Merritt Island, Florida

Captain Pete's
Lagoon Adventures

Wildlife, Nature Cruises & Fishing with Captain Pete Wallace

Join us on one of our adventures in the calm, protected, salt waters in and around the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the beautiful, 1,000 Island area around Cocoa Beach.

White boat with blue canopy on calm lagoon waters with guests aboard
Two and four-hour cruises·Merritt Island, FL·Family Friendly·Safety Certified

Your Adventure Awaits

Join Us for a Relaxing Yet Exciting Trip

with Captain Pete's Lagoon Adventures!

Manatees & Dolphins
Fishing Supplied
Remote Islands
USCG Licensed
Rocket Launches
Keep Your Catch

Our trip offers the best the "Sunshine State" has to offer. See one of Florida's largest and friendliest populations of Manatees & Dolphin in their natural environment, wet a line in the "Fishing Capital of the World", explore remote islands in search of seashells, pull crab pots, check out hundreds of species of unusual and exotic wildfowl, maybe see an alligator, catch a shark, have a front row seat for a rocket launch or just lay back and enjoy the Florida Sunshine in the calm protected salt waters of the Banana River & Indian River Lagoons around Cocoa Beach and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. If you decide to go for a swim, remember you cannot harm the Manatees when they come up to you.

This is not a cattle car approach with a bunch of people packed into bench seats. You will have the boat to yourself with plenty of room, padded comfortable seating and a canopy top. If there are any screaming children onboard, they will be yours. This is not a narrated trip with a person on speaker repeating a memorized speech that they have given on every trip. All of our trips are unique and designed to please you and your group. The Captain and Mate will point out any wildlife and answer any questions that they have the answer to. If you want to stop and take pictures or spend a little more time doing one thing or another, just ask.

We offer a two hour and a four hour trip, but for those that feel they want more time let the person know when you book your trip and we will try to work it out. You can do any of the things mentioned. If you just want to fish, that's fine. If you just want to enjoy the water and checking out wildlife, that's fine also. All of our Captains are licensed by the US Coast Guard and our boats have all required safety equipment. Don't forget sunscreen & camera. You are welcome to keep any legal fish or crabs that you catch — don't forget a cooler if that's your plan. Everything for fishing is supplied.

Guest photographing a dolphin surfacing right alongside the boat

Up-Close Encounters

Banana River Lagoon

Dolphin surfacing and gliding through the calm lagoon waters

Dolphins

Manatee surfacing close to the boat in calm lagoon waters

Manatees

About the Lagoon

Florida's Most Friendly
Dolphins & Manatees

The Banana River Lagoon is home to one of the largest and most friendly populations of both dolphin and manatees in Florida. The remote islands offer excellent opportunities for collecting seashells and the clean waters and sandy beaches are a great place to swim.

Captain Pete Wallace has been guiding tours through these pristine waters for years, sharing his deep knowledge of local wildlife and ecosystems with guests of all ages. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for a memorable outing, or an avid angler, there's an adventure waiting for you.

What Awaits You

Wildlife You'll See and Fish You Might Catch

Guests wading near mangrove islands in shallow water

Explore the Islands

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Family fishing together on the lagoon

Fishing Adventures

Sea trout, redfish, ladyfish, snapper, kingfish, and more

Roseate spoonbill wading in the shallow waters of the lagoon

Wildlife You'll See

Roseate spoonbill, wood stork, pelican, osprey, anhinga, heron, egrets, sea turtles & alligators

Two guests wading in calm water under an expansive blue sky

Shell Collecting & Swimming

Clean waters and sandy beaches

Don't Miss Out

Your trip to Florida is not complete until you've fished the 'Fishing Capital of the World!'

Choose from our two-hour or four-hour cruises. All equipment provided. Captain Pete will guide you to the best spots for fishing, wildlife viewing, and island exploration.

  • 2-hour and 4-hour cruise options
  • All fishing equipment provided
  • Suitable for all ages and skill levels
  • Departing from Merritt Island, FL
Family enjoying a fishing adventure on the lagoon

2 & 4 Hour

Cruise Options

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