Glow Tours

Did you know Tod Inlet is home to bioluminescent creatures? Check out this magical phenomenon on a Glow Tour! We offer Glow Tours 1-4 nights a week, from May through early October. Bring your partner, friends, family, or staff for an incredible experience! Click the button below to check out the calendar for availability and dates.

Book a Glow Tour!

Why Choose our Tours?

Unique Launch

Ramp

Our unique launch ramp allows you to launch in comfort without wet feet! Once we are ready to go, staff will gently send you onto the water! So Easy!

Professional

Guides

Our knowledgable guides will lead you to secret and distinctive locations, and highlight your tour with interesting facts, local stories, and unique history!

Friendly Staff

You will have the continuous help and support of our staff. Ask us for paddle tips, we are eager and willing to help make you feel comfortable on the water!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need prior kayaking experience?

You do not need prior kayaking experience for our night tours. We only take double kayaks on these tours for safety. However, prior experience is helpful.

What do I bring?

Bring yourself! We will be kayaking at night so it is best to bring warm, non-cotton layers, and weather appropriate clothing. You can also bring water, tea or coffee Everything else you will need including safety gear is provided.

When is the best time to book?

Bioluminescence is dependent on many factors, including light and temperature. The sparkles are already brilliant May through October. We are able to see it all throughout our warmer season!

Can kids come?

Absolutely! We love having the spirit and energy of kids on tour, although it might be past their bedtime. Children will be required to sit in the front of a double kayak with an adult. We recommend kids joining the Sept/ Oct tours, which start earlier.

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What to know before embarking on your adventure!

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Have a large, or private group you are looking to take out?

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Looking to take a group of 4 + out midweek? Contact us to arrange a tour with you.

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Extra Information

New to Kayaking?

This tour is beginner friendly. We include a safety briefing and short lesson with every tour. We’ll show you how to use the kayak safety equipment, how to paddle and steer the kayak and how to set-up your kayak comfortably.

Double Kayaks

To keep everyone safe, and within guide-to-guest ratios, we only take double kayaks on this night tour. We have a 1:6 guide to participant ratio, and typically take groups of 12 with 2 guides.

What to Wear

This is a night tour so dress according to the weather conditions the night of your tour (we run tours in the rain!). Light, non-cotton, active-wear clothing layers are ideal. We do alot of splashing on this tour, if you have waterproof clothing (rain pants) and would like to stay dry, it is a good idea to bring them.

What Will You See?

You will be seeing bioluminescent algae known as "dinoflagellates" which live in the water. When moved and disturbed, these marine algae sparkle and produce a beautiful glow. On tour, your guides will have plenty more information, facts, and stories to share with you.

Where We Go

This tour starts from our dock down on Portside Marina and travels through Brentwood Bay down towards a local Cove, and continues down the side of Tod Inlet.

What to Expect

This is a unique and adventurous tour. We will be exploring the water, splashing, ducking under trees to get the best glow experience, and having lots of fun!

Can We rent kayaks at night to explore on our own?

No, for safety's sake we do not allow any rentals to extend past our regular daylight hours. Any paddling at night must be with a tour. All tour participants must sign up for the tour, and we provide the double kayaks. We do not allow those with their own kayaks to tag along, as this is very disrespectful to our guiding team, pushing them past the allowed guest ratio.

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"In the quiet dark, we marveled at the bright eddies of blue light trailing after our paddles, especially under the trees. The guides took brilliant care of us, punctuating the night with local history and facts about the ecosystem. I honestly can't say enough about the staff and the new owner of Pacifica!"

- Brian