The Reef at Night: Oahu Sunset Bioluminescence Tour
Kapolei, Hawaii
Trip Type: Night Cruises
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Our one-of-a kind Sunset Cruise has all the romance you would expect from the average tour offering but it also has a unique twist!
Yes, we salute the day with a beautiful Hawaiian chant at sunset and a lovely cruise along sparkling shores. But we also have something else - the reef at night lit up by our underwater lights and viewed through a magnified glass bottom – the largest in the world. And, with a marine biologist to explain things to you, we will explore the mysteries of bioluminescence - the ocean’s living lights.
Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic drinks (or bring your own) and fresh, local, healthy pupus as we experience the evening and spy on the often unseen activities on the reef when diurnal animals get settled for the night and nocturnal predators awaken to begin their hunt for food. Romance, Adventure: This cruise has it all!
Yes, we salute the day with a beautiful Hawaiian chant at sunset and a lovely cruise along sparkling shores. But we also have something else - the reef at night lit up by our underwater lights and viewed through a magnified glass bottom – the largest in the world. And, with a marine biologist to explain things to you, we will explore the mysteries of bioluminescence - the ocean’s living lights.
Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic drinks (or bring your own) and fresh, local, healthy pupus as we experience the evening and spy on the often unseen activities on the reef when diurnal animals get settled for the night and nocturnal predators awaken to begin their hunt for food. Romance, Adventure: This cruise has it all!
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Our one-of-a kind Sunset Cruise has all the romance you would expect from the average tour offering but it also has a unique twist!
Yes, we salute the day with a beautiful Hawaiian chant at sunset and a lovely cruise along sparkling shores. But we also have something else - the reef at night lit up by our underwater lights and viewed through a magnified glass bottom – the largest in the world. And, with a marine biologist to explain things to you, we will explore the mysteries of bioluminescence - the ocean’s living lights.
Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic drinks (or bring your own) and fresh, local, healthy pupus as we experience the evening and spy on the often unseen activities on the reef when diurnal animals get settled for the night and nocturnal predators awaken to begin their hunt for food. Romance, Adventure: This cruise has it all!Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to experience the bioluminescent magic of the ocean at night. Come aboard our unique glass bottom boat an hour before sunset for a totally different type of Sunset Cruise. Our spaceship-looking vessel has a huge magnified glass bottom equipped with underwater lights so that our marine biologist can show you the rarely seen activities of the reef at night.
Pay homage to the Hawaiian culture with the blowing of the conch and a sunset oli, Hawaiian chant, and celebrate the end of a lovely day as the sun sinks below the horizon.
Then settle in for a leisurely cruise along the beautiful coastline as it comes alive with twinkling lights and let our local guide share stories of his ancestors and shed light on growing up Hawaiian. Partake of complimentary non-alcoholic drinks or your bring your own alcoholic beverages and dine on fresh local fruit and yummy appetizers.
When darkness falls we will explore the world of the reef at night and the ocean’s amazing "living lights", bioluminescence and biofluorescence, with our knowledgeable scientist. The study of these natural phenomena is still in its infancy and few people get the opportunity to experience them. With us, you will not only have that chance but you'll also learn what these glowing creatures mean to the ocean and us humans, especially in terms of the medical research and also understanding our ocean ecosystem.
As we cruise the dark waters you will see a multitude of creatures flash their lights. Every night, every depth, every location has its differences. After awhile you will notice a difference in the intensity, size, shape and color of each glow. We will throw the plankton net overboard and collect the actually glowing animals so that you can see them for yourselves through a magnified collecting bottle. You will begin to see how the ocean at night is just like the ocean during the day – except with lights.
When we return to the dock, congratulate yourself for doing something few others have done. We guarantee, the experience will stay with you forever.
Yes, we salute the day with a beautiful Hawaiian chant at sunset and a lovely cruise along sparkling shores. But we also have something else - the reef at night lit up by our underwater lights and viewed through a magnified glass bottom – the largest in the world. And, with a marine biologist to explain things to you, we will explore the mysteries of bioluminescence - the ocean’s living lights.
Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic drinks (or bring your own) and fresh, local, healthy pupus as we experience the evening and spy on the often unseen activities on the reef when diurnal animals get settled for the night and nocturnal predators awaken to begin their hunt for food. Romance, Adventure: This cruise has it all!Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to experience the bioluminescent magic of the ocean at night. Come aboard our unique glass bottom boat an hour before sunset for a totally different type of Sunset Cruise. Our spaceship-looking vessel has a huge magnified glass bottom equipped with underwater lights so that our marine biologist can show you the rarely seen activities of the reef at night.
Pay homage to the Hawaiian culture with the blowing of the conch and a sunset oli, Hawaiian chant, and celebrate the end of a lovely day as the sun sinks below the horizon.
Then settle in for a leisurely cruise along the beautiful coastline as it comes alive with twinkling lights and let our local guide share stories of his ancestors and shed light on growing up Hawaiian. Partake of complimentary non-alcoholic drinks or your bring your own alcoholic beverages and dine on fresh local fruit and yummy appetizers.
When darkness falls we will explore the world of the reef at night and the ocean’s amazing "living lights", bioluminescence and biofluorescence, with our knowledgeable scientist. The study of these natural phenomena is still in its infancy and few people get the opportunity to experience them. With us, you will not only have that chance but you'll also learn what these glowing creatures mean to the ocean and us humans, especially in terms of the medical research and also understanding our ocean ecosystem.
As we cruise the dark waters you will see a multitude of creatures flash their lights. Every night, every depth, every location has its differences. After awhile you will notice a difference in the intensity, size, shape and color of each glow. We will throw the plankton net overboard and collect the actually glowing animals so that you can see them for yourselves through a magnified collecting bottle. You will begin to see how the ocean at night is just like the ocean during the day – except with lights.
When we return to the dock, congratulate yourself for doing something few others have done. We guarantee, the experience will stay with you forever.
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