Night And Bioluminescence Kayaking
Three night kayak tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $64.03 to $82.36.
Three guided paddles make up this category, priced from $64.03 to $82.36 per person and lasting 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The City Lights tour departs Westhaven Marina, while the two bioluminescence trips confirm their start point at booking or by email on the day, with groups capped at 8, 16 or 24 paddlers. What you see after dark, from bioluminescence to city lights, depends on conditions on the night.
Est. 1994 Bioluminescence Kayak
2 hours · Canoe & Kayak Adventures
Guided tour with gear.
from $67.59 per person Check availability →
City Lights Night Paddle
2 hours 30 minutes · Auckland Sea Kayaks
Guided tour with light snack and gear.
from $82.36 per person Check availability →Common Questions
What Do These Night Kayak Tours Cost?
All three tours are priced per person, and none of the prices changes with group size. The Glow Waters, 1.5 to 2 Hours starts at $64.03, the Est. 1994 Bioluminescence Kayak at $67.59 and the City Lights Night Paddle at $82.36.
How Long Does Each Tour Last?
The Glow Waters, 1.5 to 2 Hours runs 1.5 to 2 hours, the Est. 1994 Bioluminescence Kayak 2 hours and the City Lights Night Paddle 2.5 hours. The Glow Waters and the Bioluminescence Kayak each total 120 minutes, while the City Lights paddle totals 150. How that time splits between paddling and stops is not stated for any of the three.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
The booking pages for the Est. 1994 Bioluminescence and City Lights trips show free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; the City Lights operator's own terms are stricter, and terms for the Glow Waters paddle are unstated. The City Lights Night Paddle includes a light snack (dinner not included); meals unstated on the other night tours; pickup unstated except the Glow Waters paddle's paid Bio-Bus add-on. The City Lights Night Paddle sets a minimum age of 12, the other two state no minimum age, and each departure depends on the weather.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
The Glow Waters paddle has the strongest review record at 4.9 from 327 reviews, the lowest price at $64.03 and up to 16 paddlers per group. The Est. 1994 trip takes the largest group at 24 and rates 4.1 from 206 reviews. The City Lights Night Paddle runs the smallest group at 8, rates 4.8 from 28 reviews and is the longest option, though weather on the night decides what each trip delivers.
Compare The Three Night Kayak Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Waters, 1.5 to 2 Hours | 1.5 to 2 hours | $64.03 per person | ★ 4.9 (327) | Not stated |
| Est. 1994 Bioluminescence Kayak | 2 hours | $67.59 per person | ★ 4.1 (206) | Not stated |
| City Lights Night Paddle | 2 hours 30 minutes | $82.36 per person | ★ 4.8 (28) | Light snack |
