Daytime · Public
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour · Melbourne
The resident pods on the Melbourne run.
| Adult | $45 |
|---|---|
| Child | $35 |
Editorial spotlight · Cocoa Beach and Melbourne
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Dolphin Sightseeing Tour
Cruise Cocoa
Two docks on the Indian River Lagoon, three Master 100-ton captains and a resident dolphin population that shows up most trips. Dolphin sightseeing by day, sunset runs in the evening, and bioluminescence tours out of Cocoa Beach when the season turns.
- Dolphin tour
- from $45
- Private charter
- from $350
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 1,360
Editorial spotlight. Cruise Cocoa is a nominee in the 2026 Sunshine Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The operation
Three captains, two docks, one lagoon
The crew page lists Captain Kevin, Captain Jen and Captain Ritche, each holding a Master 100-ton licence with sailing and towing endorsements. Kevin is described as a lifelong sailor who has run everything from northern cold water to the Caribbean; Jen as a wildlife enthusiast; Ritche as a Midwesterner who left corporate life for the water. The company describes itself as a team of captains, local guides and water lovers rather than a single-owner operation.
Tours leave from Cape Crossing Marina at 290 Marine Harbor Drive, Merritt Island, and from 924 Thomas Barbour Drive in Melbourne. The Melbourne trips run on a vessel the listings call This Island; the company also books a sailing experience under the Knotty Dreams name.
“The blue came calling to this wildlife enthusiast and she answered in full force.”
- K
Master 100 ton, sail and tow
Captain Kevin
- J
Master 100 ton, sail and tow
Captain Jen
- R
Master 100 ton, sail
Captain Ritche
Names and licences as listed on the company’s crew page.
The one to book
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour
The lagoon’s resident bottlenose pods, plus rays, manatees and wading birds, with a captain narrating. Complimentary water aboard and a restroom on the Melbourne boat.
Melbourne is $45 adult, $40 senior, $35 child. Cocoa Beach runs $65 a seat. Private boats start at $350.
| Adult, Melbourne | $45 |
|---|---|
| Adult, Cocoa Beach | $65 |
| Private, Cocoa Beach | $350 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe docks
Cocoa Beach and Melbourne
Per the locations page.
Cocoa Beach
- Dock
- Cape Crossing Marina
- Address
- 290 Marine Harbor Dr, Merritt Island
Melbourne
- Dock
- Thomas Barbour Drive
- Address
- 924 Thomas Barbour Dr, Melbourne
Captains
- Licence
- Master 100 ton
- Endorsements
- Sail and tow
Book it
Tours
Public seats priced per person; private charters per boat. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Daytime · Public
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour · Cocoa Beach
The same hunt out of Cape Crossing.
| Per person | $65 |
|---|
Evening · Public
Sunset Tour · Melbourne
Golden hour on the lagoon.
| Adult | $60 |
|---|---|
| Child | $45 |
Evening · Public
Sunset Tour · Cocoa Beach
The Cocoa Beach sunset run.
| Per person | $70 |
|---|
Daytime · Private
Private Dolphin Sightseeing · Cocoa Beach
The boat to yourselves.
| Per charter | $350 |
|---|
Evening · Private
Private Sunset Tour · Melbourne
The large Melbourne boat, privately booked.
| Per charter | $1,100 |
|---|
Before you go
Know before you go
Departure
Cape Crossing Marina, 290 Marine Harbor Drive, Merritt Island, or 924 Thomas Barbour Drive, Melbourne. Check which one your booking uses.
Bioluminescence
Sunset and bioluminescence tours run out of Cocoa Beach in season; dates post on the calendar.
Sightings
Dolphins are wild. The company says they are frequent in the lagoon but does not guarantee them.
Groups
Private charters run $350 to $1,100 depending on boat and time of day.
Reviews
What guests say
- 5.0Google1,360 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- 3CaptainsMaster 100 ton
- 2DocksCocoa Beach and Melbourne
Reviewers name Captains Jen, Kevin and Jack, praise the local history and the dolphin encounters, and mention complimentary water and music aboard.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
Cape Crossing Marina on Merritt Island or Thomas Barbour Drive in Melbourne.
What does it cost?
$45 adult in Melbourne, $65 at Cocoa Beach. Checked October 2, 2026.
Will we see dolphins?
The lagoon has resident pods and sightings are common, but they are wild animals.
Can we book the whole boat?
Yes, from $350 at Cocoa Beach.
Two docks on the lagoon
Dolphins from $45, sunsets from $60, the whole boat from $350.
Check Availability