So happy we finally were able to take this tour! The drive to Haulover Canal was beautiful, sunset before launch stunning, and the tour thrilling, a little terrifying (for my wife as we crossed the deep water at night) and an absolutely amazing experience! Our guide, Shelly, was quirky, knowledgeable and just alot of fun as she led us across the canal, through the mangrove maze, the dead end, beach area and back to the launch site. It's a little early for the full blown bioluminescence, but magical to see the sparkle in the water as we paddled, the occasional green glow of the comb jellies, and thrilling to scoop and see the combs up close.
We crossed the canal with what Shelly believed o be several dolphins fishing, and could hear the water blowing and see/feel their rippling waves as they passed. We did see several osprey, small alligators camped out, and believe we smacked a black drum with one of our paddles and felt it's vibration as it passed under our kayak! The sky was crystal clear and filled with bright stars, which was an added bonus!
A special thank you to Shelly for rigging her pack to my seat back so I could enjoy he last 1/2 of the tour sitting up instead of laying back and gazing up at the stars!
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2021
Wow! Seems like you got to see everything in one trip! Shelley is an amazing tour guide we are glad to hear that she's able to share her passion with our guests, we are glad you guys enjoyed it and hope to see you guys again!