Our party of 6 (including 2 kids ages 8 and 11) had a fantastic time with Blake. He was super knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and really patient with us, even when one boat in our group tipped their boat over! We saw a lot of dolphins and even some manatees. The mangrove tunnels were spectacular. I highly recommend this tour. read more

We went on the bioluminescence tour and it was incredible! Blake was our guide and he was great - very knowledgeable, kind, patient and funny. The bioluminescence exceeded our expectations, we even saw dolphins, it felt like we were in another world. I highly recommend Fin Expeditions and this bioluminescence tour. read more

THE MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE IN COCO BEACH!!!! Great fun for the whole family, young and old! Guides were attentive and knowledgeable. They were able to spot wildlife activity and guide you right into the action. Got to see countless dolphins feeding in their natural environment. This is the way everyone should experience nature! Don't miss the opportunity to see a side of Coco beach that many never get to see! read more

I must say, it was quite an experience...First time i've done a kayak tour...it was an amazing experience. being in the water was so soothing, paddling through the water was an adventure, just sooking up the amazing views...We saw quite a few dolphins out in the distance...fun time going through the narrow mangrove canals...after, we got back into the main channel, we cought a glympse of the sunset..after we paddled back to shore..Dylan is very knowledgeable with the area and great host...i would highly recommend this tour... read more

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My SO and I were stopped at Port Canaveral on our 7-day Bahamas cruise with NCL. We wanted to do something more active rather than lay on the beach (that's what the Bahamas was for!) and read up on kayaking on Cocoa Beach. Fin Expeditions is the #1 attraction on tripadvisor for Cocoa Beach and after doing the excursion, there is no doubt in my mind as to why. I emailed Tim to reserve a slot and received a prompt response with some things to bring as well as the warning that the area had scattered thunderstorms which could cancel the excursion, which did not deter us from seeing some sea cows! On the day of the excursion, we took a taxi down to Cocoa Beach to meet Tim (bad idea, take a shuttle/bus instead. The taxi was about $40 after tip). He arrived at our scheduled time and we watched the skies to make sure the weather would hold out for our excursion. It's here where I realized we were the only ones with Tim! I was expecting a group, but apparently most of the tours are in the AM. Since our cruise docked around 12, I requested a 2PM which Tim obliged. It was only the three of us and it felt like a personal tour! After some safety and kayaking instruction, we were off. Tim knew we came to see some manatees and was committed to finding some. We were fortunate enough to see groups of manatees 10 minutes into our adventure! Tim was knowledgeable about the manatees and wildlife of the area as well as respectable for nature as well. We must have asked him dozens of questions which was no match for his breadth of knowledge. After seeing the manatees playing and heavy petting each other (all I'm saying is that I felt like we were interrupting some hot manatee loving), we paddled into the mangroves and through the swamp/lagoon area, which was very cool. It's glaringly obvious that Tim truly loves nature and does these tours to share the experience with people. I chose Fin Expeditions because I wanted a tour that felt natural as opposed to a business that was churning out tours from a factory line. My intuition couldn't have been more accurate. At no point did I feel rushed or that we were imposing, even though we were the only ones with Tim. He took his time and made sure we had a wonderful experience. This isn't a job for Tim - it's his passion. This excursion is #1 in Cocoa Beach for a reason. read more

The bioluminescence tour was amazing! I thought I knew a lot about the banana river but our guide Ian taught us so much. Not only was he knowledgeable but just a great all around guy. The girlfriend loved the tour as well. She said top 3 experience of her life. read more

Excellent guide experience, even though we didn't get to see any manatees. Woukd highly recommend.

Went there today and had a great time kayaking. Our guide Jeremy was great and kept us out for an extra hour trying to find some Dolphins or Manatees. We only seen a small glimpse of one but kayaking through the mangroves and beautiful water ways was great. I highly recommend Fin Expedition if you are looking to do some kayaking. Great kayaks and at a great price. read more

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SO AMAZING!!!! No matter if you love or dislike kayaking, this was totally worth it! I did the bioluminescence tour, and I would do it 100 times again. The tour guides are amazing and so kind, very easy to get to know. Definitely come here for any type of kayak tour to see dolphins, manatees, and jellyfish!!! read more

We have been wanting to go on a bioluminescence tour for years and finally went on one with Fin Expeditions. The whole family (including our teens) had a great time and lots of fun!!! Stephen was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the area's ecosystem. Highly recommend this tour with Fin Expeditions. read more

We called Jeremy to buy a Fin Expeditions gift certificate as a wedding gift, and he mentioned that the conditions were perfect for his bio-luminous kayak tours that week. There was a new moon, so visibility would be awesome. Since we loved his daytime kayaking tours, we decided to try the night time tour. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! It's hard to describe how magical it was. Every stroke of the kayak paddle left a blue green neon glow in the water. Dragging your hand through the water also left a blue green streak. Small fish ahead of us looked like tiny blue lightning bolts in the water as they swam away. Larger fish who were spooked left large neon trails as they jumped out of the water. We paddled into several pods of comb jellyfish, which do not sting, and we could pick them up and they glowed in our hands. A few people used nets to scoop them up, and had full, glowing nets! I can't think of a better way to spend an evening! Unfortunately, it's very hard to photograph the bio-luminous glow, so we don't have pics to share. But that let us all concentrate on enjoying the moment, which we did! It was truly a wonderful night. Thanks for letting us know about it, Jeremy! We loved spending time with you again. Scott & Julie read more

Nick was an awesome tour guide and was so knowledgeable on our bioluminescent tour! He pointed out numerous animals and took us to different areas to experience the entire ecosystem! I was a first time kayaker so my husband and I opted for a tandem boat, which was great! They even provided bug spray and noseeum spray. I highly recommend booking with Fin Expeditions, it's well worth the money! read more

If you are looking for a kayaking tour, I definitely recommend this one. It was so awesome to be able to see different birds, fish, and even dolphins! No manatee but I guess that means we will have to come back! Our tour guide was fantastic. Super knowledgeable, and he took good care of us. Not just on the surrounding but he had waters, bug spray, and sunscreen for anyone who forgot stuff! All around great experience! Don't let the 2 1/2 hours scare you, it flys by! read more

This was the best part of our trip! We booked a sunset cruise. We saw dolphins but no manatee. Our guide was super chill and friendly. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. He took great pictures which they shared with us as part of the trip. I would recommend taking your phone with you to snap a few pictures of your own. They provide a waterproof bag for your belongings. The kayaks were very comfortable and easy to use. Our family laughed and enjoyed ourselves so much during this trip. read more

We went out on a Sunday morning tour with tour guide Dylan and it was GREAT! Got to paddle through the mangroves and see some manatees up close. Dylan knew everything about the birds, fish, and other wildlife. Can't beat $40 per person for 2+ hour tour with a small group. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! read more

This was great, absolutely. Our guide was very knowledgable and personable-- and as a wetland ecologist I've got a pretty good sense of when someone knows their system. He's been a local for a long time and was not only able to talk about what we saw, he was able to tell us how the natural history changed over the years. We saw a manatee and her pup-- and got to laugh as the pup pushed all our kayaks around. It's a beautiful place to kayak and the kayaks themselves were clean, comfortable, and maneuverable. We had a great time! read more

My wife and I took our seven year old son on a kayaking trip with Fin Expeditions and all of us had a fantastic time. I couldn't have asked for a better guide than Ellen. She was so knowledgable about the area and its wildlife and was pretty awesome with her kayak too. They say never stand up in a canoe. Ellen stood up in her kayak! I've tipped a kayak in a sitting position! It doesn't happen often, from what I understand, but in the middle of our trip we happened across a group of manatee cavorting in the water. Ellen explained that it was mating season and the group we were seeing were a bunch of over excited males. As we sat there still and keeping our distance, the manatee approached us and swam right up to our kayaks. They bumped and nuzzled and rolled over. It was a pretty incredible sight. We also got to look at and learn about other local wildlife. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

What a great experience we had with Jeremy! So happy to have found this on Trip Advisor! Our family of 5, 3 boys ages 13, 10 & 8, my husband and I found this trip to be not only educational but enjoyable! Jeremy took the necessary time to review safety procedures and explain the tour. The kayaks were clean, fairly newer and well organized for our group. He also provided us with a water to stay hydrated. As soon as we departed we encountered manatees! They swam along side our kayak and under. He reminded not to touch them because they are protected. They were so close, it was so hard not to! We experienced one of those quick FL rains but it was quick and Jeremy directed us to the mangroves to take shelter. Thank you Fin Expeditions for a great experience! read more

Awesome! Jeremy is the best. He was fantastic with my kids. A manatee came right up to our kayak and pushed us around. We saw dolphins and tons of birds. Jeremy sent us all the photos at the end of the day so we didn't have to worry about getting our phones wet. A great day. One of the highlights of the trip. read more

I wanted to do some kayaking while on vacation in Cocoa Beach. There are a lot of different operations, but I selected Fin Expeditions because of the owner's experience and philosophy. Fin Expeditions only takes out small groups. It is a tour that is focused on a safe and educational experience (that is loads of fun). If you want to learn about the eco-system, the importance of the mangroves, the amazing birds, and the manatees, then call Tim. Fin Expeditions has a deep dedication and passion for what they do. Cinnamon, one of the guides, is "the Manatee Whisperer" - she has such a connection with these curious creatures, there wasn't a question she didn't answer for me thoughtfully. It was an incredibly enlightening interaction. The kayaking itself was not physically demanding. I'm an avid diver, but had never been on a kayak before. Before we ventured out, Tim & Cinnamon ensured I was comfortable with the paddle & navigation. They had towels, water, sunscreen and everything a novice could need. It was clear that safety was a priority. Fin Expeditions departs from a nice lush park area where there are clean restrooms and picnic tables. It was not chaotic & very well-organized. Paddling through the mangroves was a zen-like experience - it was incredibly serene to just paddle at times through the canopies of mangroves without talk - just listening to the rhythm of paddles in water and birds calling. I spent 2 weeks in Cocoa Beach on vacation. If I could have gone out with Fin Expeditions every day, I would have. It was by far the highlight of my trip. I will be going back to paddle with Fin Expeditions upon my return. A number of other kayaking operations claim to be everything that Fin Expeditions is, don't take a gamble. Paddle with Fin. read more

I would only recommend this if you are coming to just kayak and stroll in the water. And no expectations to see the animals or a experienced guided tour of nature. Tim is a kind person, however, this review is based on the experience of what you paid for and what you might get. The website sells the tours as if you are going to see many animals and kayak among the jungle. In this opportunity we just hung out in an open space, waiting to Manatees to show up, no dolphins or birds... well I take that back. we spotted one osprey. Our tour guide asked who had experience kayaking, and I raised my hand, since I had "previous paddling"experience, since then, he asked me a couple of times to "TAKE THE LEAD". And left us by ourselves a couple of times. We paddled to an open space and stayed there for two hours to just wait and look for the manatees. He just kept saying that they are very shy today. Which I understand sometimes animal behavior changes with weather. However, he did not made the effort to take us to another place or make sure we get to see anything, we followed a manatee mom with baby, and we kept "loosing her". at the end we saw a couple of ears, a nose and a tail. then it was time to go back. most of the time, Tim just chat with us about our lives and what we are planning to do for vacation. and I was expecting to use that time to go explore. By the way did I mention there were other group with us that he kinda ignored??!!?? So I asked him if we were going to go to the jungle to kayak through. which that was one of the expectations. and he said, our time was up, but he obliged to take us to a tunnel of trees to kayak through. we went in and U-turned out. I travelled with my kids, which they had a good time with just of the experience of kayaking in nature and be able to be "among" manatees. As for tour expedition experience, such as tour guide, or knowledge of nature or taking seriously what customers get the best out of it.....definitively 1 star. read more

My family of 5 got to hang out with Jeremy for a couple of hours today, and we couldn't be happier! He was super laid back, and made us all feel at ease as we floated along. He did a great job of letting us know what to expect as we went along. We were lucky enough to see a family of manatees, including a "tiny" baby! They came right up to us, even bumping our kayaks a bit. His knowledge of the area was pretty impressive, pointing out a lot of things for us it look at that we may not have spotted. Jeremy did one thing that was certainly above my expectations: he took a bunch of pictures for us! Not having to worry about that allowed us to just relax and enjoy the scenery. The kids had an amazing time too. I highly recommend this for a truly unique Florida experience. It's full of beautiful views, and a great guide helping along the way! read more

Six of us just had an absolute blast with Jeremy. The tour was beautiful and we saw manatees and Dolphins! I would definitely recommend this for any family, group of friends or solo date for yourself. Very relaxing and not a tough workout. Would absolutely return again. read more

Fin Expeditions - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Jeremy was an excellent guide. He has a calm, friendly and caring manner. He was very knowledgeable and made us feel as though he was really invested in making sure we had a great experience. We saw two manatee drinking from a water spout! Even if we hadn't seen that, the scenery is beautifully tranquil. A highlight was Jeremy's route through stunning mangrove tunnels. Incredible value for money. The equipment is extremely well maintained and easy to use. Highly recommended! read more

This was the best thing we did in cocoa beach! Tim and the guides know where to go and then more or less let the manatee find us. There's an enormous amount of wildlife around unlike anything I'm used to up north. The tour would have been worth it just for the birds. My kids, 7 and 9, were fine in the boat for 2 hours and did fine. Paddling was not at all strenuous. I own my own boat and avoid guided tours but I'm so glad we did this one. Don't go to Cocoa Beach without doing this tour! read more

Tim the owner and guide was so knowledgable and accomadating to our family of four. We had a 9 and 10 year old with us and they also had a fantastic time. We saw several manatees and lots of herons , pelicans and hawks. The expidition was relaxing and beautiful. Just enough excersize to feel like we had accomplished something. The price is a total deal considering the small size of the group. I highly reccomend this tour!!! read more

I recently booked a bio luminescent night tour to surprise my sister on her last day of vacation, thinking it would be a perfect way to wrap up her visit to Cocoa Beach. I was not dissapointed!! We both had an absolute blast and the tour far exceeded my expectation. Jeremy was our guide and his knowledge of the lagoon, aquatic life and overall friendliness and enthusiasm really took our experience to the next level. The lagoon was teaming with wildlife that night and were fortunate enough to see manatees (which looked like big, bio luminescent ghosts underwater), dolphins, and huge schools of fish, which were indescribably cool in the bio lumhinescent water. The customer experience for me, from beginning to end, was excellent. Jeremy helped my sister and I (both inexperienced kayakers) feel very comfortable in navigating our kayaks, made sure we were in tune with nature out on the water (paddling quietly, listening for wildlife, discerning sounds and shapes) and kept up a light, friendly and educational dialogue throughout the tour. The attention to detail on Fin's tours is evidenced in all the extras (they think of everything to make their guests comfortable!), and my customer experience from beginning to end was a 10 out of 10. I can't wait to book another tour and would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in experiencing the 'Other Side of Cocoa Beach.' read more