Can't say enough about this tour. Austin and Jacob were great guides, provided lots of info. We saw dolphins, osprey and heron, (thanks to Austin's flashlight), bait fish and mullett, (almost jumping in the kyak), heard manatees but didn't see them. Just running your hands in the water to see the iridescent glow is astounding and when the water drips off your fingers it looks like tiny twinkling stars. The darker the night the better, seeing what looks like a galaxy of stars under your clear kayak, as you paddle, really knocked my socks off (even though I was barefoot, LOL) and made me feel like I was in the movie Avatar. Some in our group stood up in their kayaks and said the view was even more amazing (I was too nervous to try). Any movement in the water causes the glow so all the little fish swimming around you lights up the area. This definitely makes the clear kayak the way to go. Seriously, you have to see this for yourself and to film it would require a long exposure camera.
Tips - pick the darkest night for the best vision of the glowing phenomenom (checkout their website's moon chart)
- bring STRONG bug spray
- turn dome lights and head lights off in your car as mosquitoes attack instantly
- wear long sleeves and pants
- bring flashlight and glow necklace
- change of clothes (you'll be wet and smelly from bug spray)
- bring wipes or lysol to disinfect your paddle and life jacket
- don't forget to tip the guides! They deserve it for working such long/late labor intensive hours!
Réponse de l'hôte
Jul 2020
Thanks for the GLOWING review ;) We're so glad you had awesome time with Austin and Jacob! The bio truly is amazing and being able to experience it in our clear kayaks is top notch. Sounds like you saw some awesome wildlife out there, which is always a win in our book.
We definitely suggest bringing deet-free bug spray to ensure the clarity for your bio viewing is the best! You can also bring your own lifejacket if you feel more comfortable, but our team is cleaning and sanitizing all equipment before and after our tours!!
We can't thank you enough for sharing your experience on our bioluminescent tour!! Hope to paddle with you again in the future!