An ocean full of stars: Bioluminescent algae

This visible light made by living creatures is known as bioluminescence. Some bioluminescent organisms, – for example, the dinoflagellates produce a blue-green color light. Their ecosystems are very rare, often found in warm-water lagoons with narrow openings to the sea.

In the Paquera Bay the bioluminescent plankton is so abundant that any disturbance such as a kayak, a fish or, as you will see from your kayak. Even a hand passing through the water can produce a shimmering light show.
There are living lights in the ocean, which you can experience right here.

Bioluminescent kayak tour overview

This incredible tour is peaceful and breathtaking, all at the same time. The kayak launch area is just a short distance from the Paquera ferry landing, and the calm gulf water is very accessible by kayak. Our enthusiastic guide ensures a safe and enjoyable kayaking tour.

We don’t let the day end when the sun goes down. At sunset, we gather under the palm trees overlooking the bio-bay for a welcome with complimentary refreshments. Our experienced guide, Luis gives a briefing of the tour. He will equip everyone with suitable life jackets and lead the way to the launch area for the kayaks. He is careful to help entering the kayaks and giving instructions to those that do not have kayaking experience. Everyone gets to do the full hour of the tour in their own kayak or a tandem kayak.

It’s like going on a cozy family tour, as the maximum group size is 10 persons including the guide. You stop along the way, where Luis will explain more about the magical glowing water and the marine life in the bay.

Upon the return to the Bahia Rica beach, we have fresh water and towels available, and bathroom facilities if needed.

The darker the night, the better the experience will be. Around full moon the light from the moon is so strong that it makes it harder to see the bioluminescence.

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