Sunset Kayaking in Melbourne, FL | Kayaking Adventure Florida

What You Should Know

  • EXPECT A CONFIRMATION EMAIL – You will receive a confirmation email after booking with a link to your launch site that coincides with your specific tour.
  • ARRIVE 30 MINS PRIOR TO YOUR LAUNCH TIME – Please arrive 30 mins prior to launch for check-in and outfitting. Saftey Orientation will start 15 minutes prior to launch time. We plan to be on the water by your designated tour time. To respect everyones schedules, Late arrivals may be pushed to the next tour time (depending on availability).​​​​​​​
  • TRIP LENGTH: 120 MINS
  • COST PER PERSON: $75
  • INCLUDED: KAYAK, PFD, PADDLES AND HAPPY GUIDES
  • MAX WEIGHT: 600LBS COMBINED WEIGHT FOR A TANDEM
  • AGE RANGE: 5+
  • SUGGESTIONS TO BRING: AQUATIC FOOTWEAR, BUG SPRAY, TOWEL, SUNSCREEN, AND A WATER BOTTLE
  • LOCATION: Haulover Canal, Titusville​​​​​​​

About Sunset Kayaking w/Bioluminescence

On this Florida eco-tour we take you out on the Indian River Lagoon to see a Federally protected Rookery on Mullet Head Island in the Merritt IslandNational Wildlife Refuge. Our tour will launch from Haulover Canal in Titusville about an hour before susnet. Take an early evening sunset kayak trip with us to see nature untouched. Depending on the direction of the wind, you can hear the birds grunting from the launch site.

We will see a variety of birds on this tour such as Anhinga, Heron, Egrets, Ibis, White, Brown, and Common Pelicans, Falcons, and the very beautiful Roseate Spoonbill. While paddling to the Island it is not uncommon to also see other wildlife such as the Florida Bottlenose Dolphin breeching the surface of the water while chasing baitfish, Manatee swimming to where they will rest for the evening, Alligators heading out to find the unsuspecting mammal at the waters edge and Sharks running the flats in search of food.

Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking is a bucket list entry for Eco-adventurers of all ages and all kayaking experience levels. This is an outdoor adventure eco-tour that will be limited in number as to provide an intimate outdoor experience. There is just no way to get close to wildlife with 60 tourists, in a group, on the water, (yeah let that mental image sink in lol).

There is no light pollution on the Refuge, so the bioluminescence, as well as the MILKY-WAY GALAXY above, are extremely bright on moonless nights. Milky-Way season coinsides with our Bioluminescence season! What that means is that from March to October we (those of us in the northern hemisphere) are able to see into the center of the galaxy. Annnd what that means is that we are able to see the bands of our Milky-Way galaxy (which is shaped like a spiral or like a hurricane) over our heads at night, in stunning detail!

The dinoflagellate bioluminescence, when disturbed, is bright enough to light up a cove of trees Neon Blue from a distance, so visibility on a Sit On Top Kayak is not an issue.

(* The darkest time of the month is 3 days AFTER the full moon, until 2 days after the NEW moon)

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WHY BOOK WITH US

  • We are locally owned and operated in Brevard Co, FL.
  • We anually update our equipment
  • Our guides are CPR and 1st responder certified
  • 5 star certifed on Trip Advisor
  • Guaranteed trips every day of the year
  • Honest cancellation policy
  • Competitive pricing

WHAT TO BRING FAQ

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Towels and quick dry clothes
  • Water bottles, no glass please
  • Appetite for adventure
  • Waterproof Sunscreen or Sunblock
  • Tips are accepted, not expected (Cash optional)
  • Check emails for directions
  • Appropriate footwear