Sunset Cruise: Banana River's Breathtaking Colors

Experience a romantic and unforgettable sunset boat tour in the Indian River Lagoon. Join us for breathtaking colors, relaxation, and a touch of romance on the water.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - The journey will take us past The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge located in the Indian River Lagoon, which is a habitat for more than 4,000 diverse plant and animal species.
What's Included
  • US Coast Guard Approved Life Preservers
  • Cooler and ice provided for your snacks and drinks
  • Mandatory text confirmation for booking
  • Wheelchair accessible facilities
Additional Information

Embark on a serene Sunset Expedition along the Banana River. As evening descends, your group will witness a stunning play of colors featuring radiant yellows, oranges, reds and traces of violet. The spectacle grows more dramatic with incoming clouds reflecting the vibrant shades of the Florida sundown.
Our Sunset Boat Expedition is not just calming, it…

Location
2550 N Banana River Dr
North Banana River Drive
Tours depart from the Kelly Park Boat Basin.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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544margied
Mar 10, 2026
You will learn a lot and have fun! - CJ and Phil were both very fun and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time.
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Jennifer
Jul 17, 2025
Unforgettable - A Must Do! - If you’re coming to the Space Coast during the months of bioluminescence, you MUST go on this tour with Captain CJ! It was one of those things we will remember forever. Our kids (a very busy 7 year old and a very chill 10 year old) can’t stop talking about it. Captain CJ made them junior captains, told us the FUNNIEST stories, and taught us an abundant amount of information about the geography, history, and science of the area. The bioluminescence was stunning! It blew us away to see fish of all sizes (even a very large, round mystery fish) darting through the water, creating streams of radiant blue. Crew member Carter got a workout with buckets and buckets of water that made the water dance and let us experience the bioluminescence interactively. I cannot thank Captain CJ and Carter enough for such a magical experience. We would do this 1000 more times if possible. (Pro tip - before our trip I talked to Captain CJ on the phone and he recommended long sleeves. We came with long sleeves, long pants, and heavy duty bug spray. We didn’t look pretty, but we stayed protected.) Finally, we didn’t take a ton of photos because videos turned out better, but we stopped trying so we could just soak in the moment.
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Davidks9778qr
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour! - This was the second tour we have done in Cocoa Beach and this one was the best by far. The captain had a ton of knowledge and we got to see dolphins and manatees.
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Raineep2018
Jun 23, 2025
Best sunset cruise ever! - My husband and I went on CJs boat yesterday for a sunset cruise! We went on it with one more couple, it was very intimate! Captain CJ was amazing and we learned so so much! We saw several dolphins and several manatees! And it was the most fun I have had in a long time!
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Explorer55653685588
Jun 22, 2025
Bioluminescent Boat Tour-DO IT - The 8:00pm Bioluminescent Tour was AWESOME! Captain and crew were great and had lots of information to share on the tour. Great great experience!
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Kelly_f
Jun 18, 2025
Great experience - Awesome experience but book directly! Going through trip advisor cost me an extra $100 which was very disappointing and we really felt deceived.
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Debbies154
Jun 13, 2025
Bioluminescence magic! - Had a great time on the bioluminescence tour! Captain was very knowledgeable and personable. The bioluminescence was amazing to see!
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Cindy_m
Jun 11, 2025
Loved being able to se... - Loved being able to se lots of dolphins, manatees, & birds. Caught a glimpse of an alligator also. We learned so much about the area, the habitat, & history. We truly enjoyed it & we would definitely book it again!
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O9155aytinas
Apr 28, 2025
Sunset on the Banana River wildlife and more tour - Great knowledgeable captain to locate wildlife. Dolphins, manatees, rays, gators, pelicans, oh my! Was lucky enough to see a launch at the end of the trip. Very accommodating. Didn't feel rushed. Great information about wildlife.
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H2984mesn
Aug 10, 2025
Interesting! - We took a leisurely ride around the Banana River area with Captain CJ. We saw dolphins, manatees, birds and abandoned boats. Very interesting stories, if nor always factual!
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From $75
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).