Bioluminescence is a natural phenomemna 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!
- This is our most popular outing and fills up fast so book now for best availability.
- After booking a tour, 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.
- For our night, bioluminescence, and certain other tours our minimum age is 13 and weighing at least 100 lbs. Our staff reserves the right to refuse participation to clients that do not meet this criteria. Refunds are not issued in this case.
- We provide 2 person touring kayaks for this tour (total weight capacity is 600 lbs) that are comfortable and very stable. 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.
- 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.
Date: Choose from above.
Time: Varies according to date, usual paddling time is 4 hours.
Location: Nick's Cove Tomales Bay
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.
Reservation/Cancellation Policy
- If you find it necessary to change the date of your trip or tour, a $10.00 fee will be charged. Your space is not confirmed until we have received payment in full.
- We cannot make refunds for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the class/tour. We encourage you to find a friend or family member to take your place.
- If you must cancel within two weeks of your class/tour, we will apply your credit to another class/tour.
- Sorry, there are no refunds or credits for no shows, late arrivals or
cancellations made within 24 hours of the trip.
- 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.
- Pre-registration is required for all classes/tours. We can take a reservation up to 4:00 PM the day before the class/tour. 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.
