Bioluminescence Paddle

Nighttime Kayaking near Orlando, Florida!

So don’t spend your time in traffic, spend it on the water experiencing nature's magic!

The source of our “living lights”—bioluminescence—is dinoflagellates, single-celled organisms common in marine environments. Each bioluminescent dinoflagellate flashes only a fraction of a second when disturbed by water movement, but its high concentrations in the warm Indian River water create beautiful bluish-white trails of light caused by swimming fish and paddling kayakers. A swimming manatee may be completely concealed in a spectacular, other-worldly cloud of “living light!”.

Upon arriving at the park, check in with the trip leaders which includes signing a mandatory release of liability and assumption of risk form. You will be outfitted with a life jacket, kayak, and paddle. After some brief instruction, we will paddle as a group in search of the “living lights.” Most tours last a couple of hours, however, if the bioluminescence is super bright and dolphins or manatee show up on the scene, well . . . time just doesn’t matter.

What makes our tours different from the rest?

• We limit our tour to 14 guests, this way you can get lost in thought not lost in a crowd.
  
• We offer single kayaks and tandem kayaks. You chose what you want to paddle.
  
• We constantly update our meeting locations to where the bioluminescence is glowing the brightest.
  

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What's Included

1. Kayak
   
2. Paddle
   
3. Life vest
   
4. Guide
   

Not Included

1. There is no restroom on site
   
2. No public transportation available, though Uber is often a good option for this area.
   

What to Bring

1. Towel and a change of clothing
   
2. Your favorite beverages
   
3. Waterproof camera or cell phone
   
4. Tip for your guide
   

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