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By Caribbean Cruise Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$190 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Grand Cayman is one of the world’s most remarkable places to experience bioluminescence, a rare natural phenomenon that turns the water into a display of light after dark. Experience two sides of the island in one evening — from the shallow waters of Starfish Point to the glowing waters of Bioluminescent Bay.

    Begin at Starfish Point, where you can wade through warm Caribbean water and see colourful cushion sea stars in their natural environment, along with unusual marine life such as upside-down jellyfish.

    Then continue by boat to Bio Bay. Millions of microscopic organisms illuminate the water with flashes of light as it moves, a natural phenomenon found in only a handful of places around the world.

    Watch the bioluminescence from the boat, or slip into the water yourself and see the glow respond to every movement around you.

    After an evening on the water, settle in for the boat ride back with memories of the Caribbean and a bay that glows after dark.

Activity location

  • Kaibo restaurants, beaches, marina
    • 585 Water Cay Road
    • KY1-1701, Grand Cayman, North Side, Cayman Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Raleigh Quay
    • Raleigh Quay
    • West Bay, West Bay, Cayman Islands

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Grand Cayman Bioluminescent Bay and Starfish Point Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:30
Price details
Total
Price is S$0.00
Until Wed, 23 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Water and fruit punch
  • Inclusions
    Certified captain and crew
  • Inclusions
    Return Transport from Seven Mile Beach hotels
  • Inclusions
    Snorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Bioluminescent Bay experience
  • Inclusions
    Starfish Point visit
  • Inclusions
    Marine Park entrance fee
  • Exclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Transport outside participating Seven Mile Beach accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Towels

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Flotation devices for children under age 3 are not available
    • Total tour duration includes travel time, with the Bioluminescence Tour lasting approximately 2 hours from dock to dock.
    • Seasonal Departure Times: The boat generally departs Raleigh Quay at 6:30 PM during summer and 6:00 PM during winter. Hotel pickups are scheduled earlier.
    • Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon, and its visibility and intensity vary from night to night depending on natural conditions. Promotional images are for illustration purposes and may not reflect the exact appearance or intensity experienced during your visit.
    • Tours are scheduled based on moon phases, so availability may fluctuate.
    • Return transport is only included for hotels located along Seven Mile Beach.
    • Guests must provide their hotel or accommodation details at the time of booking to arrange transport. If no accommodation information is provided, the meeting point will be Raleigh Quay Private Dock.
    • Snorkelling Equipment: Mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket are provided.
    • Rain or Shine: The tour operates in light rain and normal weather conditions. The tour may be modified or cancelled if weather or marine conditions are unsuitable for safe navigation.
    • Wildlife: Please observe marine life responsibly and follow your crew’s instructions at Starfish Point and throughout the tour.
    • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
    • What to Bring: Bring a swimming costume and towel if you plan to enter the water.
    • Swimming: Swimming in Bioluminescent Bay is optional. Guests who prefer to remain on the boat can still experience the bioluminescence.
    • Kaibo Meeting Point: Guests staying outside the Georgetown and Seven Mile Beach area may meet the tour at Kaibo Dock. Please contact us in advance to arrange this meeting point.

Activity itinerary

Starfish Point

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your evening with pickup from participating accommodation in the Seven Mile Beach area. The boat generally departs Raleigh Quay at 6:30 PM during summer and 5:30 PM during winter, with hotel pickups scheduled earlier. After leaving Raleigh Quay, stop at Kaibo Dock, the alternative meeting point for guests staying outside the Seven Mile Beach area. From there, continue by boat to Starfish Point. Step into the warm, shallow Caribbean water and look for colourful cushion sea stars and seashells resting along the sandy bottom. Your guides will introduce you to the marine life found here, including the unusual upside-down jellyfish. Enjoy time in the water and the peaceful surroundings before boarding the boat again. Then continue towards Cayman’s Bioluminescent Bay. Once darkness settles in, the lower light conditions allow the bay’s natural glow to become visible, setting the stage for the highlight of your evening.

Bioluminescent Bay

  • 1h 45m
Once darkness settles in, arrive at the Bioluminescent Bay near Cayman Kai, where millions of microscopic organisms create flashes of light as the water moves. Spend most of your boat tour here while your guides explain what causes the bioluminescence and why this particular bay provides the conditions for the phenomenon to occur. Watch the glow appear around the boat as the water is disturbed, creating a completely different view of Grand Cayman after dark. You can enjoy the bioluminescence from the boat or choose to swim in the bay, where movement through the water makes the glow visible around you. Swimming is optional. After your time at Bio Bay, return by boat via Kaibo Dock and Raleigh Quay Private Dock. Guests using the shuttle service will then be transported back to participating accommodation in the Seven Mile Beach area. Total duration: approximately 3 hours, including transport. The boat tour itself lasts approximately 2 hours.

Location

Activity location

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    Kaibo restaurants, beaches, marina
    • 585 Water Cay Road
    • KY1-1701, Grand Cayman, North Side, Cayman Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Raleigh Quay
    • Raleigh Quay
    • West Bay, West Bay, Cayman Islands
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    Kaibo restaurants, beaches, marina
    • 585 Water Cay Road
    • KY1-1701, Grand Cayman, North Side, Cayman Islands

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