After dark GLOW tour.
1h 30min | Limited availability!
Paddle under the stars with your SUP surrounded by a glowing halo of light for the ultimate experience.
On Pause for Summer 2026.
Paddle board under the stars.
This after dark paddle boarding excursion promises to be unlike any paddle you’ve experienced before.
Enjoy glassy water conditions under a star-lit sky as we explore the Newcastle and Portsmouth, NH waterways at night, guided by our custom GLOW system.
When the tides allow, you can see clearly to the ocean floor. If you’re lucky, catch the magical glimmer of bioluminescent plankton as your paddle cuts through the water.
Limited availability due to the lunar calendar and tide schedule!
Prior stand-up paddleboarding experience is required to join after dark tours. Contact us if you’d like to book a private event.
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Rates
• Paddlers - $75 pp
Save $10 on community GLOW Tours when you book at least 14 days ahead with code GLOWSUP10!
*4 person minimum for after dark tours.
What’s Included
• Premium VESL paddleboard
• Leash
• Carbon fiber adjustable paddle
• Personal floatation device (PFD)
• Navigational lights & glow jewlery!
• Guides
Requirements
• All participants must know how to swim
• Prior paddle boarding experience required
• Minors < 16 must weigh at least 80lbs, have a signed Parent/Guardian waiver, and be accompanied by an adult chaperone
• For questions regarding minors < 12, please contact us
Book your GLOW Tour.
Reserve your SUP and meet us at our launch location to get paddling!
Prepare for your SUP tour.
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• Waivers must be completed by each participant prior to arrival
• Our launch location and directions will be provided upon registration
• Please arrive at least 15 min prior to your activity to secure parking
• Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited on-site parking
• Each board is equipped with a deck net where you can stow belongings • Plan to stow your valuables and keys in your vehicle or on your person -
• Bug spray
• Water
• Warm layers
• Glasses (only if properly secured to your person)If you choose to bring your phone, camera, sunglasses or glasses it is at your own risk. Please ensure electronics and other valuables are attached to a floatation device as these items will sink when submerged in water. Complimentary photos taken by our guides can be emailed or texted to guests upon request after tours!
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• Face masks are optional while on-shore
• Face masks must be removed on the water for safety reasons
• Please follow NH State Guidance regarding self-isolating or self-quarantining if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to someone who has tested positive within the last 10 days. -
Portsmouth Paddle Co. reserves the right to cancel any activity due to dangerous weather or water conditions. In the event of operator cancellation, customers will receive a credit for use during the remainder of the 2023 Summer Season, or a refund, less a 10% processing fee, if rescheduling is not possible.
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All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable to others. Purchases and credits are valid during the 2023 summer season.
Customers will receive a credit if notice of cancellation is received at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. All reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the start of the activity and no-shows will be charged as attending. In the event of unforeseen circumstances due to COVID-19, refunds may be issued, less a 10% processing fee, at the sole discretion of the company.
Related paddle boarding activities.
Moonrise Tour
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Full Moon SUP Yoga
Explore your inner world under the stars with this special moonrise paddle and meditation experience! You will leave feeling rested, restored, and reconnected with yourself.
Private SUP Events
Customize a private paddle board tour, SUP lesson or SUP yoga experience to create lasting memories! Private events are available for 5-14 paddlers and range from 1.5 to 2 hours.