Evening and Night Tours:
2026 Schedule is under Discount Tours:
The more friends you bring, the better the rates.
Scheduled Tours: Bring Your Own Munchies and Water
Minimum Total Clients To Avoid Cancellation: 4 Adults.
Sunset and Full Moon Tours
Starts 3 hours prior to Sunset: 4 Hours: Same flow as day tours.
Starts later to enjoy the sunset or sunset with paddling back under the full moon.
Full Moon : Best Dates in our moonlight schedule
We want to give everyone a chance to join us.
Unless there are unusually warm evenings,we don't resume Full Moon Tours until May or June through October. Keep an eye out for Special Events though. It has happened in December.
Bioluminescent Night Tours
(Glowing) Plankton
Starts to build in July. Peaks August into beginning of October
We meet just before sunset. Tours last 3-3.5 Hours:
On the most intense nights you can see the trails of fish, harbor seals and other estuary life moving in the water as well as glowing trails everywhere you touch.
Our Plankton Contact List
Bioluminescent tour dates are tentative. Groups are formed from our contact list, almost at the last minute, based on confirmation of the glowing blooms.
The Glowing Plankton does not bloom all Summer or Fall months. They show up in periodic waves associated with peaks in warmer ocean temperatures. We don't want to guess and have clients pay for barely a sparkle.
Instead, we forecast for the best moon and tide dates, and test the water to confirm when the blooms are strong and amazing. Then we call to quickly form larger discounted groups to share enjoying the glowing event together.
Please Call: Get Listed Early to Ensure a Seat
We will note your best dates and expected number of participants from your group,
and will contact you when we confirm they are blooming.
Best Plankton Dates To View: Per The Moon
Water samples required to confirm the blooms.
Minimum Total Clients To Avoid Cancellation:
Community Education Discount Rates: 4 Adults
Private Tour Rates: 2 Adults
Bring Your Own Munchies and Water for Night Tours.
* Our Plankton Tour Age Limit: 10 years of age and over unless scheduling your own private group.
Evening tours can feel cooler for younger children who are not paddling the kayak.
Young children can also become frightened by the glowing wildlife and we can't turn it off like an entertainment screen. This ended one of our initial discount group tours. Please do not bring your child or youth if they become frightened or excessively loud after sunset. If you have a community or larger family with curious children, ages 8 and above, we'd be happy to put together a shorter private experience at a great price.
Evening and Night Tours
Sunset / Full Moon / Glowing Plankton
Replaces Day Tours
Community Education Dates: Up to $20 off adult rates
Discounted: Scheduled for multiple reservations.
Projected Dates for 2026
Listed under Discount Tours
See schedule updates per our 10-day Weather Forecast
Bioluminescent Night Tours: (Glowing) Plankton
Starts to build in July. Peaks August into beginning of October: We meet just before sunset.
On the most intense nights you can see the trails of fish, harbor seals and other estuary life moving in the water as well as glowing trails everywhere you touch. Bioluminescent tour dates are tentative. Groups are formed from our contact list, almost at the last minute, based on confirmation of the glowing blooms. Call to join our Plankton Watch Contact List: 2026 Schedule: Coming in October:
Check back for our weather and activity updates.
Events throughout the year, especially during school breaks and holidays.
Volunteer to help us or any parks programs with their projects
"Volunteer Deep Discount Passes" Available for our activities
We are community education based
"Repeat Paddler Discount Rental Pass"
A Local Favorite!
Useful Items To Bring:
Small day pack
Water and Walking Appropriate shoes
A Warm Cap
Water & snacks
Waterproof camera
Clothing layering: For temps below 65 degrees (Fall into Spring or at Night):
+ Thin Water Resistant Outerwear for mist or temps below 60 degrees. We have some extras donated for our clients to use free of charge, just in case. We are beginner friendly and not operating in conditions that would require a wet suit.