We did a clear kayak bioluminescence tour with Logan and Sarah, who were excellent. We saw lots of bioluminescence and the comb jellies! Had a great time, highly recommend!





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 liter of water. Your tour will include a ton of information about these rare and exotic creatures with the most experienced guides in the area
In demand: 300 of the next 360 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Cocoa Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 7:15 PM and 10:45 PM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $75, adults from $75.
It can: 300 of the next 360 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Kelly Park East. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 929 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by A Day Away Kayak Tours.
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We did a clear kayak bioluminescence tour with Logan and Sarah, who were excellent. We saw lots of bioluminescence and the comb jellies! Had a great time, highly recommend!
Great experience great time to go. We saw both the luminescent alge and the comb jellyfish. Lots of fish. So cool to see the water light up with just a touch. Drew our guide was great, very knowledgeable on the ecosystem and the area. Would highly recommend.
Rough start with some confusion with a change of meeting spots but glad we got to do it. Our guide Matt was very knowledgeable and patient, he took his time and showed us so many things like Jellies that glowed in our hand. We were inexperienced and over weight but it didn't make a difference, we quickly learned how to maneuver the kayak. The water was like stars in the sky under the clear bottom kayak. A manatee scared us coming up out of nowhere but that just added to the experience. You must try this. It was an experience of a lifetime!
Our bioluminescent tour was absolutely incredible, and so much of that was because of our guide, Jared! The bioluminescent plankton and comb jellies were breathtaking on their own, but having Jared with us made the experience SO much more immersive and special. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, kind, and genuinely went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible. He shared so many little tips and tricks that we never would have known if we had tried to experience it on our own. One of my favorite moments was when Jared gave his net to our daughter so she could catch the comb jellies herself. It absolutely made her night, and it was such a thoughtful gesture that she’ll remember. You can tell Jared truly loves what he does and loves sharing it with people. He didn’t just guide us through the experience—he made it an adventure we’ll be talking about for a long time. I would not hesitate for a second to book this experience. I would go again in a heartbeat, and if we do, we’ll absolutely be requesting Jared! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was my second time using A Day Away to do this experience and it was just as breathtaking as the first time. The weather was not good on the day of my trip and I was very impressed with how quickly and efficiently the tour guides communicated with us about what the status was on having to cancel or not. I’m so glad the storm passed, leaving clear moonlight. It was my boyfriend’s first time and he had such fun being able to touch glowing sea jellies and hold them in his hand. We both love the magical feeling this experience has and recommend this to everyone we know. The tour guides were telling us all about the wildlife as well as cracking some very “dad” jokes. They are very knowledgeable about the creatures and share that love and respect with the guests. I thought I was going to have to visit the Maldives to experience this wonder, but here it is so close to home and very reasonably priced for something that will take your breath away. I hope to be able to do this again, I will bring extra bug spray next time, lol.
We had an amazing experience! After having to reschedule twice due to safety from bad storms we finally was able to do our tour, which ended up just being us that booked that night. It was beautiful! The glow was so bright! Well worth the wait and rescheduling. Our tour guide was Renata and she was amazing. She was friendly, very knowledgeable, funny which made the tour even better. I’d highly recommend this tour, and if you are able to request Renata I would recommend it!
I want to let everyone know how good of a time I had on the Bio luminescent tour the other night 🌃. All the mullet . I would recommend the tour . I had so much fun with the tour guides, especially Carrie . She was very informative and fun . She had us laughing so hard . The mullets were jumping in the boat. She told us this was the bst time of year for the bioluminescent. Thank you Carrie and the Bioluminescent Kayak Tours.
We had an amazing experience on the bioluminescent kayaking tour! Seeing the water light up around our kayaks was absolutely magical and made for such a memorable family experience with our kids. Our guides (Logan & Sarah) were friendly, knowledgeable, and did a great job making everyone feel comfortable. They kept the group on track, but at a relaxed pace and not rushed at all. We learned so many fun facts as well! We especially appreciated that they carefully checked the weather and water conditions before departing to make sure everything was safe. The tour was well organized, informative, and so much fun! Meeting point is easy to find, ample parking, and even saw a few manatees very close in the water while waiting for tour to begin. Highly recommend this experience if you’re looking for something unique to do in Florida! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a unique experience! Our guide was so helpful, and well educated on the eco systems, etc. My teenager was so thrilled to see the fish and water light up. We even saw a Dolphin jump out. I want to go back again, soon. I highly recommend this company.
Zoe was a great tour guide. This was one of the best tours I have done.
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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour | 2 hours | 4.8 (929) | $75 | |
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