Bioluminescent Lagoon: Florida's Nighttime Wonder

Experience Orlando’s bioluminescent kayak and swim adventure. Paddle and swim through glowing waters with expert guides. Limited spots available. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apollo Beach Ramp - Embark on an unforgettable bioluminescence kayak tour, gliding through the serene, sheltered waters of the Indian River Lagoon or Mosquito Lagoon beneath a starry sky. Each paddle stroke creates a mesmerizing swirl of glowing blue-green light, courtesy of millions of tiny organisms known as dinoflagellates. The experience is…
What's Included
  • Professional, local guide(s) (medically trained)
  • Bioluminescence Guarantee—or receive a return voucher valid for three (3) years
  • Bottled water and snack
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Kayak, Paddle, Life-jacket, and Safety Light
What's Not Included
  • Tips for your guide(s)
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of paddling through luminous waters at Florida’s most radiant bioluminescent lagoon, located just an hour from Orlando! Guided by certified naturalists, this intimate group tour provides an unforgettable evening adventure where each paddle stroke illuminates the surroundings. As the sole company in the region offering a…

Location
123 FL-528
Florida 528
Drive east on Hwy 528 toward Cape Canaveral. Go 1 mile past Exit 52 and cross a bridge. Just after the bridge, exit right onto the dirt road beside 528. Follow it right, go under the bridge, and continue straight until you reach the kayak trailer—this is our meeting spot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chrissn
Aug 8, 2025
Bioluminescent tour - Astrid was an excellent guide. This experience was a remarkable observation of nature. Well worth the price for me and my 8 year old. I was nervous about being in the water at night but it was so peaceful and I felt safe. My son had a blast swimming in the amazing phenomenon. 4 in our party and we had a great time.
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Quest04008150984
Aug 3, 2025
Beautiful night for everyone - This was an amazing adventure! Venture Outdoors is simply the best kayak excursion operator in central Florida. This was our second experience with Astrid and her team and it was so much fun. There were people on the tour with little or no previous kayak experience as well as some families with children. Everyone was able to keep up and enjoy a great night on the water. The bioluminescence was beautiful and we had the opportunity to put in on a small island and play in the water and make glowing bioluminescence angels. I recommend this for anyone looking for a unique and fun experience. Astrid puts safety at the forefront and it was so peaceful being on the water at night. She truly loves sharing her passion for kayaking along with her knowledge of the environment. Five star experience all the way!
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Tourist71001
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing Experience - Our family had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide, Astrid, was exceptional—engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. She placed a strong emphasis on safety, which we really appreciated, especially with two kids (ages 10 and 13) in tow. Astrid took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure everyone was having fun throughout the experience. The bioluminescence was absolutely magical—an unforgettable highlight of our trip that we’ll cherish for years to come!
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R8182mmstevent
Jul 7, 2025
Fun Family Atmosphere - The trip was amazing! very cool to see what’s right here in Florida! Astrid and Louie guided us and shared cool facts about the bioluminescence! Several dolphins and the kids loved the sparkle!
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Cristinacm496hq
Jul 2, 2025
Highly recommended!! - The activity exceeded our expectations, on top watching the bioluminescence (plankton and jelly) we were amazed by dolphins, an stunning sunset, and a sky full of stars. On top, we were guided to the beach at the end of the tour, which was super close! Worth to mention that Astrid was great, she went far and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the whole activity. She even brought snacks and water for us, which we really appreciated!!
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Johnod9305cw
Jun 28, 2025
Natural Wonder at Night - What an amazing adventure. Just being out on the lagoon with Astrid, our excellent guide, with not another soul in sight would have made this worthwhile. Catching cone jellies and seeing the blue luminescent glow on our paddles, hands and trailing the fish around us was incredible. If you love nature and unique phenomena, you MUST take this tour.
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Erin20461
Jun 28, 2025
Amazing! - We went on a Thursday night 10pm tour with Astrid. Since we were the only ones on the tour that night, we were able to go at our own pace. Astrid was extremely knowledgeable about the creatures that create the bioluminescence. What we saw on this tour was amazing to say the least. The lagoon was incredibly shallow, so there’s no need to fear deep waters. We saw mullet fish swimming and jumping out of the water, creating a blue glow around them wherever they went. We even caught a bunch of comb jellies in our net, and were able to hold them and see the blue light that they emit. This is an experience unlike any other, and is definitely worth it!
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Donald_s
Jun 26, 2025
Very fun! Had Nigel as a... - Very fun! Had Nigel as a guide and he was very knowledgeable about local wildlife. Better to go later at night, we went during sunset which was beautiful as well. The darker it is, the brighter the phytoplankton. Was very visible to the eye but not bright enough for an average phone camera. Saw dolphins, manatees, and the outline of something that looked exactly like a pangolin. Glowing water paddle strokes, hand splashes and nets.
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K2167podenises
Jun 26, 2025
Our amazing world - Nigel was an awesome tour guide. He was knowledgeable and wanted to make our time enjoyable. We learned about bioluminescence and little jellies. The kayak paddling was a bonus.
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Denise_s
Jun 25, 2025
Nigel was a great guide.... - Nigel was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and wanted us to see the bioluminescence. It was unusual and great for kids and adults.
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From $85
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).