A frequent question we get asked at BK Adventure is: when is the best time to see the bioluminescence? We actually see bioluminescence all year long. In summer time, we see bioluminescence produced by dinoflagellate organisms. In winter, we see bioluminescence produced by comb jellies. Both provide a glowing affect that lights up the water!
Despite bioluminescence being present all year, moonlight can sometimes affect the bioluminescence viewing experience. On nights when the moon is full and bright, the moonlight will reflect on the water, which can result in the bioluminescence appearing dimmer. We typically recommend going around a new moon when the moon is not visible to avoid this.
However, there are also what we like to call ‘dark sky nights’. This is when the moon rises later in the evening or early the next morning. Depending on the time of your booking, even if it’s not a new moon, the moon will not be visible as it will not have risen yet! This makes it just as good of a time to go as a new moon night.
2022 DARK SKY NIGHTS
- April 21st – April 30th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm
- May 20th – May 29th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm
- June 18th – June 28th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on midnight tours June 19th – June 22nd)
- July 15th – July 18th, moon not visible on tours before 10:30pm
- July 19th – July 27th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on midnight tours July 19th – July 22nd)
- August 15th – August 26th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on tours after 10pm August 15th – August 21st)
- September 14th – September 26th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on tours after 10pm September 14th – September 20th)
- October 14th – October 27th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on tours after 10pm October 14th – October 19th)
- November 13th – November 25th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on tours after 10pm November 13th – November 18th)
- December 13th – December 25th, moon not visible on tours after 8pm (*moon will be visible on tours after 10pm December 13th – December 18th)
Click here to see our full 2022 bioluminescence moon calendar.
New moons and dark sky nights fill up quickly – typically months in advance in the summer time! Make sure to book your tour today: https://www.bkadventure.com/florida-bioluminescent-kayaking/ Check out our clear, see through kayaks for the ultimate adventure.
If you have any further questions or concerns about what date to go, our office is always happy to help you pick the perfect evening. You can give us a call at (407) 519-8711 or email us at [email protected].
