Grand Cayman: Evening Bioluminescent Bay Tour with Optional Starfish Point Visit

Experience the magic of Grand Cayman’s bioluminescent bay on an evening tour. Swim in the glowing waters, enjoy a sunset at Starfish Point, and stargaze on the way back. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bioluminescent Bay - Swim or snorkel in this magical bioluminescent bay.
  • Starfish Point - Get knee deep water and observe the red cushion starfish.
What's Included
  • Complimentary water to stay hydrated
  • Life vest for safety
  • All snorkeling equipment provided
  • High-quality snorkel mask included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Your trek to the bioluminous bay leaves at 5:30 PM in winter months and 6:30 PM in the summer months from the Cayman Island Yacht Club Slip B43. Enjoy a beautiful Cayman sunset on the way to Starfish Point. Bring your own beverage, light dinner or snack to enjoy on the boat or the beach. Coolers and ice water are provided. After leaving Starfish Point we head into the beautiful bio bay and spend 30-45 minutes in the bay. You can swim in the bay wearing a snorkeling mask and life vest or stay on the boat to view this amazing sight. Enjoy star-gazing on your journey back to the dock. You might even see a shooting star on a clear night! Tour is back at the dock by approximately 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm, depending on season and departure time. All guests are kindly asked to call and confirm their tour with us at least 24 hours prior to tour date. Please know that tours under ten passengers may not run. Thank you.

  • Please call to confirm your tour 24 hours ahead
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear bathing suit and bring a towel
  • Food and drinks are not offered on this tour; you may bring your own sandwiches and beverages.
  • Ice/cooler and water provided on board
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet minimum requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour date or full refund
  • Please note your departure and return times vary with the season. It is best to call to confirm your departure so as to not miss the boat!
Location
Cayman Islands Yacht Club
Yacht Drive
6:00 PM departure time from the Cayman Island Yacht Club: Dock B Slip 43 Yacht Drive, West Bay. Take roundabout outlet after passing Kimpton Seafire Resort
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aamir_c
Aug 30, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. My kids had an absolute blast. They said that this was one of the best experiences they ever had. The water glowing at night with body movements was just magical. Would highly recommend!!!
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Keundra_h
Aug 30, 2024
Labor Day Weekend - The Staff and experience were great. The crew even ensured our camera settings were correct for the best pictures during the bioluminescent experience. Make sure you bring bug spray. Starfish Island was swarmed with mosquitoes at night.
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Elan_s
Aug 26, 2024
Gotta see it to believe it! - This was such a special excursion. It was very cool to see you in person, especially since there are only five bioluminescent locations such as this on our planet. As soon as we got on board, we were warmly welcomed, shown around the boat, and quickly departed. Starfish point was a nice stop our kids had fun there. However, the True star of the show was the bioluminescent experience. You really have to see this in person to believe it. It exceeded my expectations. On the way back, my 13-year-old son said this is one of those bucket list experiences he will remember for the rest of his life. On our way back, the captain asked if we had a ride back to the hotel…which just dawned on us that we did not. He was able to arrange for a taxi to be waiting for us at the dock when we got there with the seamless transport back to our hotel. Such a perfect excursion!
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Jan
Aug 19, 2024
Starfish & Sparkling Water - The guys were awesome! The opportunity to see & hold the starfish then to be able to snorkel in the luminescent bay was amazing!
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Heatherlw7072ms
Aug 16, 2024
Money well spent - The team on the boat made the experience. They were knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this tour. Great for families.
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Lisa_k
Aug 16, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience - Absolutely amazing! Because darker is better to see the bioluminescence and there was an almost full moon, they suggested swimming in the channel under the catamaran - it really made a difference! It looked like you were swimming in champagne! In photos (including ones we took) it looks blue but in person it looks white. The crew (Pepe, Aaron, & Julia) provided all gear, water and sodas, lots of information, and helped us get good photos - would highly recommend!
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O6278kfanthonyb
Aug 11, 2024
Must do in Grand Cayman - This was one of the coolest experiences we did in Grand Cayman! Starfish point was nice but the Bioluminescent Bay was incredible!
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H849itmelanies
Aug 8, 2024
Do it, do it, do it!!!!!! - The tour guides were awesome and it rates amongst one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen!!! We would definitely recommend to anyone visiting!
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Caesar_s
Aug 1, 2024
Pepe & Julie Shine - The whole experience was memorable. Pepe and Julie went above and beyond to please their guests, providing a very friendly and highly professional service. It was a really enjoyable trip. It would be handy if hotel pick up service were offered, but we still highly recommend it.
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Sherpa67650085590
Aug 24, 2024
Great evening on the water! - Such a fun evening.. The stop at Starfish point gave us a perfect vantage point to see the sunset. Bioluminescent Bay was very cool. Staff was terrific and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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