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Merritt Island Kayaking: Witness Stunning Bioluminescence
4.6
586 Ratings
Mims
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
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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.
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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
4.6
(586 Ratings)
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Passenger428553
Jul 12, 2024
Bioluminescence is BADA** - This was awesome! Brock, Andrew and can’t remember the other guys name were the greatest tour guides! We were the loud group from South Louisiana! Sunset was absolutely beautiful! Just wish we saw more manatees! I’d give 10 stars if I could! Thank y’all so much!
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Smoock
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing, unique experience for our family of older children - Awesome experience! It is for “beginner” paddlers but know that you are navigating a kayak in a large (not deep) body of water. We did tandem kayaks with our pre-teens and that worked well.
Bioluminescence was in full display. Great tour guide - Kamary - gave explanations of what we were experiencing and why. The star-filled sky was an added bonus of the tour. And we saw NASA’s launch buildings in the distance.
Highly recommend this experience while in Florida.
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Betsyanded
Jul 4, 2024
Bioluminescence by Raft! - My group of 20 had a great time! Being senior citizens, kayak tour was out of the question, so the 10 person per raft adventure was perfect for us. Our guides Garrett and Jay educated and entertained us the whole time. Would definitely do this again!
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Chad_j
Jul 2, 2024
Totally AWESOME Tour and Tour Guides - The tour and tour guides were AWESOME! What a great experience. We had to wait out the wind but got to see a rocket launch while we waited. Highly recommend for families.
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Northstar29829884800
Jun 30, 2024
AMAZING Experience!!! - Born and raised in South Florida and never even knew this existed. It was awesome! Dan was our guide, big shout-out, He was very fun and knowledgeable. We did the group raft tour. Just a real special experience with the family, unlike any other. As I looked in AWWW with my son at God's creation. The water lit up glowing, as we ran the paddles through it and the Jellies that would shine when moved or touch by our hands. Or when you made a splash or the water dripped off the paddle every drop would glow, thats crazy!!?. God is Amazing that is all I know!!! Very fun a must see with the family. Make sure you got bug spray and long sleeves. The mosquitos are real lol!! Thanks Dan! @ BKAdventures
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Storyteller523321
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing experience and guide - We have no words… just AMAZING!
Leo was such an amazing knowledgeable guide! Thanks o a much for helping us with the area of bio photo capturing. This was an unforgettable adventure just like Leo said it would be.
Super pro
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Lkwoodruff
Jun 29, 2024
Awesome! Fun for kids and adults. - Amazing outing! Would highly recommend! Our guide Leo was really knowledgeable and made sure adults and kids had an awesome experience.
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Kellysv1013aa
Jun 29, 2024
Better than expected!! - As my 8 yo said, "When we got in the raft, I thought it was going to be a nature talk, but it turned into a lot of jellyfish fun!" As a Floridian, we had no idea this existed, but it was magical and Leo (our guide) was great!
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03gonzo
Jul 15, 2024
DISSAPPOINTED! - DISSAPPOINTED to say the the least. 1.5 hour excursion? We had a 1030P tour and we didn’t get in the water till 1105, didn’t get going till 1115. Young tour guides didn’t really know their facts and gave out misinformation. They didn’t seem like they wanted to be there. We basically went about half mile under a bridge where you could see the bioluminescence but kinda hard to see for the most part. The photos on their website must be “enhanced”. On the way back Ashton the guide stopped to talk about manatees to burn some times once it wasn’t close to 12a. Overall it disappointing experience. Been on other kayaking experiences that we enjoyed. Not so much on this one. At the end the guide asked for 5 star reviews and tips! Our misguided youth…. We tried to get pics but it wasn’t very visible. $80pp was over $500 wasted dollars…🤷♂️
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Woondongj
Jul 15, 2024
serious health issues there ! - Beaten > 1000 mosquitoes despite bug spray, long sleeves, jean: these don’t work. Unless you wear bee keeper protective gears, don’t even think about it.
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