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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

By A Day Away Kayak Tours
4.7 out of 5
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Overview

In the warm and dark lagoon waters lies a natural phenomenon of glowing blue waters alive with activity. The swirling of your hand, every paddle stroke, and the rolling wake off of your kayak all sparkle throughout the darkness. Not only do fish leave trails, dolphins look like torpedoes, and manatees a slow and graceful submarine. Many guests compare the experience to Pandora of “Avatar.” Some even recall the bioluminescence scene in “Life of Pi”  as the gentle plankton leave a trickling glow when you hold it in your hands and let it trickle down your arm. Though some may jokingly blame this on NASA runoff, it is actually the biological response of microscopic algae called a dinoflagellate. The perfectly natural and harmless concentration of organisms produces light before your very eyes, often existing in millions per litre of water. Your tour will include a tonne of information about these rare and exotic creatures with the most experienced guides in the area

Activity location

  • Kelly Park East
    • 2504-2526 North Banana River Drive
    • 32952, Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kelly Park East
    • 2504-2526 North Banana River Drive
    • 32952, Merritt Island, Florida, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedKayak
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPFD
  • What's includedWhat's includedPaddle
  • What's includedWhat's included2 hour kayak tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • What to bring:
  • Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
  • Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
  • Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
  • Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
  • Bottled water, Snacks
  • Any special personal paddling gear if you like
  • You may bring a torch, though we will provide a safety light.

Activity itinerary

Bioluminescent Kayak Tours - Summer Bioluminescence: Dinoflagellate (cloudy bluegreen glow) - peak season May to early November - Winter Bioluminescence: Comb Jam (Individual glowing jams) - peak season late November to April - During the warm summer months the waters of Florida's Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon come alive with single-celled microorganisms called dinoflagellates. - In the cooler Florida months, bioluminescent Comb Jams congregate in the protected waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Living in the most bio-diverse estuary in North America, Comb Jams are clear, glob-like creatures that, despite their name, do not sting! So as you paddle the calm waters laced with mangroves and palm trees, you can catch and hold these gentle glowing creatures. They're right at your fingertips while having a safe, awe-inspiring kayak adventure with those who share your enthusiasm for new and unique experiences.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKelly Park East
    • 2504-2526 North Banana River Drive
    • 32952, Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKelly Park East
    • 2504-2526 North Banana River Drive
    • 32952, Merritt Island, Florida, United States

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