Orlando Disney Manatee, Bird & Dolphin Tours 

5.0
/5
(5 reviews)
 103 North Riverside Drive, Edgewater, FL 32132, United States

Orlando Disney Manatee, Bird & Dolphin Tours 

Edgewater, FL, United States
Bay boat silhouette
21 feet
6
5.0
/5
(5 reviews)

Hello,
My name is Captain Drew Cavanaugh, and thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. I am a full-time resident of Florida, a full-time USCG charter boat captain in a small city called Oak Hill, Florida, I specialize in light tackle saltwater fishing here for over 25 years now, just 45 minutes east of Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney World. We are seeing large numbers of dolphin, manatee and wildlife daily. The great winter weather has arrived!

Oak Hill is located on the Indian River, the Canaveral National Seashore, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Just 25 minutes north of Cocoa Beach and 25 minutes south of Daytona Beach. Also, this area is part of NASA and the Kennedy Space Center.

The area is famous for the largest congregation of the West Indian Manatee, hundreds of dolphins and many birds. Throughout the spring, summer, fall, and warm winter months, we see hundreds of manatees, dolphins, and wildlife daily, just while out boating and on my fishing charters. I get clients constantly telling me they saw more wildlife here than when they went to SeaWorld. We also have hundreds of bottle-nose dolphins, sea turtles, and the wildlife refuge is one of the biggest bird refuges on the planet. 100's of birds to see, and some are only seen here. While on your boat tour, there is even a chance you may see a rocket launch from SpaceX or NASA as well. You just never know.

We will meet in New Smyrna Beach or Daytona Beach. This depends on where we are seeing the most of the wildlife you want, and it gets us closer to them. We will know the address to meet a few days before your trip.

Located just east of Orlando, Universal Studios, Deland, Davenport, Disney, Kissimmee, by 45 Minutes. Up to six people can go.

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Al Tome
Al Tome
Miami, Florida
5.0
An Absolute Must Do While In The Area
3 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on December 22, 2025
We are so happy we decided to do this tour and Captain Drew just solidified our choice with him. He was FANTASTIC at the whole tour. His knowledge of New Smyrna Beach and the National Park was outstanding. You could tell that he had done this his whole life. The amount of birds, wildlife and marine life we saw was so amazing. You must do this while here, trust me!!
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Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!!
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Bee Zee
Bee Zee
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
5.0
So glad we went
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on January 15, 2026
At first the weather was iffy, then it turned out to be the best we had on our vacation! Captain Drew was the best!! We will be back soon.
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Jt Camplings
Jt Camplings
Ashburn, Virginia
5.0
Great day with Captain Drew as always!!
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on October 14, 2025
Had a few hours to kill and Drew was open. We have been using Drew's services for a long time now. As always a great day with him. He is known in the New Smyrna Beach area as one of the OG captains!! Just outstanding times!!!
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!!
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Lynn Stafford
Lynn Stafford
5.0
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Boat Trip Manatee Tour
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on October 11, 20253 adults
The tour was fantastic and our Captin was very professional and informative. A very cordial person! Highly Recommended!
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Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
Thank you so much! You all were great. Hope to see everyone again someday.
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Vance Concord
Vance Concord
Ashburn, Virginia
5.0
Great BDay and Christmas Gift Idea
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on August 4, 2025
My wife saw her first wild Manatee and Dolphin
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!! Look forward to next time.
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
+2
US $275
Private tour: up to 6 people
3 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
+3
US $350
Private tour: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
+2
US $425
Private tour: up to 6 people
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Al Tome
Al Tome
Miami, Florida
5.0
An Absolute Must Do While In The Area
3 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on December 22, 2025
We are so happy we decided to do this tour and Captain Drew just solidified our choice with him. He was FANTASTIC at the whole tour. His knowledge of New Smyrna Beach and the National Park was outstanding. You could tell that he had done this his whole life. The amount of birds, wildlife and marine life we saw was so amazing. You must do this while here, trust me!!
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Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!!
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Bee Zee
Bee Zee
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
5.0
So glad we went
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on January 15, 2026
At first the weather was iffy, then it turned out to be the best we had on our vacation! Captain Drew was the best!! We will be back soon.
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Jt Camplings
Jt Camplings
Ashburn, Virginia
5.0
Great day with Captain Drew as always!!
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on October 14, 2025
Had a few hours to kill and Drew was open. We have been using Drew's services for a long time now. As always a great day with him. He is known in the New Smyrna Beach area as one of the OG captains!! Just outstanding times!!!
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!!
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Lynn Stafford
Lynn Stafford
5.0
Verified
Boat Trip Manatee Tour
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on October 11, 20253 adults
The tour was fantastic and our Captin was very professional and informative. A very cordial person! Highly Recommended!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
Thank you so much! You all were great. Hope to see everyone again someday.
0
Vance Concord
Vance Concord
Ashburn, Virginia
5.0
Great BDay and Christmas Gift Idea
2 Hour – Manatee & Dolphin Tour on August 4, 2025
My wife saw her first wild Manatee and Dolphin
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Thank You!!! Had a great time!! Look forward to next time.
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FAQs about Orlando Disney Manatee, Bird & Dolphin Tours

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What the boat is like

Boat category
Center console boats
Boat type
Bay boat
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat Model
2009 TRS
Year built
2022
Boat length
21 ft
Capacity
6 persons
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