Bioluminescence Clear Kayak and Paddleboard Tour near Orlando, FL

Beginner and Kid Friendly! * Near Cocoa Beach * Duration: 1.5 - 2 Hours

Tour Location: Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island FL 32953

We’ll paddle into the night as the lagoon comes alive with some of nature’s most interesting wildlife and explore the beautiful wonders of bioluminescence on a Clear Kayak or Paddleboard. We often see dolphins and manatees!

Seasonal Tour: Begins in May

**Bioluminescence Tours Run May Through October and Fill Up Quickly. Book Your Tour Today!**

IMPORTANT: We offer multiple times for the Bioluminescence Clear Paddle Tour

Join us for an unforgettable adventure on a Clear Kayak or Paddleboard. After a quick lesson, our friendly guides will lead you from the shores of the lagoon into a stunning sunset. Keep your eyes peeled for stingrays, dolphins, and manatees! Your guides will share a complementary photo album with you after your tour. Once the sun sets, the magic continues as you paddle into the night and gaze up at the starry sky above and witness the bioluminescence of plankton dinoflagellates illuminating the water beneath you.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours

Paddleboard and Kayak Tour enjoying a beautiful sunset.
Bioluminescence glow in the water with sunset in the background




Bioluminescence Clear Paddle and Stargazing

The night sky is exceptionally dark and the stars sparkle brilliantly during this later launch, with the bioluminescence adding an enchanting ambiance as we paddle. Our local guides will provide guidance to prepare you for this thrilling experience and we suggest downloading a stargazing app to better observe the constellations above.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours

Bioluminescence Clear Paddle Tour Info:

For the best view, we highly recommend enjoying your adventure on a sturdy paddleboard. You can also sit if you like and enjoy the water from a closer vantage point in a clear kayak. 

We end the tour in the same location we started. Your tour guides will share pictures with you after your adventure.

Please keep in mind the amazing plankton dinoflagellates bioluminescence seen in most photos is seasonal and best viewed  from now until September.

If you are looking for things to do in the Orlando area, these tours are an amazing outdoor adventure!

What is Included:

  • Paddleboard or clear kayak, and all safety gear
  • Dry bag for keys and phone
  • Local guide

Please Note:

  • Pets allowed
  • There is no public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
  • Best for children 3 years old and over

More Info:

This tour is beginner and kid friendly. You will receive instruction on safety on the water and your guide will be by your side the whole time.

What to bring

  • Water shoes or flip flops for exploring the island
  • Your favorite insect repellant 
  • Tips for your guides

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