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Merritt Island Bioluminescent Nighttime Glow Kayak and SUP Tour

Location Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
$89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Paddle through glowing bioluminescent waters on one of Florida’s most unforgettable nighttime adventures. Explore the famous Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Space Coast in clear kayaks or on premium wood paddleboards as the water lights up with every paddle stroke.

Your small-group tours are beginner-friendly and led by passionate local guides who help guests discover dolphins, comb jellies, jumping fish, and other nighttime marine life along the way.

With over 17 years of experience and more than 90,000 guests on the water, Three Brothers Adventure Tours has been featured on nationally televised travel shows, including the Travel Channel, and recognized among TripAdvisor’s Top 10% of Experiences Worldwide.

Perfect for families, couples, cruise travelers, and first-time paddlers visiting Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Orlando. Watch every splash, paddle stroke, and movement beneath your kayak glow electric blue below. Experience Florida’s glowing waters.
Merritt Island Bioluminescence
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 90-minute guided bioluminescence kayak or paddleboard tour through calm Merritt Island lagoon waters.
Clear Kayaks & Paddleboards: Glowing bioluminescence tour with premium clear kayaks and wood paddleboards in Merritt Island lagoon waters.
Experience Level: Beginner-Friendly Guided Nighttime Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Life jackets for all guests
  • Small-group nighttime eco adventure
  • Photos opportunities
  • Clear kayak upgrade
  • Kayak, paddle, and required safety equipment
  • Bioluminescence kayaking experience
  • Professional in-person eco tour guide
  • Wildlife and ecosystem interpretation
  • Beginner-friendly paddling instruction
  • Premium Paddle Board Upgrade
  • Gratuities for guides are not included and are always appreciated for excellent service.

Meeting point
Meet your guide at Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island. Free parking and restrooms are available on-site. Look for the Three Brothers Adventure Tours trailer near the launch area. Please arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and safety instructions before launch.
Return details
Meet your guide at Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island. Free parking and restrooms are available on-site. Look for the Three Brothers Adventure Tours trailer near the launch area. Please arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and safety instructions before launch.

  • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
    Paddle through the protected waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on a guided nighttime bioluminescence adventure along Florida’s Space Coast. As darkness falls, the water beneath your kayak or paddleboard begins glowing electric blue with every paddle stroke and movement. Guests often see glowing comb jellies, fish trails, jumping mullet, and reflections of bioluminescence lighting up the lagoon around them. This calm, beginner-friendly experience also offers opportunities to enjoy starry skies, peaceful wildlife habitat, and one of Florida’s most unforgettable nighttime eco-adventures.
  • Experience the world-famous bioluminescence of Florida’s Space Coast as you paddle through calm nighttime waters beneath the stars. Guests will explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, where glowing bioluminescent organisms illuminate the water with every paddle stroke, splash, and movement. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may witness glowing comb jellies and sparkling dinoflagellates creating a magical blue glow throughout the lagoon. This unforgettable nighttime kayak adventure takes place near Merritt Island and the Space Coast, one of Florida’s top destinations for wildlife, eco tours, and outdoor adventures. Keep an eye out for fish, rays, dolphins, and other coastal wildlife that are sometimes active after dark while enjoying a peaceful paddle through Florida’s scenic coastal waterways. (pass by)
  • Experience the natural beauty and world-famous bioluminescence of Merritt Island during an unforgettable nighttime kayak adventure along Florida’s scenic Space Coast. Merritt Island is known for its peaceful coastal waterways, diverse wildlife, star-filled skies, and seasonal glowing waters created by naturally occurring bioluminescent organisms. As guests paddle through the calm lagoon after dark, every paddle stroke, splash, and movement in the water may create a brilliant electric blue glow beneath the kayaks. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may witness glowing comb jellies, sparkling dinoflagellates, jumping fish, rays, dolphins, and other wildlife active throughout the evening. This relaxing eco adventure offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Florida’s most magical natural phenomena while exploring the beautiful waterways surrounding Merritt Island and the Space Coast. (pass by)
  • The protected waters surrounding the Banana River Manatee Refuge are home to one of Florida’s most diverse coastal ecosystems and provide an incredible setting for nighttime bioluminescence kayaking along the Space Coast. This peaceful refuge near Merritt Island is known for its calm lagoon waters, scenic natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and seasonal glowing bioluminescence. As guests paddle through the water after dark, every paddle stroke, splash, and movement may create a brilliant electric blue glow caused by naturally occurring bioluminescent organisms. Depending on the season and conditions, travelers may also encounter dolphins, jumping fish, rays, comb jellies, manatees, and other wildlife that inhabit the lagoons surrounding Merritt Island and the Banana River. This unforgettable eco adventure offers a relaxing and immersive way to experience one of Florida’s most magical nighttime experiences. (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Relaxed-paced nighttime paddle experience
  • Natural bioluminescence visibility varies nightly based on season and environmental conditions
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Kayaks are recommended for first-time nighttime paddlers. Paddleboards are best suited for guests with previous paddleboarding experience
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Merritt Island Bioluminescent Nighttime Glow Kayak and SUP Tour

    Location Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
    $89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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