Bioluminescence is a natural phenomena caused by millions of harmless tiny critters (microscopic dinoflagellates) that give off a light similar to fireflies in the water. We schedule this tour to coincide with a near moonless night, and we paddle around the bay exploring this awesome sight!
- Available on select Saturday evenings listed above.
- Total group size is limited to 10 guests.
- Please note that we use two person/tandem kayaks exclusively.
- You may only book 2 spaces at a time.
- Sorry no single reservations will be taken.
- Our tandem kayaks are comfortable and very stable. Total weight capacity for each tandem kayak is 600 lbs. You must be able to fit in the cockpit that is 35" x 17". Please contact us if you have any concerns about being able to fit in our kayaks.
- Minimum age is 13 years old and weighing at least 100 lbs for our bioluminescence kayak tours. Our staff reserves the right to refuse participation to clients that do not meet this criteria. Refunds are not issued in this case.
- You will be outfitted with a life jacket, waterproof splash jacket, a watertight sprayskirt (keeps water out of the kayak) and paddle.
- We do not allow paddlers to bring their own boats.
- After making your reservation, you'll receive an email confirming your reservation. Kayak tour details will be sent prior to your tour date. You can also access tour details in the links below.
- Tickets are not used for our tours. You will not be mailed any tickets nor do you need to pick them up at our store.
Update For COVID-19 Safety Standards As of Tuesday August 3, 2021 for Sonoma and Marin County:
- Masks Are Again Required For All Customers, Regardless of Vaccination Status, While Outside Interacting With Others On Our Tours. We appreciate your cooperation. (You will not need to wear the mask while you are paddling.)
Cost: $120.00 Per person.
You may only purchase this tour in sets of 2. Two people per one Tandem Kayak. People must be from the same household per tandem kayak.
Date: Choose from above.
Time: Varies according to date, usual paddling time is 3 hours.
Location: Nick's Cove Tomales Bay
Important Tour Information Links Below:
Update For COVID-19 Safety Standards As of Tuesday August 3, 2021 for Sonoma and Marin County:
- Masks Are Again Required For All Customers, Regardless of Vaccination Status, While Outside Interacting With Others On Our Tours. We appreciate your cooperation. (You will not need to wear the mask while you are paddling.)
Reservation/Cancellation Policy
- Sorry, there are no refunds or credits for no shows, late arrivals or cancellations made within 2 weeks of the tour or class. If you cannot participate we encourage you to find a friend or family member to take your place, and please advise us of this change.
- You will be asked to sign an assumption of risk and liability release prior to participating in any class or tour. This is a requirement for our insurance carrier; participants may not join a class or tour without a signed form.
- We reserve the right to cancel or curtail a trip due to weather conditions or other conditions out of our control. In this case, we do our best to provide you with another suitable date, issue a credit or refund.
- Note: Pre-registration is required for all classes/tours. We can take a reservation up to 4:00 PM the day before the class/tour if space is available. Unfortunately, we usually cannot accommodate reservations the morning of the class/tour. If you would like to make a reservation the day before the class/tour after 4pm please call us at 707-766-8070 to check if space is available.
COVID-19 Safety Standards Update
- Non-Vaccinated Customers Need To Wear A Mask While On Land And Interacting With Others On The Tour. We appreciate your cooperation. (You will not need to wear the mask while you are paddling.)
- Fully Vaccinated Customers Are Welcome Participate Without A Mask
Staff
Our staff of guides are experienced tour leaders and paddlers. They also have training in First Aid/CPR, certifications from the ACA, BCU and other paddling-related organizations and love to share the joys of touring our local waterways in a kayak and helping you become a better paddler.
