2 hour(s)
English
Included
Paddle through calm, protected waters at Kiwanis Island Park
Enjoy a serene, dreamlike nighttime experience on the Banana River
Choose between a vibrant Sunset Tour or a brighter Late Night Tour
Explore lush mangrove shorelines within a peaceful wildlife sanctuary
€ 57.31
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A magical world comes alive after sunset on this one-of-a-kind bioluminescent paddleboard and kayak tour. From May through September, during Florida’s warmest months, the calm waters of the Banana River begin to shimmer with millions of glowing dinoflagellates—tiny organisms that illuminate the water with every movement. We launch from Kiwanis Island Park, a peaceful wildlife sanctuary in Merritt Island just minutes from Cocoa Beach and about an hour from Orlando. Surrounded by mangroves, calm water, and abundant nature, this hidden gem offers an unforgettable setting for your nighttime adventure.
As darkness settles in, the glow intensifies. Every paddle stroke lights up the water in neon blue-green, while fish darting below leave sparkling trails and the gentle motion of manatees or dolphins ignites radiant bursts of light. It’s surreal, tranquil, and breathtaking—like stepping into a real-life Avatar scene. Choose our Sunset Tour to watch the sky transform before the bioluminescence emerges, or opt for the Late Night Tour for the brightest, most mesmerizing glow under a star-filled sky.
Premium Paddle Board & Necessary Equipment
Personal Flotation Device & Whistle
Dry Bag
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Paddle & Water Safety Instructions
Premium Photo & Video Package
Gratuities
Change of clothes
Swimwere
Camera
Minimum age of participants 4
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
Please follow all safety instructions provided by your guide
Wear comfortable water-friendly clothing suitable for nighttime paddling
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Me and my boyfriend booked our tour last year, we had trouble getting there because we had issues with a bridge being up that blocked our path. They let us take a rain-check so we finally got to go this year! We felt very grateful that they honored that. Jay was super funny, nice, and a wonderful tour guide! The whole thing was more educational than I expected, in a good way! We saw glowing jellyfish under a blanket of stars and moonlight. It was beautiful, we even saw a crazy bright comet fly by. So so fun, thank you guys so much! Note from Dylan (my boyfriend): Make sure you have Jay as your tour guide, he has the biggest flashlight 10/10 recommend.
Our trip was great! We did the sunset and bioluminescents. Jay and Selina were amazing tour guides! I really enjoyed Selina's energy and Jay's history and mythology stories. We saw an alligator, manatees, and dolphin during the first half, and the cone jellies during the second half were crazy cool! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
The sunset tour was amazing. Saw so many manatees up close. Such majestic creatures. The kids loved the bioluminescent tour and especially holding and catching the jellyfish. Norman and Rock were so knowledgeable about the wildlife and bioluminescent creatures. They were awesome!!
Our guides were so friendly and helpful! They had great energy. The sky was so clear at night, stars unbelievably beautiful. We saw a group of dolphins swimming by, the bioluminescent waters looked like blue glitter in the water as we ran our hands across the surface, and we saw a baby alligator on the way home. Really memorable experience.
My boyfriend and I went out for the sunset and bioluminescence tour on vacation. Our tour guides, Jay and (forgive me if I get the spelling or the whole name wrong) Sky were absolutely fantastic! I loved the knowledge they had and everything I learned! They were super patient with our group as we watched the dolphins and manatees, tried to help the group get good photos/videos, and just genuinely seemed to love what they did. I would love to join either of them on a tour again!
