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The 5 Night Kayak Tours in the USA That Earn a Late Night

5 night tours  ·  from $65 a head

The good night kayak tours in the USA fill up days ahead and the evening slots go first. Below: the 5 worth booking early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Meeting at Kiwanis Island Park
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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

1.Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Launch from 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road near Merritt Island for a two-hour guided night kayak trip. In summer, look for blue-green dinoflagellate glow. From late November through April, you may catch harmless comb jellies by hand. Guides such as Matt, Aidan, Caleb, and Zoey add safety tips and useful local insight.

“Sean was the best guide we could have had for my family! He totally geeked out with the biology of how bioluminescence works and why it happens. I mean right down to the molecular details!! It was awesome! My 16 yo son was captivated: masking questions and bantering with Sean. It was so great to see and he didn’t even want to go on this kayak! Sean was funny and engaging with the whole group, paddling backwards for most of the trip making sure we all were together and knew everything that was going on around us from the manatees to the mullets swimming and darting like lightning flashes around…”

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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - Meeting at Haulover Canal after sunset
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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

2.Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at Haulover Canal for a 90-minute night paddle through Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. You’ll learn about bioluminescence, use provided kayaks and safety gear, and look for glowing comb jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, and clear night skies. Guides such as Faith, Brea, and Seven have earned special praise.

“Brea was an excellent tour guide giving our small group plenty of opportunities to see the bioluminescent comb jellyfish. She is very knowledgeable so you will learn a lot about the area. We also saw some dolphins in the moonlight and could hear the manatees come up for air. It is a great trip!”

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Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour (Titusville) - Arriving at Haulover Canal in Titusville
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Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour (Titusville)

3.Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour (Titusville)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Best value

Launch at Haulover Canal or Kiwanis Island Park for a guided 90-minute night kayak trip. Guides such as Brian, Clint, Jeremiah, and Terrance lead beginners through glowing water filled with plankton, comb jellies, fish, and occasional wildlife. Kayak, PFD, paddles, and instruction are included.

“We did a 10pm tour guided kayak trip which was an amazing experience our tour guide was very knowledgeable as well as personable. He was extremely friendly and make the experience even better. Was able to catch and release some comb jellyfish that would glow and even got to see more wildlife”

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Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville - What happens at Haulover Canal
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Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville

4.Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Meet at Haulover Canal near Mims for a 90-minute night paddle in a 100% clear kayak. Guides such as Celeste, Blane, Anthony, and Zach share facts about bioluminescence, wildlife, and the space program while you watch glowing water beneath your boat. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Blare was an incredible guide who provided an unforgettable experience, will certainly be back and ask for him specifically!”

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L.E.D. Light Kayak Miami City Lights - What the two-hour route actually offers
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L.E.D. Light Kayak Miami City Lights

5.L.E.D. Light Kayak Miami City Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

At 8:30 p.m., So Flo Water Adventures takes your private group onto the Miami River in LED-lit kayaks or standup paddleboards. Guides such as Marco, CJ, Adam, Liam, and Francis have led outings with safety instruction, skyline views, and photo stops near Brickell City Centre. Bring clothes you can get wet.

“This was so fun it was my husband and I first time kayaking and we really enjoyed it them arms was hurting badddd but it really was an awesome experience”

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