Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-love

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-loved endangered species, West Indian Manatees! Sit back while the gentle giants roll, sniff, and nuzzle all around you. Dolphins are also active this time of day as they wrangle their dinner in the adjacent cove. 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.

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Location: Cocoa Beach

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Q&A

Q: What ages are allowed for this Manatee/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour?

A: Great question! The tour is family-friendly, so kids as young as 5 can join as long as they’re accompanied by an adult. Just make sure they can comfortably wear the life jacket, which is included. It’s a fun way to get kids interested in nature!

Q: What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

A: If the weather looks questionable, they’ll usually contact you ahead of time to reschedule. Safety is their priority! If you can’t find a new date that works, they might offer a refund, but it’s best to check their policy when booking.

Q: What should we wear for the kayak tour? Is it super wet?

A: You’ll want to dress for the weather! Quick-dry clothes are great, and definitely wear a swimsuit if it’s warm. Don’t forget a good hat and sunscreen because you’ll be out in the sun. And yeah, you might get splashed a little, so expect to get a bit wet!

Discussions

Just booked the Manatee/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour for my parents!

I’m so excited! My parents love nature, and I think this will be the perfect gift. I booked it for early October hoping for good weather. The idea of kayaking with manatees and then seeing bioluminescence is just mind-blowing. I hope they spot some dolphins too! Has anyone done this tour recently?

Just returned from the bioluminescence tour, and wow!

So I went on the Manatee/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour last weekend, and it was such an unforgettable experience! Seeing the manatees gently swimming around us is something I’ll never forget. The bioluminescence at night really blew my mind—the water sparkled like magic! Just make sure to bring a camera that can handle low light!