Spent a good 2+hours on this Space Coast River Cruise and so glad we did! The operator was full of…read moreinteresting information about the locks, and all the places we went by, including the space x launch sites, and we saw lots of wildlife, especially pelicans, birds and dolphins! would love to book this trip for the next launch or his bioluminescence tours!!

Captain Mark was fantastic. Excellent tour on the Banana River and through the Cape Canaveral…read morelocks. We got to see dolphins, manatees, birds, and even a used SpaceX rocket. Excellent food from Fish Lips. Highly recommend!

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!

Amazing! We saw lots of dolphins. The captain was very knowledgeable, cared about our environment!…read moreSaw the lil gator, lots of birds, which was an added bonus. Didn't see any manatees. Overall was an amazing excursion.

Captn Dave's Tikki Cruise is a fantastic day out on The water…read more So relaxing! Pet friendly, my dogs love cruising, I've never seen them so calm and relaxed. Take your own food and drinks, sit back and enjoy the day. Fun for birthdays, celebrations or just a romantic day with your honey.

My sister-in-law and I had a wonderful time. It was just us and and Captain for a 2-hour Cruise…read morewhich was exceptional. I plan on going on a tiki Cruise again this coming summer with friends that are coming to visit. Would highly recommend Tiki cruises!

Great and relaxing tour! The Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.read more

We had such a good experience on our Eco Tour Tuesday, that we came back the next day for a tour to…read morewatch the SpaceX rocket launch. Both were well worth the time and money. Of course wildlife isn't there simply to perform for humans. It's unreasonable to expect any guide to guarantee what or how many species you'll see on a tour. That said, Captain Barry diligently sought out delightful experiences with local wildlife. He found us dolphins hunting fish near bridges and the lock. Manatees foraging on the edges of the canal. Pelicans 'dive-bombing' for fish; herons and more. We also got additional information about local history and the port. The 4-6 person boat is clean, comfortable and well captained. The next day, we sailed to the edge of restricted Kennedy Space Center waters, and watched SpaceX launch a rocket deploying satellites into space. We'd seen a rocket launch last year at the Kennedy Space Center, on the main grounds. This Launch Tour was a MUCH better way to watch. SO much more comfortable and a much better view. After the launch, we expected to go right back to the dock, but Capt. Barry took the time to seek out more dolphins. They came much closer to the boat today than yesterday. So gorgeous. We highly recommend this tour company.

Fun time with Captain Greg on his boat Freedom. We saw dolphins and birds a plenty. The sunset hid…read morebehind some clouds but the colors were brilliant. Being on the water with only the sails carrying us was so peaceful. Book with them if you get the chance!

Had a fantastic time with Captain Graig. My granddaughter and I did a sunset cruise 2/8/25. Pushed…read moreoff the dock onetime. Cruise out of the marina out to the Indian River and the sails went up. What a feeling of the engine shutting off and the gaff sail fills. And we were off. Saw a few dolphins. On the way back in was able to take the wheel and I was sailing. I hope to do another sail with Captain Graig. Fair Winds and Following Seas

STAY AWAY. Over a week now since they promised a refund and we're getting no response. Our trip was…read moredelayed multiple times for what they admitted to be their fault and nothing to do with weather. Hard to tell at this point if it is intentional or just complete incompetence. We were given three different reasons for delays until they finally admitted their new captain didn't know the routes which caused earlier departures to be over 3 hours late. This was after being told there was a medical issue and then a drawbridge that had them stuck. The address on the website is also at least a year out of date. We will be disputing the charge with our credit card company but please do not make the same mistake we did.

If this business isn't a scam, they're certainly trying to be. My group of eight friends and I…read morebooked a 5 p.m. sunset tiki cruise with them weeks in advance of our trip to Florida. We spent over $500 for everyone to attend. We were booked for a Wednesday, but an hour before the scheduled departure, we received a call informing us that we needed to reschedule due to inclement weather. The next day, someone in my group called earlier to confirm our reservation, but it was once again moved to the following day due to high winds. On the supposed-to-be day of the trip, we took an Uber to the business at the scheduled departure time only to find that no one was there. There was a note on the door stating that they were closed again due to winds. We didn't receive any calls or texts from the business informing us that they wouldn't be operating that day. After booking another Uber and returning to our Airbnb, we tried contacting the person we had been talking to and other forms of communication listed on the company website. Hours later, we finally received a text stating that we wouldn't receive a refund but would instead receive a credit for a future visit. The lack of communication, unprofessionalism, and outright disrespect for us as customers is deeply concerning and hard to understand. They took our money and ran with it. I highly recommend not using this business or giving them any of your money.

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.

''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

Kris and Nate were absolutely amazing captains! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to…read moremake sure our group was safe, comfortable, and having the best time. We set sail right into the sunset, and it felt magical--dolphins swimming alongside us, great music playing, and the perfect vibe for unwinding after a beach day. The catamaran itself was spacious with plenty of comfortable lounge spots, room to move around, and even convenient restrooms below deck. Everything about the setup made us feel like first-class celebrities. What made it even better was that it was a Sunday evening cruise--it was the perfect way to close out an epic day at the beach without a single thought of Monday creeping in. Just relaxation, laughter, and memories we'll keep forever. To top it off...a percentage of each tour goes to preserve the Indian River Lagoon. If you're ever in Cocoa Beach, do yourself a favor and book with Cocoa Beach Catamaran. You'll get the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation with a crew that truly cares.

Awesome experience!!!!! I was so impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism and dedication our captain showed and all the alligator sightings. He really knows his stuff!

We didn't actually get to book with Capt Duke's, but he so graciously offered a referral so that my…read morefriend and I could squeeze in a ride before we left for home. Thanks for your help!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour (which I will shorthand simply to the Lighthouse Tour) has been one of those "backyard adventures" I've been wanting to go on for the longest time. Eventually, I was able to partake in said adventure with my friends, Nate and Chops. Afterwards, I have to say that even for a probably "one-and-done" for a tour, it is definitely worth every penny spent. This tour was everything I wanted and loved, and it delivered. First and foremost, the actual business building for the Lighthouse Tour is nothing you have to worry about. According to all the tours, you will meet up at the Sands Space Museum and take a charter van to multiple locales on the tour. Before we get to the actual tour I partook in, it should be noted there are numerous tour options such as the museums alone, the lighthouse alone, or the full experience. Prices range from $35 (lighthouse only) to $65 (full tour). I went with the latter which includes numerous museums, historic launch sites, and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. It should also be noted that the more you do, the longer the tour. The full tour is four hours long. Please take note the things you need to check before the tour such as wearing shoes if you plan to walk up the five floors of the lighthouse, small bags allowed with small closed-contained foods and drinks only. Finally, you need to fill out a clearance check as all the stops, with the exception of Sands Space Museum, is on the Cape Canaveral Air Force Military Base. With those in mind, the full tour - known as the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Space Flight Tour - is all the stops if possible. I say "if possible" because some stops may be closed for maintenance or upgrades. For us, The Sands Space Museum, where the tour stars, was closed for renovation. However, the museum is free and not on protected property so I can go back and check it out. We visited four different launch sites, three museums, and the Cape Canaveral lighthouse. I personally loved the lighthouse and Hanger "A" which housed some of the larger historic rockets and jets that have helped bring NASA and the U.S. military where it is now. I personally was surprised that the first drone was used as target practice. I can't really detail everything I saw or this would become one my longest reviews, longer than I usually do. Just know that, like I said earlier in the review, for a possible one-and-done, it is worth every penny. However, if you really want to make sure the tour is a one-and-done, pay for the full tour. You'll have enough time to visit everything within the four hours, and if anything is closed, they'll take you to the Canaveral National Seashore, which was amazing because it is literally almost "untouched" by tourism. I will give this tour four out of five stars. I am not going to say consistency will earn the fifth star because only a super fan will take this tour numerous times... or work for the tour company. I will say that the lacking star has to do with the price. It can be high overall especially if stops are closed for some reason.

Great experience an excellent adventure for all in the family. Make sure add to you agenda.read more