Hop aboard Banana River Boat Tours for fun, adventure, and a little learning along the way! Explore the beautiful waters of Florida’s Space Coast while discovering local wildlife, nature, and the hidden wonders of the Banana River.
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Join our crew aboard one of our pontoon boats for our two-hour EcoTour boat trips. With our EcoTours, you will be discovering wildlife in one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere. The Indian River Lagoon is home to over 4,000 different plant and animal species. In the water, you may see Lagoon Bottle-Nosed Dolphins frolicking in pods or chasing bait fish. Cruise by a West Indies Manatee as she lounges in her habitat. Spotted Eagle Rays breaching the surface, alligators cruising by, and Moon Jellyfish propelling themselves along are all sights you may see on an Eco Tour. There is even the world’s oldest living dinosaur, the Horseshoe Crab who sometimes makes an appearance.
Watching an Osprey dive into the water for fish or watching the Bald Eagles nesting alongside the river will be a sight that you will remember for a long time to come! The shorelines are another area to keep an eye out for as the sight of the bobcats, panthers, wild boars, and other local land wildlife will be quite an amazing experience. This is the tour you NEED to bring your camera with you to document.
- Discover wildlife in one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere on our EcoTour boat trips
- Cruise the Indian River Lagoon, home to over 4,000 different plant and animal species
- Spot Lagoon Bottle-Nosed Dolphins, West Indies Manatees, Spotted Eagle Rays, alligators, and more
- See the world's oldest living dinosaur, the Horseshoe Crab, cruising the bottom
- Watch Ospreys and Bald Eagles in action
- Keep an eye out for bobcats, panthers, wild boars, and other land wildlife
- This tour is a must-bring-your-camera experience
- Join our knowledgeable crew for an unforgettable EcoTour experience.
Tour Dates: June 1st – November 1st
What makes bioluminescence tours so much fun for all ages is that anything and everything that comes in contact with the water allows you to become the conductor of your own magical light show. Every move made by the living creatures below the surface, every splash made becomes a mesmerizing illumination that looks like shooting stars across the night sky and the famous northern lights but in the water. And if you are fortunate enough, you may come across a dolphin or manatee providing an eerily ghostly presence, yet not scary at all. If you’re planning to take a nice excursion to Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, please don’t hesitate to climb aboard and experience the liquid light show that is like no other on earth. Experience one of nature’s unforgettable natural displays. Bioluminescence Tours are seasonal tours that book fast. Don’t miss your opportunity to view this breathtaking phenomenon.
- Bioluminescence tours create a magical light show that is fun for all ages
- Contact with the water creates mesmerizing illuminations that look like shooting stars or the northern lights
- Every movement of living creatures, and splash creates a unique display of light
- Dolphins and manatees may make an appearance, adding to the eerie yet awe-inspiring atmosphere
- The liquid light show is unlike anything else on earth and is an unforgettable natural display
- These tours are a must-do when visiting Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach
- Bioluminescence Tours are seasonal tours that book fast. Don't miss your opportunity to view this breathtaking phenomenon.
- Book your tour today and be amazed by nature's magical light show.
Leave your worries on the dock, climb aboard our cocktail cruise and party “island style” with us. We have a cooler with ice for your use or you may bring your own cooler stocked with your favorite “adult beverages”. if you prefer This includes beer and wine only (no glass permitted) 21 and up. All cocktail cruises are BYOB. Our crew will take you on a two-hour tour of the Banana River. This allows you to see what “island life” is really about. Enjoy music as you cruise, drink, sightseeing, and ultimately relax in one of the most beautiful estuaries in North America.
- Cocktail cruises for a carefree island experience
- Bring your own cooler with beer and wine (no glass) if preferred
- Adults only (21+)
- Two-hour tour of Banana River with our crew
- Get a glimpse of "island life"
- Cruise to music, enjoy drinks, and sightsee
- Relax in one of North America's most stunning estuaries
- Unwind and party with us on a worry-free cocktail cruise.
Join us for an upcoming rocket launch. Feel the excitement of those around you. See and hear the engines fire up. Feel the rumbling grow until the water and boat begin to tremble. Watch as lift-off occurs. Follow the bright orange in the sky. You’ll be so close that on clear days, you can see the explosive charge as the boosters fall away. If you’re lucky enough to join our crew when they are landing the boosters back on land, you’ll see the booster’s thrust fire as it nears the landing platform. Once it’s down, the sonic boom is ground, or in our case, water shaking.
- Experience the thrill of a rocket launch with us
- Witness the excitement of those around you
- See and hear the engines firing up close
- Feel the rumbling grow until the water and boat begin to tremble
- Follow the bright orange in the sky and watch the boosters fall away
- Get an up-close view of the explosive charge (on clear days)
- See the boosters thrust fire as they near the landing platform (if lucky enough)
- Feel the ground shake from the sonic boom of the landing.
Begin your evening with one of our relaxing, enjoyable two-hour Sunset boat trips on the Banana River. Once aboard one of our pontoon boats, sit back, relax and soak in the spectacular views of barrier islands and uninhabited spoil islands while watching the sun dip closer to the horizon. Our knowledgeable crew will point out local points of interest along the way. You’ll also be treated to sights and sounds of some of the 4,000 plus animals and plants that call the Indian River Lagoon home. While cruising the waters, dolphins, manatees along with majestic birds will welcome you along the tour. As dusk falls, you and your crew will be treated to breathtaking colors of golden yellows, oranges, and reds with hints of purple. When clouds roll in, the beauty is intensified as the unusual cloud shapes are washed in the colorful hues of the Florida sunset.
- Relax and unwind on our two-hour Sunset boat trips on the Banana River
- Enjoy spectacular views of barrier and uninhabited spoil islands
- Watch the sun dip closer to the horizon from aboard The Nana
- Knowledgeable crew will point out local points of interest
- Observe 4,000+ species of animals and plants in the Indian River Lagoon
- Spot dolphins, manatees, and majestic birds during the tour
- Witness breathtaking colors of golden yellows, oranges, and reds at dusk
- Intensified beauty when unusual cloud shapes are washed in the colorful hues of the Florida sunset.
space coast Holiday Light boat Tour
This seasonal boat tour will allow you to experience a Florida winter wonderland “Island Style”. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Holiday music as your pontoon boat travels the same route as the annual Merritt Island Boat Parade
- Experience a Florida winter wonderland "Island Style" with our new boat tour
- Relax and enjoy holiday music as you cruise on our pontoon boat
- Travel the same route as the annual Merritt Island Boat Parade
- Take in the stunning holiday lights and decorations
- Feel the festive holiday spirit while cruising the waters
- Perfect activity for families, couples or anyone who loves the holidays
- Create unforgettable memories with loved ones
- Book your tour now and experience a unique holiday tradition on the Space Coast
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trip Advisor Reviews
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Captain CJ was very informative, nice and funny. Saw many dolphins, learned about space station and sunset was gorgeous! 
Cathy M
February 26, 2024Would highly recommend! - We had a nice morning for a boat ride. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. especially about NASA. Favorite part was watching the Dolphins. I captured... Read More 
rookie420
February 12, 2024Great Customer Service - We were scheduled to take the 2 hour sunset tour and encountered a booking problem. The captain/ owner of the tour company went above and beyond to get us... Read More 
Ann Marie D
February 1, 2024Fun trip - The crew was very knowledgeable. Great views and great photo ops. Recommend highly. Comfortable boat 
Trail06416208411
October 20, 2023 - Awesome! - It was just our family of five (kids ages 9, 6, 3) and we had a great time! The two men running the large pontoon did a great job pointing... Read More
Kelsey S
October 13, 2023Shortly after booking, our guide CJ called me to follow up. He also texted the location to meet. We arrived at the meeting point early and CJ was waiting for... Read More 
Hugh R
September 25, 2023Bioluminesence in a proper boat - a top attraction in Florida! - We are a family with teenage daughters who took an evening boat tour with Captain Don to experience the Bioluminescence in the Banana River area. It was amazing! ... Read More 
virginiar12345
August 25, 2023Wonderful.. bioluminescence was amazing - We just returned from a lovely bioluminescent tour with Captain Don and Jack. The trip was amazing and so beautiful. Our guides were so knowledgeable and we enjoyed... Read More 
Judymixon54
July 15, 2023 - Great boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon - We took a 2 hour sunset boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon last night and although there were some challenges due to weather, our tour guides Jen and Jack,... Read More
CompassRose2016
July 8, 2023Fun for All - Great experience! We saw dolphin and manatees, and enjoyed the Captain’s stories! We learned a lot about the animals that are indigenous to that area. We also learned about... Read More 
Jan G
June 22, 2023Great excursion - My friend and I could not have chosen a better excursion. Captain CJ & Jayne were very personable and knowledgeable of the area and space coast was outstanding. We saw... Read More 
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June 10, 2023
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