September 2, 2010

Kayak Cocoa Beach

Kayaking the Thousand Islands with

Manatee, Dolphin, and many species of birds

while in the heart of the tropical Mangroves.

World class kayak nature tours.

Approx, 2 hrs

$30.00 Per Person

Reservations are required.

Email Fin Expeditions

321-698-7233

Fin Expeditions content is of high quality, very popular and we fill fast so reservations are a must .

Minutes from Cocoa Beach hotels and cruise lines.

Fully guided and family friendly.

Come with me and see the "Emerald Forest"

Video Click Here

For a quick view of the islands,

GOTO>Expedition Maps

Why choose Fin Expeditions ?

Things to do in Cocoa Beach, Rated #1.

Thank you !

Check out some of our reviews in

GOTO> Trip Advisor

Our Number # 1 rating is because of our

"Best practices"

and our "Attention to detail"

We provide the following

Both Single and Two person kayaks

Kayaks have a 240 lb per person limit

Paddles

Life Vest

  Bottled Water

Water tight Camera Bags /Stuff bags

Manatee

Manatee Viewing Probability is good.

The Creature of the "Green Lagoon"

"Migratory Birds"

  

Cocoa Beach Kayaking Conditions

1000 Islands Cocoa Beach, Florida

Water clarity is good.

Water temp 85 Degrees

Water level is  @ .31' above sea level

Very good water depth for exploring.

Mangrove Tunnels

Enjoy a relaxing kayak expedition through Cocoa Beach's

Thousand Islands.

No experience required.

Green Heron

Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Many thanks !

Listen to the typical voice

 

The moment we set out there are opportunities to experience the wild life in the lagoon. Your expedition is in one of the few key Manatee habitats in North America.

Manatee, Dolphins, Osprey, Egret, Herons and Raptors are just a sample of what you will encounter.

River Otters

Great Egret

We are a "Do Not Disturb" Eco tour. 

See our Manatee page

Our absolute goal is to view without disrupting or changing any of these and other behaviors.

Our encounters are world class and we use viewing techniques that do not disturb the wild life during our expeditions.

We follow the Guide lines of the

National Marine Fisheries Service

GOTO> viewing_wildlife

And adhere to the marine mammal Protection act of 1972

GOTO> www.nmfs.noaa.gov

Let's talk about our young Explorers.

("E" is for explorer, see below)

They are so important.

Just as, or actually more important than the wildlife we see.

It really is about the children.

Leaving a positive impression relating to environment is so important for their memories.

Imagine the impression your child will have when a 2000 lb

manatee approaches them to within 6 "

.

I get a lot of very fair questions regarding if our tours are appropriate for the very young.

The little one must be 6 years old.

We must have 1 person that can paddle for any youngster that cannot paddle for themselves.

13 years old is a good guideline for youths wanting to paddle,

I have had younger be able to paddle the 2 miles in 2 hours.

But as a parent you will ultimately have to decide if this is a appropriate activity for your child based on the child's athletic ability.

Fin Expeditions has taken many youngsters on explorations into

the lagoon habitat.

Quality trumps Quantity

We avoid the mass tour mentality where 20+ persons are placed into the environment.

Fin expeditions limits our group sizes insuring our

expeditions are of very high quality.

 

Just imagine what happens to a herd of manatees when a large group paddles into their habitat.

 

You will find that large groups require the guide to speak very loudly to communicate.

It is amazing how far the guides voice carry's across the water.

The birds will fly away.

Fin expeditions takes you to places where there are

no unnatural noises. Just the sound of nature.

We are a Quiet expedition.

I provide one on one discussions regarding the things we see.

Fin Expeditions believes by fully equipping, we will provide a upscale experience.

We use high end equipment and

launder all life jackets and wash all kayaks after each use.

Others do not.

Life jackets can get very swampy and

kayaks very dirty if never cleaned.

Look for clean equipment in any quality outfitter.

 

Mangroves

Birds,

Bird Viewing Probability High

We are a Winter nesting Ground

Anhinga drying.

Dolphin and Manatee

Amazing plants and wild animals.

Shy sometimes, inquisitive sometimes.

Many different behaviors are seen.

Are they Sleeping ? Feeding ?  Playing ?

Traveling ?

Are the babies nursing ?

Mating ?

Sheltering ?

Standing on their head and basically

doing something we can't understand ?

Have you ever wondered what a manatee is thinking ?

Check this out...

GOTO> The Brain of the Florida Manatee

These guys are quite the enigma.

Dolphin

Are very, very, mobile.

They travel and have specific areas they hunt . These guys cover a lot of ground during their day. When we set out on expeditions we wait for them to come to us.

We do not pursue.

Thus

we do not do a Dolphin specific "tour".

 It is amazing watching a 300lb+ wild dolphin feeding in 18" of water. Watching a adolescent calf practicing bubble screening is so cool to see.

 Dolphin Viewing Probability Medium

This Guy was trying to dislodge a Remora (Shark Sucker).

Oh... one more thing... if you have made it this far....

    

        Have you ever heard of "Jack in the Green" ?

     The Mangroves may be his realm .

GO TO> "Jack in the Green"
  to listen

Have you seen Jack-In-The-Green?
With his long tail hanging down.
He sits quietly under every tree ---
in the folds of his velvet gown.

He drinks from the empty acorn cup
the dew that dawn sweetly bestows.
And taps his cane upon the ground ---
signals the snowdrops it's time to grow.

It's no fun being Jack-In-The-Green ---
no place to dance, no time for song.
He wears the colours of the summer soldier ---
carries the green flag all the winter long.

Jack, do you never sleep ---
does the green still run deep in your heart?
Or will these changing times,
motorways, powerlines,
keep us apart?

Well, I don't think so ---
I saw some grass growing through the pavements today.

The rowan, the oak and the holly tree
are the charges left for you to groom.

Each blade of grass whispers Jack-In-The-Green.
Oh Jack, please help me through my winter's night.
And we are the berries on the holly tree.
Oh, the mistlethrush is coming.
Jack, put out the light.

                                                  

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