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Manatees/Sunset/Bioluminescence Tour

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Cocoa Beach, USA

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Overview

Experience everything the wildlife refuge has to offer with three distinct experiences packed into one three-hour tour! Launch your kayak in the daylight and surround yourself with Florida’s most-loved endangered species, West Indian Manatees! Sit back while the gentle giants roll, sniff, and nuzzle all around you. Dolphins are also active this time of day as they wrangle their dinner in the adjacent cove.

Next, head out to Bird Island, a federally protected rookery, to watch hundreds of birds soar in overhead. Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills and more all glide in their flocks to nest for the night. Be lulled into serenity by the gently rocking kayak as the sun descends for the night in the pinks, oranges, and reds of sunset.

Finally, the tour culminates in the season’s bioluminescent experience, whether it be summer bioluminescence, winter comb jelly bioluminescence, or a star-studded moonlit sky.

What's Included

  • Kayak
  • Professional guide
  • PFD
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Haulover Canal Launch Site, Haulover Canal, Mims, FL 32754, USA

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Launching from Haulover Canal - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refugehttps://goo.gl/maps/726pkP1XvoQm2eXP8Haulover Canal Launch Site is 20 minutes east of Titusville on the NW corner of Haulover Canal.**If you have any difficulty finding us you may reach us at** After 5pm 321-284-1555

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

What to Expect - A drive that is 20 minutes east of Titusville out on the Refuge
• No restroom facilities at the launch site (visitor center is the closest)
• Just under two hours on the water for a leisurely paddle
• Expect to get a little wet – depends on you (or possibly your friends)
• To see lots of wildlife and stretch those muscles a little
• To learn some basics about paddling and more about local wildlife
• To wear your life vest & whistle :)
• Great guides who enjoy their work and keep you safe
• Lots of outdoor fun and a desire to come back real soon

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • What to bring:
  • Bring an extra change of clothes just in case
  • Camera & Dry bag (optional) These are fairly useless to capture bioluminescence, but great for capturing people.
  • Bottled water, Snacks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-65756P2

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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 161 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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