La Parguera Bio Bay Boat Ride and Swimming w/ San Juan Transport

3.9(718)9 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 4 hours aheadSan Juan, Puerto Rico

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$55

As total darkness falls over the coast, experience a true bucket-list phenomenon. Board our boat and slide through the quiet mangrove channels into the pitch-black Bioluminescent Bay. While Puerto Rico is blessed with multiple bio bays, La Parguera offers a deeply intimate distinction: it is the only bio-bay where you are legally permitted to swim.

A Living Interactive Glow: Rather than looking over the edge of a kayak, you will slip gently into the warm, dark water. The bay is alive with millions of microscopic dinoflagellates that emit a neon blue-green light whenever they are disturbed.

Streams of Pixie Dust: The moment you move, your body becomes part of the ecosystem. Every wave of your arms or flutter of your feet triggers a brilliant, glowing stream of neon “pixie dust” wrapping around you.

Underwater Shooting Stars: Slip on a pair of goggles to look beneath the surface. You will watch glowing streaks twist and shoot through the dark water like real-life shooting stars.

Included

Local guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel Pickup and Drop off
Boat transport to La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay
Life Jacket

Not included

Food and Drinks will be available for purchase in La Parguera prior to the bioluminescent boat ride.

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What you'll do

Immerse yourself in the authentic heartbeat of Puerto Rico’s southwest coast wit
h this relaxed tour focused on the unique cultural fabric of La Parguera. Far from the curated, corporate footprint of San Juan’s tourist hubs, this coastal village in Lajas invites you to slow down and experience a living, breathing community where the traditional fishing heritage seamlessly blends into a vibrant, open-air lifestyle. Sunset Chinchorreo: Start your evening along the waterfront malecón (boardwalk). Dive into chinchorreo—the local tradition of hopping between open-air spots to enjoy street food and drinks. Sample fresh bacalaítos, browse handmade crafts at Plaza San Pedro, or sip a mojito at casual harbor-side hangouts. The Bio-Bay Swim: As darkness falls, board our boat and slide through mangrove channels into the pitch-black bay. La Parguera is the only bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico where you can legally swim. Slip into the warm water and watch millions of microscopic dinoflagellates light up. Every movement triggers a brilliant neon blue-green glow around your body. Put on snorkeling goggles to watch glowing streaks shoot beneath the surface like underwater stars.

Meeting and pickup

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**Pickups will begin in the San Juan area at 2:00 pm and we typically return for drop off around 11 pm**

Pick Up Locations and Times:

2:00 pm- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan 2:15 pm- Doubletree by Hilton San Juan 2:30 pm- Hyatt House San Juan

**Guests will be dropped off at the same location that they are picked up**

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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
8000 Tartak Street, Isla Verde, Caribbean
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Hyatt House San Juan
615 Ave Fernandez Juncos, San Juan, Caribbean
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Doubletree By Hilton San Juan Hotel
105 Avenida de Diego, San Juan, Caribbean
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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**Swimming is not mandatory. While it is an option that we highly advise you to take advantage of, no guest is required to swim if they are not comfortable to do so**
**This is not a Kayak Tour. Guests will be transported via motor boat through the protected waters to the best location to see and swim in the bioluminescence**
**Total time on the water is 45 minutes - 1 hour. Guests will be able to swim for 20 minutes**