3 hour Glow Worm Sunset Cruise from Providenciales

Summary

Prepare for a magnificent evening on a unique sunset cruise in Providenciales. The natural spectacle of this marine mating ritual—when thousands of glow worms (odontosyllis enopla) illuminate the sea during their spawning cycle—never ceases to amaze and delight people of all ages. This species of marine worm, known more commonly as a glow worm, inhabits the shallow waters around a few secluded cays. The show begins shortly after sunset, when female glow worms release their eggs, which float to the surface and give off pulses of pale green light. The males also glow with this bioluminescence as they dart among the egg clusters to fertilize them. For approximately 15 to 20 minutes, you’ll see the surface of the water come alive with tiny bursts of light as a new generation is spawned! Enjoy complimentary rum punch, local beers, wine, soft drinks and bottled water accompanied by a selection of local appetisers. The timing of this glow worm mating ritual is controlled by natural forces and tied to the lunar cycle so this tour is only available for three days each month. The boat used for this tour is usually our Power Catamaran but occasionally our Sail Catamaran is used.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Watch the bioluminescence of glow worms on a spectacular sunset cruise from Providenciales! For a few evenings after the full moon each month, the waters of Caicos Banks play host to this natural phenomenon, when thousands of glow worms emit green flashes of light in the shallow sea just after sunset in Turks and Caicos. Be part of a magical evening aboard enjoying wine, rum punch, local beers, non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers as you cruise with an expert crew.

What’s included?

  • Red and white wine, rum punch, local beers, soft drinks and bottled water

  • Selection of local appetizers

  • Beach front pickup and drop-off by boat from selected Grace Bay beach hotels only. We cannot pick up from each and every hotel by boat so a short walk along the beach may be required.

  • Local taxes (12% government tax is included in the price)

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

You are require to wear a face mask when boarding and alighting the boat and when using the restroom. Your face mask can be removed once the tour is underway. For public charters we are operating at reduced capacity.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ocean Vibes Scuba & Watersports

About operator:

Native Owned and operated water sports operation with locations on Beautiful Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands catering to land based visitors and Stunning Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, catering to Cruise ship passengers. Our services include Half day and Full day excursions, Snorkeling, Catamaran Sailing, Full Day Beach Barbecues, Conch Diving, Sting Ray Encounters, Powerboat Excursions, Whale Watching, Island Hopping and Parasailing. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Serving customers with a smile since June 1999

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