Bioluminescent Kayak Tour: Sunset Paddle in Griffin Bay

Experience a magical sunset kayak tour in San Juan Islands. Paddle among wildlife and witness bioluminescent waters. A memory to cherish forever.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Griffin Bay - Since 1987 we’ve been offering bioluminescent paddling as part of every one of our multi-day camping trips. In recent years we’ve decided to make that experience available to guests who prefer a shorter trip or have a specific interest in night paddling. Join us for a beautiful night paddle in Griffin Bay off San Juan Island among…
What's Included
  • All kayaking gear, dry bag
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

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…

Location
Friday Harbor Ferry Dock
Front Street South
We will meet you at Memorial Park in the cul-de-sac on Front Street (one block north of the ferry)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Road29524263316
Aug 8, 2025
Amazing experience - This was the highlight of our trip to Friday Harbor. Amazing experience and a wonderful guide. The bioluminescence was wild to see. So so grateful for the experience.
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Erik_n
Aug 3, 2025
Moana Tour - Laura was excellent as a guide. Very cool almost surreal to see/experience bioluminescence first hand.
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Evansq7791tw
Jul 22, 2025
- Caroline was energetic, knowledgeable, and so much fun. We saw the most beautiful stars and amazing bioluminescence. I would recommend this to anyone visiting! Super safe as well
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Mzigarlick
Jul 16, 2025
Bioluminescence in the San Juans - Our bioluminescence kayak was amazing. Meg was a wonderful guide and instructor. She was knowledgeable, comfortable and strived to make sure that all of us were enjoying the trip. It was a perfect night. Flat calm, 65 degrees after the sun went down, clear skies, lots of stars but no moon so the luminescence was really visible. Definitely worth the trip.
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Dquigleylaw
Jul 15, 2025
Phenomenal adventure - This was an amazing adventure!! Justin our guide was fantastic and so informative. As beginner kayakers we had no issues with the instructions and were in really good hands. The light show that we saw was out of this world! This is a trip that you must do and I would absolutely do it again.
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Jeannette_d
Jul 12, 2025
Tour - This was incredible. We didn’t get the full ambiance of seeing the bioluminescence because of the full moon. Jared however took us to some areas that were less lit and we could definitely see them. He was very knowledgeable and informative about what we were seeing and doing.
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Alijoyful
Jun 30, 2025
We loved this bioluminescence kayak tour! - Our biolumenscence kayak tour was magical! The glowing algae really lived up to all the hype and I’m thrilled we got to experience it. Our guide, Laura, was confident, kind and very knowledgeable - she knew all the answers to our questions and had so much say about the bioluminescence, the waters we were kayaking in, the San Juan Islands and so much more. I highly recommend you do the tour!
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Brockmullen
May 25, 2025
Magical and great! - Justin and crew were great! Pick up was prompt, getting to the site was smooth and all safety/prep was straightforward. Our tour group was large so it took awhile to get going, but we had a wonderful time. The bioluminescence was magical - sticking your paddle in the water looked like it created sparks! Such a unique and fun experience - highly recommend. However, if you go on a weekend night, beware the group size may be large
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Christine_k
May 10, 2025
Glowy Kayak Ride - Awesome experience. The amount of bioluminescence exceeded our expectations as we knowingly went when it wasn’t peak season and it was somewhat bright due to the moon phase (although cloud cover diffused the light). Maddie was a friendly and informative guide. It was so peaceful and serene to kayak at night in the San Juan Islands and it was an experience we won’t forget.
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Qingxin_b
Jul 2, 2025
View not as beautiful as... - View not as beautiful as advertised, almost invisible. Had to help carry 4 boats to the beach and back - this was not stated in any description of the tour. Overall the tour was okay, but nothing too excited or unique. Lower your expectations and you will do fine.
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From $179
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).