Going kayaking is the ultimate solution whenever you think you need a break from everyday life. Being around nature can have so many positive effects on our physical and mental health, increasing tremendously when kayaking away in Florida’s waterways and mangrove tunnels.
However, kayaking has many varieties too. If you want to explore nature at its peak and see wild animals going about their day, daytime group kayak tours are the best for you. If you want something more calming, ethereal, and heavenly, you must consider going on a comb jelly tour.
Deep Ocean Species of Comb Jelly
What Makes Comb Jelly Tours So Spectacular?
Comb jellies are bioluminescent underwater organisms that resemble jellyfish. However, unlike jellyfish, comb jellies don’t sting, they glow. Sounds heavenly, right? Guess what, it is! Upon being disturbed, comb jellies emit a greenish-blue light that resembles underwater fireworks. If there’s one word that can describe the feeling of wonderment and beauty, it’s: magical.
What to Expect From Our Comb Jelly Tour
Our comb jelly tours depart every night around sunset in Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island and last about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Once we’re all at the location, our professional kayaking guide will help you with life jackets and tell you what to expect from the trip.
After the sun sets, we’ll head into the water in our kayaks and start our beautiful comb jelly journey. But before you spot any jellies, you’ll be greeted by manatees and wild birds!
As it gets darker, you’ll start noticing the faint glow underwater from the paddling.
You’ll witness the breathtaking phenomena at its peak when it’s completely dark. Every little movement will produce this magical blue glow. These are comb jellies emitting light because you’re disturbing them!
If you want, you can even catch them and observe them before letting them go.
Whether you come alone or with your loved ones, this will be a bonding activity like none other.
Another New Species of Comb Jelly in the Deep Ocean
Why Do Comb Jellies Glow?
The glowing effect is called bioluminescence. It’s a chemical process in which certain organisms emit light because they contain a molecule called luciferin. Luciferin reacts with oxygen, resulting in the glow we see in fireflies, glowworms, comb jellies, and over 1500 species of fish.
There are many reasons comb jellies, including other animals, emit bioluminescence. Sometimes it’s to surprise or lure their prey. Sometimes it’s to sound an alarm against a predator, to misdirect, or shock them.
Whatever the reason, this spectacular light turns water into a soft blue light show.
Book Your Comb Jelly Kayaking Tour Now
Book a comb jelly tour today and experience the heavenly sights with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach. Our spectacular comb jelly group kayak tours are a sight to behold. We also offer a variety of day and night specialty kayak tours you can choose from, including mangrove tunnel kayak tours, kayaking to Honest John’s Fish Camp, Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Ramp Road Park, and more.