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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Mon 23 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)

Paradise36136384887

Feb 2022

I previously did the bioluminescence tour in the summer & returned last night for the Mondo Combo tour. We started our paddle learning about the various species of wildlife we may encounter. We saw many manatee & comb jellies early on. Alex educated us on all the species of birds we were seeing including a King Fisher one I’ve never seen before. He told us interesting facts about the wildlife refuge, ecosystem & NASA. I felt safe with Alex. Our tour included myself & two groups of people. We saw a beautiful sunset as we paddled to bird island. Alex pointed out different types of pelicans, comorants, great egrets, cranes, and my favorite the rosate spoonbill. We laughed a lot on the tour and we learned a lot as well. Alex netted some comb jellies for us as the sun went down, and gave us a close up look at these creatures. Don’t forget to look up at the stars, as Alex pointed out, there’s no light pollution obstructing the sky. We look all kept saying how amazing everything was. Still smiling today. Magnificent tour experience for kayakers of all levels.

Shandiferous

Jan 2022

Our guide Alex was top notch. Not only was he super knowledgeable but he made this experience phenomenal. Last minute we made plans, got lost on the way and he was so patient with us. Would recommend A day away and Alex. We'll for sure be back.

jhonnychangcen

Nov 2021

Our tour guide was Alex, he was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Showed many things around the canal. Wasn’t able to see any manatee but we saw a group of dolphins. Overall it was a great experience, would definitely go again in the future!