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Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour

4.9(185 reviews)
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About This Tour

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-loved endangered species, West Indian Manatees! Sit back while the gentle giants roll, sniff, and nuzzle all around you. Dolphins are also active this time of day as they wrangle their dinner in the adjacent cove. Next, head out to Bird Island, a federally protected rookery, to watch hundreds of birds soar in overhead. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills and more all glide in their flocks to nest for the night. Be lulled into serenity by the gently rocking kayak as the sun descends for the night in the pinks, oranges, and reds of sunset. Finally, the tour culminates in the season’s bioluminescent experience, whether it be summer bioluminescence, winter comb jelly bioluminescence, or a star-studded moonlit sky.

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Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour
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Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour
Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour
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What's Included

Kayak
Professional guide
PFD
Paddle
2 hour kayak tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car)
Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water
Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
Bottled water, Snacks
Any special personal paddling gear if you like
You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light.

Meeting Point

Launching from Haulover Canal - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge https://goo.gl/maps/726pkP1XvoQm2eXP8 Haulover Canal Launch Site is 20 minutes east of Titusville on the NW corner of Haulover Canal. **If you have any difficulty finding us you may reach us at** After 5pm 321-284-1555

Special Instructions

Launch Location - Haulover Canal Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/JMSVdq2SQROBH1cCRxyM Things to keep in mind • Be sure to stop and use the restroom in town before coming out on the Refuge. Unfortunately, there are no facilities at the launch site.... What to Bring It is important to prepare well to gain the best enjoyment from your trip. Your guides are very familiar with your paddling environment and conditions. Feel free to ask any questions you would like in order to understand all you need to be confident about your trip. Please understand, we will not paddle in unsafe conditions including high winds and thunderstorms. • Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet. Towel (left in car) • Swim suit/shorts & T shirt Cool weather… the same with cover-ups • Water Shoes – sandals or Crocs that can be worn in the water • Bring an extra change of clothes just in case… • Some folks are wearing light long pants & sleeves to ward off mosquitos if the wind happens to be calm • Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people. • Bottled water, Snacks • Any special personal paddling gear if you like • Bug Repellent - especially if there has been lots of rain • Please lock valuables in your trunk (this is more safe) • You may bring a flashlight, though we will provide a safety light. What NOT to Bring... A Day Away has a NO Alcohol/Drug Policy. A Day Away Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to any patron deemed incapable of paddling due to alcohol or drug abuse prior to their trip. If an A Day Away employees make a judgment call based on alcohol or drug abuse the patron in question will not be allowed to paddle nor receive a refund for the trip cost. What to Expect • A drive that is 20 minutes east of Titusville out on the Refuge • No restroom facilities at the launch site (visitor center is the closest) • Just under two hours on the water for a leisurely paddle • Expect to get a little wet – depends on you (or possibly your friends) • To see lots of wildlife and stretch those muscles a little • To learn some basics about paddling and more about local wildlife • To actually wear your life vest & whistle • Great guides who enjoy their work and keep you safe • Lots of outdoor fun and a desire to come back real soon If you have any difficulty finding us you may reach us at one of the following number: 9am-5pm 321-268-2655 After 5pm 321-284-1555 Thank you for choosing to come out with us. We look forward to getting on the water with you! Email - info@adayawaykayaktours.com www.adayawaykayaktours.com

Cancellation Policy

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

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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