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)

Ruthlesshou

Jul 2020

The tour was great and we had two amazing tour guides, Harrison and Kevin, they were extremely polite and helped us with anything we needed. I would definitely go back.

kuttinkoala

Jul 2020

We booked a 3 hours private tour and had a fantastic time. We watched a beautiful sunset from our kayaks and seen several manatees on our tour. The highlight of the trip was once it got dark. The Bioluminescent did not disappoint. It is hard to describe how beautiful and awe-inspiring the bioluminescent’s is. This should definitely be on everyone’s bucket list. Brandi was an excellent guide and was very informative. She took us to some great areas and pointed out all the wildlife we came across on our tour.

600KarenS600

Jul 2020

We had a wonderful time. It was very exciting to see the bioluminescence in clear kayaks. Our guides were helpful, knowledgable and safety conscious. It is a drive to get to the refuge but the views are worth it. It is very difficult to photograph this visual treat so pics not great but you get the idea.