Guided Night Kayak Adventure Tour in Luminous Lagoon

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Key West, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Nakeesha_T ·

Mar 2026

Johnathan was an excellent guide, laid back and all around just a good vibe. I had so much fun on this tour and would recommend it probably a million times over. I don’t know if that’s just because I got to see a bunch of nurse sharks this tour or just because the whole experience was top notch! Either way, don’t miss out on this!

· Amy_K ·

Mar 2026

Wonderful evening kayaking experience with John. We were able to see several marine animals and get a good workout! Beautiful adventure and we would do it again!

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Overview

See the Key West lagoons in a whole new way. Go on a nocturnal adventure with clear kayaks and LED lights that illuminate the surroundings so you can see underwater. A local guide takes you and a small group to the best spots and you’ll experience a unique and memorable way of spotting marine life.

Experience a memorable nighttime adventure
Embark on clear kayaks with LED illumination for a unique adventure
Spot wildlife and nature that’s otherwise hard to see
Enjoy a more personal experience with a local tour guide

What's Included

100% Clear LED Lighted Tandem Kayaks, Seats & Paddles
Local Tour Guide
Life Jacket
Free Parking

Gratuites

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures
5016 5th Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USA
**Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, briefing, and time to sign waivers. Please look for turquoise building on the left side of the street and meet us at the kiosk for check-in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Key West

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Max weight per kayak is 350 LBS combined weight or single
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Cristi_O

Chris was an awesome guide. It was a little windy so everyone else in our group rescheduled but we couldn’t as it was our last night in town. He did a great job taking us to places we could still see a lot. We saw so many sea creatures and he was very knowledgable about them all. I would highly recommend doing this tour!

Reviews

4.5

based on 153 reviews

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Night kayak!

Brianna_C, Apr 2026

What an experience! I have never kayaked in my life before and this was so fun. It is a little workout if the current picks up but very doable. We sat 1 per kayak but you can double up.

Amazing experience!

Maureen_W, Apr 2026

What an AMAZING experience! Gianni was an excellent guide! So knowledgeable and great to talk to! Once in a lifetime experience 🤩🥰

Great evening adventure.

Christina_B, Apr 2026

Captain John is funny, experienced and knowledgeable. Once he gave us a review on how to kayak, we were off. He led us on a marine life scavenger hunt filled with information about each one. We had some history of the area as well. He kept the mood light and easy like our paddling. Though some of us ended up in the mangroves to no fault of Captain John. If you’re looking for a fun evening experience and love the outdoors, book this one! You will not be disappointed.

Read this before booking…changed from a year ago

Kimberly_G, Apr 2026

They no longer have the clear boats that are pictured on the thumbnail. They have kayaks with a small window at your feet. Absolutely ruined the experience. We did this last year with the clea boats and it was amazing. Also the “guide” was like a party guy they grabbed off the street. He was very nice but was not a knowledgeable guide that knew how to lead and direct a group. Most importantly, the route was changed and shortened. By the time everyone was loaded in boats and we started, we kayaked one hour not two! I’m disappointed and feel ripped off…clear boats and half the time? Falsely advertised.

Amazing night kayaking tour!! Must do in Key West!

Kristine_S, Apr 2026

This was the highlight of our trip! John was so informative and showed us so many different sea creatures! Very cool experience, highly recommended!!

The kayaking itself was...

Chris_S, Apr 2026

The kayaking itself was fun, but the tour guide wasn't personable!! If he had a little more excitement & enthusiasm it would have made it a more enjoyable experience.

I’ve never been night...

Jennifer_G, Apr 2026

I’ve never been night time kayaking so I overall I enjoyed a new experience…. it was very windy and the mangroves were very narrow and pitch black , very hard to get through with those long poles …

Night kayaking

Cathy_S, Apr 2026

It was really cool to go kayaking at night and see the bottom of the water. Our guide did great and took the time to explain everything. Would recommend taking this trip.

Our guide was very...

Nikoel_C, Apr 2026

Our guide was very knowledgeable. Even though it was a very windy night a lot of of us assumed it would be cold, but there was nothing to worry about since the mangroves basically blocked all the wind so it was a very pleasant night. Was a great experience and would do it again.

Worth the money?

Greg_S, Mar 2026

It was a fun trip, however there was a lot of time wasted just drifting and asking trivia questions. We saw a few fish, sharks and jellyfish, however we were hoping to enter the mangroves at night. We enjoyed the event, but we did not believe it was worth the price.

A fun experience, even if...

Robert_E, Mar 2026

A fun experience, even if you don't spot all the wildlife. To be on the water, in the mangroves at night was amazing.

It was a fun experience. ...

Lindsey_W, Mar 2026

It was a fun experience. The kayaks were cool and fun to go at night. Unfortunately we didn't see a lot of wildlife.

Glow kayak

Ellen_W, Mar 2026

Night kayaking was incredibly cool! Our guide said that you see more wildlife during the day kayak, but we saw quite a bit anyway. We saw a nurse shark, star fish, lots of reef fish, and jelly fish. We will definitely night kayaking again!

Fun family experience

Jill_C, Mar 2026

We had a great time on the tour, unfortunately it was unseasonably cool and we didn’t get to see many sea creatures. The guide was good at trying to find things (though unenthusiastic). We did get to see a couple of nurse sharks and some cool jellyfish. Kayaking at night through the mangroves was pretty cool and peaceful. I would Go again, but would opt for the 8 pm option. We don’t typically stay up late and for what we saw I wouldn’t stay up that late again (personal preference). We would do it again in hopes of seeing more! Our 2 boys had a great time (11 and 13 YO)

Great guide

Brian_Z, Mar 2026

Great fun and knowledgeable guide, it was a ton of fun with a group of all ages. We spotted nurse sharks and upside down jellies

Outstanding night kayak trip

Rebecca_M, Mar 2026

My sister and I took the tour and shared a kayak. We are both in our late 50s. Had a fabulous time, and this was our favorite outing as much as snorkeling if not more! Gionni was lovely, patient, and always checked on those of us who were slower. He had excellent anecdotes to share at each point in the tour! Great trip. Thank you!

Johnathan was an...

Nakeesha_T, Mar 2026

Great job

Robert_P, Mar 2026

The weather was not being nice was very windy but they kept us on some calm parts and had a terrific time

Would do again

Rebecca_R, Mar 2026

First time kayaking and at night lol but it was cool and I would do again. Have patience and you'll have fun! Learn a lot of history which I wasn't expecting so that was awesome also!

Enjoyable after dark activity

Sheila_M, Mar 2026

Our tour guide Johnny was thorough and very knowledgeable. Our group enjoyed this after dark activity very much. Be aware that the seat backs of the kayaks sit low and may not be comfortable for those with a bad back.

Just OK but could have been great.

Mike_V, Mar 2026

Not for seniors or first time kyackers. Guide got so far ahead we couldn’t hear him and he was the only one with a headlamp going through tight mangroves at night. Proper prep and briefing would have been a plus. Headlamps (one per Kyack) should have been mandatory for safety! At times the guide was more than 200 yards ahead and in the mangroves you would be out of site with no light except under the boat. Also a better way for seniors to get in and out of the Kyack! Making your gust Rolland crawl on a hard surface is not a pleasant experience.

Wonderful evening...

Amy_K, Mar 2026

Wonderful evening kayaking experience with John. We were able to see several marine animals and get a good workout! Beautiful adventure and we would do it again!

The guided nighttime...

Chris_H, Mar 2026

The guided nighttime kayak tour was amazing. My wife and I picked the two person kayak. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He went over and beyond finding us different species to observe. Definitely a fun time.

Night kayaking under a full moon

Antonia_V, Mar 2026

Sebastian was a great guide. Friendly, helpful and made the trip fun. Lovely night, we did the 10pm trip. Full moon

Could’ve been better

Sandy_R, Feb 2026

Our guide was a bit disinterested in guiding or sharing information. While the lighted kayaks through the mangroves gave us a novel experience, the lack of enthusiasm from the guide was disappointing.

Glass Bottom Kayak Evening

denise_v, Feb 2026

Our guide was highly knowledgeable in regards to the animals and ecosystem we were exploring. He was extremely helpful with preparing us for the kayak adventure.

Magical mangrove adventure under the stars

Karin_H, Feb 2026

You’ll get wet but it was warm enough in the evening not to be uncomfortable. No bugs at least this time. It’s a fun, magical and interesting activity!

Great time

Steven_C, Feb 2026

Noah was our guide and he was very informative and found some sharks for us . We had a great time , if you have not kayaked before don’t worry it’s not hard to learn .