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Sunset Bioluminescence Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Cocoa Beach, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

If you’re looking to see bioluminescence but only have a few hours to spare when you’re in Mims, Florida, prebook this Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge sunset kayak tour. Head out onto the water with a guide leading the way as the sun goes down. Your guide points out animals and marine life as you kayak—especially the many bird species found in the area—before going to see bioluminescence in the dark of night.
  • Explore Florida’s Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge at sunset
  • See one of the few places in the world that have bioluminescence
  • A guide knows the best routes to take on the water to see sea life
  • All kayak equipment is provided for an easy tour

What's Included

  • 2 hour kayak tour
  • Professional guide
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • PFD
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Haulover Canal Kayak Launch
    Haulover Canal, Mims, FL 32754, USA

    Departure Point: Haulover Canal Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge If you have any difficulty finding us you may reach us at one of the following numbers: 9am-5pm After 5pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

A Day Away Kayak Tours (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • What to bring:
  • Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
  • Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
  • Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
  • Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
  • Bottled water, Snacks
  • Any special personal paddling gear if you like
  • You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing tour

Jennifer_G, Apr 2023
This was such a fun excursion but the mosquitoes were awful. Guides definitely need to hand out bug spray before and during the tour. Otherwise we saw tons of wildlife and bioluminescence. Worth every penny.

Fue muy linda...

JIMENAariadna_C, Oct 2023
Fue muy linda experiencia, vimos delfines y manatees, pero no la bioluminicencia sin mucha explicación del porque no se veia
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