Brady Yaks · Kayak & bioluminescence tours near Cocoa Beach
Need a good paddling? Come meet the Florida that makes you say, “Wait… did you SEE that?” Paddle Manatee Cove with a former teacher who loved this place enough to quit the classroom for it.
Pick your kind of awesome
A quick family paddle, a wildlife adventure, or a night chasing the glow? Start with 30-minute clear-kayak rentals from $20, or make a whole experience of it with a guided tour. Check the calendar for current options and availability.
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After dark
Paddles in. Lights out. Let’s see what the lagoon has up its sleeve. Look for seasonal glowing plankton or comb jellies with a guide who gets just as excited as you do. Nature sets the glow level.
Explore night tours ↗
Wild Florida
Manatees, dolphins, birds doing ridiculous bird things—this is their neighborhood, and we get to paddle through it. Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the local knowledge. Wildlife writes its own schedule, so sightings vary.
Explore wildlife tours ↗
Golden hour
The group chat can wait. Grab a paddle, settle into the evening, and give yourself a front-row seat to Florida’s sky showing off. A pretty solid way to end the day.
Explore sunset options ↗
Golden hour meets after dark
Can’t choose between golden hour and an after-dark adventure? Don’t. Watch the sunset, then stay out as the lagoon shifts into night mode and we look for seasonal bioluminescence. One paddle. Two very different kinds of wow. Glow depends on natural conditions; see the calendar for dates.
Book the sunset + bio combo ↗
Your pace
Your crew. Your pace. A little less scrolling and a lot more “look over there!” Take a kayak or paddleboard out and make your own lagoon memories. Short clear-kayak rental options start at $20.
Browse rentals ↗
Explore the green side
Trade the usual tourist trail for leafy waterways and a closer look at Florida’s wonderfully weird coastal world. Your guide knows where to look—and what you’re looking at. Check the listing for route and launch details.
See mangrove tours ↗
A paddle with a little extra
A little adventure. A picnic by the water. A very good excuse to put a date on the calendar. Paddle together, slow down, and make an ordinary day feel like something worth celebrating. See the listing for picnic options.
Explore Picnic Paddle ↗Hi, I’m Adam. Former teacher. Full-time lagoon enthusiast
That should tell you how cool it is.
I used to teach kids about the natural world from a classroom. Now I get to take families right into it.
And honestly? Watching someone spot a manatee, discover a tiny crab, or light up over something they’ve never seen before still gets me every time. That’s why Brady Yaks exists.
I want your kids asking questions. I want the grown-ups forgetting their to-do lists. I want you heading home saying, “We’re doing that again.”
This is my business, my favorite place to be, and the adventure I’m proud to share with your family. Come find out why I traded the classroom for a kayak.
— Adam Brady, owner of Brady Yaks
Come paddle with us ↗Yep. This is our kind of day.
The laugh. The wide eyes. The kid completely forgetting about the phone. That’s the good stuff. Take a look, then come make your own version.
Welcome to Manatee Cove
Manatee Cove packs a whole lot of wild into one paddle: mangroves, coastal birds, fish, and the chance to spot manatees or dolphins. Add seasonal bioluminescence after dark and you can see why we’re a little obsessed.
Brady Yaks is a permitted outfitter at Manatee Cove. We know this place, we love this place, and we want you to leave loving it too.
Always follow the meeting point and arrival instructions in your booking confirmation. Launch locations can vary by experience.
Get directions ↗The experience changes with the season. Warmer months can bring glowing plankton; cooler months can offer comb jellies. Brightness and sightings vary. Check your tour description.
Bring water, insect repellent, and clothing and shoes that can get wet. Use sun protection for daytime outings. Read your confirmation for arrival and equipment details.
These are wild animals on their own schedule, so sightings are never guaranteed. Give wildlife space and follow your guide’s directions.
Review the weather and cancellation policy during checkout. Contact us with questions about your reservation.
Put this one on the family calendar
The best part of the trip might be the part you haven’t booked yet. Pick your paddle and come see why I made this my day job.
