Bioluminescence Night Paddle Trips

OFFERED NIGHTLY!

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Maine's very own Bioluminescent Bay!
*Featured in DownEast Magazine Sept. 2004 !
*Yankee Magazine Editors Choice~Best Night Paddle 2013

Experience an unforgettable evening paddle in Castine Harbor under a blanket of stars and in the midst of bioluminescent organisms of the water that swirl and light up with every stroke of your paddle. Fascinating! Castine's Harbor is Maine's own Bioluminescent Bay with a unique ecosystem that creates the perfect environment for these glow in the dark phytoplankton to survive and multiply. In our unique "Floating Planetarium", we'll explore the constellations of the stars of the night sky immersed in the bioluminescent stars of the water!
We gather just prior to sunset and after getting outfitted with lifejackets, paddles and lights we head to the docks with our Registered/Licensed Maine Sea Kayak Guide for paddling instruction and then launch our kayaks into the calm mystical night waters of Castine's Bioluminescent Bay… as the light fades the water begins to glow!
We provide: Kayak, Paddle, Lifejacket and Expert Maine Sea Kayak Guides as your leaders!!

This tour is best suited for folks with previous paddling experience, which we require along with a reasonable level of fitness to control and steer your craft and comfort with the water at night. If you have never paddled or would benefit from more experience, we highly recommend joining us for a day trip to gain more comfort and enjoy our beautiful area before undertaking paddling at night. We are offering a Special Sea Kayak Castine by Day and Night Combo Package: Paddle by day first and learn to maneuver your kayak efficiently with our guide's instruction making your night trip more relaxing and enjoyable! Book now and receive 20% off your day tour when booked together within the same day, week, month or summer!

Children 10 and up welcome on night tours.
Children 14 and under required to have a strong adult or full sized person to paddle with them!
Kayak Capacity: *Our high performance sea kayaks can comfortably accommodate most paddlers under 250lbs with a reasonable level of mobility and fitness (please check in with us ahead of time if you have concerns)

Bioluminescent Night Paddles & Stargazing from our floating planetarium! **OFFERED NIGHTLY! - Custom Group trips or privates available. - Tour: approx. 2 1/2-3 hours $110 Best Dates for Best Bioluminescence 2026 When it is darkest (NO MOON) June 3 - June 17: DARK NO MOON! Best Bioluminescence! July 2 - July 16: DARK NO MOON! Best Bioluminescence! August 1 - August 15: DARK NO MOON! Best Bioluminescence! August 31 - September 14: DARK NO MOON! Best Bioluminescence! September 29 - October 13: DARK NO MOON! Best Bioluminescence!
	Other Nighttime Spectacular Event Paddles! June 21: SUMMER SOLSTICE! FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!! LONGEST DAY OF YEAR! 8-11pm Paddle July 4: Fireworks Night time paddle, 8-11pm! Experience the fireworks from your kayak! July 3-August 15: Alpha Capricornids Meteor Shower, PEAK July 30-31 July 12 - August 23: Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower, PEAK July 30-31 July 17 - August 24: Perseids Meteor Shower, PEAK August 12-13 September 23: Autumnal Equinox!
Best Dates for Moonlit Paddles! (We'll be dancing in the moonlight! Watch as the full moon synchronizes rising as the sun sets! We'll paddle the calm waters of the evening illuminated by the moonlight and glowing bioluminescence!) May 30, 31, June 1: FULL MOON PADDLE! Sunset/Moonrise June 28, 29, 30: FULL MOON PADDLE! Sunset/Moonrise July 28, 29, 30: FULL MOON PADDLE! Super & Blue Full Moon August 27, 28, 29: FULL MOON PADDLE! Sunset/Moonrise September 25, 26, 27: Full MOON PADDLE! Sunset/Moonrise