Clear Kayak Glow Tour Destin Ft. Walton Beach
Overview
Our GLOW tours are so much more than lights and clear kayaks!
Your tour is led by an experienced guide who will share knowledge about local history, and unique ecosystems, while they keep a keen eye out for wildlife.
Your experience will be personal, as tours are limited to 5 kayaks.
We provide glow necklaces for every guest on tour!
You will explore salt marshes, and hidden coves surrounded by ancient dunes. An ecosystem like no other in Florida!
Our glow tours explore Pirates Cove with a history of ghostly sightings. If there are no ghostly sightings, we will enjoy the serenity of a paddle after dark with lights to illuminate your 100% clear kayak and the water below.
What's Included
- Kayak Paddles
- Personal Flotation Device
- Use of Tandem Kayak
- Kayak seats
- Gratuity. We highly recommend guests bring a reusable water bottle, as we do not provide one
Meeting Location
West Miracle Strip Parkway
Mary Esther, FL 32569, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Are you ready for a truly wild, family-friendly night-time experience? Let’s GET UP and GLOW on a clear kayak night tour!
This guided GLOW Tour will take you into the Santa Rosa Sound, + through salt marshes!
Since the tour starts in the dark, we will turn on LED lights in your crystal-clear kayak, illuminating the water below you.
You will use your headlamps to light up the uninhabited islands and unique landscapes.
Our Glow Tour is your ticket to a front-row seat of nature's nighttime performers. Watch as owls take flight, herons return to their nests, and the occasional nocturnal critter makes a surprise appearance. Our expert guides will narrate the captivating stories of the nocturnal creatures that emerge, adding a touch of mystery to your scenic paddle.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- One adult per child under 15 must attend. Children under 15 cannot kayak without an adult.
- While welcome paddlers of all skill levels, kayaking can be a physically demanding activity. Winds, tides and weather can all impact the difficulty of the paddle. Please reach out to us to discuss further if you have questions.
- During peak season from April- September traffic in the Destin Ft. Walton Beach area can cause major slow downs. Please leave ample time to make it to our launch before the start of the tour. We cannot hold the tour for late arrivals.
- Due to manufacturers restrictions on the clear kayaks the maximum weight per individual is 250lbs, and the combined weight of any two paddlers cannot exceed 425lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-421885P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023- 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 (CDT).
- Kayak Paddles.
- Personal Flotation Device.
- Use of Tandem Kayak.
- Kayak seats.
- Gratuity. We highly recommend guests bring a reusable water bottle, as we do not provide one.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Clear Kayak Glow Tour Destin Ft. Walton Beach is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Clear Kayak Glow Tour Destin Ft. Walton Beach will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Kayak Paddles
- Personal Flotation Device
- Use of Tandem Kayak
- Kayak seats
- Gratuity. We highly recommend guests bring a reusable water bottle, as we do not provide one
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- One adult per child under 15 must attend. Children under 15 cannot kayak without an adult.
- While welcome paddlers of all skill levels, kayaking can be a physically demanding activity. Winds, tides and weather can all impact the difficulty of the paddle. Please reach out to us to discuss further if you have questions.
- During peak season from April- September traffic in the Destin Ft. Walton Beach area can cause major slow downs. Please leave ample time to make it to our launch before the start of the tour. We cannot hold the tour for late arrivals.
- Due to manufacturers restrictions on the clear kayaks the maximum weight per individual is 250lbs, and the combined weight of any two paddlers cannot exceed 425lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
