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Serving Areas: North Florida & surrounding Gainesville areas !!

Are you looking for guided kayak tours in Daytona Beach, Florida? In The Moment Charters offers bioluminescence kayaking tours and other kayak tour adventures that allow you to explore the natural beauty and diverse eco-system. Most people that go on our tours have never kayaked before. You can kayak with manatees in Florida as well as dolphins, various birds, and other wildlife. Unfortunately, most tourists never see the natural side of Daytona Beach, just minutes from all the resorts, but now that you are here, you can go on a guided kayak tour.

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Bioluminescence Tours

Experience one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles on this nighttime, bioluminescence kayaking tour.

Guided Kayak Tours

Our kayaking adventures are perfect for novice paddlers and experienced adventurers alike. Explore the unspoiled scenery,

Spring Hoping

From week-long kayak tours and mountain trails to wine roads and gourmet dinners, In The Moment Charters has the know-how

Manatee Tours

Get to swim and snorkel with the gentle and magnificent manatees of these spring fed waters. In The Moment Charters provides

River Tours

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with our top notch guides. Explore a world of wonder around you, but also under you with our

Camping Tours

Many of the places we visit lend themselves perfectly to camping. For those that enjoy being fully immersed in our natural world, a camping

How Much Does a Kayak Tour Cost?

2:30hr - simple tour, 4hr - half day tour, 7h - full day tour, specialty tours, an unbelievable experience, in the moment photo gallery.

• - Bioluminescence Tours
• - Guided Kayak Tours
• - Spring Hoping
• - River Tours
• - Manatee Tours
• - Offering Breathwork
• - Heal in Nature
• - Let Go of Trauma

In The Moment Charters NATURE IS MY CHURCH! Daytona Beach, Florida USA Serving Areas: North Florida & surrounding Gainesville areas !! Call/text Joshua: (386) 281-2017 Email: [email protected]

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Who we are…

Inner Compass Eco Adventures is the premiere paddleboarding and kayaking tour company in the greater Daytona Beach area. We are family owned and operated and fully licensed and insured. Our owner, Greg Bartholomew, is your guide and is trained as a Level I Paddleboarding Instructor through the American Canoe Association (ACA), CPR/First Aid Certified and a member of the Rotary Club of Port Orange/South Daytona and the Port Orange Chamber of Commerce.

What we offer…

Inner Compass Eco Adventures offers high quality, personalized paddleboarding and kayaking adventures throughout Volusia County and Central Florida. Whether you want to paddleboard or kayak with dolphins as they play in the salt water ecosystems of the intracoastal waterway or view fish, birds, manatees and the many other inhabitants of our crystal clear fresh water springs, Inner Compass Eco Adventures has you covered. Greg provides everything you need to safely get on the water including a basic paddleboarding or kayaking lesson. Our guests just need to show up and be ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Greg takes care of the rest!

Why choose Inner Compass Eco Adventures?……

Since this is a family owned and operated business our reputation is extremely important. Greg prides himself on providing FUN, safe, high-quality adventures with a personal touch. Customer satisfaction is his top priority! He offers daily paddleboarding and kayaking tours, special paddle events such as rocket launch paddles, full moon paddles, bioluminescence tours and much more. He will customize adventures to meet the customer’s desires whether it is an individual, group or corporate teambuilding activity and provides exciting experiences for all skill levels. Inner Compass Eco Adventures is completely mobile and offers paddleboarding and kayaking tours at several locations throughout Central Florida.

Book your adventure with us!

If you are ready for an exciting time on the water, register for one of the special paddle events or daily paddleboarding and kayaking tours. If you want a private or customized adventure, please contact Greg at 386-566-3526 . If you can think it he will let you know if he can do it!

Your paddleboarding and kayaking adventure awaits! Book a tour and Let Nature Rejuvenate YOUR Soul!

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Daytona Beach Kayak Rentals

Yellow Dawg Bait & Tackle offers a variety of ways for you to get out on the water via our kayak rental services. We provide Kayak Fishing Charters, Kayak Rentals , and Guided kayak sightseeing tours that are extremely fun and exciting and we are a family friendly business so bring the whole crew!

Guided Kayak tours

Our tours feature only local guides with extensive knowledge of the area, the wildlife, and the ecosystem. Be prepared to enter into what some might call uncharted territory. Most of the areas we take you are not accessible by boat so they are rarely seen by anyone except those willing to paddle. Some of the wildlife seen on a typical tour include Dolphins, Manatees ( summer months ) , a wide variety of local and migratory birds, wild boar, black bear, alligators, white tail deer, and even the occasional black bear. Our tour guides will give you and your family an exciting trip to remember and will save you the time of trying to experience these things without guidance. We offer multiple trips per day starting at 7 am so please call for availability and schedule your trip today!

2 Hour Tours: $55 per Adult $26.50 for children under 10 (we highly recommend tandem kayaks for anyone under the age of 10)

Guided Kayak Fishing Charters

Our guided kayak fishing charters partner you and your group with a local fishing kayak expert to help lead you and guide you on getting hooked up on some of our favorite local species. We provide the kayaks , rods , tackle , and bait to help ensure your success on the water. Trips range from 4- 6 hours and there are a variety of fish to catch. We mostly target Snook , Tarpon, Redfish, flounder, Speckled Sea Trout, and mangrove snapper but its not uncommon to catch multiple other species of fish. We limit our trips to 4 people per guide to ensure you get the most personable and fun experience possible! Guided kayak trips can start as early as 6:30 am depending on the time of year and we run multiple trips daily so please call for availability and schedule your trip today.

– 4 hour ( 1/2 day ) guided trip – $179 per angler ( includes Kayak , live jaket, anchor, live bait, fishing rod , & bait bucket ) Artificial lures can be purchased separately at the shop. – 6 hour ( 3/4 day ) guided trip – $229 per angler ( includes Kayak , live jaket, anchor, live bait, fishing rod , & bait bucket ) Artificial lures can be purchased separately at the shop.

Kayak Rentals

We have a variety of different kayaks available for rent to fit the needs of you and your crew. We rent standard single person kayaks, tandem kayaks so you can partner up , and even specialized fishing kayaks if you are looking to get out and get hooked up!

-Standard single person Kayak Rental : $29.99 first hour – $10 ea additional hour -Tandem Kayak ( 2 people) Rental : $39.99 First hour – $10 ea additional hour -Fishing Kayak : $49.99 first hour – $10 ea additional hour. ( Rental includes rod and bait bucket ) live bait and artificial bait can be purchased separately

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Kayaking Daytona Beach

Looking for kayaking in Daytona Beach? How about through the waterways of Ponce Inlet in one of our single or double kayaks today! We are located between Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Keep your eyes out for:

• Sand dollars

And of course, as an extra well be exploring spoil islands and the sand bars!

Leave from our state-of-the-art floating kayak launch and head straight for Dolphin cove. Dolphin Cove is a popular feeding area along-side the Ponce Inlet Jetty State Park and often has dolphin pods swimming and enjoying the waters.

Continue paddling around the mangrove bird nest Island watching the nestlings learning to fly. Make sure you stop and look for seashells and sand dollars at one of our spoil Islands.

What you can bring:

• Snacks/Food

Ponce Inlet is home to the most diverse estuary in North America making kayaking an unbelievable experience!

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Ponce Inlet Watersports is your place for fun water activities in the Daytona Beach area. We offer many different activities: Dolphin and Manatee boat tours, Public Fishing Charters, Private Fishing Charters, Private family charter, Kayak Rentals, Parasailing, Guided Jet Ski Tours and Burials at Sea.

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Address:  4958 S Peninsula Drive Suite 1, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Lighthouse Marina Ponce Inlet, FL Close to Daytona Beach Closest to inlet, disappearing island

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak Tour of Daytona Beach

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• 212 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA Guests will be greeted by our staff when they arrive at our retail shop. We will depart from there.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
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• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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• demetrioe830 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience! Great trip with Walker. He was a delight and knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Will definitely return next year. Read more Written April 24, 2024
• 53callih 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Manatee & dolphin paddle board tour We saw dolphins and manatees! The views and the route were amazing! Our tour guide was Walker and he was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun! I will definitely come back perfect for first time paddle boarders! Read more Written April 24, 2024
• D565HOkathrynp 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Walker was amazing! Had a great time! Would definitely go back and book with you guys! Got to see some sea turtles, and have a good splash with my family! Read more Written April 23, 2024
• alexwM1207UE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Paddle boarding trip It was an awesome trip and Walker was great!! We saw a lot and learned about Daytona! Great views and sea life sightings!! Read more Written April 23, 2024
• X7356SYconnors 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 100% worth it! Great experience! We had a great time with out tour guide Spencer, we got to see a manatee, and a little family of dolphins hunting fish. It was a relaxed environment, and we had time to learn how to paddle board. 10/10 would recommend. Read more Written April 20, 2024
• laurabcote 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Would recommend Three Brothers Did the 8:30am tour with our family which was a mix of paddle boarders and kayakers. Informative and relaxing tour. Did not see any dolphins or manatees. Read more Written April 19, 2024
• F8867HMkristinr 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A fun afternoon My daughter and I did the paddle board tour. It was first time on a board. I loved it. Walter led the tour. While the manatees and dolphins were uncooperative, we did see several fish jumping and birds. Walter also shared the local history. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. Read more Written April 18, 2024
• P3162QLchriso 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Family fun! Walker was a great guide and we had a lot of fun. Nice tour for the family would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tour Read more Written April 18, 2024
• jennifermA3455WE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Loved it! So much fun, very informative. Our guide Walker was very thorough and knowledgeable, made sure to get pictures of our family for us we couldn’t get ourselves. Will definitely come again. Read more Written April 18, 2024
• 551viancag 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best experience in Daytona ! This was an amazing experience ! Walker was very informative and made sure we all had a great time ! The water was beautiful and we were able to see multiple dolphins ! I 10/10 recommend !! Read more Written April 18, 2024
• jenessas2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great for the whole family! Walker was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and really helped the members of our family who have never paddle boarded before. We didn’t even fall into the water because he taught us well and was patient while we got the hang of it. I would definitely do this again and I would recommend this tour to anyone! Read more Written April 18, 2024
• m0bbyw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Manatee and Dolphin paddle boarding tour Walker was amazing! Very kind and positive experience. Despite some not easy to please customers within our group, he was still able to keep the group positive. Read more Written April 16, 2024
• traceymK618NT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Family Paddle Board Best part of our trip so far! Our family (kids 5,7,9) all had a blast and Spence was a very knowledgeable tour guide. We saw dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and a bald eagle! Read more Written April 14, 2024
• L3034AUmichellec 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Spence was a great tour guide. Saw lots of wildlife and was so peaceful. Would definitely come back and bring friends and make a day. Read more Written April 14, 2024
• booker007 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Experience was great Tour was very nice.. Spence was very knowledgeable on area and was very well spoken. Finding the location was very easy and simp. I would definitely book again through this company. Look no further Read more Written April 13, 2024

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SpaceX rocket launch doubleheader: Where to watch from Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill

Day or night, watching a rocket launch on the beach is so Florida. But can someone Volusia County see a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral ?

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, yes. We have suggestions on where and how to watch a rocket launch from Ormond Beach to Oak Hill below if you keep scrolling.

Is there a rocket launch in Florida today? Rocket launch calendar for Florida

Here's what we know about the rocket launch missions, mentioned in  FLORIDA TODAY's rocket launch calendar  for the month, which is updated frequently. (Check that link often for rocket launch times and dates because they are routinely subject to change for a variety of reasons.)

FLORIDA TODAY, a USA TODAY Network-Florida newspaper, provides interactive launch coverage at  floridatoday.com/space  with frequent updates on launches at least 90 minutes in advance, sometimes longer, depending on the mission. For questions or comments, email  Space Reporter Rick Neale  at [email protected] or tweet him  @rickneale1  on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter. You also can contact Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at [email protected] or tweet her @brookeofstars on X or Instagram .

When is the next rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center, Florida? Saturday, April 27: SpaceX Galileo satellites

Though SpaceX has not publicly announced this mission, a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency navigational warning shows this launch window will open Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Mission:  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch Galileo satellites for the European Space Agency's global navigation system from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Launch window:  8:29 p.m. to 9:11 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 27, 2024

Location:  Launch pad 39A

Live coverage:  Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at  floridatoday.com/space .

Is there a rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida? Sunday, April 28: SpaceX Starlink

Though SpaceX has not publicly announced this mission, a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency navigational warning shows this launch window will open Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Mission:  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Launch window:  5:50 p.m. to 10:21 p.m. EDT Sunday, April 28, 2024

Location:  Launch Complex 40

Trajectory:  Southeast

Local sonic boom:  No

Booster landing:  Drone ship out on the Atlantic Ocean

Where can I watch SpaceX rocket launches online?

If you want to watch live rocket launch coverage,  FLORIDA TODAY's Space Team  will provide updates at  floridatoday.com/space , starting about 90 minutes before launch time. You can download the free app for iPhone or Android or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Where can I see a rocket launch in Volusia County , Florida?

In Volusia County, immediately north of Brevard County — home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — you can get a great view of a SpaceX, NASA or United Launch Alliance rocket launch.

The best views to watch a rocket launch from here is along the beach. Look due south. Readers have also mentioned seeing a rocket launch from New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. Here are some recommended spots:

•  South New Smyrna Beach  (Canaveral National Seashore), there may be parking costs. New Smyrna Beach features 17 miles of white sandy beaches. An eclectic and quaint beach town, despite its reputation as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World," New Smyrna Beach has always been a haven for surfers who come for the waves.

Dinner and a launch: Perfect for a SpaceX or NASA rocket launch, best waterfront restaurants in Volusia County

•  Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park , 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Bethune Beach, which is 3.5 miles south of New Smyrna Beach and one mile north of the Apollo Beach entrance to Canaveral National Seashore Park, has restrooms, picnic pavilions, showers and nearly 800 feet of beachfront sidewalk,  according to Volusia County's site . The nearby riverside park area is across South Atlantic Avenue with tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, fishing pier and restrooms. The river by the park can be a great viewing spot for manatees, dolphins and pelicans.

•  Apollo Beach  at  Canaveral National Seashore  (south of New Smyrna Beach). Canaveral National Seashore runs along Florida's East Coast in Volusia County and Brevard County. To access Apollo Beach, take Interstate 95 to exit 249, then travel east until it turns into State Road A1A. Follow SR A1A south to the park entrance.

•  Oak Hill riverfront  is the  southernmost city in South Volusia County .

•  Sunrise Park , 275 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Goodrich's Seafood and Oyster House  back deck, 253 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Seminole Rest national historic site , 211 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Riverbreeze Park , 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill

•  Mary Dewees Park , 178 N. Gaines St., Oak Hill. Facilities include a rental building,playground, baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoorrestrooms, pavilions, picnic areas and grills.

•  Nancy Cummings Park , 232 Cummings St., Oak Hill. Facilities include a playground, baseball field, basketball courts, outdoor pavilion and restrooms.

•  Jimmie Vann Sunrise Park , 275 River Road, Oak Hill. This location has about 350 feet of beautifully restored shoreline, according to the city of Oak Hill online. Facilities include a pavilion, picnic tables and kayak launching facilities.

•  A.C. Delbert Dewees Municipal Pier , 243 River Road, Oak Hill. Facilities include a520-foot observation pier with two covered decks and seating, the city of Oak Hill site states.

•  Bird Observation Pier  on River Road across from A.C. Delbert Municipal Pier (see above). Facilities include a 100-foot observation pier.

Rick Neale  is a Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY (for more of his stories,  click here .) Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or  [email protected] . Twitter/X:  @RickNeale1

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral launch may be seen from Volusia

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The 54 th annual Earth Day takes place Monday, April 22, and offers people worldwide a chance to celebrate the environment and reflect on humanity’s impact in nature.

Celebrations and activities focus on giving people a chance to learn about environmental issues and participate in outdoor activities to help improve their local environment.

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What is Earth Day?

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. Organized by earthday.org — the nonprofit behind the initiative — that celebration drew around 20 million Americans, who "took to streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward," according to the website.

The annual event's growth over the last five decades has expanded all over the world, with billions partaking in the celebration.

For information on Earth Day's history, visit earthday.org.

Where to celebrate Earth Day in the Daytona Beach area

Volusia-Flagler residents have plenty of options if they, too, want to celebrate Earth Day. Here are some events happening this weekend.

Science Saturday – Earth Day

Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum will host an Earth Day “nature walk” on museum grounds Saturday, April 20, in a “celebration of the planet and its wonders!”

Attendees will also get to do a recycled paper craft and contribute to the museum’s Volusia Sandhill Ecosystem restoration project.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Gillespie Museum, located at 234 E. Michigan Ave. in DeLand.

Registration is requested, but not required. For information, call 386-822-7330.

Lyonia Environmental Center – Deltona

Deltona’s Lyonia Environmental Center is hosting a weekend of activities for kids to celebrate Earth Day.

Saturday’s “Make Everyday Earth Day” event invites kids aged 6-12 to “learn about the history of Earth Day and ways they can help the planet even at a young age.”

“We’ll be making a take-home craft that will remind them to make everyday Earth Day,” according to organizers.

Sunday’s “Earth Day Sunday Science” will have kids conduct “some fun science experiments to help celebrate Earth Day.”

Both events run from 2-2:30 p.m. The center is located at 2150 Eustace Ave. For information call 386-789-7207.

Ponce Preserves the Planet

Ponce Inlet’s “Ponce Preserves the Planet” Earth Day celebration happens Saturday, April 20, at the city’s Ponce Preserve Park.

The event, free to the public, promises “family fun, food, crafts, art vendors celebrating Earth Day.”

It begins at 10 a.m. at the park, which is located at 4401 S. Peninsula Drive, where parking is also available. For information, call 386-322-6703.

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Paddle, Clean-Up Adventure on the Mosquito Lagoon

If you are looking for an immersive environmental activity to celebrate Earth Day, Oak Hill’s RiverWitch Kayak has the perfect opportunity.

They will be hosting “a special event during the weekend of April 20 and 21 to help clean up the lagoon.”

“We’re offering special morning tours on both days along with a special eco-friendly gift to everyone who joins us as a token of our appreciation,” the website says.

Participants are encouraged to bring a grab stick. Guided tours begin at 9 a.m. and cost $40; kayaks and paddle board rentals start at $20.

RiverWitch Kayak is located at 250 Bissit Bay Road. For information, visit RiverWitchKayak.com or call 386-320-3223.

Washington Oaks Gardens ‘Earth Day Celebration’

Flagler residents looking to celebrate Earth Day can head to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park for “environmental education booths, arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, kids section, food vendors, plant sales, gift shop and more,” according to organizers.

There is a $5 entrance fee for the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at 6400 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. For information, call 386-446-6780.

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