Bioluminescence kayak tour in Florida

Bioluminescence kayak tour in Florida

Not as well known as Africa’s Big Five, but, the tiny single-celled marine organisms Dinoflagellates add their own brand of spectacular beauty to the world of wildlife. Bioluminescence is the characteristic that turns these tiny creatures into the glowing stars of the animal kingdom. Florida’s Banana River, close to Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island, is home to one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena, the eerie nocturnal bioluminescence of millions of these microscopic creatures.

Disturbed by the wake of your kayak the creatures flush with blue/white electricity, creating an unforgettable and natural marine light show. Immerse your hand or kayak paddle into the water and watch the ensuing lights flicker and dazzle. This is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter and one which might even be intensified by the presence of other wildlife visitors such as dolphins or the elusive manatees who inhabit the region.