Orlando Area Bioluminescence Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour

Paddle a clear kayak
across a glowing lagoon

This is an approximately 2-hour guided night tour on a Merritt Island lagoon by clear kayak or paddleboard. Each paddle stroke and movement makes the plankton glow blue beneath you. The standard vessel is a clear tandem kayak for two, and you can request a clear single kayak or paddleboard by contacting the operator after booking.

Choose a sunset tour or a late tour

The early tour begins with a beautiful Florida sunset. As daylight fades, the first flickers of bioluminescence appear and grow brighter as night falls. Along the way you may spot dolphins, manatees, jumping fish or rays in their natural habitat.

For the brightest glow, choose the late departure. Darker skies make the light more intense, with a sky full of stars above and sparkling water below.

See different bioluminescence each season

In summer, dinoflagellates create bright blue sparkles with every splash. In winter, you can gently scoop up glowing comb jellies with a small net and observe them up close. During comb jelly season, LED lights are added at no extra cost for better visibility.

Beginner-friendly with a guide by your side

No kayaking experience is required. Before departure, a professional guide gives simple paddling tips and a safety briefing, then stays with you throughout the tour sharing useful information. After the tour, you receive the photos taken by your guide for free.

※ Bioluminescence and wildlife are natural phenomena, so sightings and brightness are not guaranteed.
※ The operator runs tours from several lagoon launch sites. The departure location may change to another lagoon depending on the weather.