Florida Adventurer: Bioluminescent Kayaking Cocoa Beach - Merritt Island, Florida

Sarah F.

Brian took us on an amazing paddle during our visit to Merritt Island. He got us on the water right away and took us over to view and photograph the Flamingos and other birds on bird island. We also got suggestions on how to see the endangered Florida Scrub-Jay which was a big target for me.

We also saw Horseshoe crab, puffer fish, a large carnivorous snail, etc. Brian explained all about the wildlife in the area. Next we paddled down to get close-up views of Manatees and then went on the hunt for Dolphins. Sure enough we found a Dolphin actively hunting right by the kayak launch and even got to see him catch a fish mid-air.

We came to Florida specifically to see birds and wildlife and were happy to include a guided tour with Florida Adventurer in our trip.

Julie K.

Really enjoyable experience. Our guides Javier and Terrance were well informed about the area and wildlife. It was a very personalized approach with no large crowds. They took lots of photos for us too. Fun day!

Josh D.

Wow, what an incredible night! My family and I just got back from the Bioluminescent Kayaking tour with Florida Adventurer in Cocoa Beach, and I had to rave about it. Seriously, it was one of the coolest experiences we've ever had. First off, our guide, Brian, was absolutely fantastic. From the get-go, he was so friendly and patient, especially with the kids (and let's be honest, us too!). We were a bit of a chaotic group at the start, getting used to the kayaks and all, but Brian took it all in stride with a great sense of humor.

He was also super knowledgeable about the local wildlife. We saw a huge Great Blue Heron right at the beginning of the tour, and Brian told us all about its habits and hunting techniques. Throughout the evening, he pointed out different birds and other critters, making the whole experience so much more interesting. It wasn't just kayaking; it was like a mini-nature lesson!

And the wildlife sightings! We were lucky enough to see dolphins playing in the distance, which was amazing in itself. Then, we spotted some manatees! They were so gentle and graceful. Of course, the sunset was breathtaking – Cocoa Beach really knows how to put on a show!

But the real magic happened when it got dark. The bioluminescence was out of this world! Brian showed us how to stir up the water to make it sparkle and glow. And the jellyfish! We actually got to hold them in our hands! They were so delicate and glowed so brightly. It was such a surreal and unforgettable moment.

Honestly, I can't recommend this tour enough, especially if you get Brian as your guide. He made the whole experience truly special. If you're looking for a unique and memorable adventure in Cocoa Beach, definitely check out Florida Adventurer's bioluminescent kayaking tour. You won't regret it!

Tony D.

This was the manatee and dolphin kayaking trip. Javier was our guide and he was fantastic. Javier was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw, and took us to two places where we saw 30 to 40 manatees at each location. The first place was near a boat ramp, and we were in amongst the manatees when suddenly something startled them, and they all came to the surface, what a beautiful sight it was. We also saw a large 10 foot alligator as well as numerous bottlenose dolphins. It was a great kayaking trip. Javier was an outstanding guide, and we would recommend him to anybody who’s looking to do this trip. Tony D.

Bridget K.

We took a kayaking guided trip at Haulover Canal today ( 2/18/2025). The transaction of making the reservation, paying and signing waivers was completely painless. Our guide Brian was there and ready to go even though we were early. I loved that! Brian gave us a brief but thorough safety talk and gave us some kayaking tips. Even though I've kayaked plenty of times I found his tips quite helpful. We told Brian that our goal was to see the flamingos. He certainly delivered!! They were not there when we paddled to the posted boundaries but Brian was so patient and let us just float around until they came back. When they did he helped anchor our boat so that we could try to get steadier pictures. Not an easy feat lol.
Brian was a wealth of information, and very easy to chat. He was very conscience about the boundaries and conservation. I really appreciate that. We will absolutely go again!

Lucinda W.

Javier and Terence took our family out on a sunset/bioluminescence paddle and it was the highlight of our vacation! I love that they asked us what we were most interested in seeing and tailored the trip to make sure we had the best time!

Shawn I.

Our tour was AMAZING! The weather was so cooperative on this night, with a nice breeze that kept the bugs away and made the experience so much more relaxing. Our guide Emmett was knowledgeable and very friendly, he made the evening interesting with his humor and knowledge of the area. I read a lot of reviews prior to booking our trip and kept seeing don't book with Florida Adventurer, go with blah blah blah other companies. Those had to be planted advertisements because those reviews are not true. All of the companies are at the same locations at the same time and there is no way one could be so much better than the other. All I noticed was that some of the other companies had massive groups that made it difficult for everyone to hear and their boats were crowded and constantly bumping into each other. Our group was smaller, quaint and everyone was able to get a fantastic experience. Emmett made sure each couple was able to get our pictures with the tour sign as a souvenir. Simply amazing!

Kackda S.

We had a blast. Our tour was at 9pm which allowed us to see the bioluminescent even more. Plus we were the only group there and it was so peaceful. We just sat in our kayak and watch the stars and sang to the moon. Our tour guide was wonderful.