Merritt Island Bioluminescent Nighttime Glow Kayak and SUP Tour Discount Tickets

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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

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.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Space Coast
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.
3. Merritt Island
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.
4. Banana River Manatee Refuge
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.

Inclusion

Premium Paddle Board Upgrade

Beginner-friendly paddling instruction

Wildlife and ecosystem interpretation

Professional in-person eco tour guide

Bioluminescence kayaking experience

Kayak, paddle, and required safety equipment

Clear kayak upgrade

Photos opportunities

Small-group nighttime eco adventure

Life jackets for all guests

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Three Brothers Boards Dolphin and Manatee Paddle Board Tours

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