A Day Away Kayak Tours

06/21/2024

🌴🛶 Explore Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge! 🛶🌴 Paddle through one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, where you can encounter playful manatees, curious dolphins, and a myriad of other wildlife species. 🐬🐢 This breathtaking adventure offers a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and wonder of Florida's pristine habitats. 🦋🐊 Come and experience the magic of Merritt Island's unique and vibrant ecosystem! 🌿🌺

06/20/2024

🌅✨ Join us for an unforgettable adventure with our Sunset & Bioluminescence Combo Tour! Witness the sky ablaze with stunning hues as the sun dips below the horizon, creating the perfect backdrop for your evening. As night falls, be mesmerized by the magical glow of bioluminescent organisms illuminating the water, turning the ocean into a sparkling wonderland. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a photography lover, this tour promises a spectacular experience that will leave you in awe. Don't miss the chance to capture these breathtaking moments and create memories that will last a lifetime. Reserve your spot now for an evening filled with natural beauty and enchanting lights! 🌅✨

06/19/2024

Join us for an amazing Clear Kayak Adventure! Paddle over glowing waters that look like millions of shooting stars beneath you. This magical experience is perfect for anyone who loves nature and adventure. See the night light up in a way you've never seen before. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey. Book your tour now at www.adayawaykayaktours.com/bioluminescence-tours and experience the magic for yourself!

06/18/2024

Experience the enchanting beauty of bioluminescence on Florida's Space Coast! Imagine paddling through glowing blue waters as tiny marine organisms light up the night, creating a mesmerizing, otherworldly display. Join us for a bioluminescent tour and immerse yourself in nature's spectacular light show. Whether you're kayaking under the stars or drifting in a clear-bottom boat, this magical adventure will leave you in awe. Book your tour today and create unforgettable memories with family and friends in one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena.

05/21/2024

Bioluminescence season has arrived!

We at A Day Away are excited to get out on the water with you! For those that have paddled with us before, please check your email for a special discount code we have created for our returners to use for themselves or friends and loved ones this year. This code will be eligible for any tour this year except for New Moon Saturday nights. If you have joined us before but have not received an email, please reach out to our office when you are ready to book your reservation.

If you prefer a particular location or launch time, we recommend booking your reservation soon as the new moon weekends will be selling out fast! New Moon periods for 2024 are as follows:

May 30 - June 13
June 30 - July 12
July 28 - August 11
August 27 - September 9
September 27 - October 9
October 26 - November 8

Having pioneered bioluminescence tours in North America, we are proud to be entering our 16th season! We are very thankful for all of our long time and newly acquainted returning guests for all of the word-of-mouth support! Looking forward to an exciting summer on the water with you again!
https://www.adayawaykayaktours.com/bioluminescence-tours

If you are planning a vacation, we are your gateway. We specialize in kayak rentals and tours from all over the state of Florida. Book your next adventure today!

08/01/2022

Assisting or leading guided bioluminescence kayak tours at various locations in Titusville/Merritt island area. Paid per tour plus tips. Please email your resume if interested.

05/30/2022

Assisting or leading guided daytime and nighttime tours at various locations in Titusville/Merritt island area. Paid per tour plus tips. Please email your resume if interested.

09/29/2021

Check out this beautiful dinoflagellate bioluminescence from the other night! 😱✨

08/19/2021

Hey there fellow paddlers! This morning our Instagram account was hacked by someone and is currently holding it for ransom. It has been reported to Instagram, but it seems like it may be lost forever. That being said, our new username on Instagram is .kayaktours! Please do not refer to the old page for any information as it is no longer under our control (and is under another username).

Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to getting you out on the water!

- The ADA team

08/12/2021

Sunsets & Bioluminescence🧡✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀
PC 📸 : Maxwell ⠀

08/12/2021

07/30/2021

Whooo! *Paddle-5*!!!🙌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀
PC 📸 : ⠀

07/30/2021

🥵☀️ Great time to get out on the water though!

It’ll be one of the hottest weekends of the year!🥵

07/27/2021

We still have plenty of availability on our Saturday morning Paddle & A Pint event!! Book your spot soon!🚣‍♂️🍺

Book now: https://bit.ly/manateecuddles

A manatee is a large slow moving creature often referred to as a sea cow. Here are some facts about manatees that may surprise you.

07/26/2021

Make friends with some of our favorite wildlife during our Manatee & Dolphin Encounter Paddle & A Pint Saturday, July 31st with A Day Away Kayak Tours! 💦🍻

Make your reservation for $40 which includes your kayak, a guided tour through the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and a Playalinda beer with your fellow paddlers at Hardware Store afterwards!

Book now: https://bit.ly/manateecuddles

07/08/2021

“Manatees are herbivores, with a diet of more than 60 species of underwater, shoreline and floating plants, but primarily eat seagrass along the sea floor. Their diet is a large part of why manatees are such good indicators of an ecosystem’s health; when manatees are thriving, it means that their immediate environment is flourishing with life.”🌱
- U.S. DOI

https://www.doi.gov/blog/6-facts-about-manatees

06/18/2021

❔Did You Know❔
“Bioluminescence is a "cold light." Cold light means less than 20% of the light generates thermal radiation, or heat.”
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06/18/2021

In need of some fun and exciting ideas on how to spend these hot summer days? (Check out #13 - Woah!)

https://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/learn-15-ways-to-escape-summer-heat-in-Tampa-052521.aspx

Looking for cool places to escape the summer heat in Florida? Here's a list of things to do in the Tampa Bay Area that provide easy access to the water in bays, lakes, rivers, and Gulf of Mexico.

06/14/2021

Maintenance Assistant
Compensation:
Hourly @ $13hr + Overtime.
5% Sales commission for used kayak sales.
5 days paid leave 1st year.
Company Vehicle provided.
Hours:
Spring/Summer Full-time - Fall/Winter part-time (flexible).
A Day Away is looking to hire an organized and independent worker to
maintain facilities and equipment. This position is the backbone of operations,
ensuring that vehicles, trailers , facilities and kayaks are stocked and in a safe
and proper working order before each tour. Routine maintenance/cleaning
and repair projects are an essential part of daily activities. Additionally, the
Maintenance Worker will act as a liaison between contractors and service
technicians for outsourced projects. Small team management and project
management is a plus as the Maintenance helper will be allocated additional
team members for specific projects.
Responsibilities for Maintenance Manager
● Allocate daily workload and administrate upkeep of all equipment.
● Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
● Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
● Monitor and execute weekly repairs to equipment.
● Plan and execute repair and installation of equipment.
● Maintain maintenance logs and report on daily activities.

● Ensure that designated buildings, vehicles and facilities are fit for purpose and to
provide proactive support/solutions to tour ex*****on.
● Ensure vehicles and facilities are up to company health and safety policies.
● Update and maintain a detailed inventory list of all facilities and vehicles.
● Clean, repair, stock and maintain RV’s for ADA rental services. Ensuring each RV
meets company standards before customer pickup.
● Sales associate selling used kayaks during seasonal kayak turnover.

Qualifications
● Prior mechanical or repair industry experience is a bonus.
● Prior electrical, welding or craftsmanship experience is a bonus.
● Prior history in automotive repair is a bonus.
● Basic knowledge of mechanical and repair concepts.
● Ability to keep track of and report on hours and daily activity.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Excellent attitude.
● Ability to do labor in weather conditions.
● Hungry to learn and be trained.
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members.
● Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

Maintenance Manager Physical Working Conditions
● Majority of the workload will be located outside in the elements. Exposure to rain,
cold and high summer heat will be regular.
● Mosquitoes.
● Maintenance manager will be required to regularly lift 60Lbs overhead
independently.

Please provide 3 references of managers and/or team members which have worked directly
with you in addition to your cover letter.

06/02/2021

Assisting or leading guided daytime and nighttime tours at various locations in Titusville/Merritt island area. Paid per tour plus tips. Please email your resume if interested. Interviews starting soon!

05/19/2021

A Day Away Kayak Tours
Office Assistant - Part Time/Full Time, *Remote Office
Job Description -

This position reports directly to the Office Manager and primarily serves as a point of contact for the A Day Away customers through a variety of communication channels. The following includes the primary tasks this position is responsible for, but will also include other tasks as assigned by the Office Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
Responding to Customer Inquiries
Phone Calls
Voicemails
Emails
Live Chat/Jivo Messages
Website Inquiries
Booking Patrons on Tours
Answering Questions about Tours
and Policies
Processing Payment
Reservation Software Activities
Running Reports
Sales Leads
Process and Record Gift
Certificates/Donations
Processing Tour Paperwork
Trip Report Action Items
Updating Electronic Calendar
Tour Schedule
Office Schedule
Communicate with team members
Office group chat

Experience
Proficiency in the use of computers and
office equipment
Ability to efficiently manage time and
prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication
skills

Requirements
Ability to work Saturdays
Optional - Tour Guide Shifts available if
interested in hybrid role

04/30/2021

Hiring for summer!

03/24/2021

Houseguests
Hispid cotton rats use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter, which makes them a commensal species. Other examples of the 350+ commensals that use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter and protection from fire and weather include burrowing owls, indigo snakes, rabbits, gopher frogs, and invertebrates. Do you think all of these houseguests might make gopher tortoises the burrow “superhosts” of the animal kingdom? 😊

DYK Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10? Watch for more tortoise info coming your way!

More about commensals: https://bit.ly/3oat86E