• 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd - Explore the Indian River Lagoon with “A Paddle in Paradise.” Located just a short drive from Orlando and Cocoa Beach, this intimate group adventure allows you to experience one of nature’s most captivating spectacles—bioluminescence. During the summer, witness dinoflagellates, and in the winter, marvel at the glowing comb jellies!

Guided by enthusiastic local experts, you’ll navigate one of the rare locations worldwide where both dinoflagellates and bioluminescent comb jellies are visible.

Seasonal Bioluminescence Highlights:
✨ May–Early October: Glide through shimmering blue paths formed by billions of bioluminescent dinoflagellates, with late-season jellies
✨ Early October/November–April: Discover glowing comb jellies, along with other nocturnal creatures like stingrays, puffer fish, and horseshoe crabs, all illuminated by NOQUA lighting systems

• October is a transitional month. You might see both

Select your preference—stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or a stable Kayak-Mod, offering greater comfort and stability than a traditional kayak—and enjoy a leisurely 1 hour and 45-minute excursion in a small group (averaging 12 guests).

For the ultimate experience and the latest bioluminescence updates, visit us at apaddleinparadise.com

• Photos of your excursion are included

• Gratuities not included in booking price

Experience “A Paddle in Paradise,” where you can partake in one of Florida’s most genuine and intimate bioluminescent kayak and paddle board tours. Unlike larger operators that group over 25 participants, this tour maintains a smaller size—around 12 guests, with a maximum of 15—ensuring a tranquil, personalized adventure with enhanced views of the luminous waters. Conveniently located near Cocoa Beach and Orlando.

Each tour is led by local guides Nate, Jess, or Jeff, providing a relaxed, guest-focused atmosphere where visitors are treated like friends rather than numbers. Paddle beneath the stars in the Indian River Lagoon, one of the few places globally where bioluminescent dinoflagellates and comb jellies illuminate the water.

• For all amendments, please contact us directly before making any amendments to ensure availability for your selected time. in the event an amendment is made without contacting us directly, we may not be able to accomadate your change, and we will not have space for you to participate.
• It is the guests responsabilty to provide adaquite and up to date contact info in case changes or updates to your tour, if using an international number and we cannot get ahold of you with location changes or cancelations refunds will not be provided. We are not able to call internatinal numbers, updates will be sent via viator messege center. Updates on weather and potential location changes will be sent via the messenger app. Please be sure to check these messages the day of your tour.
• This event is rain or shine. As long as no thunder, Lightning, or heavy winds in the area and conditions are safe the tours will commence
• In the event of severe weather we may go on a 30 minute weather hold. After 30 minutes if it is safe to go out we will start the excursion if not a refund will be provided.
• this activity is a physical activity and requires people to paddle and operate their own water craft
• Your ticket will have instructions to our daily updates page with the most current lanch site and weather conditions
• This excursion requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. In the very rare event a minimum is not met you may be asked to move to a different launch time
• Our equipment has a max weight of 285lbs if you exceed this please contact us directly for acomadtions before booking

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