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Titusville Bioluminescence Kayak Tour at Sunset 2 hr
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105 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Cocoa Beach
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Merritt Island at sunset, watching for dolphins, manatees, and roosting birds beneath the distinctive NASA launch-pad skyline.
About this tour
As the sun sets over Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the water and shoreline come alive. Join this 2-hour Titusville bioluminescence kayak tour for an evening paddle through a landscape where wildlife, fading light, and NASA’s launch pads share the horizon.
Set out from Haulover Canal with a professional guide, kayak, paddle, and PFD provided. Watch for dolphins rounding up dinner and manatees moving into the shallows for the night. Nearby, Mullethead Island, a federally protected rookery, fills with birds settling into their nests. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills are among the species you may see, against the distinctive backdrop of the space center.
Wear clothes that can get wet and bring water shoes, plus a towel and change of clothes for afterward. A camera and dry bag are optional, though they are not useful for photographing bioluminescence. Choose this Titusville bioluminescence kayak tour for a guided sunset outing amid the refuge’s wildlife and striking coastal scenery.
Highlights
- Paddle through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge as sunset colors the sky
- Look for dolphins, manatees, and birds returning to their nighttime roosts
- See the protected Mullethead Island rookery and NASA’s launch-pad landscape
What's included
Included
- Kayak
- Professional guide
- PFD
- Paddle
- 2-hour kayak tour
Not included
- Gratuities
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Viator
4.72 / 5 · 105 reviews
Important information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure point: Haulover Canal, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet and water shoes, sandals, or Crocs suitable for water
- Bring a towel to leave in your car and an extra change of clothes
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- Bottled water and snacks are suggested
- A camera and dry bag are optional; they are not useful for capturing bioluminescence but can capture people
- Personal paddling gear and a flashlight are optional; a safety light is provided
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.72 from 105 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Cocoa Beach
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.
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