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Night Glow Kayak Paddle Session in Pensacola Beach

Night Glow Kayak Paddle Session in Pensacola Beach

Pensacola, USA

Night Glow Kayak Paddle Session in Pensacola Beach

Pensacola, USA
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Whether you’re paddling alone or with a partner, this nighttime paddling session includes a kayak that can accommodate two people. It’s a clear, transparent vessel that’s illuminated with LED solar lights to give you a glimpse into the waters below. Choose your favorite color, slide on a life jacket, and paddle across the Pensacola Beach Sabine while looking for fish, stingrays, and dolphins.
  • Seat yourself in a transparent kayak with your choice of LED light color
  • Paddle with a partner, as these kayaks seat two people
  • A life jacket is included for safe nightly paddles
  • Spot wildlife like dolphins, fish, and stingrays if you’re lucky

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.3
based on 155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointing experience

Jacob_J, Jul 2025
Paid for the glow experience, 15 minutes in and our light goes out, they had no battery to replace ours and at least half the other kayaks lights when out. Was told we are sorry you can go back out without lights or you can be pulled in and leave. This was something we wanted to do and it was a disappointment not worth the $70 we paid for the kayak or getting shirts for $50 to wear out while we floated. If you pay for glow kyaks they should, glow... if it was just our kayak that would have been one thing maybe just a fluke but it was almost everybody's. When you pay for something and it doesn't work like advertised your response shouldt be you can be pulled in and leave or you can spend the rest of the time in the dark..

Family enjoyed Kayaking...

Venkata_D, Jul 2025
Family enjoyed Kayaking at Night with glow Kayak’s…A unique experience!! One should try this when you been to Pensacola…

Glow paddle!

Courtney_G, Jun 2025
The glow of the paddles aren’t as bright as photos but still bright enough to see the sea floor when close to the grass. If you have never done it before, children like to do it. My son and I grabbed some hermit crabs from the shallow seaside by the grasslands and some sea slugs and then tossed them back when we were done. We also saw some dolphin tops a couple of times as well as some fish jump out of the water. It was definitely fun for the kiddos though. My daughter is 2 and she held on for dear life but she didn’t cry. For the price, I would definitely say give it a try. We did the earliest one just because we had kids but I am willing to try this again a time I don’t have my kids with me and it’s just me and my partner or friends (only adults) so we can do it when it’s completely dark outside. Also, the guys there were super nice and helpful! 9/10

The staff was very nice...

Brittany_P, Jun 2025
The staff was very nice and attentive. Everything moved swiftly and smoothly. The only negative was not being able to see anything other than a few minnows closer to the bank.

Awesome experience!

Lindsey_R, May 2025
Great experience! My husband and I kayak all the time but this experience was so cool to do! Actually seen fish! 🐠 Definitely a must!!!

Amazing

Vineeth_R, Apr 2025
I was in for a good experience and we had so much fun glow kayaking in the dark. Also the stars were out such a amazing adventure.

Pretty cool!

Angelica_O, Aug 2024
So cool to be in a floating glow kayak! It was pretty relaxing. Saw mostly small fish. One fish that looked like a mini swordfish (the size of your palm) jumped into our boat! We got it and released it in the water. Our instructor was professional and nice.

Needs a Tour or activity instead of free time

Rob_H, Aug 2024
Recommend a guided tour instead of free roam tour Always a brief on how to get back in Kayak would be helpful

First-time Kayak

Erika_A, Jul 2024
We really enjoyed this activity. The staff members were nice and helpful. I highly recommend giving Night Glow Kayak Paddle a try!

I liked it! Definitely...

Audrey_H, Jun 2024
I liked it! Definitely was my husband and I First time. I was struggling because the wind forcing us back and forth . I mean it’s a great experience. Just make sure you have some shorts or a shirt on because you will get wet up! Bath suits or swim shorts one! The team was very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed myself , but next time I’ll try going around 7pm so I can actually see everything! My husband and I went at 8:30pm. I mean you actually can see other riders but can’t really see other things. I just think 7:30 would’ve been a great time! I loved the glow lights and how the whole set up was. I enjoyed the crew that went the same time we went. All of us had a great time! Very cheap for the price of two , but just need more time for the price🙌🏿 Rate ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟

One and done

Tonya_D, May 2024
we had a nice time. Little bit expensive for what it was. Really they should go the extra mile with complementary water or glow-in-the-dark necklaces or something as part of the experience.

Best thing to do in Pensacola

Sharde_S, May 2024
Had a great time! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I accidentally booked twice and they refunded me.

Disappointed

Alicia_W, Mar 2024
The workers were really nice but I feel we paid to get a wet butt and not see anything. Needed more light.

What an experience!!!

Racquel_W, Oct 2023
It was a very different experience I conquered a fear!!! it’s something I can check off my bucket list never to experience again. Great experience overall!!

It was horrible no...

Aleiah_J, Jun 2023
It was horrible no guidance no help instructions were short and no help lights were half way out on kayak definitely wasn’t like in the pictures

Glow in the dark dead fish kayak trip

Heather_G, Jun 2023
The staff is detached and not helpful. There was a dead fish in our kayak and when we returned after 40 minutes complaining of such, no alternate kayak was offered or rain check or discount at all.

Great experience!

Jerome_H, May 2023
Great time and a cool bunch of people running it. Definitely worth the money and a great thing to do!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you!! Come back again!

Night time fun

Micki_K, Mar 2023
Being on the water without our phones! So peaceful! It’s nice to slow down and enjoy the water for awhile.

delightful!

cheyenneisnotcool, Mar 2023
this was a very fun experience! my friend and i had never gone kayaking before, but the staff was very helpful and friendly. we got the hang of it and had a fantastic time. it was very pretty

Decent

Samantha_R, Mar 2023
We arrived late so it was still nice we were able to get out there. The current was strong it was hard to steer. You couldn’t see anything, don’t think it was worth the trip we made

Family friendly

Amanda_K, Jul 2022
Fun for the whole family, it’s a short 45 min that will fly by once you’re on the water but it’s perfect if you’re with a little one and doing all the work lol.

Family fun!!

Amanda_K, Jul 2022
My family and I really enjoyed this, it was a Great activity for the family! Easy to paddle, easy to get in and out! Everything was great... kayak is equipped with a little seat so your bottom stays drier and more comfortable. NOTE: You have to enter the kayak without shoes so bring easy on off shoes if possible.

Night, lights, kayak, FUN.

Mathew_K, Jun 2022
Kayaking at night with the lights was the coolest experience! The guides were also very helpful and enjoyable to be around.

Glowrific

Steve_W, Jun 2022
Nice experience, safe, relaxing, would do it again. Guys at check-in were easy to work with too. We had a great time.

Staff was very friendly....

Brittanie_W, May 2022
Staff was very friendly. We only saw a couple tiny fish along the shoreline. 45 minutes went quick!!

Just getting started and...

Michelle_T, Apr 2022
Just getting started and we got to witness a dolphin! It was a great experience and we had a blast. It was a beautiful night. Staff was friendly and helpful and allowed my grandson to help others depart.

Not fun

Becky_S, Apr 2022
Wasn't enjoyable. Didn't see any fish or anything. Not for elderly or weighty people. I don't have anything more to say but it won't let me post unless I write something.

Great family fun

Sierra_V, Mar 2022
Very reasonable prices! We went at the 6:30 time frame and watched the sunset while kayaking and it was beautiful. The whole family had a great time. The staff was very friendly.

very nice night time kayak experience

Robyn_B, Mar 2022
it was really neat to see the sea animals from a clear and glowing kayak at night. We saw jellyfish, a stingray, and many minnows. It was also fun to paddle around the bay and see the huge homes lit up at night.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you so much for coming to visit! We hope to see you again soon!