Bioluminescent Night Snorkeling
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience the magic of Bioluminescense on Bonaire with our exclusive night snorkeling tour focused on bioluminescent and fluorescens marinelife.
The types of bioluminescent creatures we encounter will be depending on the circumstances of that specific day and you will be explained what to expect on your activity date precisely.
There is alway's something to see so don't worry about missing out!
Discover the nocturnal underwater world that will be revealing the breathtaking glow of bioluminescent criters. Our expert guides provide insider knowledge, ensuring a memorable encounter with this local phenomenon. Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeler or have snorkeled a few times here on Bonaire, you’ll find this experience both thrilling and enchanting. We enter the water from shore, making it accessible for most, though it’s not recommended for those with medical or physical problems. Join us for an unforgettable night exploring the the sea underneath the stars!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Nightsnorkeling brings an increased chanse of jelyfish encounters, the guide might end the excursion early when there is a high chanse of getting stung. If this is the case you will be offered to join on a other evening free of charge.
we offer this as a night dive tour as well. For everyone that has a scuba diving certification It is higly recomended to book the bioluminescent nightdive tour as getting in the middel of it is a uncomparable experience!
if you have a longsleeve wetsuite/rashguard or any other protective waterclothing it is advisable to bring it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snorkel lights
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
You'll get a explanation about what this bioluminescense actually is and what is so special about the ostracod bioluminescent displays in the caribbean. We will give you a briefing on how we are going to snorkel and what to do/not to do. Fit and put on our snorkelgear and guide you with light (lights are a safty instument since we can only see the bioluminescent in complete darkness to the safe entry, in the water we will be showing you the best ways to see this -unique to the caribbean-phenomonon and telling you some more interesting facs as well. After the experience and back out of the water if you are interested your guide will gladly tell you more about the magical world of living light (if the circumstances allow ofcourse) so don't hesitate to ask! We enjoy to discus the little bit that's already known of the world of bioluminescense like what you just witnesed and will awnser any questions you have as well as we can according to what we know (following curently ongoing study's)
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Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stars above and below
RasmusF 12,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I were lucky enough to have a private bioluminescence night snorkeling tour with our guide Jim. It was an amazing experience! Jim was very knowledgeable and made sure we got the most out of it. With a cloud free night we had stars in the sky and it felt like we were swiming in stars too. Overall, it was a unique and memorable experience that we highly recommend.
Unfortunate experience
Dawn E,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I feel like this experience was misrepresented. The photo in Viator was absolutely not consistent with the actual experience. While the limited exposure to the photoluminescet organisms was amazing, it was absolutely not consistent with what was represented. To begin, we were asked shirt and shoe sizes prior to the event. We planned for a pick up from our apartment. A few minutes after our pick up time we received a message that the pick up person forgot their phone and did not have our address. As it was a time sensitive event, we were asked to use our own vehicle to get to the tour on time. After a big rush, we made it to the meeting point. The tour leader did not have the appropriate sizes for us, gear (wetsuit) was still wet from prior use, booties were too bit for one and too small for the other. It felt quite gross to use a snorkel and mask when the other equipment did not seem to have been prepared for us or cleaned. The guide was disorganized to say the least. The fact that we spent only a few moments snorkeling was disappointing, particularly as we did spend quite a bit of money for this tour. Not his fault that the jellyfish bothered some of the guests, I don’t recall seeing that one of the main bioluminescent organisms that we were to see were stinging jellyfish. This would have been food to know before booking the trip. Overall, I am really disappointed in the quality of this experience. Not being picked out/ not informed of the need to transport ourselves until after pick up time, the lack of available equipment despite confirming in advance our needs, and the very short duration of the experience (less than 15m in the water) made this overall absent worth the price. Had I the opportunity, I would have taken my family independently for a leisurely night snorkel to see this amazing biological experience.
M4915DTsaran,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most magical night snorkeling with Jim through the bioluminescence! It was incredibly beautiful to watch the little sparks like stars under the ocean when we swam. Unforgettable, highly recommend! Our guide was very helpful and made sure we had a great time.
A sea of stars
Sue C,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! What an experience! This was by far my favorite excursion on the island. We were able to play and interact with bioluminescent dinoflagellates that glittered in the water as we swam around. After a certain time, the reef came alive with bioluminescent ostracods. Between the two, it felt like we were swimming through the stars. Absolutely amazing, I can’t recommend this tour enough!
Amazing bioluminescent night shore swim
francisdJ6864JR,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely magical swim not easy getting in (I have very dodgy knees) but Jim was on hand to help. Jim was very knowledgeable about what we were going to see and then the underwater show started....incredible just do the trip you really won't be disappointed Francis and clare
Unique Experience in Bonaire! Must Do!
cxs61812,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience! It was an underwater show of lights we never knew existed! Jim was so knowledgeable, helpful and kept everyone safe. Would definitely recommend!!
Don’t miss this!
422pamp,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the bioluminescent night snorkeling tour. It was absolutely magical and one of the highlights of our trip to Bonaire. We will definitely do this again.
Just amazing
nickdE9893BA,
Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just amazing ! Jim knows what he's doing and where to look. We have seen so much, we had perfect conditions and felt very safe in jim he's care.
stars all around
Navigator42987564249,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Swimming among the stars on the bioluminescent snorkel trip was pure magic. The reef lit up brilliantly, it was an unforgettable experience. Everything was well explained and truly exceeded expectations. Highly recommended!
Magical experience
690lianney,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! We arrived just as the last red glow on the horizon was fading. The bioluminescence started slowly, then became more frequent. I really enjoyed seeing my friends dive down with glowing plankton sparkling around their bodies! Highly recommend!
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