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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 24 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)

Ashwini_tay

Jul 2020

Just one word- Beautiful! The instructor and her support team did a really great job in taking us and getting us back. Since it was my husbands bday we wanted the tour to be special and indeed it was! It was a wonderful experience in going out looking for bioluminescence with few dolphins jumping, many fishes swinging by and manatees too. We had a transparent kayak so that was a big plus!

378connieg

Jul 2020

The water really glows! We spooked a manatee which made our kayak rock. We caught a glowing jelly fish, and saw dolphin and marlin glowing as they swam. The tour guides were infornative and made sure we were all very safe. It was a beautiful starry night, and a once in a lifetime experience!

Scenic27630762661

Jul 2020

Peirce and Jaiden were fantastic. They took us through some fun little canals while teaching us about the mangroves and their importance to the ecosystem and balance of nature. Our group was fun and no one got upset when we unintentionally played bumper boats with each other. We saw a pod of dolphins and a Manatee, but the bio was the star of the show. The bio was so beautiful and vibrant since it was so warm. I highly recommend this sunset tour, but be ready to paddle. Peirce and Jaiden were outstanding.