Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour

Overview

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-loved endangered species, West Indian Manatees! Sit back while the gentle giants roll, sniff, and nuzzle all around you. Dolphins are also active this time of day as they wrangle their dinner in the adjacent cove.

Next, head out to Bird Island, a federally protected rookery, to watch hundreds of birds soar in overhead. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills and more all glide in their flocks to nest for the night. Be lulled into serenity by the gently rocking kayak as the sun descends for the night in the pinks, oranges, and reds of sunset.

Finally, the tour culminates in the season’s bioluminescent experience, whether it be summer bioluminescence, winter comb jelly bioluminescence, or a star-studded moonlit sky.

City: Cocoa Beach

Sat 23 Aug

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Starting at $95.00

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Sat 23 Aug

Starting at $95.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Kayak

Professional guide

PFD

Paddle

2 hour kayak tour

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
Bottled water, Snacks
Any special personal paddling gear if you like
You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (160)

Waynoooo

Mar 2023

Fabulous tour and well worth the time and money! Chas was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the area, the manatees, bio-luminescent algae and the local wildlife. We had a small group (2 boats) and were able to get soem great sunset pictures and take our time in the various places on the tour. He was very amenable to modifying the tour (for our small group) to get "off the beaten path" a little.

graehamg2023

Mar 2023

We did the sunset tour a few nights ago and we had a wonderful time! Chaz was very knowledgeable about the area and was a super friendly tour guide!! They still do tours even if there is just one couple which was what happened to us so we ended up getting a private tour! Highly recommend!!

amberleyv2023

Jan 2023

Had an amazing time exploring the lagoon! Chaz was our tour guide and was super down to earth and very knowledgeable! Will be booking with them again in the summer time when the bios are easier to see! Saw a bunch of dolphins and manatees. Just a great overall experience.