Summary
Florida's Original Bioluminescent Kayak Tour
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Prices From
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USD$ $32.00
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1st Departure
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06.11.2009
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Provider
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A Day Away Kayak Tours
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Destination
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Merrit Island
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Duration
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2 - 2 1/2 hours
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Challenge
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Easy
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Avg Rating
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Not Rated
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During the warm summer months the waters in the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon come alive with Bioluminescence. Every movement in the water produces light! From the swirl of your paddle or the trail of a speeding school of mullet (which look like hundreds of blue-green underwater bottle rockets), to the ghostly glow of a slow moving manatee or sting ray, every movement is illumined. No need to travel to Puerto Rico to see this phenomenon it's right here in sunny central Florida. The tour lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and is a must see. Take the time to read some of the testimonials
Itinerary
for your Evening Kayak Tour
- Arrive at scheduled departure time, usually 1 hour before dark.
- Checkin, complete waivers, and confirm payment
- Gear up, PFD, whistle, light and glowstick
- Introductions, safety meeting, brief paddling instruction and kayak assignments
- Launch kayaks and enjoy an incredible experience on the water for about 2 hours.....
- Arrive back at launch, turn in gear and farewells. Total trip time start to finish is about 3 hours.
Gear List
Conditions can be extreme here in Florida. It is important to prepare well to gain the best enjoyment from your trip. Your guides are very familiar with your paddling environment and conditions. Feel free to ask any questions you would like in order to understand all you need to be confident about your trip. Please understand, we will not paddle in unsafe conditions including high winds and thunderstorms.
- This tour is a night time tour so pass on the hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. But you will need....
- Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
- Swim suit/shorts & T shirt Cool weather… the same with cover-ups
- Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
- Bring an extra change of clothes just in case…
- Some folks are wearing light long pants & sleeves to ward off mosquitos if the wind happens to be calm
- 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
- Bug Repellent - especially if ther has been lots of rain
- Please lock valuables in your trunk (this is more safe)
- You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.
What to expect…
- A drive that is 20 minutes east of Titusville out on the Refuge
- 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 actually 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
If you have any difficulty finding us you may reach us at one of the following numbers… 321-268-2655 – Office ; 321-863-0515 – Cell 321-302-3810- Cell
Travel Information
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Activity Location
Haulover Canal Launch
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL 32780 USA
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