Paddle after dark and learn to navigate the night sky with local guides
2½ hrs
Up to 8 people
Guides, kayaks, safety gear
Paddle the Chassahowitzka River after dark as local guides share stories about stars, moon phases, and planetary alignments. Tours are planned around peak meteor shower nights for a chance to look for celestial sights away from city lights.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a refund. No-shows or no communication are non-refundable.
Product ID: MD2F3Q
Join only if you’re an adult and you feel confident paddling and navigating on the water after sunset. This tour is not suitable for first-time or inexperienced kayakers. If night paddling feels challenging or scary, or you have visual limitations, choose a daytime tour instead.
No. Alcohol is not permitted on this tour.
Bring polarized sunglasses, bug spray, sunscreen, hydration and a snack, a dry bag, and water shoes.
8600 W Miss Maggie Drive Homosassa, Florida 34448
Rachel, Jodi, Joe, Roman, and Ed form a tight-knit team of guides who clearly know and love the Chassahowitzka River. Reviewers consistently praise their depth of knowledge, covering local wildlife, plant life, history, and even astronomy on the nighttime tours. Manatee sightings come up again and again, alongside birds, otters, fish, and more. The guides have a genuine knack for making first-timers feel comfortable on the water, and one reviewer even noted a guide happily towing a tired paddler back to shore. The tour options range from morning paddles to sunset and full moon kayak experiences, each earning glowing feedback. Guests appreciate the small details too, things like bug spray, headlamps, and blankets being on hand, which signals a well-organized operation. For locals and visitors alike, this consistently comes up as a trip highlight rather than just a pleasant afternoon activity.
I truly cannot recommend Nature Coast Eco Tours enough! From start to finish, the experience was incredible. Rachel and Jodi are not only extremely knowledgeable, but you can genuinely feel how much they care about our local ecosystems and the life within them. They share their passion in a way that makes you appreciate the beauty around you on a whole new level. Their kayak tours are hands-down the best in town. Peaceful, informative, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for a unique way to connect with nature and learn something along the way, this is it. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone!
Emily Whateley
March 17, 2026
I truly cannot recommend Nature Coast Eco Tours enough! From start to finish, the experience was incredible. Rachel and Jodi are not only extremely knowledgeable, but you can genuinely feel how much they care about our local ecosystems and the life within them. They share their passion in a way that makes you appreciate the beauty around you on a whole new level. Their kayak tours are hands-down the best in town. Peaceful, informative, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for a unique way to connect with nature and learn something along the way, this is it. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone!
Emily Whateley
March 17, 2026
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