Ocean Institute Night Cruises Return To Dana Point: What To Know

DANA POINT, CA — There's a new way to get out after hours in Dana Point, after the Ocean Institute announced the return of Bioluminescence Night Cruises this week.

The night cruises, which are scheduled on select nights during the summer months, offer residents the unforgettable opportunity to witness the mesmerizing phenomenon of bioluminescence along the Southern California coast.

Guests who participate in the night cruises will also hear from knowledgeable marine biologists, who will speak on the remarkable ability of marine animals to produce their own light.

Guests will also experience the deployment of a meter net 600 feet deep, capturing thousands of drifting organisms that create their own light.

For more information on the Bioluminescence Night Cruises, visit the Ocean Institute's website.