Phosphorescence Tours
These trips are run at short notice, depending on the presence of Phosphorescence in the bay
3 hrs
Max 10 Persons
These trips are run at short notice, depending on the presence of Phosphorescence in the bay
3 hrs
Max 10 Persons
Bioluminescence/Phosphorescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. These creatures are found throughout marine habitats, from the ocean surface to the deep seafloor, and include bacteria, algae, jellyfish and plankton.
Warmer weather and waters gives the plankton the opportunity to ‘charge up’ and glow even brighter than normal.
Below are photos of dolphins bow riding alongside the boat, in phosphorescence.
"I have seen phosphorescence before and it is amazing but when dolphins start to bow ride through the phosphorescence it is an experience that I cannot describe! Even these photos will not tell a whole story but will certainly give you an idea of the magic that we experienced on a still September night in Glengarriff"
Photos by: @sharonorourkephototgraphy
Below are photos of dolphins bow riding alongside the boat, in phosphorescence.
"I have seen phosphorescence before and it is amazing but when dolphins start to bow ride through the phosphorescence it is an experience that I cannot describe! Even these photos will not tell a whole story but will certainly give you an idea of the magic that we experienced on a still September night in Glengarriff"
Photos by: @sharonorourkephototgraphy
Please be at the pick up point 5-10 minutes before your trip departs. Pick up at Glengarriff Pier unless otherwise arranged.
If you are not there before your trip departure time you will not be refunded and the boat cannot wait as it is not fair to other passengers.
PARKING:
Glengarriff - Due to a lot of tour buses coming and going from the pier during the tourist season, it is not always possible to park along side it. Therefore we ask, where possible, to drop off passengers and bags near the pier and park your car along the top of the road.
Bantry - We will be picking up from the railway pier, therefore, you can drop passengers and bags close by the pier and park in the public car park along side Supervalu
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION
All charters are dependent on weather and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The Irish weather and Atlantic Ocean sea conditions can be unpredictable during the year, even in summer. Our Skipper will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort.
However, depending on wind direction and swell, it may be possible to go ahead with your charter within sheltered waters.
If you are not there before your trip departure time you will not be refunded and the boat cannot wait as it is not fair to other passengers.
PARKING:
Glengarriff - Due to a lot of tour buses coming and going from the pier during the tourist season, it is not always possible to park along side it. Therefore we ask, where possible, to drop off passengers and bags near the pier and park your car along the top of the road.
Bantry - We will be picking up from the railway pier, therefore, you can drop passengers and bags close by the pier and park in the public car park along side Supervalu
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION
All charters are dependent on weather and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The Irish weather and Atlantic Ocean sea conditions can be unpredictable during the year, even in summer. Our Skipper will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort.
However, depending on wind direction and swell, it may be possible to go ahead with your charter within sheltered waters.
