See Florida Bioluminescence on this nighttime paddleboard adventure!
Have you done the bioluminescence tour on a kayak and want to try something new and amazing? Or just want to try paddleboarding through our neon nighttime lagoon? Join us on this epic adventure into the Indian River. The summer months see phenomenal bioluminescence and we want to take you there.How Bioluminescence on a SUP is Different
Our SUP tours go out in small groups of up to 8 people. Each person gets their own SUP and nighttime safety gear. Your guide points out the amazing wildlife in the Indian River Lagoon. Unlike a tandem kayak tour, you get your own paddleboard to yourself. The stand up, higher, view of the paddleboard gives you a better view of the sea life lighting up the lagoon. Expect to see our lagoon sea life glow as they swim through the bioluminescence. On this tour we often see: dolphins, rays, horseshoe crabs, and schools of fish light up as they swim by. If the night is right, you will have the opportunity to swim in the bioluminescence! See Our Cancellation and Refund Policy HereWhat is included
- Paddleboard
- PFD
- Guides
What you should bring
- Insect repellent
- Towel
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
Departure schedule
Weekend nights in summer with multiple start times. See below for meeting point.
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.
Check Out the Summer Bioluminescence
Meeting Point
Reviews
Write a reviewBre was/ and still is an amazing person and a wonderful tour guide!! I highly recommend her!!!! When we book our next tour we will ask for her!!!! 🤩💕👏👏🆚👍👌🤩🤪😎 She ...
Amanda Sutton
Bre was/ and still is an amazing person and a wonderful tour guide!! I highly recommend her!!!! When we book our next tour we will ask for her!!!! 🤩💕👏👏🆚👍👌🤩🤪😎
She was extremely good at explaining anything and everything we were seeing i ! Which was absolutely awesome! Like describing jellyfish, shrimp, etc… Bre also made sure we were ALL safe and together throughout the the tour!! So let’s tip your tour guide please if they deserved it!! Which she definitely did!Had a terrific kayak adventure with BK. We did the sunset trip followed by bioluminescence in mid October. We happened to be there on a very chilly day, which was ...
Lisa E. (Peachy in Georgia)
Had a terrific kayak adventure with BK. We did the sunset trip followed by bioluminescence in mid October. We happened to be there on a very chilly day, which was unexpected, but we all made the best of it! We saw a lot of gorgeous birds, manatees, and even dolphins. Magical!
There is still bioluminescence in mid-October, but it’s not as plentiful and bright as what you see mid-summer.
The BK team were well-prepared and all of our equipment and boats were in great condition. The kayaks are for two people, so if you come with an uneven number in your party, someone will get paired up with a stranger.
There are porta potties at the drop-in location. You can go before you get on the boat, and with the double tours there was a snack and bio-break in the middle.
Our family group included one adult (admittedly in not great shape, lol) one senior citizen, and three teenagers and all of us were able to manage the exertion of paddling around for three hours.
If you have little children with you, and they are afraid of the dark, the night time tour would not be a good choice. There were some parts of the tour that were in incredibly dark areas of the water.
I’d love to come back in the summer and see the bioluminescence when it’s at its peak. Thanks BK for an enjoyable evening!
What a way to spend our 29th Anniversary!! Thanks guys for making it fun. Though we would have liked some engines on the kayaks we had a great time! We ...
Gloria Maguire
What a way to spend our 29th Anniversary!! Thanks guys for making it fun. Though we would have liked some engines on the kayaks we had a great time! We will most definitely do it again when we have friends and family coming to visit us. Thanks Leo and Jimmy. You both were very informative and personal interest in everyone in your group. Both of you were also very safety conscious making sure we were all together. Thanks again hope to see you again.
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!!!
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.
Ram, the owner, likes to say, "You bring the spray, we'll bring the mosquitos!" We cannot guarantee there will be mosquitos, but there is a 99% change there will be. Some breezy nights have no mosquitoes. Some nights there are a lot. The other pest is No-See-Ums. The best way to keep them away is with Baby Oil. So, consider slathering on a layer of Baby Oil to any exposed skin. PLEASE BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY.
BK Adventure's office is about 50 miles from Orlando, and just 15 minutes away from Kennedy Space Center. Guest will meet at our Titusville office and then be driven to the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge (about 10 miles away).
Please request a tandem kayak at time of booking if you would like one. This river is technical, and better in a smaller kayak.
This kayaking tour is not recommended for smaller children. 10+ is a good age for this tour.
Lots of people who love kayaking with their dog have asked about this tour. We do not recommend this one for dogs.
Though we do not guarantee wildlife on any of our tours (Mother Nature makes no guarantees!), we usually see alligators, ospreys, herons, river otters and deer on this tour.
We can manage groups up to 15 people for this tour. We recommend you book weekends at least 45 days in advance for large groups. Weekdays is best, as those are easier to find spaces for. Please phone us for details, and we will be happy to get you and ALL your wonderful friends out for the tour! See more about Group Tours here.
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, let your guide know when at the beginning of the tour.
