WILDLIFE REFUGE BIO COMB JELLY SUNSET KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD TOUR!

Come and see Florida’s beautiful wildlife up close!

A BUCKETLIST MUST! Paddle into the GLOWING waterway of dinoflagellates in single and tandem kayaks! See the plankton glow around your kayak. A nature phenomenon that only happens a few months a year! Every touch creates a phenomenal glow! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Comb Jellies! Jelly fish that glow in the dark! Sightings of fish dancing through the glow beneath your kayak possibly visible too with these kayaks! Book around the NEW MOON for the best glow! Have a glowing paddle, Cocoa Kayaking style!

Give Us A Call For The Current Comb Jelly Bioluminescent status: 808-798-6630

BOOK AROUND THE NEW MOON FOR THE STRONGEST GLOW!

TOP WILDLIFE LOCATION!!

Paddle amongst Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and possibly sightings of our famous Manatees, while watching Florida’s unbelievable sunset! Locals most beautiful time to paddle!

Tours are 1 hour and half to 2 hours long. What to wear? Comfortable clothing such as beach wear or gym clothes. Water shoes are not necessary. Bare feet is absolutely fine. Bathrooms available upon arrival and after departure.

GUIDED KAYAK & PADDLEBOARDING TOURS! (Limited # of Kayaks and Paddleboards)

• Full-size Single: 1 Person Capacity, Weight Limit – 425lbs
• Tandem Kayak: 2 Person Capacity, Room for a small child in the middle of kayak, Weight Limit – 425lbs
• Paddleboarding: 1 Person Capacity, Weight Limit – 300 lbs.

Minimum of 2 people needed to operate a tour.

Customer will be notified up to 2 hours prior of the tour, if under the required limit. May change tour time and/or location to join another tour, or rebook for another day. May also elect to upgrade to a private tour instead of rebooking.

The Magic of Bioluminescence: Nature’s Living Light Show

If you’ve ever joined one of our nighttime kayak tours, you know the feeling, dipping your paddle into the water and watching it sparkle like liquid stars. That glowing, otherworldly light is called bioluminescence, and it’s one of nature’s most mesmerizing phenomena.

What Is Bioluminescence?

Bioluminescence is the natural ability of living organisms to produce light. In the water, that glow usually comes from tiny plankton called dinoflagellates. When these microscopic organisms are disturbed by movement, like the swirl of your paddle or the splash of a fish, they give off a bright blue or green light.

How Does It Work?

The science behind the sparkle is surprisingly simple! Inside the plankton, a chemical reaction occurs between two substances:

Luciferin – the light-producing molecule, and

Luciferase – the enzyme that triggers the reaction.

When the plankton are agitated, luciferase helps luciferin react with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light. Think of it as the ocean’s own version of glow-in-the-dark chemistry!

Why Do They Glow?

Scientists believe dinoflagellates glow for protection. The flash of light can startle predators or attract bigger predators that might eat the first ones, a kind of underwater “burglar alarm.”

Fun Facts to Light Up Your Night

The glow you see is cold light, meaning it gives off almost no heat.

Fireflies, some mushrooms, and even deep-sea fish use the same bioluminescent chemistry.

When conditions are perfect, (warm water, calm nights, and lots of plankton), every paddle stroke looks like painting with starlight.

Experience It Yourself

There’s nothing quite like seeing bioluminescence up close. Join us for a Bioluminescent Kayak Tour and witness this natural wonder firsthand.