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By Caribbean Breeze Adventures
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$94 and current price is AU$70 per traveller

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit the only bio bay in Puerto Rico where you can swim!
    • No Kayak, No Problem! Arrive to the bio bay by motor boat!
    • Bring goggles for an underwater view of the bioluminescence!
    • Experience the village of La Parguera and local restaurants!
    • US Coast Guard certified captain and vessel

Activity location

  • Restaurante El Karacol- 7:15 or 8:15 pm check in
    • Parguera
    • 00667, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Restaurante El Karacol, La Parguera - 7:15 pm or 8:15 pm check in for guests providing their own transportation
    • Parguera
    • 00667, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Guest Providing Own Transport

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

Guest Providing Own Transport

When you arrive to La Parguera, use this google maps pin location for the public parking. It is directly across from the restaurant, the Wakey Monkey!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjGoaPKWtfGmwMzH7?g*st=ic

Once you park, use this google maps pin to get to our check-in kiosk. It is a white kiosk with a sign that says Gina's and Johnny's Boats. It is in the plaza next to El Karacol restaurant.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/95GPyvVPidEXn3Uc7

Price details
AU$93.12
AU$69.84 x 1 TravellerAU$69.84
Total
The previous price was AU$93.12 and current price is AU$69.84
25% off

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

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Starting time: 7:15 PM
Price details
AU$243.56
AU$182.67 x 1 TravellerAU$182.67
Total
The previous price was AU$243.56 and current price is AU$182.67
25% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport from San Juan when purchased
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride to the original bioluminescent bay in La Parguera
  • Inclusions
    Optional swimming in the bio bay! Max swim time is 20 minutes to preserve the organism and habitat
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets
  • Exclusions
    Food, drinks, or any items purchased in La Parguera prior to or after joining us on the boat
  • Exclusions
    goggles

Know before you book

    • Transport will depart from San Juan starting at 2 pm to allow for time in the village of La Parguera to enjoy dinner and the sunset! We typically return around 11 pm.
    • The total tour time on the boat is about one hour from departure to return. Maximum swim time is 20 minutes to preserve the organism and habitat.
    • Lifejackets are available upon requests.
    • All guests are required to pay for a seat, regardless of age, as the head count is monitored by the DRNA and US Coast Guard.
    • Please keep the brightness and flash on your phone turned off while on the boat! The environment needs to be as dark as possible for maximum visibility!

What you can expect

  • Marvel at the Glowing Waters on This La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay Tour!

    Immerse yourself in the authentic heartbeat of Puerto Rico’s southwest coast with 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: The Art of “Chinchorreo”
    As twilight settles over the harbour along the malecón (boardwalk), dive into one of Puerto Rico’s most cherished cultural traditions: chinchorreo—the art of drifting from spot to spot to eat street food, sip drinks, and socialise. Shape your evening to fit your personal style:

    The Boardwalk Kiosks: Essential for a casual street food crawl. Grab hot, crispy local staples like bacalaítos (codfish fritters) directly from waterfront vendors.

    Plaza San Pedro: Local artisans display handmade crafts while the sounds of acoustic guitars and soft salsa music drift through the air.

    Coastal & Modern Hangouts: Stop by local favourites like Restaurante El Karacol, El Patio de La Jamaca, or La Parguera Rooftop for fresh ceviche, criollo cooking, and creative cocktails.

    Nightfall: The Crown Jewel Bio-Bay Swim
    As total darkness falls over the coast, the tour transitions into a true bucket-list phenomenon. We board our boat and slide through the quiet mangrove channels into the pitch-black Bahía Fosforescente. While Puerto Rico is blessed with multiple bioluminescent bays, La Parguera offers a deeply intimate cultural distinction: it is the only bio-bay on the island where you are legally permitted to swim.

    A Living Interactive Glow: Rather than just 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 snorkelling goggles to look beneath the surface. You will watch glowing streaks twist and shoot through the dark water like real-life shooting stars.

Location

Activity location

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    Restaurante El Karacol- 7:15 or 8:15 pm check in
    • Parguera
    • 00667, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Restaurante El Karacol, La Parguera - 7:15 pm or 8:15 pm check in for guests providing their own transportation
    • Parguera
    • 00667, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico
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    Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan - 2:00 pm pick up
    • El Cinco
    • San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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    Doubletree by Hilton San Juan - 2:15 pm pick up
    • El Cinco
    • San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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    Plaza Colon - 2:30 pm pick up
    • El Cinco
    • San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico