LED Kayaking Miami: Neon-Lit Paddle Through Downtown

Downtown Miami's skyline reflected in dark water, lit kayaks gliding past.

Nighttime kayaking or paddleboarding on the Miami River with a live guide, neon LED-lit equipment, and a two-hour paddle through downtown past restaurants, bars and yacht parties. The only night paddle adventure in Miami, this tour includes soft drinks before departure, bottled water and Gatorade during the paddle, life jackets, and all safety gear. Children from age one are welcome, and no swimming experience is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nighttime kayak tour in Miami

• Meet up and receive soft drinks
• Choose LED-lit kayak or paddleboard
• Paddle through downtown Miami
• View skyline and waterfront bars
• Enjoy drinks and atmosphere
• Return after two-hour relaxed tour

The experience

You're free for an evening and want to see Miami from the water instead of the street. The tour starts with a quick meet-up and complimentary soft drinks before you choose between a neon LED-lit kayak or a stand-up paddleboard. Both are lit from inside, which is what sets this apart: the boats themselves become part of the view. Life jackets are provided and fitted before you launch. No swimming experience is needed.

The paddle lasts about two hours at a relaxed pace down the Miami River through downtown. You'll pass lively bars, restaurants, and yacht parties, all of them lit and reflected on the water. The skyline towers above, and the neon from your boat cuts through the dark. Bring a waterproof camera if you have one: the reflections and the lit buildings make for photos that don't look like daytime Miami. You'll get a little wet, so dress for it. Bottled water, Gatorade and sodas are available during the paddle to keep you hydrated.

The tour runs whether or not it rains. The operator will notify you by the time the tour begins if it's actually canceled. There's no bathroom on the water, so use facilities before you leave. Infants can ride on an adult's lap while kayaking. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available near the meeting point if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Neon LED-lit kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
• all safety equipment and life jackets.
• complimentary soft drinks before the paddle.
• bottled water, Gatorade and sodas during the tour.
• live guide in English.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 20:30, from US$ 84.53 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 201 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by So Flo Water Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending an evening in Miami and want to see the city from the water at night without needing paddling experience. The neon-lit boats and the relaxed two-hour pace make it work for groups with mixed fitness levels, and children from age one can come along.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the kayak and the stand-up paddleboard on this tour?

Both are neon LED-lit from inside and operate the same way on the water. The kayak is a seated vessel you propel with a double-bladed paddle. The stand-up paddleboard is a larger platform where you stand and use a single-bladed paddle. The choice is yours at the start, and both give you the same lit-up experience on the river.

Can I bring my camera on the nighttime paddle?

Yes, bring a waterproof camera if you have one. The lit kayaks and paddleboards, the skyline reflections, and the lit buildings and yachts make for strong photos, especially at night. You will get a little wet, so make sure your camera is actually waterproof before you launch.

Is any swimming or paddling experience required?

No swimming experience is needed. Life jackets are provided and fitted before you go out. The tour moves at a relaxed pace down the river, and the guide is there the whole time. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to paddle for two hours, but the pace is set so you can enjoy every moment.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the neon LED-lit kayak or stand-up paddleboard, all safety equipment and life jackets, complimentary soft drinks before departure, and bottled water, Gatorade and sodas during the two-hour paddle. The live guide is included as well.