Bioluminescence Night Kayaking at Havelock Island

• Professional night-kayaking guide

• Pre-activity safety briefing

• Basic paddling instructions

• Single or double kayak

• Paddle

• Life jacket

• Guide lighting and essential safety equipment

• Guided night-kayaking route

• Dry bag, where provided

• Applicable activity assistance

• Guaranteed bioluminescence sighting

• Hotel pickup and drop-off unless specifically mentioned

• Meals and refreshments

• Photography and videography

• Personal expenses

• Waterproof mobile-phone cover

• Insurance unless specifically included

• Any service not mentioned under inclusions

This activity is suitable for medically fit beginners, couples, solo travellers, nature lovers and groups. Participants must be comfortable travelling on the water after dark and following the guide’s directions.

Children must meet the operator’s minimum-age requirement and may need to share a double kayak with an eligible adult.

Night kayaking may not be suitable for travellers with:

• Serious heart or respiratory conditions

• Recent surgery or major injury

• Severe back, neck or spinal conditions

• Uncontrolled epilepsy or seizures

• Severe fear of darkness or open water

• Significant mobility limitations

• Pregnancy

• Any condition considered unsafe by the activity operator

Participants must disclose relevant medical conditions and must not consume alcohol or recreational drugs before the activity.

• Valid government-issued photo identification

• Comfortable quick-drying clothes

• Towel

• Secure water-friendly footwear

• Insect repellent

• Drinking water

• Waterproof mobile-phone cover

• Lightweight change of clothes

• Necessary personal medication

• Wear the provided life jacket throughout the activity.

• Remain close to the guide and group.

• Follow the designated route without separating from the group.

• Do not stand inside the kayak.

• Avoid using bright flashlights unless instructed.

• Do not touch or disturb mangrove vegetation and wildlife.

• Inform the guide immediately if you feel uncomfortable or unwell.

• The activity may be cancelled during rain, strong winds, unsuitable tides or poor visibility.

Bioluminescence is generally easier to observe under dark skies with limited moonlight and minimal artificial lighting. Its appearance depends on plankton concentration, water temperature, tides, currents, rainfall and other natural conditions.

New-moon periods may offer darker viewing conditions, but even then the glow cannot be promised. Photographs taken with ordinary mobile phones may not capture the phenomenon as clearly as it appears to the human eye.

• All bookings are subject to availability and final operator confirmation.

• Customer-requested cancellations will follow the policy mentioned on the booking voucher.

• No refund may apply for late arrival, absence or failure to follow safety instructions.

• If the activity cannot operate because of unsuitable tides or weather, rescheduling or a refund will be handled according to the applicable operator policy.

• Absence or limited visibility of bioluminescence after the kayaking session begins does not qualify for a refund.

• No refund applies when participation is refused due to intoxication, undisclosed medical conditions or unsafe behaviour.

Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and sightings are never guaranteed. The activity should be marketed primarily as a guided night-kayaking experience with the possibility of observing bioluminescent plankton. Timings, routes and operations remain subject to tides, weather and local permissions.