Bioluminescent Kayak Tour

A night adventure begins with a leisure paddle from Rum Point to the Bioluminescent Bay along a sheltered coastline. Be dazzled by a sky full of stars and awed by the bioluminescence below on the darkest nights of the lunar cycle. Our skilled Naturalists will use a laser pointer to guide you through the constellations, planets, and galaxies! Stargazing is a great way to experience nature, explore science, and ponder history.

Cayman Kayaks, established in 2006, is a family-run business and the original tour operator of Bioluminescent Tours in Grand Cayman. We specialize in providing sustainable Bioluminescent Tours by double kayak and Cayman’s only electric boats. Our top notch guides will lead you through the night, teach you about this natural phenomenon, and the importance of exploring in an environment-friendly manner.

Our guide has a blinking light and guests have a solid light for identification on the water. The kayaks are all sit-on-top with a solid and comfortable backrest for your journey to the bay’s calm water. The low draft of the kayaks makes them easy to maneuver. These kayaks are suitable for all skill levels or lack thereof. It is important that you are comfortable with the water and are capable of swimming. We recommend some paddling experience (kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding) to participate in the tour. The guide has a tow rope to help you along if you are coming for the first time and need some guidance.

Come prepared to get wet.

Kayaking is a great way to appreciate Cayman’s Bioluminescence Bay quietly and eco-consciously.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

April 25th – May 11th
May 24h – June 10th
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We schedule our tours around the moon cycle each month, to ensure a quality experience. We only go on the darkest nights of the month!
Looking for a future date? Send us an email! reservations@caymankayaks.com

What to Wear:

You will get wet while kayaking! Wear attire you feel comfortable to get wet in; swimsuit, t-shirt, and sandals.
Leave a towel behind in your vehicle for after the tour. 

Is it safe to swim?

You are allowed to swim, but our company discourages swimming to prevent fouling the water and the risk of being stung by jellyfish.

It is a fact that thousands of jellyfish live in the bay year round on the sea bed. These jellyfish have a mild sting, but it may be very uncomfortable when stung depending on the individual and where on their bodies they get stung. There may also be other species of jellyfish with a more potent sting so again, we generally discourage swimming.

However, if you are determined to swim, PLEASE ensure you arrive for the tour free of chemicals/lotions that are not reef safe from your body before the tour. Wearing a long-sleeved rash guard would be a good idea too.

Harmful chemicals/lotions in and on your skin/hair wash off your body and end up trapped in Bio Bay harming the microscopic organisms due to the low water exchange. Since the glowing creatures are trapped in the bay, allowing their glow to increase in number, this also means that if we bring pollution to the bay these pollutants foul the waters and are also trapped. Pollutants trapped in the bay take longer periods of time to be washed out or break down and decompose. Please be respectful to the natural phenomenon.

This ecosystem is fragile! 

Transportation

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

In order to continue running the high-quality trips that our guests are accustomed to experiencing with us, we need to know that you will show up. Once you book a trip with us your reservations are protected. Unlike the airline industry, we do not overbook our tours to hedge against potential cancellations. We are committed to providing you with the experience that you asked for, in return, we ask that you commit to honoring your reservation.

• For reservations of 7 or less guests, a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduled tour time is required in order to receive a refund minus a booking fee of $10 USD per person + processing fees. Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to the tour time will not receive a refund.
• For reservations of 8 or more guests, a minimum of 5 days’ notice prior to scheduled tour time is required in order to receive a refund, minus a booking fee of $10 USD per person + processing fees. Cancellations made within 5 days of the tour time will not receive a refund.