A few questions.
Then let’s paddle.

Choose your experience on our Tours page, then check the booking calendar for current prices, departure times, availability, and what’s included. Read the listing before checkout; trip lengths and inclusions vary.

Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in, waivers, gear fitting, and the safety briefing. Plan for traffic, parking, and getting everyone ready. The departure time is when the tour leaves—not when check-in begins.

Tours leave on schedule and cannot wait for late guests. Late arrivals and no-shows forfeit their reservation without a refund or credit. Call us as soon as you know there’s a problem; contacting us does not hold the departure.

Manatee Cove Park in Merritt Island is our home base, but some experiences launch elsewhere. Use the exact meeting location in your booking confirmation. Don’t assume every trip leaves from the same park.

Yes. Every participant needs a completed waiver, with a parent or legal guardian completing the required paperwork for minors. Follow the instructions in your confirmation and allow time to finish before departure.

It depends on the experience. A wildlife paddle, night tour, and Sunset & Bio Combo can have different schedules. The duration in your selected booking listing is the one to use when planning your day.

Check your voucher and the terms shown by the platform you booked through. Contact that provider for payment, cancellation, or voucher requests; contact Brady Yaks for launch and tour questions. Platform terms may differ from direct-booking terms.

Direct bookings are final sale. Guest cancellations and requested date changes are not refundable or eligible for credit. Check your date, travel plans, and everyone’s availability before purchasing. Third-party reservations follow the terms shown by that provider.

If we cancel for unsafe weather, we offer a rescheduled tour or a company gift card/voucher. Direct-booking weather cancellations do not receive a cash refund. Follow the instructions we send about your reservation; third-party bookings are handled under that provider’s terms.

Not automatically. Light rain or clouds do not necessarily cancel a tour. Lightning, high winds, and unsafe water conditions can lead us to modify or cancel a trip. Don’t treat a forecast or weather app as a cancellation notice—contact us if you have not heard from us.

Tours require a minimum of four guests in total, not four people in your own booking. If the minimum is not met and we cancel, we’ll offer another departure or a company gift card/voucher for a direct booking. Check the terms of any third-party reservation.

A guest’s decision not to participate or to end a tour early does not qualify for a refund or credit on a direct booking. Tell your guide immediately if you feel unwell, uncomfortable, or need help. Please discuss concerns before booking so we can help you choose a suitable trip.

We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket, and a guided safety orientation for your booked experience. Bring drinking water, bug spray, a towel, and clothes and secure shoes that can get wet. Add sun protection for daytime trips and an appropriate layer for cooler evenings. Check your listing for any experience-specific extras.

First-timers are welcome. We cover basic paddling and safety before launching. You still need to be comfortable on the water, follow instructions, and paddle for the trip’s duration. Conditions can add effort, so contact us beforehand if you’re unsure which tour suits you.

Expect splashes, a wet seat, and wet feet during launching or landing. Any kayak can tip. Wear your provided life jacket and follow the briefing and your guide’s instructions. Kayaking is an outdoor water activity; perfectly dry or perfectly still conditions are not guaranteed.

Kayak types depend on the experience and availability. Tell us your preference before booking. Clear kayaks are not automatically included with every tour, and a request is not a confirmed assignment. Check the listing or contact us for the options on your date.

Yes. Limits differ by kayak model and include the combined load in a tandem. Contact us before booking with the intended paddlers’ weights and seating preference so we can check equipment and life-jacket fit. Don’t assume one limit applies to singles, tandems, and clear kayaks.

Yes, but water and electronics are a rough combination. Use a secure waterproof case and tether, and leave valuables you don’t need behind. You are responsible for your belongings; a dry bag or case is not a guarantee against loss or water damage.

No alcohol or drug use before or during the tour. Anyone who is impaired or cannot safely follow instructions may be refused participation without a refund. Come ready to paddle and stay with the group.

Our general minimum age is five; younger children require guide approval before booking. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Age, life-jacket fit, seating, and the chosen experience all matter. An adult must supervise children throughout the outing.

Contact us before booking and tell us what would help. Night tours involve darkness, insects, water movement, unfamiliar sounds, and group instructions. We can discuss the experience and possible adjustments, but cannot promise a quiet environment, one-to-one support, or that every trip will suit every guest. A daytime tour may be a better fit.

Talk with us before purchasing. Describe the assistance you need for entering, exiting, sitting in, and paddling a kayak so we can assess the trip and equipment with you. Don’t assume a tandem includes a staff paddler or that towing is part of the experience.

Contact us before booking to discuss your comfort level and the selected trip. Everyone must wear a properly fitted life jacket. A life jacket does not remove the risks of being on the water, and tours are not swimming lessons.

Tell your guide early, before a small problem grows. Stay within the guide’s instructed distance, keep the group in sight, and do not paddle ahead or leave the route. Call out if you need assistance. Your guide will explain how to stay together and get attention during the briefing.

Manatee Cove is our favorite place to look for the lagoon’s wild locals, but sightings are never guaranteed. Animals move freely, and conditions change. A daytime wildlife tour gives you time to look with a guide who knows the area.

No. Give wildlife space and follow your guide. Never feed, chase, touch, surround, or block an animal’s path. If an animal approaches your kayak, stay calm, avoid reaching toward it, and listen to your guide. We’re visiting their home.

Warm-season trips generally focus on glowing plankton, while cooler-season trips can offer comb jellies. These are different experiences, and seasonal dates are a guide—not a promise of what nature will provide. Check the current booking listing and ask us about recent conditions.

Not necessarily. Brightness varies with the organisms present, moonlight, water conditions, and other natural factors. Cameras can capture color and light differently from your eyes. Glow, water clarity, and specific wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

No. Even sheltered water can have wind, ripples, or chop, and conditions can change during a trip. Darkness can make the experience feel different from a daytime paddle. We assess conditions, but cannot promise flat water. Discuss comfort or support needs before booking.

Follow the night-tour instructions in your confirmation and the guide’s briefing about required lighting. Avoid shining bright lights at other paddlers or wildlife; extra light can also make natural glow harder to see. Ask us before your trip if you’re unsure what to bring.

No. Clouds can hide a sunset, and rocket launches may be delayed or canceled. Launch visibility also depends on the route and conditions. Book for the paddle itself; any launch view is a bonus.