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Island Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours – See the Bioluminescent Waves!
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 tandem kayaks and a night ride into the glow. 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. We recommend wearing a bathing suit under your t-shirt/shorts. River sandals are recommended. The is a bioluminescence beach at the edge of the park that guests can swim in the glowing waters at the end of the tour. (Swimming is at your own risk and NOT part of this tour.)
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
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Very happy my family and I got to take a Bio/Sunset Kayak tour with Jungle Jay. Had an amazing experience and highly recommend this tour to all my friends. I ...
Joshua McMillan
Very happy my family and I got to take a Bio/Sunset Kayak tour with Jungle Jay. Had an amazing experience and highly recommend this tour to all my friends. I will also be back myself! Thanks Jay and Thanks BK Adventures
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Our family of 3 did a sunset and bioluminescence tour. Our guide was Jay, and he was great! He was very engaging with the littles, and made the tour fun. ...
Megan Thayer
Our family of 3 did a sunset and bioluminescence tour. Our guide was Jay, and he was great! He was very engaging with the littles, and made the tour fun.
For odd size groups, someone will be put in a single kayak.
For the sunset portion we paddled to various locations and were lucky to see manatees, dolphins and an alligator! Birds were also everywhere. There was plenty of opportunity to take photos.
After the sunset we returned to shore for a quick break and went back out about 20 minutes later. The bioluminescence started out a little slow but as you understood what to look for it really started to jump out!
Jay and the other guide were helpful giving tricks along the way to be able to “agitate” the bioluminescence to see it. They even caught some of the jellies and put them in a fish bowl so we could interact more closely.
Overall it was a super cool experience and highly recommend it!
Some tips:
- Bring sunscreen and bug spray!
- You WILL get wet and depending on the time of year it will be cold. (Bring a towel to drape over your legs!)
- Bring extra clothes for after (although there is no changing room)
- The bioluminescence is HARD to capture on film so put your camera down and just enjoy it! -
Oh my goodness, this far exceeded our expectations! You’ve gotta add this to your bucket list. My daughter and I did the Christmas lights bioluminescence kayaking tour at the end ...
Carolyn Izzo
Oh my goodness, this far exceeded our expectations! You’ve gotta add this to your bucket list. My daughter and I did the Christmas lights bioluminescence kayaking tour at the end of December. We had so much fun learning all about different types of jellyfish, their habitat, all while “Jungle Jay” led us on a tour playing Christmas music with his kayak lit up in Christmas lights, as we paddled past several homes decorated for Christmas, and we even got to cast our vote in their contest for best decor! Jay made us feel comfortable with scooping up comb jellies in our hands and lightly tapping them to watch them glow. He was so knowledgeable and had great stories to tell. We had so much fun and did not want the tour to end! Cannot wait to go back!
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The sunset bioluminesce tour was an amazing way to spend New Year's Day! We saw dolphin, manatee, jumping fish, native birds, bioluminescent plankton, and jellyfish! The sunset was stunning, and ...
Jenuine H
The sunset bioluminesce tour was an amazing way to spend New Year's Day!
We saw dolphin, manatee, jumping fish, native birds, bioluminescent plankton, and jellyfish!
The sunset was stunning, and everyone in our group had an exceptional time. I went with a 12 year old and dad who had never kayaked before. With the confidence inspiring orientation, they looked like naturals on the water!
There is limited cell service at Haulover Canal, so I would recommend offline directions instead of relying on GPS navigation.
January is a great time to see birds visiting from cooler climates, too! The nature is just splendid at the Canaveral National Seashore.
Cheers to Jay, Kaitlyn and Elliot for an educational adventure!
