If you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable experience, then a private bioluminescence and sea canoeing tour should be at the very top of your list. This tour offers a spectacular afternoon and early evening out on the water, combining the opportunity to experience this stunning natural phenomenon as well as exhilarating sea canoeing activities.
Can You See Bioluminescence All Year In Phuket?
Can You See Bioluminescence All Year In Phuket?
What is Bioluminescence?
The amazing natural phenomena known as bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living things. Usually, a chemical reaction that takes place inside of specialized cells or organelles produces this light. There are bioluminescent species in the seas, woodlands, and caverns, among other places in nature.
The Bioluminescent planktons are amazing to see during the night of the new moon. So, if you are planning to visit Phuket and would like to view the Bioluminescence we can see it within Phang Nga Bay in the darker caves and hongs of the Bay during the early evening hours.
What exactly is bioluminescence you might ask! Well, this is the capacity of some creatures to emit light and can be found in numerous forms in the Phang Nga Bay area. One of the most noteworthy instances is the bioluminescent plankton present in the bay’s waters. These tiny organisms emit a bright white light when disturbed, producing a captivating appearance in the water. The phenomenon is caused by chemical reactions within the plankton, which produce light as a by-product.
Bioluminescence serves various purposes in nature, such as:
Predation: Some bioluminescent organisms use their light to attract prey or to lure prey into a trap.
Camouflage: Some animals can control their bioluminescence to match their background, helping them hide from predators or prey.
Communication: Bioluminescent signals are used for communication among members of the same species, such as mating displays.
Defense: Some organisms can release a burst of bioluminescence as a distraction or to startle predators.
Counterillumination: Some marine animals use bioluminescence to match the ambient light, making them less visible to predators from below.
Can You See Bioluminescence All Year In Phuket?
Bioluminescence can be seen year-round in Phuket, Thailand. The plankton that causes bioluminescence lives all around the island, and the calm waters provide an ideal environment for the organisms to thrive.
However, some say that the bioluminescence is sometimes brighter than others, and that the time of year doesn’t make a difference.
Others say that the best time to see bioluminescence is after sunset, when the water is calmer and the light from the plankton is more impressive.
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that can occur at almost any time of the year, but it needs to be dark to see it.
The organisms don’t glow if they encounter light. Some say that bioluminescent plankton are easier to see during the time just before, during, and just after the start of the new moon because it’s darkest.
For the ultimate natural phenomenon experience, you can trust 5 Star Marine’s Private Bioluminescence and Sea Canoeing Tour to bring you itineraries that are only available to small and private booking groups, and not offered with any other boat tour company. So, sit back and relax whilst you enjoy the bespoke and unforgettable experience in Phang Nga Bay.
Shaun Stenning
Shaun is the Co-Owner and Founder of 5 Star Marine Phuket. After visiting Phuket for a holiday he never left and over 13 years later he calls Phuket home with his wife and kids. Shaun is passionate about Phuket and the Islands surrounding Phuket and loves helping fellow travellers explore.
