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Florida's Original Bioluminescent Kayak Tour

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2 - 2 1/2 hours . Merrit Island . Ecotourism

During the warm summer months the waters of Florida's 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 about this trip.

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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.

Important Travel Information

We had a group of 14 for Friday's bioluminescent tour and I think the general consensus was that everyone had a better time than they ever expected! I was lucky enough to have a fish jump in my kayak and even more lucky to have a guide to pull it out for me! I attached the picture of it for you all. Thanks for a fun night! -Alex Winsler

Recommended 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

Meeting/Departure Location

Haulover Canal Launch

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge FL 32780
USA

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Cancellation Information

Please understand that when a reservation is made with A Day Away, that it is a commitment for us to hold space for you. We can (and often do) turn away others from that particular date (or trip). If you decide to cancel, it can be difficult for us to book someone else on that trip, especially if cancellations are made close to the departure date. With this in mind we must hold to the following policy. In the event that you must cancel your reservation, you will be charged as follows: 1. Reservations cancelled 48 hours or more before a scheduled trip will receive a full refund, no questions asked. 2. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours of tour departure will be charged full trip price. 3. Groups showing up with any number less than the number of participants reserved will be charged for each no-show participant at full price unless that particular space was cancelled 48 hours prior to trip. 4.“No shows” and same day cancellations are charged 100% of total trip price. 5. Tours will wait for parties “running late” for 15 minutes beyond the published tour time. After that the tour will launch as scheduled and your card will be charged the full amount for that tour. 6. Cancellations will not be accepted via email unless they are received at least five (5) days prior to trip departure. In other words, please confirm your change in plans by phone if at all possible. Email is unreliable. Patrons scheduled on trips that are canceled by A Day Away due to inclement weather, will not be charged; if your card has been charged prior to the trip, all funds will be refunded. We will not paddle in unsafe weather conditions. Once in a while, due to unsafe circumstances, we must cancel or reschedule a trip. PLEASE REMEMBER this is Florida. Rain at your location DOES NOT mean rain at our launch site. A Day Away Inc. is not responsible for any reservation you fail to keep due to weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle breakdowns, personal agenda, or other unforeseen conditions that may hinder your participation in the tour as scheduled. We reserve the right to cancel or modify any trip due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we cannot be responsible for paying any expenses you may have incurred other than to refund monies due to you for tour price. A Day Away Inc. reserves the right to make itinerary changes, if necessary, due to water fluctuations, weather conditions, insufficient reservations or other factors beyond our control. There are no exceptions to these cancellation policies. (321) 268-2655.

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