Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour
4.9
61 Ratings
Merritt Island
Experience the magic of bioluminescence in clear bottom kayaks. Paddle through glowing waters and witness nature's light show beneath you.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Merritt Island - Reserve a Bioluminescent Kayaking tour in Clear Bottom Kayaks on the Indian River Waterway in Merritt Island, Florida!
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Lifejackets for weights 30 lbs and up
  • Dry Bags
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

SEASONAL TOUR ONLY: BOOK July - Mid October for the BEST GLOW! NEW MOON FOR THE STRONGEST GLOW!

Paddle into the GLOWING waterway of dinoflagellates in clear bottom kayaks! Don’t only see the plankton glow around your kayak, watch it ignite beneath your seat! A nature phenomenon that only happens a few months a year! Every touch creates a phenomenal glow! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Jelly fish that glow in the dark! Sightings of fish dancing through the glow beneath your kayak possibly visible too with these kayaks! Book around the NEW MOON for the best glow! Have a glowing paddle, Cocoa Kayaking style!

Location
Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Island Park Road
Once entering into the Kiwanis Island Parkway, take a left into the parking lot after the first playground. You will then see Cocoa Kayaking set up. Free parking and bathrooms are available upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(61 Ratings)
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Lacl123
Apr 3, 2024
Best ever - Best kayak tour we’ve ever been on hands down! Our guide Chris was great! Personable, knowledgable, and great with our kids. Saw dolphin, manatees, and comb jellies. Mangrove tunnels were fun.
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13elissah
Sep 24, 2023
Luminescent comb jellies - This was a fun nighttime kayak trip where we saw bioluminescent comb jellies & plankton. Dillon was an awesome guide!
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127lindsayj
Sep 14, 2023
Logan is great! - Amazing tour! Our tour guide Logan was awesome! He made the tour so much fun, he was very informative. I would definitely book a tour again with Logan and recommend to friends! BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!!!
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Amzlilac
Aug 28, 2023
See the bioluminescence before end of season! - We had a great time with our guide Logan. Our 14 and 8 year old loved timing out our visit with the rocket launch and getting to swim off the sandbar. I have already recommended this trip to three families for the long weekend since returning less than 48 hours ago. The bioluminescence in the Indian River is a Florida treasure…go for sure!
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Susanpinkerton
Aug 15, 2023
Great times on the 🌊 - Our tour guide was Mike, and he was the best! Super chill, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun! High key recommend them !super low key , small group , good times !!!
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Melnurse2015
Jul 30, 2023
Amazing Time!! Thank you!! - What a wonderful time we had with Captain Michael Knecht on our kayaking trip! We booked the 10:30pm time and it was perfect. Cocoa Kayaking was the only outfit that could accommodate our teens, little ones, and the higher weights of some of our adult family. Captain Knecht was very friendly and most of all made the kids comfortable. He had bug lotion to put on, even though we had got some already, had water guns for the kids, glow sticks, and nets. Life jackets fit perfectly and most of all under his guidance we felt very safe and had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend booking with this company and asking for Captain Knecht to do your tour. We spent 2 weeks at the beach and all the kids agree this was their favorite thing they did. If in doubt...just book it! You will not be disappointed. Chose the 1030 tour so you get to see the best! What a great experience! Thank you!!
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Tnmedic16
Jul 29, 2023
Bioluminescent kayaking tour - This was an amazing experience. Tom was our guide and was the absolute best. He took time to share his knowledge of the sea life and wildlife. My sons had an experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour. And, more than that, I recommend Cocoa Kayaking. You will definitely not be disappointed!!!!
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Sacha
Jul 21, 2023
Magical Evening - This was a once in a lifetime activity for us. I have to admit we were a little nervous to start our night tour on the water with sharks, gators and other wildlife around but all my doubts were taken away by Tom. He’s a very enthousiastic, relaxed and interesting guide. He’s very approachable, has a lot of interesting knowledge about the area and encourages your enthusiasm throughout the trip. He knew great spots to see the full on bioluminescence effect which was magical. Don’t skip on this, just go for it, you won’t regret it!
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Amanda
Jul 20, 2023
Great adventure for all ages! - Perfect activity for anyone! Totally worth every penny. We were able to see the sunset, paddle around freely while still having a tour guide giving fun facts and telling us the best places to venture. Randy, our tour guide, was the best!!! When it got dark, the bioluminescent jellyfish were INSANE. Not only was there far more than I expected but much brighter than I imagined as well. Easy paddling for anyone to be able to do, we had all ages there!
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Brianap521
Sep 28, 2023
Fun Kayaking tour - This trip was quite nice & relaxing. It was my first time Kayaking. The guide was knowledgeable & helpful. Unfortunately it was too late in the year for algae but we did see/catch & release some. Would recommend. Still fun despite the lack of algae
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