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What are the 4 Different Types of Herons in Florida Learn More Along the shorelines that surround CRUISE COCOA’s cruising grounds there is an abundance of wildlife that calls the area home. Some of the easiest to spot are our Great Blue Herons, tri-colored herons, little blue herons and if you look closely in the…

Have you ever been curious how to navigate the USA without going into the ocean? The Intercoastal Waterway or The Great Loop Explained. The who, what & why. What is the Great Loop? The Intracoastal Waterway or The “Great Loop” is a feat that most boaters have dreamed about completing at least once in their…

Are you looking for cheap and inexpensive vacation ideas for you and your family? Look no further. Cruise Cocoa has scoured Cocoa Beach to find the perfect match for your family and for your bank account. Locals or visitors know that taking a family out can quickly dig into that emergency fund. So take a…

Welcome to the Space Coast and welcome to CRUISE COCOA’s blog. We would like to introduce you to the rich history, culture, environment, and the wildlife that inhabits our beautiful state of FLORIDA. Florida is known for having “themed” coast lines. CRUISE COCOA calls the Space Coast home. Located on the eastern coast of Florida…

Manatees Facts You May Find Interesting. Book Your Tour Today! Think you know all about Manatees? Learn some more with CRUISE COCOA’s list of some interesting manatee facts. We would like to introduce you to the rich history, culture, environment, and the wildlife that inhabits our beautiful state of FLORIDA.  Mermaids? Back in history when…

What is Bioluminescence  Book Your Tour Today! Welcome to CRUISE COCOA’s blog. Where we would like to introduce you to the rich history, culture, environment, and the wildlife that inhabits our beautiful state of FLORIDA. What is bioluminescence? Come Book your ticket to see firsthand! A special phenomenon happens every summer here in the Indian…

Learn about Central Florida’s Local -BULL SHARKS Read Other Blogs Jaws was based on a bull shark not a great white We are all familiar with the eerie soundtrack that has become synonymous with JAWS. I bet the song started playing in your head the moment you saw the word shark. Several bull shark attacks…

Big brown pelicans in port of Islamorada, Florida Keys. Waiting for fish at Robbie’s Marina Good Fortune When floating in the Indian River Lagoon with CRUSIE COCOA or walking along the beaches of Florida, Brown Pelicans can be seen soaring the skies and performing breathtaking dives in the air into the blue waters. They have…

“Gators” Florida and the American alligators, commonly referred to as “gators”, have always been associated with each other; in fact, they have been declared as the official state reptile. You don’t have to venture far to find one. We have Gatorland just south of Orlando if you prefer to see them with a protective barrier,…

It is the last hours of this three day boat delivery. The rain has stopped. The setting sun lights the North Carolina sand dunes in that beautiful glow we all know from evenings everywhere.  It is just Ritche Coad and myself. Four hours of boat driving followed by four hours of boat cleaning, eating, showering…