Sunset Bioluminescence Tour

Overview

Sunset is a magical time on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. There is movement everywhere. Dolphins are rounding up their dinner, manatees are moving into the shallows to find a comfortable spot to spend the night. As the light fades and the sky ignites with dynamics color, “Mullethead Island,” a federally protected rookery, buzzes with activity as many of the refuge’s 358 unique bird species flock above you to their protected nests for the night. Typical species to expect include Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills, all set to the backdrop of rocket launch pads and iconic NASA landscape. Launch into your escape.

City: Cocoa Beach

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $75.00

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.

What To Expect

A Day Away Kayak Tours

Kayak to an island with a very diverse bird population before they settle in for the night, right next to a beautiful sunset on the horizon. Then, paddle to a nearby location to see various types of bioluminescence - one of only a few places in the world to see it.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (66)

debdunagan

Feb 2021

Kevin was great, we were lucky to have him all to ourselves and had a wonderful time with lots of info. We saw dolphins, manatee noses, beautiful sunset and the shiny jellyfish! Highly recommend!

Momomtraveler

Feb 2021

Such an amazing experience. Our guide, Sunny was wonderful and knowledgeable. We saw a dolphin up close and a manatee. Going around the island with all the birds was great. The birds fly right overhead. We also saw and held the bioluminescence jelly combs! We will definitely do this again on a future trip.

819JanetB

Dec 2020

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely evening on the water with our knowledge and entertaining guide Jaden. Our 2.5 hours was filled with bio information and the opportunity to watch dolphins feed and play, several shy manatees passing by our kayaks, amd numerous birds including roseate spoonbills and white pelicans As the night sky set in we able to see the glowing jelly creatures who are believed to have been on earth for 550 million years. Jaden was so engaged and made sure we learned a lot and now have a new appreciation for a sea world that exists just off the Florida coast. Highly recommend... but be aware that just like everything in nature, the living creatures are seasonal in behavior so no guarantees of what you will see but definitely guaranteed that you will be a lot smarter about the ecosystem