all it was a wonderful couple of hours. Remember that not every tour will have a lot of wildlife but the casual cruise on the Banana River was worth it. read more

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It was still cool weather, but we did see 2 Dolphins. They had some drinks available if you didn't take your own. So if you're visiting, this is something you can do for sure. read more

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Despite a very cool, windy and overcast day, we had a fantastic time on our 2hr tour. We saw a lot more wildlife than our great tour guides expected...several playful Dolphins in different areas, several Manatee, loads of Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Anhinga (snake birds), Osprey, Great Blue Herons, Ducks, and some other smaller birds. Most were found up close as we wound around the maze of Mangrove Islands. We definitely felt like we got our money's worth. The boats comfortably hold around around 30+ people and after they are underway, you can get up and move around and hang out at the rails. I found being up on the bow rail offered the best opportunity for getting unobstructed pics of the wildlife. That's also close to the guide and boat captain who were very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. I've been on some lame touristy tours before and honestly wasn't expecting much here, but I was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable it was and I'd definitely recommend it. read more

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Had a great time, great staff on the boat, great tour.!! We saw some dolphins and one manatees and alot of birds!!! I recommend this!! read more

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This tour is highly recommended for both the casual party that just wants to relax and the avid nature lover that lives for outdoor wildlife. This fully covered pontoon boat keeps everyone covered and out of the sun, with an option on the bow to catch some rays. Our Captains were able locate tons of Dolphins and Manatees, along with a wide variety of birds. Their knowledge of the wildlife was just as impressive. Overall, this tour is highly recommended for families and anyone that just wants to enjoy a casual river cruise. read more

Great experience. The boat ride gives you the opportunity to see all sorts of birds and of course dolphins! Our guides were very knowledgeable and when we spotted a mother dolphin and her baby, we remained in the area to be able to watch them for a while. You can bring food or drink onboard. Very fun outing! read more

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Great hosts and catamaran ride. Saw manatee and dolphins! Hosts were funny and made us laugh! read more

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Let's start with the guide Mike and the captain Rusty. They were great and Mike had a lot of knowledge of the area and wildlife. We saw everything that was advertised. Manatees, Dolphins and plenty of birds. There was even a manatee parked in the boat slot when we got back. It was comical. Recommended. read more

my family and I had a great time! saw some dolphins, a shark and a manate! If you are looking for a nice relaxing day I highly recommen! captain Nik was wonderful! we will definitely be bac! read more

Bill was our captain and JC was our guide and they were both fantastic! That are both from Florida and are very knowledgeable about the animals and the entire ecosystem in this area. We were able to see several different birds, a couple dolphins, and a few manatees before the storm and rain set in. They did a nice job keeping us moving away from the storm and as dry as possible. I'd suggest this tour for all ages. You are permitted to love around on the boat to see and get the best pictures while the tour is ongoing. read more

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Me and My family had an amazing time! Saw a few Manatees and dolphins! Captains Don and Andrew were insightful and awesome to be around! Can't wait for our next tour!!! read more

We went on the Thursday Morning wild life tour. Diane and the boat captain did a great job locating, identifying, and explaining many sites, animals, and some area history to make this 2 hour cruise very enjoyable. We saw about 8-12 dolphins at various points along the way. Some swimming right up to the boat. I wish I would have taken more pics, but I was just too busy taking in all the sites. read more

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Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours on the Banana River. This is a great tour. However, beware of where you park. The recommended parking lot next to the car wash is a scam. I received a ticket in the mail and I paid to park there. Now I am fighting the ticket. Thank goodness I have receipts. It's PRRS, Inc. Parking lot. I Google it and it has "thousands" of complaints of scamming tourists. Negative complaints to the BBB also. Do not park there. read more

The views, real estate, and animals you see on the tours are amazing! We did the sunset, husband and 5 year old. The pontoons slow and smooth and if you're afraid of deep water it only goes about 3-4 ft deep most parts of the river tour. It's like hgtv by boat on the waterfronts and dolphins and beautiful pictures. 10/10 and the crew were super funny and nice maybe soon they'll do karaoke night as well. read more

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Had a great time, Bryan and Katie did a great job and she is very knowledgeable about marine life. We did get to see a manatee and also a couple dolphins.! Thanks read more

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This was a very informative and relaxing cruise! We had a party of 11 which included 3 children and 1 senior citizen. All of us couldn't stop talking about how much fun we had. We saw a whole pod of dolphins towards the end of our tour and the kids had a blast at the front of the boat. Thank you to captain Kevin and the driver for giving up their Father's Day to make ours so much more sp read more

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Had a really great time. All captains were super knowledgeable about the area. Funny too. Saw lots of animals and beautiful scenery. read more

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Diane and Capt. Rich were a great team! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

What a great time!! We went out with Jeff and Cpt. Kurt, they were knowledgeable and fun! We saw birds, dolphins, and the protected islands that are home to all kinds of wildlife. Honestly even if we didn't see the dolphins, just being ferried around the water for a couple hours on a beautiful day is worth the price of admission! I'd recommend this to anyone who's here just vacationing, and also to ppl who spend more time year-round here. It's a heck of a way to spend a sunny morning! read more

Awesome tour. Got to see about 6 dolphins, some even jumped which is rare, a couple manatees, and plenty of birds. Tour guides were great and friendly - they sell beverages and have a bathroom on board the ship as well. Knowing Florida, should bring some ponchos if you get stuck in a sudden rain storm!! Awesome tour though. read more

The crew were great, very knowledgeable sense of humor The ride was relaxing We seen 1 dolphins back & no manatees Not worth the price. Disappointed. read more

Sean and Diane were fabulous! Exceeded expectations expectations. We saw dolphins, manatee, pelicans, snake bird, etc. loved it!!! Definitely recommended. read more

The Indian River Queen As you board, be prepared to pose for your complimentary boarding photo which you pick up as you disembark. This three hour DINNER SHOW CRUISE featured The Tree Frogs as we cruised along the Indian River. The band was very good and not to loud so that you could actually converse amongst yourselves. They played classic tunes from the 60's and 70's. We also enjoyed the "Queen's" tasty Dinner Buffet. THE QUEEN'S DINNER BUFFET consisted of: APPETIZERS Chips and Salsa Fresh Fruit Platter MAIN COURSE House Salad Cucumber/tomato platter Fish Florentine with spinach, tomatoes, garlic Slow Roasted Pork with or without Hunter sauce Fresh Sautéed Vegetables Cheese Tortellini with a basil crème sauce Garlic Rolls and Herb Butter DESSERT Chocolate Cake The Tulips Bread Pudding & Crème Sauce BEVERAGES Coffee, Tea, Water and 2 Full service Liquor Bars on board. The food was good but not great, however, the beautiful sunset, full moon and river views made it totally worth it just for that alone. Looking forward to my next cruise!!! read more

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Highly recommend this tour!! Saw many dolphins and birds! Great for all ages and all type of wildlife enthusiasts! read more

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Great tour! Awesome tour guides. This was the second boat cruise I've done in Cocoa Beach and this one was far superior. I'd absolutely use this company again! :) read more

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Seen a few dolphins lots of different bird species. Very educational experience for sure about the area and surrounding areas. read more

We went on the sunset cruise, this was an okay excursion. The size of the boat and environment is smaller than we had expected. Most of the view on the river route they took were houses. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we were very lucky to see a lot of dolphins and a beautiful sunset. read more

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We loved this boat tour! Captain Scott and Mitch were so nice and great tour guides Unfortunately we didn't see any manatees (they were out this morning) but we saw loads of dolphins and birds It's nice to get my bearings as this is my first time visiting Cocoa Beach The boat was clean Water and soft drinks are included Price is very reasonable Would definitely recommend! read more

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Nice 1 1/2 jr Sunset Cruise on the Banana River. Relaxing and enjoyable. Will see some Dolphins, manatees and Birds. Slow paced except for the end going back. read more

We took the Sunset tour and it was Amazing! Diane and Captain Steve were great! We saw Dolphins, manatees,birds, a Beautiful sunset and a lighting storm on the horizon. This was Everything we wanted and more! Thank you for a fantastic trip! read more

Wonderful day with Captain Peter and Mitchell. Very informative and pleasant afternoon. We saw a manatee, dolphins and lots and lots of different birds Thanks again! read more

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We took this tour today and it was wonderful. We saw so many birds and even dolphins. We learned so much about the special mangrove trees and the entire area. Thanks to Jeffrey for spending extra time with our son, he's 6. That attention and patience was so special. Thanks again! read more

Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours - Boating Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

We really enjoyed our sunset cruise, the captain and his mate were funny and made it even more enjoyablee!

We had the most delightful tour Friday morning on our "search for wildlife." We found them --- manatees, schools of fish, dolphins and birds galore. Our 5 and 8 year old's loved the trip; grandparents liked it even more. Everyone said it was the best day of our trip to Florida! Thanks so much to the captain and the "tour guide" for a wonderful experience with nature. The information was nonstop and the fun was constant. The grownups wished we could come back for the sunset tour! The tour was absolutely worth the cost. Back home in DC seems boring now! read more

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The crew is as great the guide grew up in the area so taught you some unknown facts of the area. There is such a beautiful view and amazing breeze during the trip. They sale water and soda on board. Or you can bring your snacks and beverages on board. I had my insulated cup with wine. There is lots of seating to view everything. Sun hat and sunscreen is a most. Also toward the end the captain allows volunteers to drive the boat and take pictures of your group. I must say I was impressed and pleased and would recommend this cruise. The guide only earn tips so take cash with you. Look for discounted tickets on trip advisors or look up on the internet. The beach is very close so we went to the beach before and dinner after at Florida seafood bar and grill. So plan on spending a wonderful day here if coming in from Orlando. read more

Sunset 90 minute cruise was fantastic with Captain Kevin and First Mate Kevin. The narration was interesting and informative and we really enjoyed ourselves! read more

Went on a wedding cruise with friends who got hitched and we had a great time. The food was good and the drinks were flowing freely. The DJ had everyone up and dancing. This was a great venue for an event like this. We had the boat filled with people we knew, I don't think it would be as much fun without a crowd of friends. read more

We did a tour with Jack on 7/19 -- the most fun tour we did while in the area. We got lucky -- it was basically a private tour for my wife and I -- and Jack accommodated our request for minimal music so we could really take in the experience of being on the Banana River and the extraordinary amount of knowledge Jack has. That was the highlight for us, the extra dimension of getting an understanding of the changing interrelationships of the elements in the area, connecting on a deeper level with the natural world -- something it's too easy to overlook and take for granted. We saw dozens of dolphins, a brief glimpse of a manatee and some rays, and lots and lots of waterbirds: mostly pelicans and cormorants. Jack has a great story and a photo to prove how he rescued an injured egret during a tour, keeping it wrapped in a towel, cradled under his arm for the rest of the tour until he could get it to animal rescue. Our kind of guy! Really a treat to have the experience of being with someone who so deeply loves what he is doing. read more