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Canaveral National Seashore Turtle Watch Tours
Canaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles, alligators, bromeliads, mangroves and sea turtles. The National Seashore was designated in 1975 to preserve and protect this special area. Visitors to the Seashore will discover its rich and diverse history, from its fertile estuaries once supporting Timucuan Indian populations to the area's first orange groves in the 1830s. Today, Canaveral National Seashore offers an inviting place to relax along the shores of the Atlantic, fish in an open lagoon, enjoy a self-guided hike, watch for wildlife like the West Indian manatee or even participate in a guided Sea Turtle Tours.
Guided Turtle Watch Tours are offered in June and July. Participants meet their guide at a Visitor Center and caravan by private vehicle to a parking lot near the beach. The group may walk up to 1/2 mile in soft sand to reach the location where the turtle will be observed laying her nest and returning to the ocean. The evening concludes by helping to protect her nest by putting a screen across the egg chamber and marking the nest for research purposes. The group will choose and name the turtle.
Canaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles, alligators, bromeliads, mangroves and sea turtles. The National Seashore was designated in 1975 to preserve and protect this special area. Visitors to the Seashore will discover its rich and diverse history, from its fertile estuaries once supporting Timucuan Indian populations to the area's first orange groves in the 1830s. Today, Canaveral National Seashore offers an inviting place to relax along the shores of the Atlantic, fish in an open lagoon, enjoy a self-guided hike, watch for wildlife like the West Indian manatee or even participate in a guided Sea Turtle Tours.
Guided Turtle Watch Tours are offered in June and July. Participants meet their guide at a Visitor Center and caravan by private vehicle to a parking lot near the beach. The group may walk up to 1/2 mile in soft sand to reach the location where the turtle will be observed laying her nest and returning to the ocean. The evening concludes by helping to protect her nest by putting a screen across the egg chamber and marking the nest for research purposes. The group will choose and name the turtle.
Need to Know
- Reminder
The Turtle Watch Tour starts at 8:00 pm and ends at midnight. Participants must arrive by 7:45 pm. Valid for entry only on the day of the Turtle Watch Tour date reserved.
- Reservation Information
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
- Conditions
Participants must be able to walk ½ mile in soft sand at night. Participants should dress in light weight long-sleeved and long-legged clothing and bring bug spray and water for drinking.
Participants must arrive in a personal vehicle and will caravan to the turtle watch location together. All participants will depart together and must remain with the group until the end of the viewing session. Taxis are not allowed.
Booking Windows
Turtle Watch Tours will be offered on Friday and Saturday June 6 2025 - July 26, 2025.
- May 15, 2025 at 10:00 am ET reservations for June dates become available for tours at both the New Smyrna Beach Playlinda Beach depatures.
- June 15, 2025 at 10:00 am ET reservations for July dates become available for tours at both the Smyrna Beach and Playalinda Beach depatures.
Changes and Cancellations
Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of the tour for refunds, minus $1.00 processing fee. There is no refund for No Shows or cancellation less 72 hours in advance.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
212 South Washington Avenue Titusville FL 32796
Phone Number
386-428-3384
Available Tours and Tickets
- Turtle Watch Guided Program - Playalinda Beach Departure
- Turtle Watch Guided Program - Smyrna Beach Departure
