Bioluminescent Lagoon Tour: Nighttime Nature Adventure

Experience the magic of bioluminescence on a guided night tour in the Banana River Lagoon Nature Preserve. Paddle or kayak through sparkling comb jellies and bioluminescent phytoplankton for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oars and Paddles Park - Sunset dolphin kayak and paddle board eco tours are conducted from Oars and Paddles Park, located at 1329 Banana River Dr, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937-4408. Alternatively, tours may also depart from Brevard Veteran’s Memorial Park, 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, depending on the optimal location for bioluminescence during the summer months.
What's Included
  • Standup paddle instruction and expert coaching by qualified guides.
  • Guided tour led by a local expert.
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • State-of-the-art equipment provided.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting beauty of nature from the water with kayaks and paddle boards! Witness dolphins and stunning sunsets, along with bioluminescent algae from June to September, and bioluminescent comb jellies throughout the year. Our tours offer personalized attention and small group sizes, taking you into a serene area of the lagoon. Enjoy a safe…

Location
1329 Banana River Dr
Banana River Drive
Oars and Paddles Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amber
Mar 30, 2026
This was a family Kayak and did not dissappoint - We enjoyed our excursion. Our guide was thoughtful and attentive. The Dolphins were co-operative and the sunset outstanding.
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Carole
Mar 22, 2026
Relaxing sunset - Location easy to find and guide was patient, informative and inclusive. Pointed out sites and dolphins, tips on seeing glowing algae and took pictures for us.
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Susankn3597zt
Sep 14, 2025
Worth it! - Would highly recommend! Even though it was a little chillier it was still very worth it. I’m writing this review 9 months after the adventure and I remember vividly how amazing it was to meet these cool little creatures. Plus the sunset was amazing and our guide made it memorable
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Janee_t
Aug 17, 2025
A must see - Andrew was our guide and he was SO insightful. We had a BLAST! This was an incredible experience! The jellyfish were sooooooo cool. The minnows lit up in the water, the algae was like glitter! My 9yr old and 15yr old can’t wait to do this again!
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Maranda_g
Jul 30, 2025
We read reviews and... - We read reviews and really gravitated towards this company and I am SO GLAD we did. Our tour guide Andrew exceeded our expectations. Could not have asked for a better time. Our 4 and 9 year old had a blast! Definitely 10/10 time!!
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Tabitha_b
Jul 25, 2025
Awesome Date Night - This was an amazing experience. Andrew and J.P. were our tour guides and we had such a great time. The bioluminescent adventure is definitely something worth seeing. You could see the water light up when the fish swam! My husband and I went for our anniversary and it was phenomenal. Great memories and a wonderful date night. Highly recommend them.
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Jina_c
Jul 18, 2025
Great time - 100% recommended! Definitely an experience to be had! Our tour guys were great and laid back! Had a great time.
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Tamie_j
Dec 22, 2025
Good tour of the inlet - I do recommend. There were several dolphins were playing around. The host was friendly and helpful. Even though seeing the luminescent isn’t strong this time of year we did get to see them under the bridge. The only thing I wish is the guide had a mic on because unless I was right next to him, I could not hear him.
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I1254gkcharlesa
Mar 12, 2026
Kayaking with our great grandson - Andrew was a wonderful guide! We enjoyed the kayak portion of the trip, however they bioluminescent was just beginning to show and we were a little disappointed in that. But no one had control over that. Andrew said that as the water gets warmer the bioluminescent gets better. Watching the sunset from the kayak was special. Also Andrew made and shared some great photos of us.
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Hidela
Mar 6, 2026
Oversold the experience , - Andrew was very knowledgeable and a truly nice guy. It was just 2 of us senior ladies. We saw many dolphins, at least their fins, and it was our first time kayaking at night. If you're looking for bioluminescece, there wasn't much to see. Might have been the time of year but it sounds like its very hit and miss. You're given a tiny net to swish through the water. Maybe others had better experiences and this wasn't the best time of the month (full moon), or year so maybe that impacted. I would also suggest that 2 hours, 2.5 miles is a long kayaking trip for seniors, a bit too much. Especially when there wasn't a lot to see. Also wearing life preserver was optional, and just 1 small light on each our kayaks.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).