Bioluminescent Night Snorkeling
Bonaire
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snorkel lights
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
based on 12 reviews
Dawn_E, Jul 2025
I 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.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. I truly regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and I want to sincerely address the points you’ve raised.
First off, you're absolutely right — the pickup issue was a mistake on our part. The guide accidentally left his phone behind and didn’t have your address at the time of departure. As soon as we regained contact, we offered you the option of a full refund or to join us using your own vehicle. I do appreciate that you made the effort to still come.
Regarding the gear: while it may have been damp, all equipment is rinsed thoroughly between uses. Wet gear does not mean unclean gear, though I understand how that might have felt otherwise in the moment. We also did our best to match sizes, but it’s clear that the fit wasn’t ideal for you — and for that, I apologize.
About the short time in the water: unfortunately, nature doesn’t always cooperate. The presence of jellyfish is something we cannot predict, and some participants felt stings which understandably impacted the comfort and safety of the group. This isn’t a regular occurrence, but safety always comes first — even when it cuts the experience short.
Lastly, I want to clarify that the photos shown are indeed real shots of the bioluminescent organisms you experienced. However, capturing this phenomenon on camera often involves long exposure photography, which can sometimes create different expectations than what the naked eye sees in person.
I’m sorry this tour didn’t feel worth the price for you — it’s never our goal to disappoint. Your feedback helps us improve, and I’d be happy to connect with you directly if there’s anything more we can do
Sue_C, Jun 2025
Wow! 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!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Absolutely. Here's a concise, professional response that skips over the detailed bioluminescence description and focuses on appreciation:
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Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm really glad to hear this was your favorite excursion on the island. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Hope to welcome you back to Bonaire someday!
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