Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours on the Banana River
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Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours on the Banana River
By Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours
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Ages 0-100, max of 40 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Restroom on board
What's not included- We sell soft drinks onboard
- Start:
- 500 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USADolphin Tour customer parking is located at 420 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy. Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32931. The boats are a short walk(200 feet ) away to the west at the Sunset Waterfront Bar and Grill.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 353227P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 353227P1
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Itinerary
- 500 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, USADolphin Tour customer parking is located at 420 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy. Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32931. The boats are a short walk(200 feet ) away to the west at the Sunset Waterfront Bar and Grill.
- 1Our USCG Certified Captains and eco guides will take you on a journey through the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands. This estuary is full of wildlife in their natural habitat. You will see dolphin, birds, manatees and natural flora.
About the operator
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- 828mercedesp0 contributionsBeautiful tourI love it definitely!!!!! I took many pictures so beautiful!!! Was a wonderful experience, definitely i recommend , on time and the crews very professionalWritten January 9, 2025
- ellenbW8229VG0 contributionsGreat sunset tour!Great boat tour! Beautiful sunset. Capt Jeff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Saw all sorts of wildlife. A great time was had by all.Written January 6, 2025
- nicksM2596ZO0 contributionsLovely outing on the lagoons. Saw manatees, dolphin pod, many bird species, Space X booster.Great boat ride around lagoons. Saw lots of wildlife, manatees, dolphins, shore birds. Space X boosters. Lots of info from Captain. Great lunch too.Written January 4, 2025
- brittanyaQ7346DN0 contributionsBeautiful sunset, great staffThe sunset was amazing. It was a little chilly but we saw manatees and gators and lots of Florida wild life. The tour captain was great and overall it was an excellent tour of the banana river.Written January 2, 2025
- Delia R0 contributionsThe guide and the captain were super friendly and very nice to the passengers. We had a great time as a family.The guide and the captain were super friendly and very nice to the passengers. We had a great time as a family. Very recomendadaWritten January 1, 2025
- BEVERLYR4380 contributionsBest way to see the last sunset of 2024What a great trip! Capt Jeff was very knowledgeable and funny! Great scenery and sunset. A comfortable ride good for everyone.Written December 31, 2024
- 999bethannp0 contributionsGreat Sunset Cruise on Banana LagoonsThe guides were very friendly and knowledgeable...the weather was great...got great pictures and saw lots of animals!!!Written December 30, 2024
- Jackie S0 contributionsFun nightGreat experience tonight on our sunset cruise. The weather was a little chilly, but the sunset was gorgeous. We had an excellent tour guide, Diane. She told us about the area, birds and marine animals. Our captain was great, too! I highly recommend this tour.Written December 11, 2024
- 591deirdreo0 contributionsDolphins!Saw lots of dolphins and birds! It was a little stormy, but the boat had a roof and they gave our ponchos. Very fun experienceWritten November 30, 2024
- missykeane0 contributionsWonderfull, easy cruise on the Banana RiverWonderful cruise on the Banana River. Small group which made the cruise very nice. We saw several manatee and dolphins along with a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend for the price. Captain and first mate were wonderful.Written November 25, 2024
- annahV731YM0 contributionsLovely way to spend time ashore on our cruise.Although we didn't see any manitees (apparently the time of day was not conducive to seeing them, so it was a bit misleading), we saw two dolphins from afar and many birds. The ride was lovely and relaxing. The sunset was beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate in his knowledge.Written November 19, 2024
- L5539CLpeterc0 contributionsHighly recommended Sunset Cruise.Saw lots of Florida birds and a few shallow water dolphins. Loved the mangrove trees and learning about them. It's a very pleasant evening boat ride through a part of Cocoa Beach we would not have seen otherwise. Highly recommended.Written November 18, 2024
- DawnGannon0 contributionsYou have to take this cruise!This is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of a Floridian sunset. The crew are wonderful and the experience is truly memorable. Go!Written November 16, 2024
- Tanyajo220 contributionsGreat Way to Spend an EveningThe captain and crew were knowledgeable, fun and friendly! We saw a beautiful sunset and the weather is beautiful. A great way to spend an hour or so.Written November 14, 2024
- 275cherryf0 contributionsExcellent Dolphin CruiseWe had such a good time. We met nice people and saw jumping, swimming dolphins. One of the best dolphin cruises we have been on. Thank you for a lovely experience on the water.Written October 5, 2024
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Noe M
St. Augustine, FL4 contributions
Mar 2023
Great Value for this 2-hour tour in Cocoa Beach. We saw some dolphins and 1 manatee as well as several birds which we had no idea lived on those islands.
The first mate JC did a great job of describing the different types of birds and the history of the area.
Captain Mike did a great job of going slow and getting us close enough to see all the animals without disturbing them.
We recommend this for families with children or elderly people as well as adults of any age.
Again, a great value for the experience before or after going to the beach!!!
The first mate JC did a great job of describing the different types of birds and the history of the area.
Captain Mike did a great job of going slow and getting us close enough to see all the animals without disturbing them.
We recommend this for families with children or elderly people as well as adults of any age.
Again, a great value for the experience before or after going to the beach!!!
Written March 19, 2023
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Anna G
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
We did the morning thousand islands 2 hour dolphin tour and it was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide was Diane, she was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does. The captain for our tour was Sean (Shawn?), and he was equally as wonderful.
Less than a minute after we left the dock, we saw a mama dolphin teaching her baby how to hunt! They swam along the boat for a bit too. Soon after, a lone male dolphin started jumping right along side and followed us for probably half an hour. He was showing off, and it was amazing to get so close! We didn’t get to see a manatees due to the weather, which we expected given we visited at the end of January. Lots of birds to check out too, but the dolphins were the highlight!
If we are ever back in the area we will 100% be booking another tour. It was such a wonderful experience, and super family friendly. We brought our 2yr old son along and when he started to fuss Diane even brought out a book for him to look at! It felt very safe and we had no concerns about taking him out with us.
Less than a minute after we left the dock, we saw a mama dolphin teaching her baby how to hunt! They swam along the boat for a bit too. Soon after, a lone male dolphin started jumping right along side and followed us for probably half an hour. He was showing off, and it was amazing to get so close! We didn’t get to see a manatees due to the weather, which we expected given we visited at the end of January. Lots of birds to check out too, but the dolphins were the highlight!
If we are ever back in the area we will 100% be booking another tour. It was such a wonderful experience, and super family friendly. We brought our 2yr old son along and when he started to fuss Diane even brought out a book for him to look at! It felt very safe and we had no concerns about taking him out with us.
Written January 27, 2023
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Sase L
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Couples
We were a party of four who had planned to parasail in Cocoa as we were on a one day layover at Cape Canaveral.
Because the waves were not suitable for parasailing, our next option was to do the nature cruise on the Banana River.
Well, absolutely no regrets. Shawn was our Captain and Diane was our Guide.
The boat was neat, clean and well stocked with new life jackets. The trip left exactly on time and lasted about two hours.
We cruised slowly up the Banana River. Diane is a very knowledgeable and experienced Guide.
We saw dolphins early into the trip, several at a time, feeding at the sea walls. Then later, we saw another which was probably a male, feeding.
We also saw ospreys, fish eagles, cormorants and white ibises. There were also herons and pelicans. Shawn positioned and backed up the boat when there was wildlife to see and photograph.
Unfortunately, because of the recent rain and the water composition, we did not see any manatees which may have gone into the many lagoons and inlets surrounded by mangrove.
All in all, Shawn and Diane were very courteous and pre-disposed to their customers. Diane took pictures for the customers.
We will always return to this trip and we recommend it to anyone who may be looking for a great experience in Cocoa. We would also consider any other tour(s) they operate.
One last thing, if you want to see “real” real estate, take this tour. It is a value-added benefit of the tour. No extra cost.
Because the waves were not suitable for parasailing, our next option was to do the nature cruise on the Banana River.
Well, absolutely no regrets. Shawn was our Captain and Diane was our Guide.
The boat was neat, clean and well stocked with new life jackets. The trip left exactly on time and lasted about two hours.
We cruised slowly up the Banana River. Diane is a very knowledgeable and experienced Guide.
We saw dolphins early into the trip, several at a time, feeding at the sea walls. Then later, we saw another which was probably a male, feeding.
We also saw ospreys, fish eagles, cormorants and white ibises. There were also herons and pelicans. Shawn positioned and backed up the boat when there was wildlife to see and photograph.
Unfortunately, because of the recent rain and the water composition, we did not see any manatees which may have gone into the many lagoons and inlets surrounded by mangrove.
All in all, Shawn and Diane were very courteous and pre-disposed to their customers. Diane took pictures for the customers.
We will always return to this trip and we recommend it to anyone who may be looking for a great experience in Cocoa. We would also consider any other tour(s) they operate.
One last thing, if you want to see “real” real estate, take this tour. It is a value-added benefit of the tour. No extra cost.
Written November 6, 2022
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Kay S
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
You didn't really need to pay $75 to see the dolphins that were in the bay you could have ate it the restaurant and saw the same thing. There was no boat ride. And we didn't even leave the harbor because of rain possible thunderstorms. So apparently they're more desperate for $75 as they didn't offer any future discount partial refund or anything. The boat left at 3:00 we docked back at 3:30 it didn't move until 3:10 or 3:15 so for 20 minutes we looked at the dolphins that you could see from the restaurant and the shoreline. And I would never recommend this company to anyone. As they were somewhat smug about it. Like oh well we got your money bye-bye.
Written June 9, 2023
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Omg, this is not the way we do business. Please call our office for a full refund.
We truly apologize for the way this was handled.
Written June 10, 2023
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Jani H
Wilkes-Barre, PA2 contributions
Jan 2023
Everything about the tour was fantastic! Even the weather was beautiful!
Captain Sean and Narrator Bob did a really amazing job touring us around the habitats of so much wildlife and we were lucky enough to see dolphins, pelicans, great blue herons as well as a glimpse of a great horned owl. We even saw a sea turtle. The turtle was injured and quickly Cpt. Sean and Bob called in their contacts and set up a rescue. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone and would even take the trip again.
Captain Sean and Narrator Bob did a really amazing job touring us around the habitats of so much wildlife and we were lucky enough to see dolphins, pelicans, great blue herons as well as a glimpse of a great horned owl. We even saw a sea turtle. The turtle was injured and quickly Cpt. Sean and Bob called in their contacts and set up a rescue. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone and would even take the trip again.
Written January 18, 2023
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MsKay3
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Ok, I sorta saw dolphin (parts), now where's my boat ride? What I purchased was a 2 hour dolphin boat ride. What I got was 30 min at best at the bay kinda looking at dolphins. They had to head back due to rain and potential lightening. Said we could try again in 30 min. if weather let up. It did not. I get it, but I'm feeling rather short changed. Like give me a partial discount or something because you didn't fully provide the service you advertised, and you were well aware of the weather before we left the dock. You could have canceled, but didn't. "Like well that's that, that's it" kinda smug & not even offer a raincheck discount for the future or Anything & no response. Note that you could see the dolphins from the bar & grille for free.
Written June 17, 2023
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Please call our office for a full refund. We cannot control the weather, however you should have been told you could have gotten a full refund.
Written June 19, 2023
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Melissa R
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
This tour was amazing. We saw dolphins the whole time. Two pods were playing and following us in the boat. We saw the dolphins slapping the water and sticking their fins and flippers out of the water. Kurt was an amazing captain. It wasn’t too hot and it rained a bit so it was perfect temperature. I will be bringing my whole family back again.
Written September 10, 2022
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Jane M
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
Had a fantastic trip yesterday with Captain Bill & First Mate Diane. They were both very knowledgeable & enthusiastic & we could tell they love what they do. We were so lucky to see lots of wildlife including manatees, rays, ospreys, herons, pelicans & best of all lots of dolphins including a mum teaching her calf and some who swam up close to the boat to have a closer look! Bill & Diane were very friendly & the music was great. We’ve been to Florida many times & this will go down as one of our best memories. We look forward to doing the trip again soon & would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to see wildlife in its stunning natural environment.
The Miller family, Scotland.
The Miller family, Scotland.
Written April 25, 2024
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LightPacker518026
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Excellent cruise would give it a 10 if it let me. Diane and Kurt were awesome. They engaged the whole boat, we learned something from Diane’s narration of the wild life and had fun and relaxed Also they gave great recommendations for local business and restaurants delicious thank you
Written March 29, 2023
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Chris J
Satellite Beach, FL1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
The tour itself was not bad, I would not call it remarkable in any way. What was bad is the parking. We paid a special rate to park in a designed lot. I think we paid for 3 hours and pulled out of the parking area a few minutes late and got charged an additional $87. We were late because we stopped at the restaurant where the tours leave from to get a meal after the tour. You would think these three businesses who have apparently partnered together would appreciate the extra business and work seamlessly with each other to ensure everyone experience is great. Apparently not the case. BTW food was below average at best, so avoid eating at the restaurant after the tour. I hate to leave poor reviews, so I reached out to dolphin tours via email, after I got the parking citation notice, and heard nothing back, which exemplifies how little they appreciate their clients and hence the 1-star review. I will never go back and advise others to find another company.
Written January 16, 2025
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Do you have a phone number I made reservations through trip advisor and I did not receive a confirmation number paid through trip advisor under Debbie Regnerus for three people
Written February 26, 2023
Actually the number is (321) 236-8878. I had called two different places but this is the correct number😁
Written February 27, 2023
Do you have a phone number I made reservations through trip advisor and I did not receive a confirmation number paid through trip advisor under Debbie Regnerus for three people
Written February 26, 2023
You should have received your tickets immediately after booking in your email.
Here is the phone number
+1 855 275 5071
Written March 2, 2023
If this is a shore excursion,, do you provide transportation from the ship to the boat?
Written October 28, 2022
It is a 2 hour cruise with no on shore experience. We travelled about 20 minutes to the beach after the cruise
Written October 29, 2022
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