Clear Kayak Bioluminescence – Wildlife Refuge – Titusville
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Clear Kayak Bioluminescence Tours
In summer our clear kayak tours launch from Kiwanis Island Park near Cocoa Beach and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge near Kennedy Space Center in Titusville. Both locations are amazing for bioluminescence!
Choose Bioluminescent Clear Kayaking near Cocoa Beach or Titusville
Bioluminescent Clear Kayak tours in these glass-like boats are a spectacular way to experience Florida’s glowing waters. It’s especially breath-taking in summer when the dinoflagellates (plankton) light up a bright iridescent blue.
This tour is a “mystical experience” that is sure to be the highlight of your stay near Orlando or the Space Coast (Titusville and Cape Canaveral). Experience the magic world of these neon sea creatures as your kayak lights up from all sides!
Looking for our Cocoa Beach Clear Kayaking (Kiwanis Island) Location? Click here.
Why choose clear kayaks: All of our tours offer a great way to experience the wonder of bioluminescence, but clear kayaks make it all the more magical. You get a view of not just the sides of your boat, but all sides of your boat – front, back, sides and bottom. You see the glowing plankton sparkling under you.
When to go: The best time to see dinoflagellates (plankton) is June – October. However, bioluminescent Comb Jellies are present in the colder months and make for a great experience as well. Book early clear kayaking usually sells out in summer.
Tours depart nightly: These clear bottom kayaking tours depart nightly throughout the year and are a “must-do” for Florida vacations. There are only a few places to see bioluminescence in the world, and BK Adventure tours are the most popular in the continental United States. So, if you’re ready to get up and go kayaking tonight, simply book online or give us a call.
Where we take you: This tour launches on Florida’s east coast near the Canaveral National Seashore. We depart where the bioluminescence is best, and sometimes this changes. When you book the tour, your confirmation will have directions to the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge (Titusville).
How to book: Simply click on the orange “book now” button on this page, and follow the prompts. For same day bookings or special options, just give us a call (407-519-8711). We are happy to help you, and often last minute bookings can be arranged.
What is included
- Kayak This tour is in a 2-person tandem kayak.
- PFD
- Guides
What you should bring
- Insect repellent
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
Weight Limit
415 lbs total for 2-Person Kayak (neither participant should weigh over 250); some participants may need to use the clear kayak as a single person based on weight limits. Additional charge may apply.
Moon Notice
Moonlight effects this tour and how brightly you will see bioluminescence. The less moonlight, the brighter the bioluminescent sea creatures will appear. Please check the Moon Calendar before booking. Note that in July-August dinoflagellates appear so bright that almost any night is great!
Check tour conditions
Check our Twitter updates to see how the wildlife has been lately on BK Adventure Tours.
Meeting point
Beacon 42 Boat Ramp on Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
Reviews
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Hicimos los recorridos de puesta de sol y bioluminiscencia esta noche con Maggie y Stephanie, ¡y fueron FANTÁSTICOS! Éramos la única pareja en el Sunset Tour, por lo que teníamos ...
Jenni Rom
Hicimos los recorridos de puesta de sol y bioluminiscencia esta noche con Maggie y Stephanie, ¡y fueron FANTÁSTICOS!
Éramos la única pareja en el Sunset Tour, por lo que teníamos toda la atención de las damas. Compartieron información sobre el estero y la flora y fauna que pudimos ver. Extrañamos a los manatíes, pero a los delfines en un espectáculo.
¡El Tour de Bioluminiscencia fue magnífico! No tenía idea de qué esperar, pero ¡GUAU!
¡Stephanie y Maggie hicieron que fuera una gran experiencia! Eran conocedores y serviciales, mientras se aseguraban de que todo nuestro grupo estuviera a salvo. ¡¡Gracias!!
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Jungle Jay and Shay were awesome guides! Me and my wife did the sunset tour. Tip: keep an open mind and take a tour with zero expectations and I promise ...
John Guthrie
Jungle Jay and Shay were awesome guides! Me and my wife did the sunset tour. Tip: keep an open mind and take a tour with zero expectations and I promise you will have an amazing time! We didn't see a sunset cause it was very over cast and in fact we got drenched with rain! But we seen birds of all types and fish launching out of the water. Also right off the bat we saw a pod of dolphins! And shortly after we saw manatees! Then half way through we had a gator swim by us. When it came time to see the bioluminescence we went out and it was beautiful. My wife said she felt like she was touching the stars. Jay and Shay did so well with our group and were so informative and engaging. all in all 10/10 great Job guys. Thank you for such a memorable experience.
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Muy memorable y una gran experiencia. Casi una aventura de kayak de 2 horas en un canal de agua plana y fácil. Pintoresco y Ram, el dueño, muy bien informado. ...
E. Peterson
Muy memorable y una gran experiencia. Casi una aventura de kayak de 2 horas en un canal de agua plana y fácil. Pintoresco y Ram, el dueño, muy bien informado. Tomó alrededor de 1,5 horas en coche desde Orlando.
Los manatíes abundaban y tenían curiosidad por involucrarse con los humanos. Mi esposo tuvo la suerte de frotar la cabeza, la espalda y el vientre de un par de manatíes. También pude acariciar a algunos. Muy sereno y agradable.
Ram, el propietario, hizo un trabajo fantástico al educarnos sobre el manatí y "hablar un poco" con cada uno de nosotros.
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Great trip on Sunday night with Jungle Jay. We took the Sunset tour and then did the bioluminescence tour after that. We saw one dolphin, a few shy manatees, and ...
Phillip Henry
Great trip on Sunday night with Jungle Jay. We took the Sunset tour and then did the bioluminescence tour after that. We saw one dolphin, a few shy manatees, and lots of glowing comb jellies once it got dark under a gorgeous night time starry sky. Thank you!
FAQ
Our tours rarely cancel due to weather. If it is raining the day of the tour, chances are, with Florida weather, it will clear up by the time your tour starts. Sometimes we will hold the tour by 30 minutes for the weather to clear. In the case of lightning, high winds, or some other reason that we cannot paddle, we will re-schedule all guests to the very next tour available, or at a convenient time for you. Rainchecks are valid for 1 year.
We recommend you do the "Sunset Tour" if you have time. That way you get to see dolphins, and possibly manatees and all the amazing birds. Then, take a break, and go out for the Bioluminescent Kayak Tour later. It's just $20 more and it's an amazing tour! Click here to book that.
For our single kayaks, the weight limit is 275 lbs. For the tandem kayaks it is 550 lbs. The night kayaking tours are done on tandem kayaks.
Some people are naturally athletic, and they pick up any kind of activity easily. If that's you, pick either launch location. If you are a beginner, or not sure about kayaking abilities, or have small children, you may want to choose the Haulover Canal kayaking location. You may also want to ask about our new rafting options where you join others in the raft for an easy paddle in a big boat.
We like to think so, but we cannot guarantee it. Here are the best conditions: hot weather, right after a rain storm, dark night. Sometimes the night is dark even when the moon is supposed to be bright. Sometimes a barely visible moon occurs on such a clear night, that even the slightest shine makes it seem bright. So, there are many factors that make the bioluminescence more/less visible.
The BEST TIME for glowing algae (dinoflagellates) brightness is usually July to October. But we see it all year round, and in November, we see amazing flashing comb jellies! So, don't miss out because your vacation does not fall during the summer months.
This depends on your launch site: either Kelly Park is near Port Canaveral right off of Hwy. 528 (about 45 mins from Orlando), or in peak-season also, Haulover Canal in Titusville, Florida (1 hr; 15 mins from Orlando). Kelly Park near Cocoa Beach is the closer launch site to Miami.
Lots of people who love kayaking with their dog have asked about this tour. We do not recommend this one for dogs, as it is a night kayaking tour. Maybe chose the manatee tour or the monkey tour instead of bioluminescent kayaking if you want to have a great experience with your favorite pooch!
Because of wildlife and environmental protection we have a limited number of kayaks we can launch at one time. So, we use 2 person tandem kayaks in order to get all of our guests out to see the bioluminescence on the dates they want. That does not mean you will be in a large group. Only 8 boats go out with 2 guide boats at one time.
Because of the limited availability of our equipment, they tend to book up quickly. Please call us if there is a time/day you would like that is not available for online booking. We may be able to get you on.
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