Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking | Haulover Canal (Titusville)

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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get up close with manatees and dolphins on a 90-minute kayaking tour from Orlando. Offered at two times, you’re able to begin the excursion at a time that works for your holiday schedule. Follow your guide to the area’s top manatee and dolphin hotspots around Cocoa Beach to maximize the possible encounters with the marine mammals. The scenic route from Haulover Canal also offers you pleasant views of the coast.

Get up close to manatees and dolphins in Florida
Use a provided kayak and safety equipment
Paddle confidently with a guide on hand
Choose from two convenient start times

What's Included

INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES, LAUNCH FEES, AND HAPPY GUIDES!

Gratuities for the guides

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Haulover Canal Kayak Launch
Haulover Rd SW, Mims, FL 32754, USA
Please arrive 30 mins prior to your tour time for check-in. Orientation will begin 15 minutes prior to tour time. If you're late to orientation or if you miss your tour, there will be no refunds or raichecks.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children under 5 not admitted on this tour
sunscreen, bug spray and aquatic footwear are recommended
Stroller accessible

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Gemma_C

Incredible tour, must do in Florida!! Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Bucket list experience, highly recommended

Reviews

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Very informative! We saw...

Douglass_P, Apr 2024

Very informative! We saw manatees, a dolphin, alligator, mantra ray, jellyfish, puffer fish, mullets jumping, and several types of birds.

Something worth seeing

Amanda_E, Mar 2024

It was a lot of fun. My kids loved seeing the Manatees up close and a couple of dolphins too. We seen turtles and birds I thought it was a wonderful experience.

Worth the trip!

Kelly_D, Mar 2024

Brian was very knowledgeable and took us on a wonderful tour! We saw everything and more, manatees, crocs, dolphins up close, he explained the ecosystem around the area and the importance of conservation. Will definitely be back!!

Great wildlife tour with Brian

Greg_C, Mar 2024

My wife and I had a great adventure with Brian. We wanted to see three things. Brian was able to find all three: an allegator, a dolphin, over a dozen manatees, and even threw in 4 flamingos. He's very knowledgeable and we learned much about the area. Overall it was just a very enjoyable adventure.

Highlight of our vacation

Ryan_L, Mar 2024

I loved seeing the dolphins , manatees, pelicans, and blue herons. Our guide Josh was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, and easy to get along with. He even spent more time with us than was scheduled. I would highly recommended this experience.

A must see!

Francisco_B, Jan 2024

We had a wonderful time exploring the mangroves! We greatly enjoyed all the flora and fauna. Our guide Brian has a ton of knowledge about the area and its inhabitants. We highly recommend this experience!

Keep calm and kayak on

Butterfly_K, Nov 2023

Seeing the manatees up close was so surreal. Big, beautiful, gentle creatures that just as curious about us as we were of them. Tour guide Brian is the BEST!!!!

Great experience

Carina_G, Jun 2023

Clint was a great guide. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, and birds. Earlier is better for this experience.

Kayaking with manatees

Camille_S, Jun 2023

Our guide Tyler was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would come back and do this every day. No dolphins on our tour but 30-50 manatees. We were able to pet them and they hung out with us for a bit. Exceeded my expectations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We will be doing this again. Felt safe the whole time. Thank you for a great memory Tyler

Incredible!

Gemma_C, May 2023

Incredible tour, must do in Florida!! Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Bucket list experience, highly recommended

Zach did a great job

Deborah_S, Dec 2022

Zach did a great job tailoring the trip to our abilities and interests. Good amount of knowledge of the area both wildlife and plants.

Great Kayaking Experience

Michael_D, Nov 2022

My wife and I had a great time kayaking. Our tour guide Zach did a great job. He educated us on the wildlife, and he lead us to areas that had many dolphins and manatees. We highly recommend this kayaking experience!

Kayaking with Zach

Cindy_W, Oct 2022

Zach was amazing. He knew the history behind the canal, the manatees, the dolphins and the Native American history that began the canal. We were the only ones on that particular tour so he let us spend as much time as we wanted with the dolphins and in the cove were the manatees were sunning. We saw blue herons and other birds. He even knew the the history of the mangrove trees. It was relaxing and beautiful. Zach Roush was the most awesome guide ever.

Great Manatee adventure

Casey_R, Sep 2022

Dane was very knowledgeable about the area and animals here in Florida. We had an amazing morning on the water with him. We got to see a dolphin chase some small fish right up to where we were launching. Even something Dane hadn’t ever seen. Very enjoyable time on the water.

Our guide Trevor was very...

Becky_V, Jul 2022

Our guide Trevor was very knowledgeable, laid back, and fun. We were able to see a ton of manatee "playing" in the water, a jellyfish, dolphin, stingrays and horseshoe crabs. Definitely a good time!

Dave was awesome ! They...

Jadon_D, Jul 2022

Dave was awesome ! They even got to pet the manatees - that was a first Dave even waited for me to return.

Amazing!

Patricia_H, Jun 2022

We saw beautiful dolphins and manatees! It was my first experience kayaking and our tour guide Errin was so patient with us. It was an amazing experience!

Highly recommend

Shannon_H, May 2022

Freedom was very knowledgeable and knew right where to go to see everything. We were able to see dolphins, lots of manatees and a jellyfish like animal we were able to track down and even hold. Lots of fun

Dolphin Day

Jill_M, Apr 2022

We saw several dolphins in their feeding frenzy, and lots of birds. Chance was a terrific, knowledgeable guide. We had a great time on the water.

Lack luster experience.

Sheri_Z, Feb 2022

Our guide Chance was excellent he did his best however the experience was not as presented. Wildlife I know can’t be controlled but in no way was this an up close let alone seeing any dolphins or manatees. Not sure if because this was not at the normal launch site due to construction but was disappointing overall.

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