Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Mathew was a great tour guide we seen lots of cool things even the glow in the water regardless of the season overall great experience

Well guided, super educational, and extremely cool! Jorge and Jayden were both engaging and helpful. I’d highly recommend the trip!

I've done a similar kayak tour with a different company. That was a great experience so the bar was set pretty high heading into this one. Unfortunately, this one fell short in several areas and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. The booking was easy to do online and I received an immediate confirmation. The information provided to us for the tour was incorrect and when we arrived at the location, no one was there. After calling the after hours phone number, we were given a different location (about 15 minutes away) for the meet-up. It was after 9pm and very dark out - plus wet from rain. When we arrived at location #2, two young men were there to meet us. They wanted us to walk a decent distance to a pole building where they kept the life jackets and paddles. It was a somewhat dangerous trek in the dark and only 4 of us were able to navigate it. The water was ankle deep in some places and the building had no electricity or lights. That was disconcerting for a group of all women at that time of night to say the least! Eventually we all got our gear on and were able to get in the water and start the tour. I don't really have any big complaints about the actual tour itself. We did see some bioluminescence and our guide was very knowledgeable about the water. the area, and the science behind what we were seeing. We caught several comb jelly fish and one person had a manatee bob up near her kayak. The stars were beautiful and it was peaceful to be on the water at night. We were all tired out by the end of the tour - be prepared to paddle a lot and steer yourself in the choppier parts of the water. The kayaks are tandem so figure out ahead of time who you want to be paddling with! We had collectively decided that we were not going to be walking back to that pole building to return our gear or kayaks and thankfully we were not asked to. I was spoiled by the other tour company as they had everything right at the water's edge for us with lots of light, bathrooms nearby, and staff to help do everything before, during and after the tour. They just had a more professional and organized experience which I prefer.

This activity was the final piece to my son and my birthday trip. It was a great way to celebrate him turning 18. We originally had booked this tour for the night before, but upon arrival we were told that with the wind and light rain it would have been not as fun and were offered to rebook the following day as we were still going to be in town. Which ended up to be our actual birthday so it was perfect! Our guide Aiden was not only very patient with us but also very educated and informative with explaining what we were seeing and information about the biome we were in. As an elementary science teacher I loved how much we were learning! Then only downfall of the trip was that only one of us (out of the three in our group) were able to catch any comb jellies, but that is just the luck of the draw and even then we were still able to see/experience the beauty of the jellies. Aiden then went above and beyond to contact me after our tour to let me know he has found my earbuds and we're leaving them there for me to come get the following day. All in all this was an experience my son will remember for years to come and I am grateful to a day away and Aiden for helping my sons and I celebrate the day💜 Will definitely return when in the area again!

It all depends on nature. The guide was wonderful and it was an adventure! Being able to be out on the water was amazing

Honestly was a waste of $100 they shouldn’t even be bringing people out to “see” “bioluminescence” when there is only 5% of bioluminescence out there at this time of year. You had to really try to even see any of it. I was disappointed. Other than that we had a great tour guide but the company itself has a lot of nerve making us spend that money and drive all the way there for that (or lack of that). Would most likely never do this again and just try to go to the beach and see it for free at a better time of year tbh. Yes the bioluminescence was technically “there” but you could barely see it. If you didn’t know wouldn’t have even noticed it.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with A Day Away Kayak Tours! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole adventure fun and engaging—sharing so much about the local wildlife and the area. We were lucky enough to spot manatees up close, which was such a highlight, and even caught some beautiful glimpses of bioluminescence sparkling in the water around our kayaks. The full moon made the night even more magical. I couldn’t have asked for a better outing—everything from the scenery to the guide to the wildlife made it unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure on the water!

We booked A Day Away Kayak Tours for my friend’s 40th, and it was unforgettable! Our guides, David and Ron, were amazing—knowledgeable, patient, and fun. Between glowing bioluminescence, comb jellies, dolphins, gators, and even mullet fish jumping into our kayaks, it was the perfect mix of beauty and adventure. Highly recommend!

I went on a tour with my daughter. It was a truly magical experience. the tour guides were GREAT and it was an AMAZING experience. Would definately go again.

Caroline was such a joy! Her conservation and biology background was such a treasure. To learn not only about the the algae and comb jellies, but also the amazing Florida ecosystem such as the ospreys, herons, owls, mullet fish, manatees, see grass, mangrove trees, and all the conservation efforts that have gone into managing this wildlife refuge filled my heart with awe inspiring wonder and gratitude there are people like her in this world fighting to preserve Florida's pristine coasts. As for the tour, it was the best we could have hoped for given it’s the end of the algae season! We still saw a little algae activity, the real magic of the night was the appearance of the comb jellies! This is the very beginning of their season so it was one of the rare times you can witness both in the water. Though neither the algae or the jellies were at the peak, I’d still say the price point was worth the tour. Having a guided nighttime tour by such an avid Florida environmentalist was worth the price in itself - if you are a biology nerd like my husband and I, absolutely request Caroline! If this is your first time looking for algae and you want the added assurance of a professional guiding you to known hotspots, or if you are a tourist with low kayak experience that wants the benefit of provided kayaks, vests, paddles, safety tools, training, and a guide to keep you on course, then look no further than this company. If you have the budget, try to get the clear kayaks for full visibility