Sunset Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)
Description
Sunset is a magical time on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. There is movement everywhere. Dolphins are rounding up their dinner, manatees are moving into the shallows to find a comfortable spot to spend the night. As the light fades and the sky ignites with dynamics color, “Mullethead Island,” a federally protected rookery, buzzes with activity as many of the refuge’s 358 unique bird species flock above you to their protected nests for the night. Typical species to expect include Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills, all set to the backdrop of rocket launch pads and iconic NASA landscape. Launch into your escape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kayak to an island with a very diverse bird population before they settle in for the night, right next to a beautiful sunset on the horizon. Then, paddle to a nearby location to see various types of bioluminescence - one of only a few places in the world to see it.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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 flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.
Reviews(101)
We had a great time. Ashton was a very considerate, polite and knowledgeable guide. We saw many unique birds, a manatee and heard a dolphin nearby. The sunset was beautiful and the bioluminescence.
The Guides were wonderful- the experience of bioluminescence is a lifetime memory! So glad we went!
Jorge was amazing! He was very friendly, capable, and very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife there. He also pointed out various constellations once it was dark. The tour was great. We saw so many amazing things: manatees, flamingos, and roseate spoonbills, to name a few. After it got dark, we got to hold a comb jelly in our hands. The bioluminescence was an amazing experience.
Brandy, John, & Nicholas were awesome & led us on a fun adventure to see the beauty of God’s creation. The jellies were very squishy!
Three of us went on the Mondo Combo tour with A Day Away. It was not cheap, but it sure was worth the price. Jorge was an excellent tour guide. He showed us beautiful scenery and was very friendly.
My sister and I did the sunset tour. Our tour guide, Jorge, had a wealth of knowledge . He shared with excitement about the wildlife, jellyfish, stars and his job at NASA. I definitely recommend this tour as a great get away from crowds.
Our tour guide Jorge was phenomenal! He was friendly, knowledgeable and we saw so many dolphins, manatees and birds. The bioluminescent jellyfish were cool too!
Our tour guide was excellent! Great sense of humor and full of great info on the area and what we were looking at. Highly recommended!
Our guide Aidan was amiable and filled in knowledge gaps on the area and its nature. We saw a little bit of the bioluminescence, but nothing like the pictures. We did see a manatee, and paddled through the mangroves in the dark. There were dozens of other kayakers in tours at the same time. An ok experience for the cost.
Altho we enjoyed the paddling and being on the river for sunset we did not see anh bioluminescence as advertised in the booking.
