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Titusville Bioluminescence Kayak Tour 90 min
Below average
381 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Cocoa Beach
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle mangrove trails and shallow lagoon waters on a guided 90-minute kayak tour beneath the glow of Florida’s bioluminescence.
About this tour
Paddle into the glow on a Titusville bioluminescence kayak tour, where the Indian River Lagoon’s nighttime waters offer a striking setting for an easygoing adventure. Over approximately 90 minutes, follow mangrove trails and shallow lagoon waters with guides nearby to support your safety and answer questions.
Your kayak, paddles, and personal flotation device are provided. Tours launch from Haulover Canal in Titusville or Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island. Expect to get wet, so wear suitable footwear and bring a towel; bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle are also suggested. Bioluminescence sightings peak from July through October and can continue as late as January. The glow can be difficult to capture in photos, so take time to enjoy it firsthand.
Choose a Titusville bioluminescence kayak tour for a memorable way to experience the lagoon after dark. Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and orientation, then set out with your guide for a luminous paddle.
Highlights
- Paddle through mangrove trails and shallow lagoon waters
- Watch the Indian River Lagoon glow with bioluminescence
- Explore with guides who provide safety support and answer questions
What's included
Included
- Kayak
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- Paddles
- Guide
Not included
- Beverages
- Bug spray
- Towels
- Snacks
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4.38 / 5 · 381 reviews
Important information
- Tours launch from Haulover Canal in Titusville or Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island
- Arrive 30 minutes before the tour for check-in and orientation; late arrivals or missed orientation are not refundable
- Expect to get wet; wear appropriate footwear and consider bringing aquatic footwear, a towel, bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle
- Optional cash tips are suggested
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- Single kayak weight limit: 300 lb; tandem kayak combined weight limit: 600 lb
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Provider states the tour is wheelchair accessible
- Bioluminescence sightings peak from July through October and may continue as late as January
- Bioluminescence can be difficult to photograph
Frequently asked questions
How long is the kayak tour?
The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Where does the tour launch?
Launch sites are Haulover Canal in Titusville and Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island.
What is included?
A kayak, personal flotation device, paddles, and a guide are provided.
What should I bring?
Wear appropriate footwear and consider bringing aquatic footwear, a towel, bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
When is bioluminescence most likely to be seen?
Sightings peak from July through October and may continue as late as January.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.38 from 381 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.2.
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