Bioluminescence Kayak Tour ‑ Port Gamble, Washington

Start with a Kayak lesson (or refresher) and then enjoy Bioluminescence viewing on Port Gamble Bay. Your are more than welcome to bring your own kayak or SUP, the cost of the tour will still be the same. We use stable double sit-on-top kayaks.

Please bring a head lamp if you have one to be worn during the tour.

Bioluminescence Tours begin and end at our beach in Port Gamble and will last about 2 hours.

The cost of the tour includes: Guide, Kayak, Paddle, PFD, Boat light, head lamp, and Safety Equipment. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. We hope to see you out on the water!

What to Expect

You will almost certainly see Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is an amazing natural phenomenon in which an organism produces and emits light due to a chemical reaction where the chemical energy is converted into light energy. When disturbed the organisms give off light such as when you paddle a kayak. There may also be amazing sunsets over the Olympics as well as paddling beautiful Port Gamble Bay.

• We use stable double sit on top kayaks
• We will be putting in on a beach that can be sandy or rocky depending on the tide.
• You will be wearing a life jacket
• There will be a safety talk before leaving the beach
• You will need to get your feet wet getting in and out of the kayaks so wear boots, sandals, or shoes that can get wet.
• It will be chilly on the water after sundown so pack a jacket
• You will be using headlamps and boat lights that we provide but please bring your own if you have them.
• We will paddle as a group and each person will have, besides lights, a whistle for signaling and safety.
• There is a sani-can at our beach which we encourage everyone to use before leaving the beach. We will be on the water 1 to 1.5 hours.

What To Bring

(We paddle in Light Rain. We do not paddle in high winds or lightning. It is COLD on the water at night so dress WARM.)

• Hardy snack
• Water Bottle
• Warm Fleece hat (Windproof if available)
• Shoes that can get wet, tennis shoes, sandals with straps or hard sole water shoe, NO flip-flops. Calf High Boots are best to keep your feet dry.
  
• Short or long pants depending on weather (Ideally synthetic).
• Short or long sleeve shirt depending on the weather (Ideally synthetic).
• Change of clothes left In your car If the ones your wearing gets wet.
• Towel for After (Always nice)
• Warm Fleece jacket, NOT cotton (Windproof if available)
• light waterproof/water resistant jacket.

If bringing electronics (phone, camera, etc.) put in dry bag or Double baggie or provide a waterproof case.

Put Your name on all of your belongings, we are not responsible for lost or stolen gear especially phones, cameras, watches, etc.

Tipping your guides are always a nice gesture for excellent service.