ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening experiences around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
Most Popular“Was a beautiful night but the bioluminescence was disappointing Also at times can be stressful if you’re not a experienced kayaker because you are bunched up with other kayakers and you might run into them.”
Cocoa Beach Banana River sunset cruise with wildlife spotting, crew music, and a smooth start to dinner by the water.
“Some of the wild animals like the manatees are more difficult to spot and the dolphins are feeding so they are under the water more. The sunset view was beyond my expectations and our guild Diane was also very informative. Boat captain Rusty was also a great partner.”
Covered riverboat cruise on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud: 90 minutes of music, games, drinks for sale, and sunset views
“There was no boat ride Noone showed up. Waited for 2 hours I guess it was canceled. Did not receive any notification.”
Sunset kayak in Cocoa Beach through mangrove tunnels in small groups, searching for dolphins and manatees with guides and free photos.
“Christina was a great guide. Patient, accommodating, a good photographer too! We had good time. Spotted birds and dolphin. Mangrove tunnel was fun too.”
Sunset clear-kayak tour through Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes and canals, small group wildlife views, $80 per person.
“Great escape during a work trip. We really enjoyed our guide Kally. Fun way to see some beautiful sites.”
Manatee and sunset bird kayak from Merritt Island, ending with nighttime bioluminescence. Paddle rivers near Cocoa Beach in 3 hours.
“Tour is fabulous guide Amanda is knowledgeable”
Two hours on a Cocoa Beach catamaran at sunset, spotting dolphins, manatees and birds in the Banana River and Thousand Islands.
“We had an amazing time!! Captain Andrew and First Mate Speedy were very welcoming and the cruise itself was extremely relaxing.”
1-hour sunset airboat ride near Orlando with small-boat views, wildlife spotting, and a relaxing end-of-day plan at Boggy Creek.
“The views and gators were amazing but Captain Steve was super disrespectful. He was being rude to my mother for being slow down the ramp. He ruined the whole vibe for my family.”
Paddle Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels at sunset, then watch bioluminescent comb jellies light up the water on a small-group night tour.
“It was great. Chris, our guide, was informative and funny. We were enchanted by the mangrove tunnels and canal neighborhoods on our trip. We enjoyed seeing the dolphins. But the height of the tour was the bioluminescent jellies. An easy paddle, a fun time.”
Paddle the Haulover Canal near Merritt Island at sunset, hunt for bioluminescence, and watch wildlife with all gear provided.
“This was such a fun excursion but the mosquitoes were awful. Guides definitely need to hand out bug spray before and during the tour. Otherwise we saw tons of wildlife and bioluminescence. Worth every penny.”
A 1-hour night airboat through the Florida Everglades near Kissimmee, with hearing protection, life vests, and real chances to spot alligators.
“they canceled the ride on us last min so we had to find some where els to go now to try to get my money back”
A 1-hour sunset airboat ride in Kissimmee with wildlife spotting, big-speed fun, and nature’s changing colors over the water.
Cocoa Beach Banana River sunset cruise for dolphins, manatees, and Thousand Islands views. Fun captain-led music, $48, 1.5 hours.
“our tour guide Diane and Captain Mike were amazing we saw 2 dolphins and a family of 8 manatee and other birds and wildlife. On top of all that it was a very informative and fun experience Loved it and highly recommend!!!”
Paddle at sunset off Cocoa Beach for dolphins and comb jellies, then watch bioluminescent algae glow up to the bridge.
“We read reviews and really gravitated towards this company and I am SO GLAD we did. Our tour guide Andrew exceeded our expectations. Could not have asked for a better time. Our 4 and 9 year old had a blast! Definitely 10/10 time!!”
Sunset kayaking through Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels with a small group, possible manatees, gear included, and photos emailed within 48 hours.
“We are a family of 4 -daughters are 18 and 20. We did tandem kayaks and Brooke was our guide.”
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