Orlando: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
ID: GYG48656-65218
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
In the summer months the brackish waters of the Banana River host a magical phenomena, the bioluminescence. Just imagine everything in the waters that move glow. Glowing fish, manatee, and dolphin swimming under your kayak! Bright glowing splashing!
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.
Highlights
- Paddling warm shallow areas with glowing dolphin, manatee, and fish
- Anything in the water that moves glows, including your kayak paddle or hand.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From Orlando drive east on Highway 528 towards Cape Canaveral. Drive 1 mile past exit #52 you will cross a bridge, at the end of the bridge immediately exit to the right off the highway and onto the dirt road beside 528. Follow the dirt road to the right, drive under the bridge and follow the dirt road back around to the other side until you find the 3 tiki torches and a big white van pulling a kayak trailer.
If you pass the turn-off on the right just make a u-turn 1/4 mile past the turn-off, head west on the 528, and exit the dirt parking lot before the bridge with a big sign that says “Banana River Drive” exit 52 1 mile.
INCLUDED
- Kayaks or Canoe, all paddling gear, lights for your kayak, bottled water, instruction, and guides
NOT INCLUDED
- Bug spray, flashlights, or tips to your guides.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
