Paddle a LED-lit clear-bottom kayak or paddleboard and watch bioluminescence at night
1.5 Hours
Kayak/paddleboard, paddles
Explore the water at night on a LED-lit clear-bottom kayak or paddleboard and watch bioluminescence glow beneath you. This guided tour lasts about 1.5 hours and runs near Merritt Island, about 15 minutes north of Cocoa Beach.
A minimum of 2 people is required to operate the tour; if the minimum is not met, you may be notified up to 2 hours prior to adjust, rebook, or upgrade to a private tour. Bring your own gear is not available for LED tours. Weight limits apply: paddleboard 300 lbs; clear-bottom single 350 lbs; clear-bottom tandem 410 lbs.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before launch are not eligible for a refund. Private reservations require 14 days notice; parties greater than 14 require 14 days notice for a full refund.
Arrive 30 minutes before your guided tour to complete waivers and use the bathroom. Tours leave promptly at the scheduled start time.
Yes. Complete one waiver per person (adults and children). Complete it before you arrive so the tour can launch on time.
Wear active wear or beach wear and dress for the weather. Expect your clothes to get a little wet. Long sleeves and long pants are suggested for bioluminescent tours due to mosquitos.
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, United States
Cocoa Kayaking delivers consistently exceptional mangrove tunnel tours with guides who clearly love what they do. The booking process is remarkably smooth, with online waivers and helpful staff like Genevieve making everything easy from the start. Once you're on the water, you'll understand why people keep coming back—the mangrove tunnels themselves are stunning, and wildlife encounters with manatees and dolphins are incredibly common, often happening just feet from your kayak. The guides are the real stars here. James (also known as "Turtle"), Ian, Captain Mike, Emily, and Noah each get glowing praise for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaged with their groups. They're skilled at spotting wildlife that you'd miss on your own, from comb jellies to manatees surfacing right beside kayaks. Even experienced kayakers mention that going with a guide made all the difference in experiencing the Banana River Lagoon. They take photos during the tour and send them afterward, handle all the logistics, and adjust the pace to suit everyone from three-year-olds to seasoned paddlers. Whether you're visiting from a cruise ship or planning a family outing, this operation has the experience and local knowledge to make it memorable.
Cocoa Kayaking very kindly and swiftly set up our family of four with a wildlife viewing kayak trip with Captain Michael. We had two small children and they were very kind and accommodating, even supplying us with pictures from our trip. We spotted a dolphin and several manatees. Highly recommend!
Rachel
April 6, 2026
Cocoa Kayaking very kindly and swiftly set up our family of four with a wildlife viewing kayak trip with Captain Michael. We had two small children and they were very kind and accommodating, even supplying us with pictures from our trip. We spotted a dolphin and several manatees. Highly recommend!
Rachel
April 6, 2026