Merritt Island Bioluminescent Nighttime Glow Kayak and SUP Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

  Paddle through the protected waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on a guided nighttime bioluminescence adventure along Florida’s Space Coast. As darkness falls, the water beneath your kayak or paddleboard begins glowing electric blue with every paddle stroke and movement. Guests often see glowing comb jellies, fish trails, jumping mullet, and reflections of bioluminescence lighting up the lagoon around them. This calm, beginner-friendly experience also offers opportunities to enjoy starry skies, peaceful wildlife habitat, and one of Florida’s most unforgettable nighttime eco-adventures.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Space Coast (Pass by)

  Experience the world-famous bioluminescence of Florida’s Space Coast as you paddle through calm nighttime waters beneath the stars. Guests will explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, where glowing bioluminescent organisms illuminate the water with every paddle stroke, splash, and movement. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may witness glowing comb jellies and sparkling dinoflagellates creating a magical blue glow throughout the lagoon. This unforgettable nighttime kayak adventure takes place near Merritt Island and the Space Coast, one of Florida’s top destinations for wildlife, eco tours, and outdoor adventures. Keep an eye out for fish, rays, dolphins, and other coastal wildlife that are sometimes active after dark while enjoying a peaceful paddle through Florida’s scenic coastal waterways.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Experience the natural beauty and world-famous bioluminescence of Merritt Island during an unforgettable nighttime kayak adventure along Florida’s scenic Space Coast. Merritt Island is known for its peaceful coastal waterways, diverse wildlife, star-filled skies, and seasonal glowing waters created by naturally occurring bioluminescent organisms. As guests paddle through the calm lagoon after dark, every paddle stroke, splash, and movement in the water may create a brilliant electric blue glow beneath the kayaks. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may witness glowing comb jellies, sparkling dinoflagellates, jumping fish, rays, dolphins, and other wildlife active throughout the evening. This relaxing eco adventure offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Florida’s most magical natural phenomena while exploring the beautiful waterways surrounding Merritt Island and the Space Coast.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The protected waters surrounding the Banana River Manatee Refuge are home to one of Florida’s most diverse coastal ecosystems and provide an incredible setting for nighttime bioluminescence kayaking along the Space Coast. This peaceful refuge near Merritt Island is known for its calm lagoon waters, scenic natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and seasonal glowing bioluminescence. As guests paddle through the water after dark, every paddle stroke, splash, and movement may create a brilliant electric blue glow caused by naturally occurring bioluminescent organisms. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may also encounter dolphins, jumping fish, rays, comb jellies, manatees, and other wildlife that inhabit the lagoons surrounding Merritt Island and the Banana River. This unforgettable eco adventure offers a relaxing and immersive way to experience one of Florida’s most magical nighttime experiences.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Suitable for beginners
• Relaxed-paced nighttime paddle experience
• Natural bioluminescence visibility varies nightly based on season and environmental conditions

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