Captain Mikes airboat tour was a great experience, highly recommended. We literally just got off…read morethe boat. We saw several alligators and learned a ton of information about the lake and alligators in general. He didn't just spew boring facts, he did it in an entertaining way which captivated all 12 of us, even the teenagers! One takeaway- I'll never eat tilapia again!

Had an awesome ride with Captain Frank today! Weather was a little iffy and we got rained on before…read morewe left the dock. It cleared up though and we had a great time. Thank's Frank!

Booked a tour online with Wildside after 10pm the night before a noon tour the next day. That…read moreprocess was efficient, smooth, and just the beginning of a wonderful experience for me, my spouse, and my mother and father-in-law. The two women who led the tour were knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the group. They offered binoculars, free water and soda, and let us bring our own food and drink as well. The boat was good sized, covered with a canopy, and for this landlubber, felt safe and comfortable! One of the reasons we chose this tour was their respect for the natural world, giving animals their space and not using any gimmicks to attract them to make a buck. And we lucked out. Saw manatees, brown pelicans, cormorants, a herron, snake birds/anhingas and a number of very entertaining dolphins! Our guides were great at pointing out birds and the manatees that we would have missed on our own. One had grown up in the area and was personable and knowledgeable. As a former pre-school teacher, she also charmed a cranky little one on the way back. This tour was one of the highlights of our Cocoa Beach trip. Thank you so much, Wildside!! Highly recommend!!

We had a great time on this tour. Ellen and Captain Don were wonderful. Ellen shared her love of…read morethe area and the wildlife. We saw dolphin, manatees, and lots of different birds. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful day to spend on the water. I highly recommend this tour.

Great ride, distance was as advertised. Leader (Dave) asked if pace was OK. Pickup was seamless, on…read moretime. Turned out, we were the only two on the ride, which was nice. Bikes supplied were a good fit, in good condition and very pleasant to ride. Overall, A+ and would definitely recommend the Chain of Lakes tour for the average bike rider (I haven't been on my bike for 6 months and had no trouble at all).

We had a great time with Captain Quinn on the dolphin tour…read more We saw at least 10 dolphins and manatees up close, and a ton of other Florida wild life and scenic views. Captain Quinn was very knowledgeable about the wild life and ecosystem and he answered all of our questions! It was a blast and definitely on of the highlights of my vacation. I couldn't recommend CaptainQuinn and his dolphin tour enough!

Captain Quinn provides a super experience for water and Florida wildlife watchers. His boat is…read moremeticulous, and he ensures a safe experience for passengers. He takes special care to show customers key locations in the lagoon, and he knows where to go to see the various creatures. We saw dolphins, manatees AND alligators!! He is courteous and punctual, and communicates clearly via text prior to departure. His tour is a great value- and I will definitely be a repeat customer!

Been out with Captain Mark several times. Always take my guests out on this tour. Everyone always…read moreenjoys it. And we have seen dolphins EVERY time! His boat has shade if you want it, and is easily accessible for seniors. Definitely safe for little kids. Highly recommend.

My grandchildren were in town (girls 15 and 17) and I wanted to give them a feel for the area I…read morelive in. Being from Texas they aren't around a lot of water. We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark and learned a lot. He did an exceptional job of telling us about the space program and the boats and equipment involved. We saw many manatees and dolphins around the locks. Had a little delay getting back thru the lock but he handled it beautifully and continued the tour thru the delay. AND THEN we ran into a huge pod of dolphins. It was so fun to watch them breach and play. I'd recommend this tour to anyone. My friend who went with us is 90 and had no trouble getting in and out of the pontoon boat. Fun time was had by all.

I know that the patronage and numbers played into my situation…read more I was the only one to sign up for this excursion so it was cancelled. Unfortunately I never received the cancellation because of a mix up with my email address, nor my fault. I would try this again with a group of folks not by myself again.

SCAM company. Dishonest and unprofessional. Stay away and don't give this company any $ in…read moreadvance. They cancel based on weather and still have not provided the refund as promised. There are plenty of other companies in the area offering the same cruises. Try them instead.

2026 7 1: Okay, so we didn't see any dolphins or manatees, but I still give this trip a 5/5 stars!…read more We booked a 7:30pm to 9:30pm bio and mangrove tour. The funnest part was going through the mangrove tunnels! That was a barrel of laughs as we moved through "Tarzan style", that is, grabbing the branches and pulling yourself and your kayak through! My son was in the back of the kayak doing the work, while I was taking pics or videotaping, so I had to be careful of the rogue branch to the head! But it wasn't a problem, and I enjoyed myself immensely. When it got dark, we each put our nets (given to us to borrow) in the water, and the bottom of my net was glowing! It was a bio jellyfish or something, clear, and the size of a golf ball! While my son paddled, I would just hold the handle, with the net in the water, and I would catch 2 or 3 or 4 glowing, squishy balls! Wow, that was cool! It was a full moon, but we still got to experience some of the bio, with our net and our paddles pushing through the water. There were mosquitos, but Cocoa Kayaking supplies you with a lot of repellent to put on at the start, along with a life jacket. When you arrive, there's this building with a restaurant/bar inside, that's the only bathrooms there are, but Cocoa Kayaking will meet you not in a building, but way across the parking lot toward the water, you'll see a big truck and trailer with lots of kayaks on it. Our guide was super cool, very friendly, and always a bunch of interesting stories to tell, he was one of the best parts of the trip! And in general, I really just love to kayak, and the waters were calm, and the weather was perfect, so everything went great and I would def do it again! Oh, don't worry if you can't swim, a bunch of the trip, if you fell out, the water would only go to your knees. But you can't tell while you are kayaking, it feels like it could be 10 feet deep throughout most of the trip. But it wasn't. We also saw a stingray our guide picked up for us. So neat!! Oh, they also give you bags to put your stuff in the boat with you, so your stuff doesn't get wet. We brought water bottles but didn't stop to drink them, tho it was 80 degrees out. Never even thought of it. Don't forget your deet! (I was the only one who got bit - there were 5 of us--after putting on their stuff and my deet spray, and it was only 1 mosquito, with 2 + hours on the water. But it was on my knee, after I rolled up my jeans past my knees and never put any spray or lotion there.) Also, you can pay a little extra to have the guide to yourself (up to 10 people), or you can pay a little less, but they might add some strangers to your trip, also, up to 10 people. In our group there were us 5, another couple, and a single guy. Plenty of room for everyone, except for those in the back might not have heard everything the guide was saying, which was interesting and funny.

I was in town with my guy for a work trip and needed something fun to do while he was stuck in…read moremeetings, and I'm SO glad I found this. I'm a big paddleboard person, so I figured kayaking couldn't be that different... and honestly, it was such a good call. I signed up for the morning paddle and Ian was our guide super friendly, easy to talk to, and actually knew a ton about the area without making it feel like a lecture. I was really hoping to see a manatee (still a little salty about that lol), but we did see a bunch of beautiful birds, tons of stingrays, and even a random little dolphin which totally made my day. The weather was perfect, the water was calm, and the whole experience was just really relaxing and fun. 10/10 would recommend if you're into paddling, kayaking, or just want a chill little water adventure.

Captain Kris was awesome and very knowledgeable also had great stories highly recommendedread more

''Twas a windy day but our captain did a fantastic job utilizing his many years of sailing…read moreexperience It was a great two hour trip For the three of us Highly recommended you giving it a go

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was cold day with little activity but the…read moreguide was thorough and knew all the right spots.

Amazing Experience! Perfect for Our Orlando Vacation!…read more My wife has always dreamed of seeing manatees up close, as it's something we rarely get to experience in everyday life. So while we were in Orlando, we decided to take a tour with Dolphin Family Tours. It ended up being one of the best parts of our trip! The tour was well-organized, and we got to see not only dolphins but also those gentle manatees she had been so eager to encounter. The boat was comfortable, and the Captain was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!