Private and small-group boat tours near Cocoa Beach for dolphin watching, manatees, sunset cruises, and rocket launch viewing on the Indian River Lagoon.
What you'll see
Cruise with only 3 to 6 guests, giving your family, couple, or exclusive group a personal Merritt Island dolphin tour.
Look for manatees, ospreys, roseate spoonbills, pelicans, and Indian River Lagoon wildlife near Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.
On launch days, the lagoon can be an incredible place to watch. Ask about private launch-day departures near Cape Canaveral.
Pick your trip
Merritt Island dolphin and wildlife tour near Cocoa Beach for families, couples, private groups, and small groups.
Merritt Island sunset cruise near Cocoa Beach with calm water, wildlife, and Space Coast views.
Family-owned since 2010
"We started Dolphin Island Tours so visitors could really see the Space Coast - personally, privately, and the way the locals do."
— Lewis, Captain & Founder
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Good to know
Yes. Dolphin Island Tours specializes in private and small-group trips for 3 to 6 guests, so your group can enjoy the boat without joining a crowd. Contact us for private tour requests, celebrations, and custom timing. the possibilities are endless.
Private trips may be able to accommodate personal preferences when the captain, guests, safety rules, and marina policies allow it. Tell us what you have in mind before booking so we can confirm what is possible for your group.
Guests often see bottlenose dolphins, manatees, pelicans, ospreys, shorebirds, and other Indian River Lagoon wildlife. Sightings vary by season, weather, tide, and conditions. *Full disclosure- We cannot guarantee dolphin sighting every time, but we will always try to accommodate sightings. *
Tours depart from 2700 Harbor Town Drive in Merritt Island, Florida, near Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and the Florida Space Coast. Please arrive 15 minutes early in front of the Launch Pad Restaurant and one of our associates will greet you.
Yes. We offer private and small-group sunset cruises from Merritt Island on the Indian River Lagoon, close to Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Port Canaveral.
Launch-day boat tours may be available when schedules, launch windows, weather, and water conditions line up. Contact Dolphin Island Tours before booking if rocket launch viewing is your main goal. If the launch is scrubbed, we will offer a gift certificate for another tour for another date or try our very best to accommodate you for the next day if availability is open.
Tours are small-group experiences for a minimum of 3 to 6 guests per boat. We only do private tour groups for a more personal experience.
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, a light layer, and your camera. Closed-toe shoes recommended. Pending weather conditions, a light hoodie.
If we have to cancel for weather we'll reschedule or refund in full - no questions.
Absolutely. Life jackets in all sizes provided. Best for ages 4+.
Yes - the boat is yours for 3-6 guests on every tour. No strangers. The sky is the limit. Please give us a call with your ideas and we will work to accommodate your needs. (only exception is we do not do fishing charters)
Harbour Town Marina, 2700 Harbor Town Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Please go to the Launch Pad entrance and are captain will escort you to the boat.
Find us
2700 Harbor Town Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Tours leave on time - arrive 15 minutes early.
Open daily 9 AM – 5 PM. Meet at the Launchpad Bar & Grill. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
