Highlights
- Paddle with guides who specialize in bioluminescence tours
- Choose a locally owned small business
- Enjoy a paddle that is perfect for families
Description
Join us for a very cool night paddle in Griffin Bay off of San Juan Island among the unique bioluminescent micro flora and fauna of the Salish Sea in Washington State. We'll pick you up at the Friday Harbor waterfront at exactly the start time, take a short drive over to Jackson's Beach where we'll prepare you to head out on the water in your double kayaks.
We’ll launch at dusk, enjoy the sunset sky and kayak among harbor seals, roosting birds, and other wildlife as we wait for the natural light show to begin. The waters are most serene and vacant of other boat traffic at night, but then activated by fish and jellies into spectacular bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is useful for many different organisms in many ways. There are several reasons why an animal may glow in the dark, such as feeding, mating, and protection. Animals may light up to lure their prey closer, or they may simply use their light to see their food better. These light shows can fool animals ranging in size from plankton to whales. Sea creatures may also use bioluminescence to attract mates. Do you see green or blue? It's a debate on our team -- some see one and some see another. Let us know what you see!
The start time of this tour shifts every few weeks to align better with the timing of the sunset
Appropriate for ages 8 and up
Includes
Pick up and drop off in Friday Harbor
Kayaking instruction and guiding
Kayaking gear
Dry bag
Excludes
Gratuity for your guide
Water bottle
Sunglasses and/or hat
Sunscreen
Quick dry clothing
Extra layers
Sandals that can get wet
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
