Best Dolphin and Manatee Tours: Our Top 15

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Paddle calm Daytona waterways beneath seven bridges while seeking dolphins and manatees on a relaxed, beginner-friendly SUP tour.

“Brock was an awesome guide! He catered the tour to us and we spent some extra time watching the dolphins. We didn’t see manatees, but we’re warned beforehand that it is not the season for them, so no worries. Highly recommend this experience!”

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Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

2.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Fort Myers waterways in search of dolphins, manatees, and shells on a beginner-friendly two-hour tour from Bonita Springs.

“Very knowledgeable. Was late getting there and waited for us. Is passionate about his job. Patient with pasdleboard beginners”

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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

3.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle St. Augustine’s waterways by kayak or SUP while seeking dolphins, turtles, manatees, birds, and lighthouse views.

“Nolan was amazing wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting St. Augustine! I’m a repeat customer and will definitely come do this again.”

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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

4.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Paddle Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands with mangroves, manatees, dolphins, birds, photos, and a small group guide for $69.08.

“Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, great personality, and answered all our questions. Saw manatees and dolphins, loved it!”

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Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

5.Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Paddle Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels, search for dolphins and manatees, and learn about local wildlife on this relaxed two-hour kayak tour.

“It was amazing. Great fun for the whole family. Not too strenuous. Recommend water and sun block. Holly was great!!”

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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

6.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle New Smyrna’s waterways by kayak or SUP, with chances for dolphins, manatees, birds, turtles, and calm Florida scenery.

“Very relaxing and our guide "Michael" was great. Unfortunately, did not see much wildlife only one dolphin but better than none:)”

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour of Daytona Beach

7.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour of Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle the Halifax River near Daytona Beach on a small-group kayak tour with chances to spot dolphins, manatees, birds, and turtles.

“The tour guide was very professional and made the best of the trip. Take the tour for the experience of paddle boarding or kayaking vs. to see wildlife. If you are looking strictly for wildlife, I'd book another tour as there isn't anything to see here, at least not for us and it's a very high boat traffic area”

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Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking | Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

8.Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking | Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle Haulover Canal near Titusville with guides, kayaks, manatees, dolphins, birds, and calm Florida waters for $60.

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

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Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking Encounter

9.Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle Merritt Island’s calm waters near Cocoa Beach for close manatee and dolphin sightings, guided wildlife facts, and a gentle two-hour kayak outing.

“It was so awesome. If you a nature lover do it! I actually enjoyed it more than Mickey. Our guide was great. He was very informative. I felt safe the entire time.”

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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

10.Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $52Best value

Paddle Florida’s Indian River Lagoon with guides, manatees, dolphins, mangroves, sunset views, and free photos for $52.

“Noah was Friendly, knowledgeable he made the trip a great experience that we will recommend to friends. Small group which was very nice. Great weather and the kayaks were in great shape.”

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Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

11.Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Paddle Cocoa Beach mangroves at sunset, search for dolphins and manatees, and learn local wildlife basics on this small-group kayak tour.

“We had a fabulous tour director (Jess), she was very personable and knowledgeable about our tour. Though we didn’t see any manatees we were so excited to see a momma and baby dolphin. A fun sunset adventure!!!”

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

12.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Cocoa Beach’s Banana River with dolphins, manatees, and birds on a relaxed two-hour kayak or SUP tour.

“We had a great day kayaking. Everything was ready upon our arrival. Riley did a great job ensuring all in our party knew what to do and where we were going. We saw many dolphins right away. It took a bit of effort but Riley was able to find us manatees as well. Overall a great time and will definitely do this again during our next visit.”

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Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Naples with Florida History

13.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Naples with Florida History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Naples mangroves by kayak or SUP, spot dolphins and manatees, and learn Florida history on this easy two-hour tour.

“The tour was terrific!! The paddle boards we were using were absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was phenomenal, he was very patient with my children and he gave us tons of interesting facts about the area. We saw dolphins and manatees swim right past us and I even had a sea turtle that kept coming up to my board. My family has been vacationing in Naples for many years and this tour is definitely the best thing to do in Naples. We had such a great experience with this company we are thinking about trying to sign up for their Ft. Myers tour on Tuesday! Also, bring your phone there…”

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Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach

14.Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Review of Daytona Beach’s 75-minute catamaran sail, with dolphin watching, small groups, pricing, tips, comfort, and cancellation details.

“Super relaxing experience. We traveled with a child and two teenagers, everyone enjoyed it! We saw several dolphins including a baby! Definitely recommend!”

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