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 09 Jul

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Starting at $75.00

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Wed 09 Jul

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 (93)

1Milletr1

May 2023

The sunset/bioluminescence tour was everything we had hoped for and more! Our guide, Chili, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His love for Florida wildlife really shone and we all appreciated his joy in sharing it with us. We were lucky enough to have him to ourselves as a family of four. We saw many, many manatees, an alligator, and the bioluminescent plankton (plus a few comb jellyfish) were other-worldly. I would highly recommend this tour. Definitely worth the money!

Jennifer_G

Apr 2023

This was such a fun excursion but the mosquitoes were awful. Guides definitely need to hand out bug spray before and during the tour. Otherwise we saw tons of wildlife and bioluminescence. Worth every penny.

JaeQuyen A

Apr 2023

We had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Chaz was super attentive and professional. We saw so many manatees and when evening fell the bioluminesecence was amazing. The manatees came right up to us and my son caught a couple of comb jellies. Chaz and Jacob always made sure we were safe and gave us lots of tips and warnings. Were relatively novice kayaks and never felt unsafe. ! Would definitely do this again to support this natural preserve.