Kayaking is extremely popular for its recreational purposes and its various health and physical benefits. With time, kayaking has developed and become more diverse in terms of what it offers for kayakers.
One of the most popular kayaking tours is a bioluminescent kayaking tour. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, here’s a guide on what bioluminescent tours are and why they’re so popular.
What is Bioluminescence?
Bioluminescence refers to the light produced due to the chemical reaction that takes place between tiny organisms. ‘Luciferin’ is the chemical that emits light when the organisms rearrange their molecules and cause a reaction. This chemical reaction commonly occurs in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, including other forms of fungi, bioluminescent bacteria, fireflies, etc.
What Happens in a Bioluminescent Kayaking Tour?
During a bioluminescent kayaking tour, the tourists can view the most magical illuminated tiny organisms in the sea. You can see fish and other underwater creatures as you paddle away in the water. There are two types of bioluminescent kayaking tours.
Plankton Tours
In a bioluminescent plankton tour, it’s mainly the planktons that make the water glow. The whole sea glows in blue-green color and every time you paddle you can see the glowing sheet on the water getting disturbed.
During this tour, if tourists put their hand in the water and pick up the planktons, it’ll create sparkles in their hands.
Comb Jelly Tours
In this tour, you can witness jelly-like sea creatures glowing in the water. However, please keep in mind that these creatures are not jellyfish, as the name might suggest.
What’s the Best Time for a Bioluminescent Kayaking Tour?
While Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours take place throughout the year, it depends on the type of tour you’re interested in.
If you prefer the plankton tour, the best months would be the summer months – May to November. During these months, the presence of dinoflagellate plankton, or algae, gives tourists a chance to watch them light up the entire sea in a beautiful blue-green hue. Comb jelly tours are ideal for the winter season, especially between November to March.
However, to make the most of your bioluminescent kayaking tour, make sure you go at night. Try to beat the moon and go on the days when there’s no full moon. The darker the surroundings, the bright the organism will glow. A new moon and a late-night are two features that can maximize the fun you have on your bioluminescent tour.
Florida provides the perfect backdrop for kayaking with its beautiful beaches and pleasant weather. To find out more about bioluminescent kayaking tours, get in touch with us. At Adventure Kayak, we offer highly exquisite bioluminescent tours in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Book a kayaking tour with us today to engage in the experience of a lifetime.
