The best thing we did on the Island! We looked into boat tours of the bioluminescent bay, but decided to get a little exercise and do the kayak tour and we were so glad we did. Being right on top of the water and paddling through the bay was incredible. You really get the full experience without having to wear a rented wetsuit and worry about jelly fish. Our children 11 and 13 loved every second of it! Our guide even did some star gazing with us. Cayman Kayaks is the best way to see the bioluminescent bay!!
Jill -USA

"A ride on Nightshift is hands down the premier way to experience a bioluminescence tour"

A ride on Nightshift is hands down the premier way to experience a bioluminescence tour. It comfortably sat a large group of people, has a far smoother ride than I would have expected, and the ingenious layout of the bottom deck for interacting with the water in a controlled and comfortable way makes it easy and enjoyable to experience one of the rare natural phenomenon of the world. The friendly and knowledgeable crew tells stories of local flora and fauna, answer any questions you may have, and treats you to a stargazing experience to wrap the whole thing up. You come away from the experience.

Keith

"Stars in the Water"
We chose Cayman Kayaks because it was eco-friendly. We were not disappointed. Tom, the owner and our guide, has a special boat (we chose the boat over his kayaks as we have a child with autism) with an electric motor that does not foul the water. Remnants of diesel fuel and other chemicals are harmful to the bioluminescent organisms, as are body lotions and sunscreen. For this reason, Tom does not encourage swimming in the bioluminescence as some of the other tours do. We were very impressed with Tom's knowledge and also his dedication to preserving the fragile ecosystem in Grand Cayman. He also still maintains his wonder and excitement about the bioluminescence, and you feel that he enjoys the experience right along with you. We also enjoyed seeing the "disco shrimp" flashing in the water as we traveled out to the bay. The bioluminescence was remarkable, like a tiny blue galaxy in the water. Another enjoyable facet of the tour was Tom using a laser pointer and telling us about some of the constellations in the night sky--a real treat for those of us who live in cities and don't get to see the full glory of the stars at night. We saw a lot of stars that night, both in the sky and in the water. The wonder of nature was all around us, and it was an experience we won't soon forget.

Laura, USA

We had a little adventure tonight and it was AMAZING!! We highly recommend the Cayman Kayaks Bioluminescence Tour. There are others, but this one is different. They have a custom boat or kayaks for the experience, we chose the boat. Hatches were opened for us to play with the plankton without having to fully get into the water and risk being stung by jellyfish. Then we had buckets of the water to further play with and do some neat stuff. Marty was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable about marine life as well as the night sky. It was truly a special evening and so very worth it!

June 2019

"My husband and I really enjoyed the nighttime bioluminescent kayak tour and it was worth the drive from West Bay to Rum Point. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. A Cayman native, it was obvious that his interest in and passion for the island's aquatic ecosystem was from the heart and his enthusiasm was infectious. The bioluminescence was amazing. Just beautiful! It was incredible to paddle through the dark water under a starry moonless sky as plumes of electric blue unfurled around us. I still carry the image of dipping my hand in the water and watching arcs of sparkles trail from my fingertips like diamonds. Again, just a magical experience and a beautiful evening. Cayman Kayaks is a thoroughly professional operation. We were impressed. We'd go again in a heartbeat."