Merritt Island Tours
1-Hour Single Kayak Rental with Manatee & Dolphin sightings

1-Hour Single Kayak Rental with Manatee & Dolphin sightings

By Calypso Kayaking
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 1h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines


  • Single kayak, paddle, life jacket
What's not included
  • Bottled water
  • No tour Guide


Start:
  • Manatee Cove Park, 4905 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 221471P9

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

    • 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: 221471P9

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    • Calypso Kayaking
      436
      United States
      Joined in April 2012
    • 80shays
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunset / bioluminescence Tour
      We started off getting to see some manatees right away! A momma and her baby 🩵 once we went out to the river it was the perfect time to watch the sun go down and dolphins were fishing right in front of us! As it got darker we caught a few jellies that glow and when it got all the way dark the waters beneath us begun to glow! It looked like little stars in our hands. Splashing around with our paddles was amazing! Would definitely do it again! Thank you Calypso kayaking and Jason thank you for giving a trip we will always remember!
      Written 24 September 2024
    • d0r0thys190
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Super bioluminescence tour
      We went on an evening bioluminescence tour and had a super time. Lots of good information about bioluminescence and the lagoon, thoughtful tour guides, and great clear kayaks that allowed a good view of the bioluminescence beneath us. I highly recommend Calypso Kayaking and especially their bioluminescence tour!
      Written 23 June 2024
    • chrissH269YM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      We did this as part of a Royal Caribbean cruise and it was awesome. The manatee's were right there with us. Seeing all the other wildlife was awesome. Our guide, "Typical Florida Man" was awesome. Would highly recommend them!
      Written 14 June 2024
    • linalX3092BY
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Terrible Customer Service Experience
      Terrible customer service! The worst I have ever experienced! The They require you to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled reservation and nobody was there! The place was empty. I called their business number and a female voice told me she was on her way, and that she was still 20 minutes away! I don't like to complain, but I think this review was necessary. These people are not professional at all. The Calypso employee arrived at 10:01 a.m. to the parking lot. She told me she was notified of our reservation not long ago and that was the reason she was late. When I asked her if she was going to refund me for the time she made me and my family wait in the heat for more that 30 minutes she said " no, we don't do refunds and your reservation is at 10 :00 a.m"..., even when she arrived 31 minutes late. Calypso Kayaking this is not aceptable! Not at all . My main discontent was the nonchalant actitude of the woman and her lack of empathy. She pretty much blamed her company for being late." In case you decide to give Calipso a try, I hope you are the lucky ones to have a better experience than we did. Good luck!
      Written 9 June 2024
    • chillrvt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly Recommend!
      Adrena was our guide and she was lovely! Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient (we were late, sorry Adrena!). She showed us so much more wildlife than expected and explained it all in detail. She was also very respectful of the wildlife and their ecosystem. Thanks Adrena and Calypso!
      Written 22 May 2024
    • jazmin297
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So many Critters!
      We did not go out on a tour but instead simply rented 2 kayaks for 4 hours. What a GREAT location to go out Kayaking! The cove was calm and easy to kayak. We saw lots of fun manatees there and a jellyfish too. We went out of the cove and saw sooooo many other critters! We saw little mud crabs, lots of kinds of fish, a variety of birds, many rays in a variety of sizes, horseshoe crabs and dolphin frolicking around the sand bar we were on. So much fun! We highly recommend this spot!
      Written 10 May 2024
    • Curious445054
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great kayaking experience.
      Jason is an awesome tour guide! He was super knowledgeable. We were able to see manatees, dolphins, many birds, and a beautiful sunset.
      Written 4 May 2024
    • maggiegP4759OV
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time!
      Great kayaking experience. Informative, lots of nature, and no experience was necessary. Tour guide Mike was awesome! God bless him we had a lot of fun!
      Written 10 April 2024
    • F2902JCjoannm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family Fun (and educational too!)
      We saw diverse wild life and beautiful scenery. Jason was well-informed and personable, and very good with my three teen-aged grandchildren. It was a unique experience that I highly recommend. We hope to try the bioluminescence tour next year.
      Written 9 April 2024
    • I1856YBbrookeh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful kayak trip!
      So glad we did this while in Florida! Our tour guide was Jason and he was so knowledgeable about the waters and the wildlife in and around. We got to see a manatee as well as some dolphins, a stingray, and plenty of birds. The views of the sunset from the island Jason took us to were stunning. Definitely would recommend this stop on your trip :)
      Written 3 April 2024
    • waldekm2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best guided kayaking trip we have ever been on, amazing experiences.
      Manats, stingrays and many other natural wonders. Our guide was great. It was a wonderful two hours spent on the water.We will definitely come back.
      Written 31 March 2024
    • 953kristyn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect family outing!
      My cousins and I had a great experience with Calypso Kayaking! Jason was able to accommodate us next day, and was super knowledgeable on our never ending questions. We saw a manatee mom and pup pop up, various birds, and jumping fish, but our favorite was holding and examining the jellyfish! Prices were very reasonable, perfect for a family outing! I highly recommend!
      Written 31 March 2024
    • Patrick R
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Confirm Booking
      Make sure to confirm your booking with this vendor. He seemed to want to make it right, but we were the unfortunate victims of some sort of mix up and didn’t get to do this tour. We were unable to reach him at the time our tour was supposed to have been (as it was very late), and we had to head back. I will note that I feel this could have been avoided if we called the vendor directly to confirm the booking, so make sure you do so.
      Written 21 September 2023
    • H376FOpamelag
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect date night
      This was AMAZING! I was skeptical at first especially because I’m scared of the water… but wow. You won’t regret it. The only thing is: pictures don’t really show how great it is so live in the moment.
      Written 1 September 2023
    • michaellW6266YW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      Wonderful trip with wonderful guides. It was quite an experience and one I won’t forget. Never have I seen anything like it in my life.
      Written 30 July 2023
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    1-Hour Single Kayak Rental with Manatee & Dolphin sightings provided by Calypso Kayaking

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