Perfect time 9pm (first tour) – Easy Location!
Island Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours – Swim in Bioluminescence!
SUMMER SPECIAL TOUR! This bioluminescent kayaking tour to the island is only available in summer – so don’t miss it! It’s the closest tour to Orlando (just 46 miles) and launch conveniently from Kelly Park East near Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. This is considered our “Bio Fun Tour” with a chance for paddlers to get out and swim in the bioluminescence (optional) as we paddle to the shallows of the river islands. If you have not seen bioluminescence, this is your chance to get out there for a neon night of adventure.
This tour only happens on Dark Skies Nights and weekends — so space is limited, so book soon to get your spot! .
This is perfect for those who want to have a bioluminescent splash, and an easy evening on the water. Wear some clothes you do not mind swimming in as this tour get to go to an island for a swim break. We recommend wearing a bathing suit under your t-shirt/shorts. River sandals are recommended.
This tour is available while summer bioluminescence lasts! Come see it tonight.
Private group, school, church or businesses tours are available upon request. Call for more information and rates.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $65 per person
Includes: pfd, guides, fun, tandem kayak and paddle.
Age range: 8+
What You Should Bring: Insect repellent, water bottle, towel
Meeting Point:
Parrish Park Beach launch in Titusville, Florida
Check out this amazing bioluminescence!
More about this New Moon Bioluminescence Tour
What You’ll Experience:
Most nights in summer, the water lights up with glowing plankton (in summer) or illuminated comb jellies (in winter). The Indian River Lagoon is home to some of the brightest bioluminescence in the world, and this launch site gives you front-row access to nature’s most dazzling nighttime light show. We never guarantee any type of wildlife will be visible, but historically we have seen consistent bioluminescence here for the past decade. Please check our Facebook page for the latest conditions and updates.
Can I Take Photos of the Glow?
Bioluminescence is tricky to photograph and requires very dark skies and long-exposure settings. The best time to try is during the July–September new moon cycle. Otherwise, we recommend enjoying the moment and soaking in the glow with your own eyes – it’s even more magical that way!
Ready to Book?
Come experience why this is called one of the “Top Things To Do in Florida at Night!”
Spots fill up fast — especially weekends and new moon dates.
👉 Book Your Tour at Kelly Park East Now
About the Indian River Lagoon:
This incredible estuary is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, home to manatees, dolphins, and thousands of glowing dinoflagellates. The unique saltwater environment here creates the perfect setting for natural light shows every night.
The Indian River Lagoon is an estuary that is fed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean making it a unique natural habitat. The high salt content in the water here makes it a perfect home for a diverse wildlife.
Florida has more endangered or threatened species than any other state, and the Indian River is home to 36 rare or endangered wildlife. The West Indian Manatee is one of them. Manatees love this river because of the abundance of seagrass beds.
Other rare wildlife you are likely to see are: Wood Storks, Roseate Spoonbills, Loggerhead Turtles, Blue Crabs, Seahorse, Great Blue Herons, Green Herons, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Little Blue Heron, Tri-Colored Heron and Bald Eagles.
What is included
- Kayak
This tour is in a 2-person tandem kayak. - PFD
- Guides
What you should bring
- Insect repellent
- Towel
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
How to prepare for your eco-tour
- Check for same day emails – updates
- Check directions – double check
- Wear quick-dry clothes
- Wear water/river shoes
- Bring insect spray
- Bring cash (tips optional)
- Call for questions
- Be ready for fun
Reviews
Write a reviewIncredible experience!! I wish we could have stayed out all night. The wake of my kayak would glow as if I was in Avatars. The staff was aces, informative and ...
Eric Messersmith
Incredible experience!! I wish we could have stayed out all night.
The wake of my kayak would glow as if I was in Avatars.
The staff was aces, informative and fun.
My husband and I have done the bioluminescent kayaking tour with BK Adventure twice. Both times were amazing! The most recent time was with Jeremiah and Jay. They were great ...
D G
My husband and I have done the bioluminescent kayaking tour with BK Adventure twice. Both times were amazing! The most recent time was with Jeremiah and Jay. They were great tour guides and made the experience fun and informational. We saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset. After dark, we saw so much bioluminescent activity!! It was so cool! If you haven't seen it, then I highly recommend this tour! 10/10
Our trip was two days after a new moon. The trip departed at about 9:15 PM this Sunday evening. The weather was gorgeous and the lack of ambient lighting in ...
Anonymous
Our trip was two days after a new moon. The trip departed at about 9:15 PM this Sunday evening. The weather was gorgeous and the lack of ambient lighting in the area surrounding Kennedy Space Center made for amazing star watching. No less exciting was the bioluminescence in the water. The dinoflagellates and the comb jellies were amazing.
The unique clear hulled kayaks we're fascinating as the bioluminescent life-forms sparkled and glowed as they glided against the hull in the water. it was like thousands of green shooting stars running along the entire underside of the kayak below the waterline. every pedal stroke made the water glow.
Skimming a net through the water made huge glowing swirls of green light. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the biochemical phenomenon creating the lights and about the role of dinoflagellates and comb jellies in the ecosystem. I highly recommend this tour, especially in the days surrounding a new moon.
Avi was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and kayaking abilities. What a lovely kayaking experience for my family! We ended up with a private tour! Thanks for waiting ...
Alina M
Avi was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and kayaking abilities. What a lovely kayaking experience for my family! We ended up with a private tour! Thanks for waiting for us!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
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