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Cruise Cocoa offers private sunset boat tours from Merritt Island where you can watch Florida’s stunning sunsets while spotting dolphins and manatees. Bring your own food and enjoy a relaxing evening on the water.
Cruise Cocoa offers private sunset boat tours from Merritt Island where you can watch Florida’s stunning sunsets while spotting dolphins and manatees. Bring your own food and enjoy a relaxing evening on the water.
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Operated by Cruise Cocoa · Merritt Island, Florida
easy.
2 hours.
No special fitness level required as the tour is seated and relaxed on the pontoon boat.
Yes, the Sunset Tours allow you to bring your own dinner and beverages to enjoy during the cruise.
Yes, life jackets are available for all guests and must be worn if required by local regulations.
The 26-foot pontoon boat comfortably holds up to 6 guests for a private tour.
Absolutely, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages as it involves minimal physical activity.
Common sightings include dolphins, manatees, and various coastal birds native to the area.
Tours may be rescheduled or refunded in case of severe weather to ensure guest safety.
Merritt Island has long been a vital fishing and wildlife habitat area, preserving natural ecosystems since the mid-20th century.
Local tours prioritize eco-friendly practices to protect marine life and prevent pollution in the sensitive waterways.
Cruise Cocoa is a Merritt Island, Florida boat tour operator specializing in sunset cruises, dolphin sightseeing, private charters, and bioluminescence experiences. Operating from departure points including Pineda Inn, Cocoa Beach launch sites, and Eau Gallie Boat Launch in Melbourne, Cruise Cocoa offers two-hour public and private boat tours that showcase wildlife of the Indian River Lagoon and nearby coastal waters. Tours range from cozy 26-foot pontoon sunset cruises to private excursions aboard the Lei’d Back vessel for bioluminescence and intimate groups. Many cruises permit guests to bring their own beverages and snacks, and select departures from Pineda Inn include light drinks and snacks before setting sail plus a dinner discount at Pineda Inn. Private options include sunset, dolphin sightseeing, and combined sunset–bioluminescence trips for up to six passengers on designated Cocoa Beach private tours. Captains and crew on Cruise Cocoa tours provide local knowledge about dolphins, manatees, ospreys, and other coastal wildlife while focusing on safe, relaxed sightseeing. Typical itineraries last about two hours and emphasize wildlife viewing, photography opportunities, and quiet evenings on the water. Cruise Cocoa advertises family-friendly wildlife encounters and romantic sunset options for couples seeking scenic photos. The operation’s fleet includes the Lei’d Back vessel and a 26-foot pontoon used for many sunset and sightseeing trips. Reservations are promoted for both shared and private charters departing from Merritt Island and nearby Cocoa Beach and Melbourne launch points. Guests can capture photos of dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds from comfortable seating aboard the vessels during each cruise.
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