Kayaking Port Aransas: Glowing Kayak at Lighthouse Lakes
Clear kayaks glow seven colors as you paddle through shallow waters under the stars.
GlowRow is a guided kayaking activity in Port Aransas where you paddle a clear tandem kayak fitted with underwater LED lights through Lighthouse Lakes at night. The kayak's lighting system lets you choose from seven colors and settings, turning the water beneath you into a lit window on the underwater world. Your guide points out wildlife, landmarks and local history as you paddle the shallows and cross the deepest part of the boating channel. The tour runs 75 minutes and is adults-only. Each kayak holds up to two people with a combined weight limit of 400 pounds.
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The experience
You'll paddle a clear tandem kayak, not a solo one, which means you share the boat and the LED system with one other person. The kayak comes rigged with lights that run on seven different color and brightness settings, so you and your paddling partner choose your own vibe before you launch. The guide provides the paddle with lanyard, USCG life jacket, flashlight and emergency whistle. You bring nothing but yourself and the ability to paddle for 75 minutes.
The route crosses Lighthouse Lakes' deepest boating channel, then stays in the shallows for the rest of the paddle. Your guide points out the unique landmarks and wildlife you'll encounter, and shares facts and history about the area as you move through the water. The underwater lighting turns the kayak into a lens on the world below: the whole point of paddling at night instead of in daylight.
This is an 18+ activity only, with a 250-pound individual weight limit per person and a 400-pound combined limit per kayak. No bug sprays are allowed. The tour operates from Port Aransas and visits Lighthouse Lakes.
What’s included
- Clear tandem kayak with seven-color LED lighting system.
- paddle with lanyard.
- USCG life jacket.
- flashlight.
- emergency whistle.
- live English-speaking guide for the full 75 minutes.
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Is this one for you?You paddle the kayak yourself for the full 75 minutes in a shared boat, so this suits anyone comfortable paddling tandem and wanting to operate the equipment rather than watch a guide do it. The nighttime lighting and shallow-water route through Lighthouse Lakes work best for adults 18 and up with a high level of physical fitness and no spinal injuries.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly can I see through the clear kayak at night with the lights on?
The LED lights beneath the kayak illuminate the underwater world directly below you: fish, plants, the lake floor and other marine life become visible through the clear hull. The seven color settings let you adjust the lighting to see different details or simply pick the color you prefer.
Can I paddle solo, or do I have to share the kayak?
All kayaks are tandem, so you'll paddle with one other person. The price is per person, not per kayak, and the combined weight limit for both paddlers is 400 pounds.
What's included in the tour price?
GlowRow provides the clear kayak with its LED light system, paddle with lanyard, USCG life jacket, flashlight and emergency whistle. Your guide is included and speaks English.
How long does the whole tour take?
The paddle itself is 75 minutes. The tour operates from Port Aransas and visits Lighthouse Lakes.
Kayaking Port Aransas: Glowing Kayak at Lighthouse Lakes
1h 15m · EN
from US$ 64.95 per person
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