Bioluminescent Swim Experience in West Cork with Storytelling

From€99

2 hours

Cork, Ireland

Full description

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, wetsuits, 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.

Included / Excluded

Wetsuits provided
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 point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler reviews

5.0

18 reviews

Irish Magic & Natural Phenomenon

My friend brought me for my 40th birthday to the bioluminescent swim and storytelling night – it was amazing! We stayed in the water for ages marvelling at this beautiful natural phenomenon. Celine & Conor were lovely and had warm drinks and Irish folklore stories ready for us by the firepit afterwards. It was a very clear night so we even saw the milky way! I look forward to going again in future, thank you both for a great adventure :)

DayTrip457600Jul 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Unforgettable night!!!

My fiance and I attended this tour the day we got engaged - it was such a beautiful experience and way to end the night!!! Connor and Celine were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and kind :-) They stayed late with us to make sure our driver picked us up :-) We'll never forget this experience!!!! You won't regret booking it!!!

C8540VYsofiafDec 22, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Magical other worldly experience

This was a truly magical evening with Celine and Conor. In the dark of night we all entered the ocean fully kitted out and saw the most amazing light show all around us. The cloudy sky meant the bioluminescence was amazing. Truly unforgettable. Then we gathered around a camp fire for tea and biscuits and stories and songs. Could not recommend it highly enough.

patricewhiteheatherOct 14, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic

We had a great experience with Connor and Celine. The bioluminescence was incredible and the hosts were really friendly and accommodating. I would recommend to anyone!

aneeln2025Sep 14, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Magic night

The legends of Ireland that brought us to this magical land come together in an amazingly choreographed evening of nature, storytelling with a twist of science and excitement. This will remain in the story of my travels one of those unique experiences that I will remember in my minds eye. My family made a tremendous effort to join - totally worth it!!!

Stephanie_BSep 5, 2025VIATOR