Night Glow Paddleboard Tour Daytona Beach: LED-lit waters

Glide across glowing water under the stars on the Halifax River

Night Glow Paddleboard Tour is a 90-minute guided paddleboard adventure on Daytona Beach's Halifax River where you paddle LED-lit inflatable boards through calm waters at night. The waterproof lights beneath your board illuminate fish, dolphins and the river bottom as you drift past the mosaic art under the bridge and Beach Street's lights. A live English-speaking guide leads groups of all fitness levels. Children are welcome from age 14. Life vest, paddleboard, paddle and guide are included.

The experience

What makes this different from a daytime paddle is the light show underneath you. The LED-lit boards turn the Halifax River into something you've never seen before: fish dart through the glow, and if you're lucky, dolphins move through the water around you. The calm evening conditions mean you're not fighting current or wind, just floating in the cool night air and taking in the view of Beach Street lit up along the shore.

The tour runs 90 minutes total. You'll paddle past the mosaic art under the bridge, drift through the quieter stretches of the river, and spend the whole time on water that's lit from below. The guide stays with the group and points out what's moving in the glow. It's designed for experienced paddlers, so you're comfortable on a board, but the pace is serene, not a workout. Pirate Bay Paddle is the first operator in Daytona Beach to run this tour, so it's genuinely new to the area.

You get a paddleboard, paddle, life vest and the guide's attention for the full hour and a half. Bring a towel and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. The night air is cool but the water itself is calm. Public transportation stops are nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• LED-lit inflatable paddleboard and paddle for each person.
• life vest.
• 90-minute guided tour with a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 19:00Last departure this season: 22 Feb 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Pirate Bay Paddle

Is this one for you?You paddle the board yourself the whole time, so you need to be an experienced paddler already comfortable on the water. The group stays small and the pace is serene rather than athletic, which suits anyone who wants a unique evening on the water without the intensity of a fitness-focused paddle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I paddle on a glow board if I've never paddled before?

The Night Glow tour is designed for experienced paddlers, so you should be comfortable on a board already. If you're new to paddleboarding, a daytime lesson or beginner tour would be a better starting point.

What will I actually see glowing in the water at night?

The LED lights under your board illuminate the river bottom, fish swimming around you, and if dolphins are active that evening, you'll see them moving through the glow. You'll also pass the mosaic art under the bridge and the lights of Beach Street reflected on the water.

Is this tour safe for teenagers?

Children are welcome from age 14. They'll need to be comfortable paddling and wearing a life vest for the full 90 minutes on the water.

How long is the tour and what's included?

The tour runs 90 minutes on the water. Your paddleboard, paddle, life vest and a live guide in English are all included. You bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet.

What's the water like on the Halifax River at night?

The Halifax River is calm in the evening, which is why this tour works well for paddling. The water is flat, the current is gentle, and the cool night air makes for a peaceful experience on the board.