Oceans That Glow at Night
Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
This island is world-famous for its glowing shores. The bioluminescent plankton here light up the waves with a magical neon-blue glow at night.
Mosquito Bay, Puerto Rico
Known as the brightest bioluminescent bay on Earth, this lagoon glows intensely when disturbed by movement in its calm, shallow waters.
Toyama Bay, Japan
In spring, firefly squid gather here in massive numbers, creating a stunning blue glow along the shoreline—an annual ocean light spectacle.
Gippsland Lakes, Australia
These coastal lakes occasionally glow thanks to a bloom of bioluminescent algae. The glow is strongest on warm, calm, and moonless nights.
Halong Bay, Vietnam
While not as famous, nighttime kayaking here can reveal glowing plankton. A paddle stroke through the water leaves a sparkling trail.
San Diego, USA
During red tide events, the beaches of San Diego light up with brilliant blue waves—caused by bioluminescent dinoflagellates in the surf.
Ton Sai Beach, Thailand
On the calm shores of this beach, nighttime swims reveal soft blue sparkles in the water—especially during the warm season.
Princess Mako’s Royal Exit