Merritt Island Kayaking: Witness Stunning Bioluminescence

Experience the stunning bioluminescence of Merritt Island while kayaking through the protected wetlands. Don’t miss this other-worldly display of sea life lighting up the waters!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Haulover Canal Launch Site - Witness the mesmerizing glow of plankton beneath you as you paddle through one of Florida’s natural rivers on this nighttime bioluminescence kayaking tour. These bioluminescent kayak tours are available every night year-round and are a “must-do” for any Florida vacation.
What's Included
  • Kayak, Paddle, Life-jacket
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for guide (optional)
Additional Information

This stunning aquatic spectacle, where sea creatures illuminate the ocean with incredible neon shine, can only be witnessed in a handful of locations around the globe. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime that you should not pass up when in Florida! The protected marshlands surrounding our kayak launch spot has minimal light pollution, enhancing your viewing experience of these glowing organisms.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Haulover Canal Launch Site
Please call our office to receive exact directions prior to your tour as we have several locations. Please do NOT use Uber or Lyft. We have found that most Uber and Lyft drivers will not drive to this location. If you are visiting and do not have a vehicle, please plan on getting a rental car.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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345betzys
Sep 3, 2024
Magical Experience! - Thanks to Leo, our BK Adventure Wingman, we had a great time kayaking the bioluminescent bay at Parrish Park on our clear kayak! It was the perfect night to be on the water and Leo made it fun (and safe)! I highly recommend this adventure and imagine it would be extra special during a space launch!
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Z9737cwjackiep
Sep 1, 2024
Magical - This was a magical experience. Bug thank yoi to Leo and Tupac for taking such good care of us as newcomers to kayaking. Leo shared so much history and knowledge of all the wonderful things we saw. Lots of stars, flowing zipping fish, and of course the blumiscience. This is a must do!
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697denam
Aug 29, 2024
Bio clear bottom tour - This was one of my best experiences! Kamari (I hope that's close) was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He made the adventure! Bring good bug repellent, the smell is just sulfur, go ! Don't miss out. Best tour guides.
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Kateeloise11111
Aug 17, 2024
Nighttime canoe - Wow what a magical adventure! Our tour guide was just brilliant ask for bull frog: Jeremiah he was so knowledgable and funny and made us feel so safe in a scary situation when an alligator appeared! we had the best time and will be a highlight of the holiday ! Thank you !
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531angiee
Aug 16, 2024
Memorable adventure - What an awesome experience. Ro was our tour guide for as we paddled the raft out into the water. During our trip we saw a huge bird, a dolphin, glittery water, and squishy jellies. Ro was very informative, funny, and made this a memorable trip.
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Rachelhv3882og
Aug 15, 2024
Fabulous experience! Definitely recommend! - Really fun trip, amazing experience seeing the bioluminescence at night. Quite surreal experience paddling in the dark, and seeing the water light up as you paddle - would definitely recommend - great family experience. Thank you.
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Ariso7969qz
Aug 11, 2024
Awesome group activity, unforgettable! - This raft tour was awesome! I have been waiting for years to do this, and It was worth the wait! We saw dolphins as well, and our tour guide Leo was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and kept the excitement up by bringing props and showing us cool ways to take pics with the bioluminescence. Its truly unreal.
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Wvtravelgirl
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely night, Tips for Mosquitos! - Garrett was funny and talkative. I wish I would have asked if our night, August 1, was considered a good night for the bioluminescence. It was beautiful but I did expect brighter because of the pictures. The stars were fantastic with no moon or clouds. As far as mosquitoes, my husband heavily made fun of the measures I took, but I walked away with zero bites. I was so paranoid because of an episode in Brazil where I had over a hundred bites....so they do love me. I wore a loose fitting jacket and pants but only flip flops so I covered my feet in Vicks Vapor rub due to something I read. Before leaving the hotel I covered myself under my clothes with eucalyptus lotion from Bath and Body works, and a layer of baby oil. I had peppermint oil behind my ears and on my hair part. And then Off Deep Woods. LOL. I didn't buy anything but threw together everything I read online in a disgusting but effective cocktail. I have no idea what worked, but it did!
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Lauradw3535pz
Aug 27, 2024
Great guides, very buggy. - Kamari was an excellent tour guide. Went on a raft with the whole family, Grandma and little kids. Only reason it wasn’t 5 stars is the site itself. Very buggy. There isn’t enough deet to keep mosquitoes away. Our tour guide was great and 5 stars on his knowledge of the wildlife and the area. It was very cool to see the bioluminescence and stars.
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Candicet72
Aug 31, 2024
Good but not worth the problems after - I want to say that the tour itself and the guides were great. BUT I was bitten so many times that when I say I have more than 300 bites, it is not an exaggeration. It is 9 days later and I look like I have a disease. I had to go to the doctor to get steroids to help. I think the company should and could do a much better job to stress the bug situation. I would not have done this tour if I had any idea how bad it would be. With that said, it was cool but their picture is VERY deceptive. The lake will not be blue like they show. It you don't mind bugs, and are not disappointed that you don't see a blue lake it is good.
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