Bioluminescent Kayaking: Indian River Lagoon Adventure

Experience a magical bioluminescent kayak adventure in Central Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. Paddle under the stars and witness nature’s glowing wonders.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd - Discover Florida’s unique bioluminescent lagoon on a guided paddle adventure with A Paddle in Paradise! Set off on a captivating journey through the magical waters of the Indian River Lagoon, just a short distance from Orlando. Witness the stunning display of bioluminescent dinoflagellates, one of nature’s most…
What's Included
  • Photos of your excursion are included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities not included in booking price
Additional Information

The Indian River Lagoon is one of the few unique places globally where this natural phenomenon can be observed. Just a short distance from Orlando, in the heart of the Indian River, you can witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays firsthand. Join us as we paddle under the stars, surrounded by billions of glowing and shimmering dinoflagellates….

Location
951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd
Kiwanis Island Park Road
If Bio levels drop we may use an alternate launch location at parish park 30 minutes north. Please make sure to check you message center for any updates on the day of your scheduled tour. Sometimes schedules changes are made day of, to ensure best possible conditions for our guests.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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S1032vidonnad
Oct 6, 2024
Best night tour ever!! - We loved the tour!! Nate was so informative and took great care of us. We are very active Senior citizens and this adventure was on our bucket list. We even had luminescent jelly fish that we scooped up with a net and a school of flying mullet fish that jumped out of the water when we paddled near the mangroves. The paddle boards are easy to maneuver either seated or standing up. Don't miss this one of a kind tour!!
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Julie_g
Oct 6, 2024
Awesomeness of nature - Our guide Nate was awesome. He was so knowledgeable about everything that we were experiencing. He gave a thorough explanation of what to expect as most of us had not paddled out into the darkness before. He was super friendly and helpful. The bioluminescence was amazing. It just glowed. The fish lighting them up was unreal. I had my little puppy with us and Nate really helped me to feel comfortable and safe with him on the Paddle Board. I can’t say enough good things about him and this adventure.
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Ashley_h
Oct 4, 2024
Antidote to the mall - Very cool experience. Arrived in a dark parking lot at night. I was solo so was feeling paranoid. But immediately got welcomed, handed bug spray, and had a magical time.
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Clare_k
Oct 4, 2024
Excellent - It was a wonderful experience! Our guide Nate was excellent! He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and compassionate about our experience and wellbeing!
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Idahojeter
Sep 24, 2024
Great tour - This was a really fun and relaxing activity. Jess, the guide, was great. The only difficult thing was that the location changed to Parrish park which was a long ways away from our hotel in Orlando and the Uber was costly. The team at A Paddle in Paradise informed us of the change and was willing to let us cancel with a refund and we appreciated the offer but wanted to do the tour.
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Donna_d
Sep 17, 2024
Bucket list experience - We had a wonderful time and experienced both the bioluminescent water and jelly fish. The guide/owner was very knowledgeable and friendly. We also loved the flying mullet fish were an extra bonus. The paddle boards were easy to maneuver.
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Jeannie_k
Sep 11, 2024
A must do! - This tour was an amazing experience and our guide Jess was the biggest reason. She was knowledgeable, friendly and extremely patient. As a first timer I was a little intimidated but she quickly put me at ease. The meeting location was communicated with good, clear instructions. Thanks again for an awesome time!
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Fatima_z
Sep 9, 2024
Loved the experience - It was a fun and interesting experience, we were able to catch some jellyfish. I definitely recommend !
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Pakou_m
Sep 8, 2024
Yasssss!!!! - This was an amazing experience. Nate is a one man show and he is super awesome. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and its natural habitats. We went with the 8pm tour and it was perfect. We felt safe the entire time. The stars were bright, the bio was present. So much fun! Thank you, Nate. :)
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Terri_b
Sep 29, 2024
Loved the experience - It was not anything the company did. The hurricane came thru and messed things up. Would have like to gone to the island and walked around. Nate was amazing and knowledgeable about everything. Will definitely try again so we can maybe see more of the jellyfish and things. Will highly recommend.
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