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Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure

Name: Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure from San Juan
Brand: Virgin Experience Gifts
SKU: WAT-SEA-0043
Price: 151.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

San Juan Island, WA

From: $151

Item #: WAT-SEA-0043

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Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure from San Juan

Paddle through the glowing waters of the Salish Sea on this 3-hour Bioluminescent Adventure in Griffin Bay off San Juan Island!

Enjoy this incredible experience with a top-rated experience provider on TripAdvisor
A great adventure for paddlers of all levels to witness nature's incredible light show
Participants need to find lodging on San Juan Island; this tour ends at 11:00 PM and there will not be a ferry back to Anacortes at that time
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that's not to be missed!

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Overview

Paddle through the glowing waters of the Salish Sea on this 3-hour Bioluminescent Adventure in Griffin Bay off San Juan Island!

Enjoy this incredible experience with a top-rated experience provider on TripAdvisor
A great adventure for paddlers of all levels to witness nature's incredible light show
Participants need to find lodging on San Juan Island; this tour ends at 11:00 PM and there will not be a ferry back to Anacortes at that time
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that's not to be missed!

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May through August:
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*The trips are scheduled during the New Moons for the best conditions to see the bioluminesence

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Important Details

Essential Information

No experience necessary
Tour is appropriate for paddlers of all levels in good physical condition
This experience is recommended for participants ages 12 years and older
Experience includes kayaking instructions and guiding, transportation to and from the launch site, kayaking gear and a dry bag
It is recommended to bring a bottle of water with you on the day of the experience
Participants need to find lodging for the night on San Juan Island, the last ferry from the Friday Harbor to Anacortes is at 10:05 PM and the tour ends at 11:00 PM

Duration

The duration of this tour is approximately 3 hours.

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

Group sizes vary. To ensure customer attention on the water and a more personal experience, the guide to participant ratio is 1-to-8.

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the tour.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

It is recommended to wear quick dry clothing, extra layers, and sandals that can get wet. Please also bring a change of clothes, towel, bottle of water and a snack.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking proactive steps to help mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include maintaining the small group nature of their tours with a maximum number of 8 people (or up to the maximum allowed by government policies). Guests will have access to hand sanitizer at all times but our partners kindly request that guests bring their own if possible. In addition to regular cleaning practices already in place, our partners will be disinfecting all hard surfaces routinely in offices and before and after tours for all vessels and kayak and camping gear. Personal flotation devices will be disinfected after each use and hung to dry. Guests will be asked to abide by the most current regulations set forth by the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, Department of Health, and Washington State regarding mask use. For your own comfort we ask that guests provide their own mask (one which is CDC approved) for all tours. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

Can we take the ferry back to Anacortes after the tour?

No, you won't be able to take the ferry back after the tour. The Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure ends at 11:00 PM and the last ferry back to Anacortes is at 10:05 PM. Please make sure you find lodging for the night.

What is bioluminescence?

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It is a rarely seen light show put on by plankton beneath the water's surface. As the water is disturbed, the plankton light up and put on a spectacular show!

What equipment will be provided?

This experience includes kayaking instructions and guiding, transportation to and from the launch site, and kayaking gear (spray skirts, PFDs, dry bags, paddle, etc).

What should I bring?

It is recommended to bring a bottle of water, a snack, footwear that can get wet, warm layers (preferably long sleeved) and a change of clothes. Please pack light, all your belongings need to fit in the provided dry bags.

Are there any weight and height restrictions?

There are no exact weight and height restrictions for this experience, however participants need to comfortably fit in the kayak.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
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Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Cancellations made at least 4 days prior to the experience date will incur a cancellation fee of $30.00, with the remaining balance to be applied to another Virgin Experience Gifts experience of the participant's choice. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 4 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 6 reviews.

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We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Justin was very thorough and made sure that everyone had the proper gear and was ready to go. He checked and launched every kayak individually. We were treated to a wonderful bioluminescent show along with an impressive sky with shooting stars. The one downside was we started late, around 8:30 which wasn’t necessary since it took close to an hour before we were all out on the water. The last half hour I started to get cold and tired and was ready for it be over but we still had to get the kayaks back up and loaded onto the truck before we could take off. It made for a late night.

— Gina B | Aug 17, 2020