You will kayak on the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most diverse estuaries in the country. You may see Manatees, Dolphins, many birds and Islands to explore.
This is a beginner level paddle, great for all ages.
On this web site you can only book one kayak at a time, If you want more than one kayak you will need to back in and keep booking one kayak at a time until you get the number of kayaks you want. Sorry for the trouble.
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Manatee Cove Park, 4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : jasonbGA
Showed up for 3pm reservation. No one was there. Had to call like 10 times to even get a hold of the owner. Finally called back a hour after our reservation. He said he was not even aware of the reservation. Got the code to unlock the kayak and had to get it ourselves.
No guide to lead us. Had no idea where to go. Didn't really see any manatees, or much wildlife at all. Rather disappointing.
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Posted On : 2023-06-16
Posted By : Olivia_P
It was easy to book. Everything went smoothly. We saw dolphins and manatees! It was a great experience!
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Posted On : 2023-06-14
Posted By : F9294FBsandrah
The equipment was fine. Check-in was easy and very casual as the attendance left after they gave us instructions how to get the kayak and lifejackets ready for lunch. Little instruction on where to go, what to avoid, you just hit the water and go. We took a tandem, and like I said the equipment was acceptable. Nothing fancy about this place. There were no restrooms, you had to go down to the park facility. No place to lock up car keys, etc. so if you go come prepared with a dry bag.
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Posted On : 2023-01-25
Posted By : Dina_C
We were told there would be a guide, not true. You’re only renting out the kayaks and you figure out the rest. We were also told there’s not alligators. Wrong again! While trying to take cover from a storm, we encountered a Gator while stranded in strong winds and open water.
The experience was beat, but not knowing what to do in the middle of the storm she’s seeing gator, was scary!
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Posted On : 2021-07-21
Posted By : Elizabeth_T
Phil was great at giving advice where to see the manatees & dolphins. Kayaking out to the island.
We had a blast and plan on doing it again before we go home.
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Posted On : 2021-07-21
Posted By : Shelly S
Kayaks were comfortable and it good shape. We saw lots of manatees up close and even caught a glimpse of a few dolphins. Very relaxing time out in the water.
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Posted On : 2021-07-06
Posted By : kristic14
This was a family trip- ages 8-72! Pollyanna was our guide and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the animals. We saw many manatee, dolphins and birds. I would have like a little more time in the cove with the manatee but overall it was a favorite adventure of our trip!
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Posted On : 2021-06-30
Posted By : Kristina_Y
Everyone was very nice, helpful and the service was quick. I would recommend this location to anyone.
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Posted On : 2021-06-27
Posted By : noraq498
When we asked the guide what are the chances of seeing a manatee and he said 100%, we were dubious. But the inlet was teeming with these gentle giants! Wonderful to paddle (carefully!) in the water with them and see them up close. We also sighted a couple of dolphins. We will definitely do this again;-)
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Posted On : 2021-05-31
Posted By : tracyandmarc
The manatees were so much fun. Our guide, Mark, showed how they will come up to the kayak when he poured water into the lagoon. They swam right up next to us and under us, blew a little water into us, showed us their noses, and let us touch them. We then saw several dolphins in the waterway, plus a variety of birds. Such a great time. Totally worth it. Mark have us a lot of interesting information and was knowledgeable. Be prepared to paddle...you will get a workout. Bring LOTS of water and sunscreen!
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Posted On : 2020-07-30
