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1 hour 30 minutes
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The tour takes about 90 minutes, and the route consists of mangrove trails and shallow lagoon waters. Our guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your safety and answering any questions you may have. The bioluminescence is hard to photograph, so we recommend you leave your camera at home and fully immerse yourself in this magical experience.
Our visitors have praised our bioluminescence kayaking tour as a highlight of their vacation. Experience an “out of this world" adventure with Florida-Adventurer. Florida bioluminescence is the #1 kayaking trip in the Orlando and Cocoa Beach area. We are located about an hour from Universal Studios and The Walt Disney world area theme parks.
Paddle through the Indian River Lagoon with Florida-Adventurer and experience magic.
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our bioluminescent kayak tours last for approximately 90 mins. You will get wet to some extent, so plan to bring some towels and wear appropriate footwear.
Peak season is July – October with sightings as late as January
LAUNCH SITE: Haulover Canal, Titusville; and Kiwanis Island Park, Merritt Island
TRIP LENGTH: 90 MINS
INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES AND HAPPY GUIDES
MAX WEIGHT: 300LBS FOR A SINGLE, AND 600LBS FOR A TANDEM
AGE RANGE: 5+
SUGGESTIONS TO BRING: AQUATIC FOOTWEAR, BUG SPRAY, TOWEL, SUNSCREEN, CASH FOR TIPS (optional), AND A WATER BOTTLE
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Our bioluminescent kayak tours last for approximately 90 mins. You will get wet to some extent, so plan to bring some towels and wear appropriate footwear.
MAX WEIGHT: 300LBS FOR A SINGLE, AND 600LBS FOR A TANDEM
INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES AND HAPPY GUIDES
Beverages, bug spray, towels, snacks etc
Don't miss out on Bioluminescent Kayaking at Haulover Canal in Titusville. Kayaking through bioluminescent water is truly a magical sight to behold, and it's an experience that you'll remember all your life. Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. Our cooler water bioluminescent experience is the Bioluminescent Comb-Jellyfish. These jellyfish light up blue when they are disturbed, creating a surreal and magical effect in the water. In the summer, dinoflagellates are present, which are single-celled, planktonic organisms. They naturally produce light so when the water is disturbed in which they are in a bright blue-green light glows. When you kayak through the sparkling water, you’ll feel like you are in another world. Florida-Adventurer’s Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour is locally owned and operated. We know the best spots in Merritt Island Nature Reserve. Our certified tour guides are knowledgeable about the area and they will share interesting facts about the bioluminescence and other wildlife we’re sure you’ll meet along the way. Please be sure to make your reservations early as this Florida kayak tour tends to book out 2 weeks in advance.
338 reviews
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William W,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
Very informational and fun experience exploring Haulover Canal! Jeremiah even caught a blue crab for us to see and comb jellies that glow when you touch them.
Susan P,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
Have to apply bug spray or wear long shirts and pants. Stars were amazing. We felt we would have preferred more paddling and less floating. View of cape on water was cool.
Melissa H,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
Terrance was such a wonderful guide, My husband and I have never kayaked before and we had no problems at all, the water glowed with every stroke and you could see the fish moving as the glow highlighted their trail. Terrance explained the area and history of the refuge, he is very knowledgeable and amazing as a guide. Everything about this experience was perfect. A must do for anyone in the area. He took us to the perfect places to see the most and not be where everyone else was.
Felicia B,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
Definitely recommend! Be prepared to have fun and enjoy kayaking in the dark. A very enjoyable and unique experience. FYI. Your feet will get wet and bug spray is a must.
Sheila W,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Delay of 20 minutes from the start, uninteresting. Bio luminescence limited around the paddle. Very disappointed
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