6 Daytona Beach Dolphin Tours That Fill Up First

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Paddle Daytona Beach’s calm bay beneath seven bridges, around an island, past yachts, and through shallow canals where dolphins and manatees may appear. Guides such as Brock, Dallas, Walker, and Spencer teach beginners from scratch. Kayaks are available if a paddleboard feels uncomfortable.

“Spencer our guide shared a ton of information about the natural environment. It was a great trip. It was very doable for us ladies”

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2.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at DiVito Park for a two-hour kayak or SUP trip through New Smyrna’s waterways. Michael, Spencer, Fletcher, and other guides lead beginners toward likely wildlife areas, share local stories, and may photograph the outing. Sightings vary with tides, weather, and luck.

“Spence was a wonderful guide. Very patient with some of us who haven’t kayak before. He knew all the spots to take us to see dolphins. We highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour of Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle the Halifax River near Daytona Beach for about two hours with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Walker, Dan, Spencer, Mike, and Cam help beginners get comfortable while you look for dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, and other Florida wildlife.

“Dan was awesome very knowledgeable nice and personable , really enjoyed the tour . We went around the island through the Marina looking for wildlife tried very hard to make our tour memorable. If he saw any trash in the water he picked it up along the way. He was also training guys and they were nice also .”

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4.Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Captain Randy takes you aboard the clean, spacious Howling Owl for a gentle 75-minute sail on Daytona Beach’s Halifax River. With room for only six, you get a quiet ride, shaded and sunny seating, drinks, music, and a good chance to spot dolphins, manatees, and pelicans.

“Captain Randy was very accommodating. The boat is beautiful and very clean. The ride was relaxing. We saw both dolphins and manatees. It was a wonderful way to start the day!”

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5.Sunset Sail and Dolphin/Manatee watch in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Sail the Halifax River for about 90 minutes aboard the Howling Owl, a shaded Seawind 1000 catamaran limited to six people. Captain Randy and first mate Eddy provide a calm sunset outing with soda, water, ice, blankets, restroom access, and chances to spot dolphins and manatees.

“Great sunset cruise.Randy looked after us.History of Daytona.Boat was clean,Would recommend.Had the perfect night,”

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6.Discovery Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Ride a 40-passenger Discovery pontoon from New Smyrna Beach with a certified Florida naturalist and captain. Look for dolphins, sea turtles, birds, and seasonal manatees while learning about the Indian River Lagoon and local conservation work.

“Very calming, the wind blocked the sound of speaker but was informative and entertaining . Modified to see dolphins”

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