- Orlando, Florida
- 1 hr 45 min
- Airboats & Wildlife
- Free cancellation
About this experience
With A Paddle in Paradise, you’ll enjoy one of the most authentic and intimate bioluminescent kayak and paddle board tours in Florida. Unlike large outfitters that pack 25+ people into one group, we keep tours small—around 12 guests, with a 15-person max—offering a peaceful, personalized experience and better views of the glowing water. We are close to Cocoa Beach and Orlando.
Each tour is locally guided by Nate, Jess or Jeff, giving you a laid-back, guest-first vibe where you're treated like a friend, not a number. Paddle under the stars through the Indian River Lagoon, one of the only places in the world where bioluminescent dinoflagellates and comb jellies light up the water.
What is included
- Photos of your excursion are inlcuded
Not included
- Gratuities not included in booking price
Our take
A small-group bioluminescent paddle near Cocoa Beach, where the water glows as you move through it on summer nights. Groups are kept small for a calmer experience.
Best for
- Couples
- Adventurous families
- Bucket-list travelers
Skip it if
You are visiting outside the bioluminescence season; ask the operator about current conditions.
Tips before you book
- Darker nights with little moonlight make the glow easier to see.
- Bring bug spray.
- The launch is closer to Cocoa Beach than Orlando, so plan the drive.
How it compares
| Experience | Rating | From | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure (this tour) | 4.8 (216) | $65 | 1 hr 45 min |
| Winter Park Chain of Lakes Day Time Clear Kayak Paddle | 5.0 (249) | $69 | 2 hours |
| Clear Kayak Sunset Tour through The Winter Park Chain of Lakes | 5.0 (202) | $80 | 2 hours |
| Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos | 5.0 (187) | $39.50 | 2 hr 15 min |
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Meeting point
If Bio levels drop we may use an alternate launch location at parish park 30 minutes north. Please make sure to check you message center for any updates on the day of your scheduled tour. Sometimes schedules changes are made day of, to ensure best possible conditions for our guests.
Additional information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For all amendments, please contact us directly before making any amendments to ensure availability for your selected time. in the event an amendment is made without contacting us directly, we may not be able to accomadate your change, and we will not have space for you to participate.
- It is the guests responsabilty to provide adaquite and up to date contact info in case changes or updates to your tour, if using an international number and we cannot get ahold of you with location changes or cancelations refunds will not be provided. We are not able to call internatinal numbers, updates will be sent via viator messege center. Updates on weather and potential location changes will be sent via the messenger app. Please be sure to check these messages the day of your tour.
- This event is rain or shine. As long as no thunder, Lightning, or heavy winds in the area and conditions are safe the tours will commence
- In the event of severe weather we may go on a 30 minute weather hold. After 30 minutes if it is safe to go out we will start the excursion if not a refund will be provided.
- this activity is a physical activity and requires people to paddle and operate their own water craft
- Your ticket will have instructions to our daily updates page with the most current lanch site and weather conditions
- This excursion requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. In the very rare event a minimum is not met you may be asked to move to a different launch time
- Our equipment has a max weight of 285lbs if you exceed this please contact us directly for acomadtions before booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
