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Bioluminescent Swim Experience in West Cork
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
We’ll begin our evening with a bit of background, getting you acquainted with this amazing phenomenon. This will include the science and the lore that surrounds bioluminescence.
Then, as the night sets in, we'll head for a refreshing dip very close to the shore. Armed with swim buoys and lights, we'll embrace the waters, hoping to be surrounded by the natural luminescence that has, over the years, become a part of West Cork's legacy. We stay in water that participants can stand in or is less than 10m away from the shoreline but participants do need to be able to swim.
But the night doesn't end with the dip. As we return to the sands, a fire pit awaits, casting its warm glow over the beach. It's here that we'll settle down, sipping on a comforting hot drink and sharing stories of the sea, of the land, and of the people who've called it home.
Join us for a unique immersion into West Cork’s marine magic; it's an experience you'll carry with you long after you've left our shores.
What's Included
- Swim buoys, goggles, lights at a special wavelength and warm blankets for afterwards.
- We have a warming herbal tea around the firepit along with a snack
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We meet at to Castlehaven Strand about 2km southwest of Castletownshend village. It's about 12 minutes outside Skibbereen and it's a very scenic coastal section of the Wild Atlantic Way. https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/51.51800/-9.18871 The house just above the strand has the Eircode P81TF86
Start time
08:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is the only bioluminescence swim experience in Ireland. We have a maximum of
eight participants each night and there are always two guides present. Participants
normally say this experience is a highlight of their trip to Ireland.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers that cannot swim
Operated by Gormú
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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