Cruise Excursion Dolphin & Manatee Tour Near Port Canaveral

Small family tours on 6-passenger boats — perfect before or after your cruise. Cruise-friendly timing, flexible routes, and designed for families with kids.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.9 by families on Google & TripAdvisor
Just 5 minutes from Port Canaveral
Duration: 2 hours

Dolphin & Manatee Tour Port Canaveral

Cruise-friendly timing, flexible routes, small boats, designed for families!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.9 by families on Google & TripAdvisor
 5 minutes from Port Canaveral
⏱ Duration: 2 hours

The Perfect Dolphin Tour for Cruise Guests

Arriving or departing from Port Canaveral? This dolphin & manatee tour is designed to fit perfectly into your cruise day.
  • Just 5 minutes from the cruise terminals

  • Tours run every 2 hours — easy to plan with confidence

  • Small 6-passenger boats (no crowds, no rushing)

  • Ideal for families, kids, and first-time boat guests

This isn’t just a boat ride. Along the way, guests learn about Cape Canaveral, SpaceX, rocket launches, and local history, shared in a fun, family-friendly way for kids and adults.

 

What You’ll See on This Cruise Excursion

It’s real Florida wildlife - not a theme park experience
  • Dolphins swimming and feeding in the wild

  • Manatees, rays, turtles, and crabs

  • Pelicans, herons, ospreys, and other coastal birds

  • Scenic Space Coast waterways and landmarks

Every tour is different – wildlife decides the route.

Why You See More on Our Tours

We combine small, flexible 6-passenger boats with experienced local captains - a difference you’ll notice immediately.
  • Access to shallow, hard-to-reach wildlife areas

  • Routes adjusted in real time based on animal activity

  • More personal interaction with your captain

  • Better chances to see dolphins, manatees, and birds up close

Along the way, captains share stories about the Space Coast, Cape Canaveral, and rocket launches, making the experience engaging for kids and adults.

11Kids watching a manatee on a family dolphin and manatee boat tour near Port Canaveral Florida

Family-Friendly by Design

  • Perfect for families with young children — calm pace and small groups

  • U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets available for all ages, including infants

  • Patient, experienced captains who love working with kids

  • A relaxed, engaging experience for guests from toddlers to grandparents

11Family watching dolphins on small boat

Cruise Schedule Changes?

If your cruise itinerary includes Port Canaveral as a port of call (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC) and your ship’s arrival time changes, preventing you from joining your scheduled tour, your reservation will be converted into a tour credit, valid for up to one year.

A simple, cruise-friendly solution for unexpected delays.

Cruise Guest FAQs

Real Families. Real Wildlife. Real Space Coast

Is this tour safe to plan around a cruise?

Yes. We’re located minutes from Port Canaveral and operate on a reliable schedule every 2 hours.

Will we see dolphins?

Dolphins are wild animals, but sightings are common on our tours.

Is this good for young kids?

Yes — it’s one of our most popular family experiences.

How long is the tour?

2 hours, ideal for cruise days.

What should we bring?

Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, water, and a camera.

Can we bring food?

Yes, any food, snacks and drinks are allowed. Please do not bring glass for safety reasons.

Book Your Cruise-Friendly Dolphin Tour

Spots are limited due to small group sizes. Plan ahead and secure your ideal cruise-day time.

⏱ Tours every 2 hours •  Small groups •  Wildlife-focused •  Cruise-ready