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

Sun 20 Apr

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Starting at $75.00

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $75.00

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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.

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 (93)

brendaw152

Jul 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset bioluminescence tour! Aiden and Matt were great guides, laid back but informative. The bioluminescence was absolutely amazing, never seen anything like it. We also saw lots of dolphins, one even slapped his tail 4-5 times as if telling us hello. The guides said they had never seen that before. The tour was exciting and relaxing at the same time! Highly recommend!

UncleVance

Jun 2024

We had lovely weather under the the light of a new moon. Saw both dolphin and Manatee while paddling to our final destination of Mosquito lagoon. Our tour guide Drew was very knowledgeable about the eco system, its history, the phytoplankton . and the luminescent source of the light in the water we were seeing. I have been on many of rivers in Florida in a kayak but this was the first in darkness. Loved it and would highly recommend to any age at any skill level.

geofferym2018

Apr 2024

I booked the Sunset Bioluminescence Tour with A Day Away Kayak Tours for 11 people, 9 of them Foreign Exchange Students from three different countries. We were well taken care of by Drew, Lauren, and Piper. Several in our group stated they would go back again to explore more! I highly recommend this tour. The scenery and history of the area is beautiful