Bioluminescence Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour Near Orlando
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Early tour time: Sunset & bioluminescence Tour
While the sun is setting, our friendly guides lead you on an amazing evening clear kayak or paddle board adventure on the Lagoon. We'll also walk in shallow waters to interact with the bioluminescence.
Search for stingrays and other marine life such as dolphins and manatees as the sun sets.
After sunset, we'll paddle into the night as dinoflagellates bioluminescence illuminates the water and fish below us.
Later tour time: Bioluminescence & Stargazing
At this launch time, it is very dark and the stars shine bright against the night sky as the bioluminescence glows below us.
**Tours may be delayed up to 1 hour to allow weather to pass**
**We have 2 locations. If severe weather occurs, you will be notified of the new location.**
When dinoflagellate bioluminescence season ends, comb jelly bioluminescence season begins! Then, you will also be given high powered multi-colored LED lighting systems for your vessel to further enjoy the glow.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Dry bag for keys and phone
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard, Paddles, life vests, Dry-Bags, Safety Lights
*Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
What To Expect
Merritt Island
Our guides will take you on a beautiful night time adventure into Bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon. You will learn to kayak or paddleboard with our instructors as the sun sets and creates a beautiful palette of pinks, oranges and blues. We paddle out to horseshoe crab island and watch the sun set on another day in paradise. Explore the island with your group and meet new friends. Take this time to walk on the sand bar to look for wildlife such as horseshoe crabs and bioluminescent comb jellies. Cup the water in your hands and watch the brilliant stars appear! Take a short swim in the bioluminescence and make your own "glow angels". After the sun sets, the magic of bioluminescence begins. It's hard to describe the beautiful colors of bioluminescence. The fish glow an otherworldly blue as they swim below your paddleboard or kayak. It's an incredibly magical experience. This experience is 2 hours from start to finish with 1.5 hours of guaranteed time on the water.
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Bioluminescence Tour
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Barley see anything bioluminescent except the jelly’s
Anais P,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Disappointed the concept was cute but nothing like the pictures. We barely seen anything bioluminescent except the little jelly’s. If I knew we would barely see it I wouldn’t have booked it. Plus we got bit up by mosquitos so bad definitely not worth it sorry :(.
Fun adventure
Nicole G,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bring swimming clothes to make glow angels. Lots of fun seeing the water light up with any touch to it.
Wonderful experience!
Sue v,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic! Savanah and Bryce were super. Wonderful experience. No moon so we had top visibility! The group was also small (8 kayaks).
Mediocre
j9jt7yvhkb,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00Seeing the bioluminescence was a great experience but our guide was difficult to keep track of and didn’t engage with the group often. The majority of the tour consisted of us sitting and waiting for further instruction, it all felt a bit lazy.
Special experience
Debra J,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great opportunity to see something incredibly rare in a beautiful setting.. Wealth of information shared by Bob & Savannah is delightful.
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