Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Merritt Island
Paddle Merritt Island’s glowing lagoon with a local guide
Duration
1.5–2 hrs
Includes
Kayak, paddles, life jackets
Highlights
Paddle after dark through the Indian River Lagoon as bioluminescent plankton glow beneath your kayak. Your guide shares insights into the lagoon and its native species, while wildlife sightings remain unpredictable.
- Learn paddling basics with no prior kayaking experience needed
- Discover how dinoflagellates create natural light when the water is disturbed
- Explore calm, sheltered lagoon waters after dark
- Watch for dolphins, manatees, and other local wildlife
Itinerary
Check in at Cape Crossing Marina
Meet your guide and receive orientation
Launch and follow your guide through the glowing water
Stop for stargazing and bioluminescent viewing tips
Return to dock and debrief
What's Included
- Single or tandem kayak
- Paddles
- Life jackets and safety whistle
- Lights, glow sticks, and flashlight
- Safety and route overview
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early for instruction and equipment
- Complete a waiver for every adult before the tour
- Ages 12+ to operate a single kayak
- Children ages 4+ may share a double kayak with an adult
- Double kayaks have a 550-lb combined weight limit
- Wear a life jacket throughout the tour
- Follow guide instructions and do not swim during the tour
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- No pets
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: FF67NS
FAQs
No prior kayaking experience is required. Your guide provides instructions, a safety overview, and a route overview before launch.
Wear quick-dry clothes or a swimsuit, and water shoes or sandals. Bring a towel, a change of clothes, and a dry bag or waterproof phone case; dress for the possibility of getting wet.
No. Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that varies, and no artificial lighting is used to create the glow on this kayak tour.
Meeting details
Cape Crossing Marina, 306 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
