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Bioluminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands

Bioluminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands

Overview

There are very few places in the world where you can experience the stars in the sky and illuminated water around you at the same time. Our trip starts off with a beautiful sunset paddle in Griffin Bay off of San Juan Island where we kayak among harbor seals, roosting birds, and other wildlife. Then as the night progresses, the environment around us becomes even more serene as the bioluminescent sea life comes to life. This is one of those experiences that you will truly remember forever.

City: San Juan Islands

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $149.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $149.00

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What's Included

All kayaking gear, dry bag

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (2)

strangel00p

Aug 2024

Even though we live on and kayak around the island, we’d never seen the bioluminescence. This tour was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful and equipment was well organized so the time spent on the water was truly spectacular. Don’t miss this.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

So great to read! Thank you for this :)

TangeloTabbycat

Jul 2024

My 15-year-old daughter and I both enjoyed this experience a lot! Around 9pm, our kayaking guide, Hunter, picked everybody up near Friday Harbor and then drove us in the early twilight to a nearby bay. He provided us with a brief overview of kayaking and the equipment, after which we set out in the two-person kayaks. The first hour or so the sky was bright enough that the water looked pretty normal. However, this allowed us to familiarize ourselves with the kayaks before it became really dark. By 11pm, though, it was dark enough to really see the bioluminescence clearly, and we found it quite magical! Sometimes a stroke of the oar would yield swirls of many tiny blue-white glitter, while other times a stroke would cause fewer but larger points, and sometimes a stroke would have no effect at all! (This unpredictability added to the experience.) Once the sky was dark our guide also pointed out the North Star and a few constellations. I was quite happy with the experience overall. On our outing there were eight guests with a range of experience and physical shape, and Hunter was able to accommodate everyone. (I had been canoeing several times in the past, but had not been in a real kayak before that night!) My daughter gives the experience five stars. I would give it about a four and a half. Hints: 1) We went when the moon was not out. This probably helped make the luminescence more visible to us. 2) Your shoes will get wet! You might want to bring a spare pair for the trip home.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We're so appreciative of such a thorough review. Thank you for how much this helps other customers and helps us. We hope to have you back sometime!