Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour
Overview
Next, head out to Bird Island, a federally protected rookery, to watch hundreds of birds soar in overhead. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills and more all glide in their flocks to nest for the night. Be lulled into serenity by the gently rocking kayak as the sun descends for the night in the pinks, oranges, and reds of sunset.
Finally, the tour culminates in the season’s bioluminescent experience, whether it be summer bioluminescence, winter comb jelly bioluminescence, or a star-studded moonlit sky.
Inclusions
- 2 hour kayak tour
- Professional guide
- Kayak
- Paddle
- PFD
What to expect
• No restroom facilities at the launch site (visitor center is the closest)
• Just under two hours on the water for a leisurely paddle
• Expect to get a little wet – depends on you (or possibly your friends)
• To see lots of wildlife and stretch those muscles a little
• To learn some basics about paddling and more about local wildlife
• To wear your life vest & whistle :)
• Great guides who enjoy their work and keep you safe
• Lots of outdoor fun and a desire to come back real soon
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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We did this last night, 6-28-22, and wow! What a phenomenal experience. Brandi and Phillip were fantastic - kind, knowledgeable, patient, funny, helpful, just perfect! We saw dolphins, birds, crabs, manatees, sunset and oh my the bioluminescence water was superb. This was a good 3 hours on the...
We did this last night, 6-28-22, and wow! What a phenomenal experience. Brandi and Phillip were fantastic - kind, knowledgeable, patient, funny, helpful, just perfect! We saw dolphins, birds, crabs, manatees, sunset and oh my the bioluminescence water was superb. This was a good 3 hours on the water - good pace and just fun! Highly recommend! Thank you Brandi and Philip!!What an incredible experience. Enjoying the natural habitat of so many wildlife species, the views of sunset and the full moon, and most of all our amazing guide, Jaden. What a joy he was to learn from, talk and laugh with! Excellent guide...excellent experience.
What an incredible experience. Enjoying the natural habitat of so many wildlife species, the views of sunset and the full moon, and most of all our amazing guide, Jaden. What a joy he was to learn from, talk and laugh with! Excellent guide...excellent experience.We had SUCH an amazing time on this tour with our guide Wyatt. He knew exactly where to go to see manatees and comb jellies. He was funny, cracking jokes the entire tour and extremely knowledgeable about the ecology of the area as well as the nearby Kennedy space center, launches, and astronomy. ...
We had SUCH an amazing time on this tour with our guide Wyatt. He knew exactly where to go to see manatees and comb jellies. He was funny, cracking jokes the entire tour and extremely knowledgeable about the ecology of the area as well as the nearby Kennedy space center, launches, and astronomy. We saw a lot of manatees, a few dolphins, a ton of comb jellies, and a little bit of dinoflagellate (even though it was a bit late in the season for it). It was so cool getting to hold the comb jellies and seeing them light up in your hand. The tour was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Highly recommend the combo tour because you get to see it all!We had a wonderful experience seeing a good amount of native wildlife. Jayden our guide was super knowledgeable and fun. We were up close and personal with Manatees and various other species. Once in a lifetime experience in seeing the cone jellies! Thanks, Jayden! Would recommend to anyone wanti...
We had a wonderful experience seeing a good amount of native wildlife. Jayden our guide was super knowledgeable and fun. We were up close and personal with Manatees and various other species. Once in a lifetime experience in seeing the cone jellies! Thanks, Jayden! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see true unspoiled Florida!Bob was fantastic! The mondo tour was so worth it. My favorite part was the sunset tour and the dinoflagellates. The sunset was one of the most beautiful that I have seen! We saw some dolphins during the sunset. We also got to see some alligators, manatees, and mullet fish. It was AMAZING. Can't ...
Bob was fantastic! The mondo tour was so worth it. My favorite part was the sunset tour and the dinoflagellates. The sunset was one of the most beautiful that I have seen! We saw some dolphins during the sunset. We also got to see some alligators, manatees, and mullet fish. It was AMAZING. Can't wait to do it again!My tour guide was Brian, and he was on time, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Since I visited in early March, we did not get to see any manatees or dolphins, but we did see a few cone jellies and a gator! Observing bird island, the sunset, and the stars were my favorite part of the tour...
My tour guide was Brian, and he was on time, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Since I visited in early March, we did not get to see any manatees or dolphins, but we did see a few cone jellies and a gator! Observing bird island, the sunset, and the stars were my favorite part of the tour. I also got to experience kayaking at night, and it's definitely wonderful getting to hear all the sounds at night. I really enjoyed this tour!