Bioluminescence Kayak Tours: During the summer months the water of the Banana River Lagoon comes alive after sunset with Bioluminescence. A speeding school of mullet swimming under your kayak looks like hundreds of green bottle rockets going off underwater. A manatee or stingray moves much slower underwater, giving a ghostly glow to the illumination. Swirl your kayak paddle or drop your hand into the water to create wild patterns of light. Any movement causes tiny dinoflagellates to emit light. Little is known about these under-appreciated creatures, but they are essential to the existence of most marine life. Tours are 90 minutes and are suitable for beginners. The best time to go is at the darkest hours of the night, five days before or after a new moon, or when the moon is not out at all.
The club has made arrangements for 2 kayaking expeditions for August: Friday, August 3 and Friday, August 31, starting at 8:30 PM, Cocoa Beach Country Club Pavillion, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Each tour will only take up to 10 people, which is why 2 sessions were booked.
Due to the price variation, if you sign up, we expect you are committed to attending. Payment is CASH only and prices listed do not include a tip for the tour guide.