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1 hour 45 minutes
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With A Paddle in Paradise, you’ll enjoy one of the most authentic and intimate bioluminescent kayak and paddle board tours in Florida. Unlike large outfitters that pack 25+ people into one group, we keep tours small—around 12 guests, with a 15-person max—offering a peaceful, personalized experience and better views of the glowing water. We are close to Cocoa Beach and Orlando.
Each tour is locally guided by the owner, giving you a laid-back, guest-first vibe where you're treated like a friend, not a number. Paddle under the stars through the Indian River Lagoon, one of the only places in the world where bioluminescent dinoflagellates and comb jellies light up the water.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For all amendments, please contact us directly before making any amendments to ensure availability for your selected time. in the event an amendment is made without contacting us directly, we may not be able to accomadate your change, and we will not have space for you to participate.
It is the guests responsabilty to provide adaquite and up to date contact info in case changes or updates to your tour, if using an international number and we cannot get ahold of you with location changes or cancelations refunds will not be provided. We are not able to call internatinal numbers, updates will be sent via viator messege center. Updates on weather and potential location changes will be sent via the messenger app. Please be sure to check these messages the day of your tour.
This event is rain or shine. As long as no thunder, Lightning, or heavy winds in the area and conditions are safe the tours will commence
In the event of severe weather we may go on a 30 minute weather hold. After 30 minutes if it is safe to go out we will start the excursion if not a refund will be provided.
this activity is a physical activity and requires people to paddle and operate their own water craft
Your ticket will have instructions to our daily updates page with the most current lanch site and weather conditions
This excursion requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. In the very rare event a minimum is not met you may be asked to move to a different launch time
Our equipment has a max weight of 285lbs if you exceed this please contact us directly for acomadtions before booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Photos of your excursion are inlcuded
Gratuities not included in booking price
Discover Florida’s only bioluminescent lagoon on a peaceful, star-lit paddle tour with "A Paddle in Paradise Guided Eco Tours". Just a short drive from Orlando and Cocoa Beach, this small-group experience lets you witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing phenomena—bioluminescence—as the water lights up around you with every paddle stroke. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll glide through the Indian River Lagoon, one of the only places in the world where both dinoflagellates and bioluminescent comb jellies can be seen. Seasonal Bioluminescence Highlights: ✨ May–October: Paddle through glowing blue trails created by billions of bioluminescent dinoflagellates ✨ November–April: Encounter glowing comb jellies, plus other nocturnal wildlife like stingrays, puffer fish, and horseshoe crabs, illuminated with NOQUA lighting systems Choose your vessel—stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or a stable Kayak Mod—and enjoy a relaxed, 1 hour and 45-minute journey in a small group (12 guests on average, max 15). For the best experience, and for the latest bio updates, check us out apaddleinparadise dot com
154 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Angela C,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
We had a wonderful time! We drove an hour from Orlando to kayak and it did not disappoint! Nate was great! And he’s doggie Flinn came along too and was a wonderful co- tour guide ! Nate has hybrid kayak/ paddle boards which were way more Comfortable than a really kayak. 100/10 recommend !
Lesley P,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
It was a beautiful evening on the water. I went with my children and their grandparents. Nate was quite patient and we all felt safe. It was all the adults first time kayaking but we managed and it was an enjoyable experience. We got some nice family photos as well.
Ryan C,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Nate was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and safety minded. Seeing the bioluminescent water was thrilling. The mosquitoes were terrible when we got there but Nate gave us some bug spray and we were fine for the entire trip.
Geri K,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
It was a lot of fun! My granddaughters and I agreed that Nate was a very knowledgeable and fun guide. Only disappointment was that the phytoplankton do not appear like in the picture in the ad but we felt it was still a good time.
Sean H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was awesome, a true nature lover, happy to be out there and shared a ton of local water way and biodiversity and eco-tourism knowledge with us. Very enjoyable
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