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Bioluminescence kayaking tour in the Indian River

Free cancellation

Place: Orlando

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

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Experiencer nature's magical source of 'living lights' — Bioluminescence.
Kayak through the Indian River and watch the disturbed water illuminate with bluish-white trails of light
Go in search of 'living lights' and look out for dolphins or manatees

What to expect

Spend your time on the water, paddling through nature's magical source of 'living lights' — Bioluminescence. Each bioluminescent dinoflagellate (single-celled organism) 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 liability release. Then, you will be outfitted with a life jacket, kayak, and paddle. After some brief instructions, you'll 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.

Guests must be at least 6 years old
Maximum of 15 participants per tour group
During checkout, select either Standard price (tour with kayak rental) or Bring your own
In order for the tour operator to provide the appropriate sized kayak - you will be requested to provide your height at checkout
Note, the kayaks available by the tour operator have a maximum weight limit of 280 lbs
Important, upon arrival all guests must sign a liability waiver
Important, all guests must sign a liability waiver
Recommended to bring : Bug protections, wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty, waterproof camera