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Adventure

Unforgettable day and night kayak tours in Titusville, Cocoa Beach, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Choose Your Adventure

Our guides are all trained to give you clear and helpful instruction and will have you paddling like a champ in just a few minutes. Twenty percent of our guests have never kayaked before and all have a great trip.

Bioluminescent Tours

Witness glowing waters under a starry sky.

Sunset & Manatee Tours

Get up close and personal with Florida’s spectacular wildlife.

Daytime Nature Tours

Explore Florida’s rivers and wildlife during the day.

Clear Kayak Tours

Experience the magic in a clear-bottom kayak.

Locally Rooted. Nature Driven. Adventure Guaranteed.

A Day Away Kayak Tours serves kayakers visiting all areas of Central Florida. We offer the following kayak tours: Moonlight Tours, Sunrise & Sunset Tours, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Tours, Manatee Encounter Tours, Silver River Tours, Private Refuge Tours and our specialty is Bioluminescent Tours.

Safety Is Our Priority, Always

At A Day Away Kayak Tours, your safety is never an afterthought, it’s our foundation. Every tour is led by guides trained in on-water kayak rescues, and we never operate in unsafe weather or water conditions.

Our team goes beyond the basics. All of our guides receive First Aid and CPR certification, and our senior team members are trained Florida Master Naturalists, bringing both knowledge and preparedness to every paddle.

Book A Tour Today And
Enjoy The Trip

We are within a reasonable driving distance to join any of our day or evening tours. Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Rockledge, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Palm Bay, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, St Augustine, Jacksonville, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, St. Cloud, Winter Park, Winter Haven, Lakeland, Clermont, Oviedo, Sanford, Lake Mary, Deland, Apopka and surrounding areas, especially those close to the Space Coast, Walt Disney World Resorts, Sea World, or Universal Orlando Theme Parks.

Let Us Show You
The Glow

Florida’s Indian River Lagoon and Merritt Island waters glow thanks to tiny organisms called dinoflagellates and comb jellies.

With every paddle stroke, you’ll see nature light up around you — an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Flexible pricing

Group discounts, easy cancellation

Eco guides

Certified experts, nature-first

Bioluminescence

Pioneers of bioluminescence kayaking

Real Stories From Our Guests

by over 500 reviews

4.9+ Google rating

If you plan to kayak in Florida, we are your gateway. We specialize in large group kayak rentals and tours from all over the state of Florida.

Lauren Savaglio

June 19, 2026

We did the manatee and dolphin tour this morning with our guide, Zoey. We had two small children too. It was an incredible tour! We saw about a dozen of manatees. They were nudging our kayaks, rolling over, playing…it was incredible. Zoey didn’t rush us at all and taught us all about the wildlife there and conservation efforts. Zoey went at our speed (perfect with our two littles). We saw some dolphins at the end, and different birds. I cannot recommend this tour and Zoey enough. My kids have already asked me when we can go again.

Su Lim

June 18, 2026

It was a great experience. All the tour guides were very nice and attentive and aimed for everyone having a good time. We saw abundant of glittering sparkling beings in the water, and a sliver of new moon with the string of planets hanging from the sky. It was magical! Watch out for the mosquitoes though, they bite through T-shirts and tights. Make sure you lather up good with OFF.

Kimberly “Kim” Gardiner

June 11, 2026

We had an amazing time on the bioluminescence tour! Jorge is a great guide.

JESSICA

March 28, 2026

Jackson was a great guide! Only my friend and I were booked-so we had a private tour of the area. We saw an Osprey fish, tarpon and mullet jump plus a couple of comb jellies. Jackson was knowledgeable about the area, kayaking and the comb jellies. He managed to catch one that we could hold.

Jerry Vartabedian

February 19, 2026

Are your guide was packed full of information about the wildlife she was very accommodating. My family greatly enjoyed the experience.

Marcy Bauer

February 6, 2026

The nighttime kayak experience was so cool - what a unique way to see this region. Found some bioluminescent comb jellies, saw dolphins and nocturnal birds. The guide was wonderful…very informative and personable. Highly recommend!

Melissa Eckroth

December 17, 2025

This was my second time booking with A Day Away Kayak Tours, and it was even better than the first. I booked a sunset bioluminescent tour and went solo, and I felt completely comfortable and well taken care of from start to finish. The tour was well organized, welcoming, and perfectly paced. Zoey was an outstanding guide—super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem, and always attentive to safety while still keeping the experience adventurous. She was conscientious about wildlife spotting and made sure I didn’t miss a thing. Thanks to her, I was able to see dolphins, a stingray, and even catch comb jellies, which was such a unique highlight. Watching the sunset transition into bioluminescence on the water was absolutely magical. I also really appreciated Zoey sharing photos from the tour afterward—such a thoughtful touch. Whether you’re solo or with a group, I highly recommend A Day Away Kayak Tours. I’ll definitely be booking again.

Kesstae

October 16, 2025

Tour guide was friendly, I learned about phytoplankton and comb jellies.

Melissa Sentell

September 20, 2025

We had a wonderful experience on the Mondo Combo tour! The bioluminescence was beautiful! Jackson, our guide was knowledgeable and so much fun! He helped our boys catch comb jellies. The manatees were a highlight! We also saw dolphins and so many species of birds!

Danielle Oster

August 28, 2025

It was a beautiful night to be out on the water, and I took my parents along. They enjoyed the experience overall, though my dad was paired with a stranger who kept calling out for her daughter and our group, which was a little distracting. The guide was very knowledgeable, but I personally felt the explanations went on a bit too long—I was eager to keep paddling so we could fully enjoy the bioluminescence in motion. He had was wade in the water and listen. On the bright side, there was a meteor shower that night, and I saw the biggest shooting star of my life, which was an unforgettable highlight!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting You Out There

Do I need any experience to participate in a kayak tour?

Our tours are for everyone. Probably one third of our customers are first time kayakers. The inexperienced paddler easily enjoys many day tours. We do encourage everyone to stay in shape, especially if choosing one of our extended adventure tours. Of course this will enhance your experience, but it is not required. We do ask that you bring a good sense of humor and the willingness to be flexible if we encounter the unexpected. Adventure travel inherently requires an open mind. All of our tour pages show an adventure matrix below the next available departure date. This matrix gives an idea of what level of comfort and challenge you may expect on that particular tour.

We also do our best to accommodate our handicap guests and appreciate your spirit in taking on challenge and living life to its fullest.

Can I bring my kids?

Children are welcome on our kayak tours and we encourage families to play together. At the same time, it is wise to know your children well enough to know their limitations. We have 5 year olds who come regularly with their parents and absolutely love it – sharing space in the front of a tandem kayak. We have also had 11-year-olds who worked a number on their family during their tour. We don’t recommend children under 5, however if your 3 to 4-year-old is capable of being in a confined space for long periods of time they too can enjoy a family outing sharing a tandem kayak with a parent. You must determine whether your little one is capable of sitting in a kayak for up to 90 minutes. If you are thinking of allowing your child to paddle a single kayak we have found at least 11-12 yrs of age to work, though we have had a couple of athletic 10-year-olds who make fine paddlers. We encourage you to let them try to go it alone if they want to. We are prepared to be helpful if the paddling becomes difficult.

**All nighttime tours have an age minimum of 5. No exceptions.

How far do we kayak?

Most trips are 90 minutes on the water and about 3 miles of actual distance covered. Trips in other rivers vary and will be described on the webpage that covers that particular trip. Each trip also displays a trip matrix below the next departure date on the webpage for that particular trip. This gives you a snapshot of the level of comfort and challenge you can expect for each particular trip.

How many participants will be on a trip?

We try to keep our group sizes down so that every person on the trips receives ample time to ask questions and receive assistance with individual needs. Summer time bioluminescent trips tend to be large on the weekends. We will divide these trips into smaller groups to insure safety and enjoyment.

What kind of kayak will I be using?

We primarily use double kayaks on our trips. Most of our kayaks are late model Wilderness System Kayaks. Our doubles are primarily Pamlico 135’s and for singles Pungo 120’s (sit-in) and Tarpon 120’s (sit-on). The kayaks you will be using are chosen with comfort and stability in mind. On most tours guests share a double kayak however a limited number of singles are available at A Day Away’s discretion. Singles kayaks are used to meet the need of odd numbered parties.

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