Bioluminescence Tour

Your trek to the bioluminous bay leaves at 5:30 PM in winter months and 6:30 PM in the summer months from the Cayman Island Yacht Club Slip B43. Enjoy a beautiful Cayman sunset on the way to Starfish Point. Bring your own beverage, light dinner or snack to enjoy on the boat or the beach. Coolers and ice water are provided. After leaving Starfish Point we head into the beautiful bio bay and spend 30-45 minutes in the bay. You can swim in the bay wearing a snorkeling mask and life vest or stay on the boat to view this amazing sight. Enjoy star-gazing on your journey back to the dock. You might even see a shooting star on a clear night! Tour is back at the dock by approximately 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm, depending on season and departure time. All guests are kindly asked to call and confirm their tour with us at least 24 hours prior to tour date. Please know that tours under ten passengers may not run. Thank you.

Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our 2 hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene and awe-inspiring evening paddle, where you’ll witness the mesmerising glow of the smallest marine creatures. Glide through tranquil waters under the starlit sky and witness other-worldly bioluminescence up close. Perfect for families, friends, or solo explorers. With over a 95% chance of spotting bioluminescence, our tour promises an experience you won’t forget! If you happen to be unlucky and don’t see bioluminescence, we offer a complimentary repeat trip*. Suitable for children 11 years+ but must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children are welcome but please contact Canoe & Kayak directly before booking. Our tour has a very low guide ratio of 1 GUIDE TO 6 CUSTOMERS, this ensures safety is the priority and every participant gets outstanding personal service. *Lack of bioluminescence must be verified by the guide on the night.

There are only a few places in the world where bioluminescence can be seen year round. And luckily for travelers to the Nicoya Peninsula there is one such place here. Bioluminescence is a light created by living organisms through a chemical reaction, biological light. In the gulf it is the algae that create this magical effect. Upon being disturbed, the algae give off a burst of light. Since there are millions of them it looks like sparkles in the water. The wavelengths are in the blue to green area and depending on the amount of algae it will appear as bluish or greenish sparkles. One of the best ways to see this phenomenon is to get a look from above, and kayaking is a great way to see it well. The algae will stick to your paddle, your hand or floating debris glowing for many seconds if you encounter a strong patch. When you kayak over shallow areas, fish will be scared up and it looks like fireworks under water as they take off, leaving a trail of “fairy dust” in their wake.

Kayak under the starry night in the waters of Holbox, observe the milky way and its constellations, walk on the sandbanks and swim with the BIOLUMINESCIA (plankton) in one of the most beautiful beaches of Holbox (Punta Mosquito)

In the warm and dark lagoon waters lies a natural phenomenon of glowing blue waters alive with activity. The swirling of your hand, every paddle stroke, and the rolling wake off of your kayak all sparkle throughout the darkness. Not only do fish leave trails, dolphins look like torpedoes, and manatees a slow and graceful submarine. Many guests compare the experience to Pandora of “Avatar.” Some even recall the bioluminescence scene in “Life of Pi”  as the gentle plankton leave a trickling glow when you hold it in your hands and let it trickle down your arm. Though some may jokingly blame this on NASA runoff, it is actually the biological response of microscopic algae called a dinoflagellate. The perfectly natural and harmless concentration of organisms produces light before your very eyes, often existing in millions per liter of water. Your tour will include a ton of information about these rare and exotic creatures with the most experienced guides in the area

Experience a Magical Bioluminescent Adventure! Enjoy an exciting ride on our innovative Chiliboats Waterbikes, pedal-powered catamarans designed for safety, stability, easy pedaling, and comfortable ergonomic seats with backrests for extra support. No need for glass-bottom boats—immerse yourself in this natural wonder and create unforgettable memories. A once-in-a-lifetime experience that no photo can truly capture! Relax on the way back while enjoying the peaceful night and the starry sky. All tours take place on double Chiliboats. Note about Bioluminescence: Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon beyond our control. The waxing moon (50%) to the full moon, and other factors may affect its intensity. However, our guides will always do their best to provide the best possible experience based on nature’s conditions. Just 2 hours from San Juan and 1.5 hours from Aguadilla to Chiliboats Parguera.

We have a comfortable fast boat. Very friendly, professional and safety focused crew/staff. We have been operating bioluminescence tours for over 7 years in Grand Cayman. We have taken thousands of happy customers to the Bioluminescent Bay, and have a great reputation as the leading Bio Bay tour operator in the Cayman Islands.

Experiencing biolumuniscence is something special and unique. And what better way to experience it than with the right team and people. With us you will experience the safest and most fun way to enjoy bioluminescence on the island. It is something that should not be missed on your visit. We offer adequate sanitation methods, guarantee of minor medical expenses up to five thousand pesos and in case the bioluminescence is not observable during your tour, we offer you to reschedule the date or we refund your money.

We are more than glad to provide a lifetime time experience at the Gulf of Nicoya Paquera, This is a bay so the water is very calm which makes it perfect for Kayaking. We normally get to enjoy an amazing sunset, while paddling 800 meters, where we can appreciate the ferry, and some islands as Isla Chiquita and Isla Jesucitas. We will take you to the biggest concentration of bioluminescence, where you will be able to see and touch it. It is just amazing, we have not found words to describe this unique experience. The kayaking tour will be from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm when we get back

The best bioluminescence tour in Costa Rica, and the safest when living a unique experience, you will be given a very detailed talk on how bioluminescence works. Guaranteed tour. Note: 7 days before the full moon the bioluminescence is a little less bright since the moon is brighter, that is, we will be able to see a little less bioluminescence for this date.

Bioluminescence is like Pandora of “Avatar” and scenes in “Life of Pi” Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New Zealand has to offer. See the plankton glow in the dark from your first paddle stroke on the bioluminescent kayak tour. As the night grows dark, step into your very comfortable kayak and get ready for a personal encounter with this remarkable phenomenon. Our professional guide will lead you to the best spots where the glowing algae accumulates. You will be enchanted by how every stroke of your paddles leaves behind a glowing swirl of bluish light, and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water.

At sunset, this tour leaves from the little beach next to the ferry dock in Paquera. When the nights falls you will be able to see the plankton glow in the dark. For more then a full hour you will be able to see this natural phenomenon and be enchanted how fish light up their path in the water or when you take a swim or move your hands through it. Bioluminescence is found in many parts of the world, however in most locations it is either seasonal or requires perfect conditions in order to occur. Contrastingly, the Paquera Bay is home to bioluminescence year-round but we would like to inform that the moonlight effects the visibility of the bioluminescence and also tides and streamings. therefore, we are not able to guarentee a good visibility of the bioluminescence in the last week before full moon and the evening of full moon.

IT IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO; OF FEW ON THE PLANET IS A PHENOMENON THAT IS FOUND IN VERY FEW PLACES THE DARKNESS IS AN ALLY TO BE ABLE TO APPRECIATE IT; YOU WILL ONLY ENJOY IT WITH YOUR OWN VIEW IT IS MAGICAL AND UNIQUE. GUIDED TOURS IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH We take you to the best adventures in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

The activity is guided and begins with a 10-minute walk along the beach to observe stars, planets and constellations. We continue with a kayak expedition towards the sandbanks of Punta Mosquitos in search of Bioluminescence. When we find a dark place, we will remain in that place for 45 minutes to interact with the Bioluminescence. Swimming is optional.

The Sittee River is the gateway to one of nature’s breathtaking phenomena – bioluminescent or “burning wata” as the Belizeans call it. This night tour is seasonal. Conditions have to be just perfect in the Anderson Lagoon and it usually occurs in the driest months like February – April. Head out on the 5 minute boat ride to Anderson Lagoon on the Sittee River. The night sky is UNBELIEVABLE.  Thick with stars all the way down to the tree line.

Bioluminescence is one of the things you should experience during your holiday in Costa Rica. We will kayak through the bay of Paquera and pass some islands. As we start our tour before sunset, we often experience some incredible views in the sky what gives an extra addition to our tour. As we operate only in small groups we can give a more personal attention to our clients if required. This tour is not private.

Experience a magical guided nature adventure after dark! Our tours feature personal care and small groups from our private launch into a quiet region of the lagoon… Safe and easy, free from the crowds of other companies. Bioluminescent sparking comb jellies are in the water year round creating a truly phenomenal effect as you explore through the Banana River Lagoon Nature Preserve. Summer months of June through September are truly amazing with bioluminescent phytoplankton called Dinoflagellates. They set the water on fire lighting up everything that moves, including you if you choose to go of a swim…. It's an experience like no other! Choose Paddle Board or Kayak at launch.. Paddle and kayak equipment, expert instruction and parking are included. We depart from the amazing Brevard Veteran's Memorial Park & Museum.

Bioluminescence is undoubtedly an experience that if you come to Holbox you cannot miss it. A spectacular phenomenon that occurs in few places in the world. Where the waters of the seashore are illuminated by hundreds of living microorganisms (plankton) that light up when they hit the waves. The light is usually so bright that even fish can be seen in the water. Organisms that, like fireflies, emit their own blue light. Live this experience on an all-terrain tour, from the comfort of your hotel.

Embark on a nighttime adventure into the waters of Holbox. See and learn about the wonders of bioluminescence and marvel at incredible microscopic organisms that glow in the dark. After getting picked up from your hotel or hostel, you will enjoy a short drive to Punta Cocos. Arrive at this incredible location where the only thing brighter than the stars in the sky is the fantastically blue glow of the naturally-occurring bioluminescent phenomenon in the water below. Your guide will walk you through the lagoon where you can admire this incredible phenomenon. Take photos and learn about the bioluminescence and its secrets. Before returning to your accommodation, admire the wonderful sky and learn about the constellations. You can also swim if you wish. It is important to keep in mind that this tour doesn't have a specific schedule as we depend on the moon & the darkness!! The tour could start between 7:00 pm to 4:30 am. We will let you know the exact hour.

It is a magical tour that will put us in contact with nature in its maximum splendor, we will observe the starry sky, we will listen to the sound of nature and we will bathe in stars…