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CruiseCocoa Welcome to Cruise Cocoa! Your way to experience all that the Space Coast has to offer.
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Big whiskers, gentle manners, and a talent for appearing just when you’re looking the other way: Florida manatees are so...
04/11/2026

Big whiskers, gentle manners, and a talent for appearing just when you’re looking the other way: Florida manatees are some of the Indian River Lagoon’s most beloved residents!

Fun fact: Manatees are herbivores, using their flexible lips to graze on aquatic plants. They also need to surface for air, so a quiet ripple, a round nose, or a puff at the surface may reveal one nearby.

📅 Best time of year to see them: Manatees can be spotted year-round, but cooler winter days often bring them into warmer-water areas. Sightings are always wildlife encounters, so patience is part of the adventure.

👀 How to spot them on a Cruise Cocoa tour: Keep your eyes on calm, shallow water near shorelines and seagrass beds. Our captains know the lagoon and will point out manatees while giving them plenty of space.

Bring your curious crew and come see what’s moving beneath the surface! Book your Cruise Cocoa wildlife tour in Cocoa Beach or Melbourne, Florida. 🛥️

TURTLE TUESDAY: WHO WATCHES OVER THE NESTS? 🐢Ever wondered what those small stakes and markings on the beach mean?During...
03/11/2026

TURTLE TUESDAY: WHO WATCHES OVER THE NESTS? 🐢

Ever wondered what those small stakes and markings on the beach mean?

During sea turtle nesting season, trained and permitted surveyors carefully document nests so biologists can monitor hatch success, identify threats, and understand how local beaches support future generations. A marked nest is not an invitation to get closer, it’s a reminder to give the area plenty of space.

From March through October, and especially during the June–July peak, please:

🌊 Stay outside marked areas
🌊 Never touch eggs, nests, or hatchlings
🌊 Keep chairs, tents, toys, and other gear away from nesting areas
🌊 Leave the beach clean, dark, and flat

Every marker represents a chance for new life; and a small piece of the Space Coast’s conservation story. 💙

Learn more about sea turtle nesting season in our blog: https://cruisecocoa.com/2024/02/06/guardians-of-the-night-sea-turtles-and-the-spectacle-of-nesting-season-on-floridas-space-coast/

Have you ever noticed a marked sea turtle nest on a Space Coast beach? Tell us what you learned!

Ever wondered what a sea turtle leaves behind after visiting the beach? 🐢🌊A crawl track is more than a set of marks in t...
02/11/2026

Ever wondered what a sea turtle leaves behind after visiting the beach? 🐢🌊

A crawl track is more than a set of marks in the sand: it can tell trained observers which direction a turtle traveled, whether it was likely a loggerhead, green turtle, or leatherback, and whether nesting took place or the turtle made a “false crawl.”

Look closely and you may notice alternating or simultaneous flipper marks, a center tail drag, sand displacement, or a body pit near the nest chamber. Every track is a tiny chapter in an important conservation story!

On Florida’s Atlantic coast, crawl tracks are most common during nesting season, generally April through September, with activity often peaking in June and July. If you spot fresh tracks, admire them from a distance, avoid walking through them, and never disturb a nest. 🏖️

Which clue would you look for first: flipper marks, a tail drag, or signs of a nest? Tell us below!

Looking for an easygoing way to spend time together on the water? Hop aboard Lei’d Back in Cocoa Beach, a cozy, tiki-the...
02/11/2026

Looking for an easygoing way to spend time together on the water? Hop aboard Lei’d Back in Cocoa Beach, a cozy, tiki-themed boat made for small family groups of up to six guests.

Bring your favorite drinks, settle into the relaxed BYOB vibe, and enjoy calm views along the Intracoastal Waterway while our knowledgeable captain shares local stories, wildlife facts, and plenty of fun commentary along the way.

And yes, kids can take a supervised turn steering! The captain stays right beside them and guides them throughout, making it a safe, exciting part of the adventure.

No rushing, no crowded boat: just an unhurried Cocoa Beach outing with room to enjoy the view and each other. Ready to cruise? Book your Lei’d Back experience at www.cruisecocoa.com

Sometimes the best vacation memory is simply getting out on the water. 🌊🐬Leave the traffic, screens, and busy schedule b...
01/11/2026

Sometimes the best vacation memory is simply getting out on the water. 🌊🐬

Leave the traffic, screens, and busy schedule behind for a while and join Cruise Cocoa for a dolphin sightseeing adventure on the Indian River Lagoon. Keep your eyes on the water, feel the breeze, and enjoy the excitement when a dolphin appears nearby.

It’s an easygoing experience for families, couples, visiting friends, and locals who want to see a different side of the Space Coast. Dolphins are guaranteed, so there’s no need to wonder whether your time on the water will include a wildlife moment.

Make room for a little wonder this week. Reserve your spot at www.cruisecocoa.com

Ever watched a wild dolphin surface in the Indian River Lagoon and wondered what keeps this incredible estuary healthy? ...
31/10/2026

Ever watched a wild dolphin surface in the Indian River Lagoon and wondered what keeps this incredible estuary healthy? Hop aboard with Cruise Cocoa for guaranteed dolphin sightings and an educational adventure from Cocoa Beach or Melbourne. Our captains share simple, responsible ways to enjoy the lagoon: give wildlife space, never feed or touch, and help keep the waterway clean: so these dolphins can thrive for generations.

Dolphins live here year-round, while September is a favorite time of year for calm conditions, comfortable cruising, and fewer crowds. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Space Coast, come see the lagoon with care and curiosity.

Book your dolphin tour: www.cruisecocoa.com

Dolphins, pelicans, birds, waterfront homes, and fascinating river facts: there’s so much to discover on a Melbourne riv...
30/10/2026

Dolphins, pelicans, birds, waterfront homes, and fascinating river facts: there’s so much to discover on a Melbourne riverside cruise! 🌊🐬

“My husband and I had an awesome two hour cruise out of Melbourne. We saw lots of dolphins, pelicans and birds. Our guides were very knowledgeable about everything from wildlife and riverside homes to river facts!” : Kristen S.

Thank you, Kristen, for cruising with us and sharing your experience! Our knowledgeable guides love bringing the Indian River Lagoon to life with local stories, wildlife watching, and hidden riverside details.

The best time of year for spotting dolphins and many lagoon birds is year-round, with comfortable fall, winter, and spring weather making wildlife cruises especially enjoyable. What would you most want to see from the water?

DID YOU KNOW: COMB JELLIES? ✨Did you know these transparent lagoon residents aren’t actually jellyfish, and they don’t s...
30/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW: COMB JELLIES? ✨

Did you know these transparent lagoon residents aren’t actually jellyfish, and they don’t sting?

• Their rainbow-like shimmer comes from rows of beating cilia, not colorful pigment.
• Some comb jellies produce a real blue-green glow through bioluminescence at night.
• They belong to one of the oldest animal lineages on Earth!
• Their delicate, glassy bodies can be easy to miss unless you know where, and when, to look.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO SEE
Late summer through fall is often a great time to look for comb jellies in warm lagoon waters. After sunset, some may reveal their magical glow!

HOW TO SPOT THEM WITH CRUISE COCOA
Our captain-led viewing tips: scan calm, clear water near the surface, especially around dusk and after dark. Watch for tiny transparent shapes and shimmering cilia, but please never feed or touch wildlife.

Ready to discover more of the Indian River Lagoon? Book your adventure at cruisecocoa.com!

Have you ever spotted a comb jelly glowing in the water? ✨

🐬 REVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Dolphins, a Manatee & a Gator , Oh My! 🐬Jessica Naval and her group enjoyed an unforgettable Cruise...
29/10/2026

🐬 REVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Dolphins, a Manatee & a Gator , Oh My! 🐬

Jessica Naval and her group enjoyed an unforgettable Cruise Cocoa adventure, spotting dolphins, a manatee, and even an alligator along the Indian River Lagoon!

“Captain Jack was awesome : very knowledgeable and all around nice guy! We saw dolphins, manatees and a gator. It was a great evening!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

That’s what we call wildlife bingo! Our captains know the lagoon, its local stories, and the best places to look for Florida’s amazing wildlife. Sightings can vary, but dolphins and manatees are commonly seen year-round, while alligator encounters are a special bonus.

Ready to see what you’ll discover? Hop aboard and make your own Space Coast memories! What would be at the top of your wildlife bingo card? 🐬🌿

Looking for a simple, memorable date-day idea? 💙 Cruise the Melbourne route together for two easygoing hours of scenic v...
28/10/2026

Looking for a simple, memorable date-day idea? 💙 Cruise the Melbourne route together for two easygoing hours of scenic views, shared discovery, and plenty of wildlife watching!

Debby Lynch shared:
“My husband and I had an awesome two hour cruise out of Melbourne. We saw lots of dolphins, pelicans and birds. Our guides were very knowledgeable about everything from wildlife and riverside homes to river facts!”

A daytime escape aboard the lagoon is the perfect way to slow down, reconnect, and see the Space Coast from a whole new perspective. Ready to plan your own adventure for two? Hop aboard with us! 🚤✨

Book your cruise at www.cruisecocoa.com

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1980 N Atlantic Avenue STE 230/16
Cocoa Beach, FL
32931

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Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
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