Experience the magic of Bioluminescence in Bellingham Bay!

Duration: 3 hours

Join us on this nighttime paddle to witness the display of this enchanting light. We will take you to some of the best places in the region to see their glow! This trip is great for beginning and experienced paddlers alike.

The bioluminescence phenomenon is created by planktonic organisms that are active from June to September in our coastal marine habitats. Our guides will explain why they glow and why our destination of this tour offers such a uniquely incredible viewing opportunity!

You may request a sit on top kayak or rowboat to better accommodate children or to offer a more comfortable platform for folks with mobility or balance concerns. Don’t hesitate to ask us what boat may suit you best.

Safety is our number one priority, running this tour at night requires experienced guides, good weather conditions and mindful participants. We will cancel and refund or reschedule the tour if the conditions are not safe. Usually we can anticipate conditions about 48 hours in advance but sometimes the conditions change just hours beforehand.

Experience is not necessary, but be ready to be out on the water most of the time!

Ages 10+ : When bringing kids on this tour please make sure you have at least a 1:1 adult to child ratio for kids that are unable to paddle on their own or if they are unable to responsibly share a boat with an adult partner. For kids under the age of 10, consider setting up a private Bioluminescence paddle to accommodate your family.

Prerequisites: None! We will provide and teach you everything you’ll need.

Next Step: Essentials of Sea Kayaking or Coastal Explorer Tour

All skill levels welcome! We use tandem sea kayaks for optimal stability so if you come with friends, choose your partner wisely! (Friends not required)

If the program date you are interested in is full please CLICK HERE to join our waitlist.

We do not want cost to be a barrier from participation, our scholarship program can be found here.