Glow Worm / Full Moon Paddle

About this tour

A few nights each month, the shallows of Turks and Caicos come alive with light. Just after the full moon, tiny marine glow worms rise to the surface to mate, scattering the dark water with flickering points of green. It’s a natural phenomenon most visitors never get to see. Add a bright Caribbean moon overhead lighting your path, and you have one of the most unforgettable ways to experience these islands.

We launch into the calm, sheltered channels of Princess Alexandra National Park once the sun is down, gliding through water so still it mirrors the stars. Your clear kayak or paddleboard puts you right at the surface where the glow happens, and a local guide leads the way, timing the trip to the lunar calendar so you’re on the water exactly when the show is at its best.

Because this one depends on the moon and the tides, it only runs a handful of nights each cycle, and we keep the groups small. The paddling itself is easy and beginner-friendly. The magic is just floating there in the dark, watching the water light up around you. It’s calm, a little otherworldly, and genuinely a bucket-list experience.

Bring your sense of wonder, and check with us on the next available dates, since these paddles are tied to the full moon and fill up fast.