Nighttime Bioluminescence Kayak Experience

Experience one of Whidbey’s most unforgettable summer nights on the water.

As darkness settles over Puget Sound, launch into calm waters where every paddle stroke has the potential to reveal shimmering flashes of natural bioluminescence beneath your kayak. Surrounded by the quiet of a moonless night and a sky full of stars, you'll experience the magic of Whidbey after dark in a way few people ever do.

Perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, this relaxed two-hour tour explores protected shoreline waters where bioluminescence is often found. We stay close to shore and paddle at an easy pace, giving you time to take in the glow, the night sounds, and the peaceful beauty of the island.

Your guide will share the science behind this remarkable natural phenomenon and help you discover the tiny marine organisms that create the glow. Because bioluminescence is part of the natural world, every tour is unique. Water conditions and marine activity change from night to night, making each experience one of a kind.

Available only on select summer nights around the new moon for the best viewing.

Huge thanks to our friends at Windermere Whidbey for including us in their Whidbey Island bioluminescence kayak guide. ⭐

• 2 Hours
• Ages 10+
• No Previous Experience Needed
• Tandem Kayaks (2-person)
• Shared Tour

$120/paddler + taxes & fees

Make It a Private Bioluminescence

Enjoy a more intimate, personalized nighttime kayak tour of Puget Sound with just your group. Paddle at your own pace and take in the magic of nature’s glowing light show up close, guided by an expert for a truly unforgettable experience.

Private groups: 1–6 guests $800 / 7–12 guests $1,300 + taxes & fee

The waitlist: If a tour is full, you will be given an option to be added to the waitlist for that date. We encourage you to add to the waitlist; we do get cancellations and have been able to move people from the waitlist into tours.

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