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 24 Dec

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Starting at $95.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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 (109)

kathylU6291YA

Jul 2022

Highly recommend taking this kayaking tour. We saw many manatees and beautiful birds in the channel, paddled by bird island with an abundance of native birds, watched the sunset from the Indian River, and then paddled back to the channel to experience the magical bioluminescence show as it got dark. It was priceless watching the huge smiles on our kids faces as they experienced such an incredible evening on the water. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and interactive.

lindadC8261QQ

Jul 2022

Alex, Brad and Haley were fantastic! Great time on the water! Saw tons of manatees, dolphins, cool birds, a beautiful sunset and the bioluminescence was unforgettable. We loved every minute and will definitely go back.

lisabD1007UL

Jul 2022

This was breathtaking every aspect our tour guide, Alex, was very friendly and knowledgeable he made us enjoy the trip. I love nature and this was a great way to spend time in nature