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

Tue 29 Jul

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Starting at $95.00

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Tue 29 Jul

Starting at $95.00

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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)

V6679TFmaryb

Jul 2022

This tour encompassed everything that we wanted to see from the water. The information about the wildlife was great and the pace allowed you to enjoy the wildlife, and watch the manatees and dolphins. On the way back, we were had a bonus experience of seeing the fireworks. Sarah was helpful both prior to the tour when I had a question about the tour and on the tour. A great experience that I would do again!

robertsY3733OS

Jul 2022

Alex was an amazing guide tonight! We saw several manatees, gators, and dolphins. We also took a nice break at an island where there were horseshoe crabs and conch shells to collect. The bioluminescence did not disappoint, and Alex went above and beyond by graciously extending our alloted time to make sure we were really able to see the best glow! Oh, and we had a 360 view of all the area fireworks tonight! THANK YOU, ALEX! We enjoyed it all!

R2063SCkimj

Jul 2022

This was amazing. Very beautiful and the guides were very informative and interactive. The bioluminescence was so wonderful, mesmerizing and beautiful. The wildlife did not disappoint either. Highly recommend this tour and company to anyone.