MERRITT ISLAND

Escape to the Waterways of Merritt Island — Where Adventure and Glowing Beauty Await

Get ready to experience one of Florida’s most breathtaking paddle adventures — where crystal-clear waters, incredible wildlife, and glowing natural wonders await. Our Merritt Island paddle adventures launch from Kiwanis Island Park, a peaceful haven tucked inside a protected wildlife sanctuary — just minutes from Cocoa Beach and about an hour from Orlando. Here, calm waters, lush mangrove shorelines, and abundant wildlife create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable paddle experiences.

Spend the day gliding alongside wild dolphins, gentle manatees, and abundant sea life along the mangroves on our Dolphin & Manatee Paddle Adventure — or return after sunset for year-round Bioluminescence Paddle Adventures. Depending on the season, you’ll experience dazzling dinoflagellates in spring and summer, colorful sunset bioluminescence tours, glowing jelly combs in fall and winter, magical glow tours under the stars, peaceful full moon paddles, and even shuttle launch viewings when available.

Choose your adventure — day or night — and escape to the waterways of Merritt Island, where wildlife, wonder, and glowing beauty await.

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DOLPHIN & MANATEE PADDLE ADVENTURE

Paddle through the calm, protected waters of Merritt Island as you paddle alongside wild dolphins, gentle manatees, and abundant sea life. This guided daytime adventure launches from scenic Kiwanis Island Park and offers an unforgettable glimpse into Florida’s vibrant coastal ecosystem.

BIOLUMINESCENCE PADDLE ADVENTURE

Experience the magic of Merritt Island after sunset, where every paddle stroke sets the water aglow.
From colorful sunset tours to late-night glow tours, our year-round bioluminescence adventures showcase Florida’s natural light shows — featuring glowing jelly combs, dazzling dinoflagellates, and even the chance to paddle under a full moon or witness a rocket launch.

NEON NIGHTS GLOW PADDLE ADVENTURE

Paddle into the magic of Merritt Island with our Neon Nights Glow Paddle Adventures. Choose a Sunset Glow Paddle to catch a colorful sky before the water comes alive, or a Late-Night Glow Paddle for the brightest neon experience under the stars. Two unforgettable ways to experience Florida’s glowing waters!