Sunset Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

Such a cool experience! Our guide, Ricky, was very friendly with a fun sense of humor. He was a wealth of information about the bioluminescence, the wildlife, and the surrounding area. He caught a comb jellyfish for us to hold and had a few little tricks up his sleeve to enhance an already great outing. We were all native Floridians but each of us learned new things, and we were amazed to find ourselves in the middle of hundreds of jumping mullet! The kayaks are surprisingly comfortable and despite being a first-time kayaker, I had no problems at all. I would definitely do this again.

It was a chill time paddling, watching the sun set, and seeing glowing fish zoom by in the bioluminescence afterward. Our guide, Renata, made a good time great! Ask for her if you're going in the summer.

We had a great time on our tour! Cody, Logan and Nelly were so fun and taught us all about the bioluminescence. We caught many comb jelly’s and seeing everything light up was magical! Highly recommend!!

We had a great time. Ashton was a very considerate, polite and knowledgeable guide. We saw many unique birds, a manatee and heard a dolphin nearby. The sunset was beautiful and the bioluminescence.

The Guides were wonderful- the experience of bioluminescence is a lifetime memory! So glad we went!

Jorge was amazing! He was very friendly, capable, and very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife there. He also pointed out various constellations once it was dark. The tour was great. We saw so many amazing things: manatees, flamingos, and roseate spoonbills, to name a few. After it got dark, we got to hold a comb jelly in our hands. The bioluminescence was an amazing experience.

Brandy, John, & Nicholas were awesome & led us on a fun adventure to see the beauty of God’s creation. The jellies were very squishy!

Three of us went on the Mondo Combo tour with A Day Away. It was not cheap, but it sure was worth the price. Jorge was an excellent tour guide. He showed us beautiful scenery and was very friendly.

My sister and I did the sunset tour. Our tour guide, Jorge, had a wealth of knowledge . He shared with excitement about the wildlife, jellyfish, stars and his job at NASA. I definitely recommend this tour as a great get away from crowds.

Our tour guide Jorge was phenomenal! He was friendly, knowledgeable and we saw so many dolphins, manatees and birds. The bioluminescent jellyfish were cool too!

2 hour of kayaking in an giant open water under setting sun, moving from manitie refuge to bird idland to bioluminescent, and ducking under bushes in a narrow mangrove waterway.. fun, adventure,, exercise and laugnter.

Our tour guide was excellent! Great sense of humor and full of great info on the area and what we were looking at. Highly recommended!

Our guide Aidan was amiable and filled in knowledge gaps on the area and its nature. We saw a little bit of the bioluminescence, but nothing like the pictures. We did see a manatee, and paddled through the mangroves in the dark. There were dozens of other kayakers in tours at the same time. An ok experience for the cost.

Altho we enjoyed the paddling and being on the river for sunset we did not see anh bioluminescence as advertised in the booking.

We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset bioluminescence tour! Aiden and Matt were great guides, laid back but informative. The bioluminescence was absolutely amazing, never seen anything like it. We also saw lots of dolphins, one even slapped his tail 4-5 times as if telling us hello. The guides said they had never seen that before. The tour was exciting and relaxing at the same time! Highly recommend!

We had lovely weather under the the light of a new moon. Saw both dolphin and Manatee while paddling to our final destination of Mosquito lagoon. Our tour guide Drew was very knowledgeable about the eco system, its history, the phytoplankton . and the luminescent source of the light in the water we were seeing. I have been on many of rivers in Florida in a kayak but this was the first in darkness. Loved it and would highly recommend to any age at any skill level.

I booked the Sunset Bioluminescence Tour with A Day Away Kayak Tours for 11 people, 9 of them Foreign Exchange Students from three different countries. We were well taken care of by Drew, Lauren, and Piper. Several in our group stated they would go back again to explore more! I highly recommend this tour. The scenery and history of the area is beautiful

Our kayak tour was cancelled as winds too high. The company explained they do not give refunds only reschedule. This is robbery. We are a family on holiday from Europe rescheduling was not an option. We did not sign up to this policy it was not highlighted we didn’t sign anything outrageous service

This is the third time I have used this group... I love them... The group felt safe and had an amazing time.. saw all kinds of wonderful things and made great memories..

March (& windy weather) worked against seeing much that night. For that reason, the clear bottom boats were worthless for us (& less comfortable). Guides scooped up comb jellies to look at. Nothing visible from our kayaks. Large group and couldn’t hear much at all. Sadly, very little learning that I was looking forward to. Some due to unavoidable things; to a lesser degree, the guide.

Our guide Chaz was so passionate and knowledgeable, on top of just being a really fun and cool person. The experience was also unforgettable. We saw so many different groups of dolphins, including some playful boys jumping and one mama and her baby dolphin. When the sun set, not only did we see the bioluminescent jellies up close (Chaz held a light up to them so we could see rainbows through them and their cilia moving); we also got to see the plankton light up with every stroke of our paddles. A magical, must-see experience. Would recommend.

My husband and I had a fabulous time and tour with A Day Away Kayak Tours. The guides provided great insights into the biodiversity in and around the waters. Alongside this, we had a large group, with some new to kayaking. The guides were very accommodating to all levels, which we really appreciated. We were lucky enough to see dolphins, manatees and the bioluminescence jellyfish on Christmas Day. A memorable experience!

I booked this tour for myself and my elderly mother who was visiting me from Canada. We arrived to see that we were the only tour for that time slot. We had Kerry as our tour guide and he was fantastic. He was knowledgeable providing us with all kinds of fun facts about the various animals and location. We had some trouble paddling as neither mom or I have experience with kayaking. Kerry was patient with us and even tied a rope to his kayak so we could still enjoy the experience. The bioluminescence wasn’t as bright in September and that was a little disappointing but this is no fault of a day away. We still had a great time getting to see manatees up close, we saw dolphins as well as an alligator and many other cool animals. The tour was relaxed and super fun! I really appreciate the tour company didn’t cancel the tour considering we were the only ones. This was an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever especially considering mom is getting older and I don’t get to see her too often. Highly recommend this tour, this was the second time I’ve used a day away and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone else. Thank you so much! 5 stars all the way.

I would like to thank Tanner, Hayley and Freedom, In fact all five of us thank you all for your wonderful caring attitude to us all, when were left stranded by our Uber driver. You as a team took us to the nearest town to get another Uber. We enjoyed our time with you all, an experience we will never forget! Would use you again in a heartbeat!💓 👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ take care y'all 😘

Such a beautiful and breathtaking experience! Pictures cannot do this justice and only captured a few moments of the time we spent in the protected nature of Florida's Space Coast. Our guides, Amanda and Freedom, were very knowledgeable about the area and the biological ecosystems, animals, and happenings of the refuge and overall helped make the experience safe, educational, and fun! The bioluminescence at night was truly dazzling and magical... a manatee surfaced right next to my kayak and was glowing in the dark! Seriously mind-blowing! 10/10 experience and I would absolutely return and do this 1,000 times over. If you're considering a kayak tour that will exceed your expectations, provide a safe and exciting adventure for all, this is the one. I'm truly grateful for the memories made with my family and friends.

The experience overall was excellent. Not the largest tour operator out there, but it made for a intimate experience. Tanner was our guide, he is a low key casual cat. Perfect for what we were looking for. Weather was terrible right up until time for tour, which partially blocked the sunset, but also cooled things off. Got to go thru some mangrove mazes, and saw a few manatees and dolphins. When it got dark, that is when it got very cool, the bio was very lively, and it was one of the most unique experiences I have ever had. I will go again and recommend!!

TRAVELERS AND VACATIONERS BEWARE! If this company decides to cancel your kayaking trip, they will not refund your money. I signed up for their sunset/bioluminescent tour during our family vacation to KSC. Winds were gusty that evening. We arrived in time for our tour, they cancelled the 7pm tour and offered to add us to the 8:30 tour to see if winds would die down. We waited 1.5 hours, but that tour was also cancelled. We already had plans to leave the next day and asked for our money back, as the service we paid for was never provided. I was then told that in the waiver that I had signed in order to participate, it said that trips cancelled due to weather can ONLY be rescheduled or gifted to someone else. We live 9.5 hours away and have not been to Titusville for over 12 years, so our ability to reschedule was non-existent and it was our last day of vacation. We called and asked for an exception to their "policy" which was recently changed, and they refused to let us speak to a manager or person that would have the ability to provide an exception to the policy. They kept our $267, did not provide the service, and they refuse to provide a refund. This type of policy is only conducive to local residents with the flexibility to reschedule, or as a ploy to keep visitors’ money. We asked why they changed the policy and it was to “align themselves with their competition” (i.e. nothing to do with the best interest of their customers). This change only guarantees that the company will make money regardless of the weather and is not the appropriate thing to do, especially in an area where there are a tremendous amount of visitors. We have reported them to our traveler's insurance company and intend on reporting them to the BBB shortly. If you are visiting the area and do not have multiple days to reschedule your tour due to unpredictable Florida weather (which if you do not know, it storms every day in FL), DO NOT BOOK A TOUR WITH THIS AGENCY.

The weather was horrible so we got delayed and sadly no good sunset. But they were very nice and the bioluminessence was amazing! So the experience was a total 4 stars, but they can't control the weather. I'm bad with names but I'm pretty sure it was John, Amanda and Dina. Learned about the wildlife and the area.

My group (5 friends) went out for the sunset tour. It was awesome. Even though it was cloudy, it was still beautiful and fun. Tanner was our guide and even a day later we are still talking about how fun and entertaining Tanner was. BONK! We definitely enjoyed our sea raids and seeing all wild life. Manatee noses are the cutest!

The sunset/bioluminescence tour was everything we had hoped for and more! Our guide, Chili, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His love for Florida wildlife really shone and we all appreciated his joy in sharing it with us. We were lucky enough to have him to ourselves as a family of four. We saw many, many manatees, an alligator, and the bioluminescent plankton (plus a few comb jellyfish) were other-worldly. I would highly recommend this tour. Definitely worth the money!

This was such a fun excursion but the mosquitoes were awful. Guides definitely need to hand out bug spray before and during the tour. Otherwise we saw tons of wildlife and bioluminescence. Worth every penny.

We had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Chaz was super attentive and professional. We saw so many manatees and when evening fell the bioluminesecence was amazing. The manatees came right up to us and my son caught a couple of comb jellies. Chaz and Jacob always made sure we were safe and gave us lots of tips and warnings. Were relatively novice kayaks and never felt unsafe. ! Would definitely do this again to support this natural preserve.

Mark and his new team member Heather did an excellent job of keeping us entertained and educated about the wildlife. Awesome experience in a kayak after the sun goes down. Would definitely go when the bioluminescence is in season!

Neat experience for younger children too. My kiddos (6 and 10) loved this excursion!!! They got tired toward the end but I feel like that's to be expected. The birds were incredible at the nearby protected island and the sunset over the water was breathtaking! Although we didn't see any manatees, we got to experience watching a dolphin swim around quite close by for quite some time!

Excellent tour with Chaz. We had a terrific paddle to see amazing birds and then a night trip to see the glow in the dark jellyfish. Chaz was wonderful - knowledgable, engaging, and kind. My two teenagers had an awesome time. Really impressed with the National Seashore landscape and water.

My niece and nephew were down from VA and they wanted to do something outdoor and adventurous. We booked a private sunset kayak tour and all of us had an amazing time! Sunny was our tour guide and we all enjoyed her enthusiasm, passion for nature, and her positive energy. Additionally, she made us feel safe and at ease throughout the entire tour. Being out there was breathtaking, you felt immersed in a new world being in the realm of aquatic creatures. The gorgeousness of the sunset was only matched by the magnificent moonrise. Sunny let us all pause and just be in the experience before continuing on, which we all really appreciated. I look forward to going again, and will definitely ask for Sunny!

My friend and I had the most magical experience kayaking with a group of all ages and experience levels. Our guides, Mark and Katie, made sure we saw everything; dolphins, petting manatees, a stunning sunset, and, a rocket launch, and bioluminescence. This was another best day ever.

This was wonderful!!! Sunny was a great guide. Informed and knowledgeable, patient and had a good plan for the evening. Some of the participants were late and she made up for it on the time, it worked out to be in our favor, the darker it gets the more everything lights up, also there was no moon, so the stars were amazing, and the bioluminescence was extra bright. We saw manatees, dolphin, crabs (very cool), fish, and plenty of birds. This trip is highly recommended!! I will do it again someday and have already posted on FB and my friend posted on Instagram.

We booked a visit to do the bioluminescence tour at night. The video on their website is pretty misleading of what the typical experience is. I’m not even upset about that part… I just wish that would have been more clear because I think I’d rather have had a morning tour knowing the water wasn’t that bright. Our guides were great and I still had fun… but wouldn’t waste my money again on the night tour is all.

This was incredible! We did the Sunset and Bioluminescence tour. Devin was a phenomenal guide, very knowledgable and provided an experience customized to our group. We saw y dolphins, 10+ manatees and were able to get within a paddles distance of them. Loved playing in the algae and comb jellies after dark. Easily the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend brining lots of bug spray.

Amazing experience, stunning sunset. We saw manatees, dolphins, and many birds. The sparkling bioluminescence was also magical. Most importantly, our guide Alex was as welcoming and kind as knowledgeable!

Me and my three boys went ages 13-18. We had an amazing time Sunnie our tour guide was wonder and full of knowledge. Saw manatees dolphins birds and the bioluminescence was a must see. Did the mondo combo tour. Great job guys!!

The bioluminescence was breathtaking. It was everything I wanted. Brandy and Ari were our guides and they were excellent. They were knowledgeable, patient, and really tried to help you along. We were a group of 6 that included a young child, teens, adults, and a senior. So I think it's an excellent activity for family. I will definitely be coming back and specifically asking for them.

This was not a bad weather cancellation. I'm ok with a minimum guest number for the tour to go ahead but honestly guys, cancelling 40 minutes out is NOT COOL especially when your location is miles from anywhere. I had travelled nearly 2 hours from Orlando by uber and was almost arriving when my cell rang telling me they'd need to cancel or reschedule me to another day. Any honourable company would have swallowed their rulebook and would have delivered rather than cancel at such a late stage. They said I could maybe book with another company... so I waited 2 hours on the shore and did a 90 minute tour instead of the 3 hour one I'd hoped for. (Given a choice I would not have travelled 4 hours by car for a 90 minute tour)

I previously did the bioluminescence tour in the summer & returned last night for the Mondo Combo tour. We started our paddle learning about the various species of wildlife we may encounter. We saw many manatee & comb jellies early on. Alex educated us on all the species of birds we were seeing including a King Fisher one I’ve never seen before. He told us interesting facts about the wildlife refuge, ecosystem & NASA. I felt safe with Alex. Our tour included myself & two groups of people. We saw a beautiful sunset as we paddled to bird island. Alex pointed out different types of pelicans, comorants, great egrets, cranes, and my favorite the rosate spoonbill. We laughed a lot on the tour and we learned a lot as well. Alex netted some comb jellies for us as the sun went down, and gave us a close up look at these creatures. Don’t forget to look up at the stars, as Alex pointed out, there’s no light pollution obstructing the sky. We look all kept saying how amazing everything was. Still smiling today. Magnificent tour experience for kayakers of all levels.

Our guide Alex was top notch. Not only was he super knowledgeable but he made this experience phenomenal. Last minute we made plans, got lost on the way and he was so patient with us. Would recommend A day away and Alex. We'll for sure be back.

Our tour guide was Alex, he was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Showed many things around the canal. Wasn’t able to see any manatee but we saw a group of dolphins. Overall it was a great experience, would definitely go again in the future!

My husband and I found this trip very last minute and decided to book it with no expectations whatsoever. I did my research and found out that the best time to see the brightest bioluminescence is when the moon isn’t out, so plan accordingly! Brandi was our tour guide and was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and you could tell how passionate she was about the outdoors. I learned many things from her and had an amazing time. Although we went at the end of the season, it was still very bright and easy to see while paddling or putting your hands in the water. This was such a great experience and it was worth every dollar. Whenever I am back in Florida I will definitely do again!

We had a great tour guide! Alex was fabulous and we learned lots! The bioluminescence was really interesting! Thanks! Ron and Cindy