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Kayaking Near Cape Canaveral

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful daytime eco-tour or a mesmerizing night in the bioluminescence, kayaking near Cape Canaveral is the ultimate Florida bucket-list experience.

Why Go Kayaking Near
 Cape Canaveral?

Located at the intersection of temperate and subtropical climates, the waters surrounding Cape Canaveral are part of the most biologically diverse estuary in North America. When you paddle with us, you aren’t just getting a workout—you’re entering a world of natural marvels:

  • Up-Close Wildlife: Encounter playful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, gentle Florida manatees, and over 300 species of birds.

  • Rocket Launch Views: There is no seat in the house quite like a kayak. Watch a rocket pierce the sky while you float on the calm waters of the lagoon.

  • The World’s Best Bioluminescence: Cape Canaveral is world-renowned for its nighttime glow. From glowing plankton (Dinoflagellates) in the summer to shimmering Comb Jellies in the winter, the water comes alive with light.
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Why Pick A Day Away?

We offer top kayak tours in Central Florida with skilled guides to assist beginners. Choose from various options, such as private and bioluminescent tours. Explore spots such as Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach, close to Disney World and Universal Orlando. Whether day or night, A Day Away Kayak Tours promises an unforgettable adventure. Book now to enjoy the beauty of Cape Canaveral from the water.

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Choose Your Adventure

Choose the perfect vessel for your journey. All rentals include paddles, life jackets (PFDs), and a brief safety orientation

Daytime Eco-Tours

Perfect for families and photographers, our daytime tours explore the mangrove-lined shores of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Our expert guides share the history of the area and help you spot the "Big Three": Manatees, Dolphins, and Alligators.
  • Families, photographers, beginners.
  • 90 minutes to 2 hours
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Bioluminescence Tours

As the sun sets, the water begins to sparkle. Every stroke of your paddle creates a trail of neon light. This is a rare natural phenomenon that occurs in very few places on Earth, and Cape Canaveral is the heart of it.
  • Summer Season: May–October
  • Winter Season: November–April
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Sunset Tours

Experience the transition from day to night. Watch a breathtaking Florida sunset over the water before paddling back under the light of the moon. It is the most peaceful way to experience the Space Coast.
  • Families, photographers, beginners.
  • 90 minutes to 2 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting You Out There

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Our tours are for everyone. Probably one third of our customers are first time kayakers. The inexperienced paddler easily enjoys many day tours. We do encourage everyone to stay in shape, especially if choosing one of our extended adventure tours. Of course this will enhance your experience, but it is not required. We do ask that you bring a good sense of humor and the willingness to be flexible if we encounter the unexpected. Adventure travel inherently requires an open mind. All of our tour pages show an adventure matrix below the next available departure date. This matrix gives an idea of what level of comfort and challenge you may expect on that particular tour.

We also do our best to accommodate our handicap guests and appreciate your spirit in taking on challenge and living life to its fullest.

Children are welcome on our kayak tours and we encourage families to play together. At the same time, it is wise to know your children well enough to know their limitations. We have 5 year olds who come regularly with their parents and absolutely love it – sharing space in the front of a tandem kayak. We have also had 11-year-olds who worked a number on their family during their tour. We don’t recommend children under 5, however if your 3 to 4-year-old is capable of being in a confined space for long periods of time they too can enjoy a family outing sharing a tandem kayak with a parent. You must determine whether your little one is capable of sitting in a kayak for up to 90 minutes. If you are thinking of allowing your child to paddle a single kayak we have found at least 11-12 yrs of age to work, though we have had a couple of athletic 10-year-olds who make fine paddlers. We encourage you to let them try to go it alone if they want to. We are prepared to be helpful if the paddling becomes difficult.
 
**All nighttime tours have an age minimum of 5. No exceptions.
Most trips are 90 minutes on the water and about 3 miles of actual distance covered. Trips in other rivers vary and will be described on the webpage that covers that particular trip. Each trip also displays a trip matrix below the next departure date on the webpage for that particular trip. This gives you a snapshot of the level of comfort and challenge you can expect for each particular trip.
We try to keep our group sizes down so that every person on the trips receives ample time to ask questions and receive assistance with individual needs. Summer time bioluminescent trips tend to be large on the weekends. We will divide these trips into smaller groups to insure safety and enjoyment.
 We primarily use double kayaks on our trips. Most of our kayaks are late model Wilderness System Kayaks. Our doubles are primarily Pamlico 135’s and for singles Pungo 120’s (sit-in) and Tarpon 120’s (sit-on). The kayaks you will be using are chosen with comfort and stability in mind. On most tours guests share a double kayak however a limited number of singles are available at A Day Away’s discretion.  Singles kayaks are used to meet the need of odd numbered parties.

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Unforgettable day and night kayak tours in Titusville, Cocoa Beach, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.