A Day Away Kayak Tours

Welcome, adventurous scholars and nature enthusiasts. We are standing at the edge of the historic Haulover Canal, pronounced hall-oh-ver, the primary launch site for A Day Away Kayak Tours. …

As we paddle away from the main channel of Haulover Canal, we are directing our kayaks toward a highly specialized and deeply serene section of the lagoon known locally as The Maze. This area is a true hidden gem, favored by…

Having settled into the quiet depths of The Maze, we are now in prime territory to observe one of Florida most iconic and beloved residents: the West Indian manatee. The presence of these massive, herbivorous marine mammals is…

While manatees dominate the shallow, warm waters of the summer, our estuarine ecosystem is also home to a dynamic and highly intelligent predator: the bottlenose dolphin. Unlike the temperature-sensitive manatees, the dolphins of…

As the sun finally sets and the deep shadows of the mangroves stretch across the water, the Indian River Lagoon undergoes its most spectacular transformation. If you are joining us for a nighttime tour, this is the moment we…

If you are fortunate enough to paddle these waters during the cooler winter months, the bioluminescent experience takes on a entirely different character. The dense, cloudy glow of the summer dinoflagellates is replaced by the…

As we navigate back toward the main channel of Haulover Canal, let us take a moment to analyze the broader significance of what we have experienced tonight. The ability to witness bioluminescence so vividly, to paddle alongside…

As the silhouettes of the launch site emerge from the gloom, our journey through the Indian River Lagoon draws to a close. We have paddled through history at Haulover Canal, navigated the silent, deep waters of The Maze, and…