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    Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in Nags Head

    Paddle after dark with a guide and look for glowing water conditions

    4.6 stars• 1.8K reviews
    From$73/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5–2 hours

    Includes

    Kayak, life jacket, paddling lesson

    Highlights

    Explore coastal waters after dark on a guided kayak outing. Experience either a full-moon paddle or conditions suited to seeing glowing bacteria in the water.
    • Paddle through coastal environments on a summer evening
    • Learn kayaking basics during a pre-launch lesson and safety talk
    • Look for bioluminescence when there is no moon
    • Enjoy a full-moon paddle when lunar conditions allow

    What's Included

    • Sit-in kayak
    • Life jacket
    • Paddling lesson
    • Safety talk

    Know before you go

    • Intermediate level experience
    • Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind getting wet or dirty
    • Bring at least 1 quart or 1 liter of water
    • Complete a waiver if you are 18 or older; a parent or legal guardian must sign for participants under 18

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled activity. No refunds within 48 hours. Rescheduling is available until the day before the activity. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled.

    FAQs

    Bring at least 1 quart (1 liter) of water, insect repellent, a towel, and a change of clothes. Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind getting wet or dirty. Bring a raincoat or waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.

    Complete the digital waiver before you arrive. Participants 18 and older must sign their own waiver; a parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18.

    No. This kayak tour offers either a full-moon paddle or conditions for seeing bioluminescence. A full moon is too bright to observe the glowing bacteria in the water.

    Meeting details

    7517 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

    Experience provided by Kitty Hawk Kites
    Experience provided by Kitty Hawk Kites

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    Adult

    $73.14

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $51.94

    Ages 5-12

    0

    Tag Along

    $37.10

    Bring your own Watercraft

    0

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    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Great spot for a bunch of cool stuff. Huge selection of some of the best regular and sport kites. Dunes are a great place to visit and fly kites. Lots of little shops also.

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    Kenny Edwards

    July 9, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great spot for a bunch of cool stuff. Huge selection of some of the best regular and sport kites. Dunes are a great place to visit and fly kites. Lots of little shops also.

    Photo of Kenny Edwards

    Kenny Edwards

    July 9, 2026

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