Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour

Experience the magic of bioluminescence in clear bottom kayaks. Paddle through glowing waters and witness nature’s light show beneath you.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Merritt Island - Reserve a Bioluminescent Kayaking tour in Clear Bottom Kayaks on the Indian River Waterway in Merritt Island, Florida!
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Lifejackets for weights 30 lbs and up
  • Dry Bags
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

SEASONAL TOUR ONLY: BOOK July - Mid October for the BEST GLOW! NEW MOON FOR THE STRONGEST GLOW!

Paddle into the GLOWING waterway of dinoflagellates in clear bottom kayaks! Don’t only see the plankton glow around your kayak, watch it ignite beneath your seat! A nature phenomenon that only happens a few months a year! Every touch creates a phenomenal glow! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Jelly fish that glow in the dark! Sightings of fish dancing through the glow beneath your kayak possibly visible too with these kayaks! Book around the NEW MOON for the best glow! Have a glowing paddle, Cocoa Kayaking style!

Location
Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Island Park Road
Once entering into the Kiwanis Island Parkway, take a left into the parking lot after the first playground. You will then see Cocoa Kayaking set up. Free parking and bathrooms are available upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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665experimentalb
Aug 14, 2024
A brilliant family experience! - We took the 10.30pm tour with Captain Mike and had a fabulous experience. He was very knowledgeable and engaging and we thoroughly enjoyed our time out on the river learning about the creatures and bioluminescence. We travelled to two different places to encounter the bioluminescence- first was under the road bridge where it was reslly dark and the algae showed up well . Having a glass bottomed boat was definitely a plus here. Our second location was a little further up the river where we used our nets to catch the comb jellies; there were so many of them! As a rather inexperienced kayaker I was a little nervous about keeping up with the group. I need not have worried. I was in a tandem kayak and also the pace was relaxed and I never felt left behind at any point. We would definitely recommend this experience and Captain Mike too - thank you! Note of warning- use bug spray!! The bugs were fierce. Bug lotion was provided for us all which was great; we would have been eaten alive otherwise!
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50dlp
Aug 4, 2024
enjoyed my trip - I changed my plans multiple times, and they aways responded promptly and were very accommodating-- very easy to deal with. The trip was nice -- couldn't see anything under the boat, but the bio appeared around the paddles, and they provided nets and gave suggestions on other ways to see the glow. Guides Ren and Noah were nice and knew what they were doing.
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Christian_j
Aug 4, 2024
Cool Cayaking - Wonderful experience with the algae and jellifishes shining while paddling around the island. Mosquito repellant recommended
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Grandtour20727446100
Aug 3, 2024
Incredible Bioluminescence Experience! - Highly, highly recommend. Captain Mike was amazing! We learned so much about bioluminescence! We loved the comb jellies and the personal attention. It was an absolutely magical experience!
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514kamier
Aug 2, 2024
Super Fun! - My family and I went on this tour and it was SOOO much fun!! We had Mike as our tour guide, he was super friendly and super fun! We will do this again next time we visit!
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F6025ischristinaw
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful tour and guide! Amazing time! - We had Logan for our tour guide. He was awesome. We loved seeing the bioluminescence. It was so much fun! We will be back!!
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Sue035
Jul 29, 2024
Great relaxing time - We had a great time. Our guides Orca and Jeff were very nice and polite. My 8-yr old son and our family had a great time. We saw a lot of bioluminescence:
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Theresawl4540wq
Jul 28, 2024
Bioluminescent Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking - We booked a tandem and single kayak with Cocoa Kayaking out of Kiwanis Park. Orca and Jeff were very friendly, patient, enthusiastic, and informative. They provided bug lotion, took photos, and gave clear instructions for launching and returning. It was a very comfortable pace. Very relaxed and enjoyable. We and our young granddaughter had a great time! Recommend!
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U2775ivmegang
Jul 21, 2024
If I could give more stars I would - Jeff and Orca created a once in a lifetime experience!! Thank you for just an amazing night. First time to FL and this trip was on my buckling. THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN AMAZING TIME.
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Explorer663722
Jul 21, 2024
Night kayak trip - Jason was a great guide! We took the 10:30 Bioluminescent Tour. We had a great time and even saw a dolphin. The moon was bright so we were able to see the bioluminescence well. Remember to wear lots of bug repellent.
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