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Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure from San Juan

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Join this fully-guided nighttime bioluminescent bay kayak adventure. Paddle your way through the mystical mangrove channels, a 30 minutes approximate journey (each way) that will lead you to Laguna Grande. Once inside the lagoon meet some glowing new friends, the Pyrodinium Bahamense, microscopic plankton capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand. Explore these amazing organisms up close as the professional eco-guide takes you to discover all its secrets. Learn how this fragile and unique ecosystem maintains a perfect balance of life, and what you can do to protect such a special place.
  • Maximum weight to participate is 240 lbs (108 kg) per person
  • Quality kayaking gear and equipment (small size for children)
  • Commentary of the surrounding area and its flora and fauna
  • Kayaking orientation and instructions
  • Bottles of water
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde locations and touristic zones). Locations outside of San Juan are subject to additional pick up fee.
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup in: Dorado, Rio Grande, Fajardo, Humacao. Meeting point option available.
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Complimentary pick up only in selected areas of San Juan: Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar, Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.

Meeting point available by PR-3 in Rio Grade, Luquillo and Fajardo.

Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.

Traveler pickup
  • Panamerican Pier
  • Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Caribbean
    You will paddle your way for 30 minutes each way in a two-person kayak, through the mystical mangrove channels leading to the Natural Reserve at Laguna Grande. Once you arrive to the area of the lagoon where the bioluminescence can be best experienced, our guides will explain how this entire ecosystem works and will allow you to play with the water to see this effect (swimming not allowed). Please read complete description for restrictions and requirements.
    150 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum weight to participate: 240 pounds (108 kg) per person. Not combined, no exceptions.
  • Due to the strict weight restriction all participants are subject to be weighted prior to beginning the tour. No cancellations or refunds will be issued if a person neglects to inform correct weight, and is not able to participate of the tour.
  • Each participant must be capable of paddling on their own on a 2 person kayak, and be able to sit on the same position for about 2 hours.
  • You will get wet, it is recommended that you wear bathing suit underneath, bring a towel and extra clothes for after the tour.
  • Pregnant women, persons with recent surgeries, past injuries or back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions cannot participate on this tour.
  • This tour does not includes a stop to eat.
  • The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors. Bioluminoscity level can vary from very visible to minimum or none without any previous notice. Full Moon phase may also affect the visibility. In the event of this happening alternate methods such as the use of a tarp will be incorporated in order to appreciate it.
  • Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones require waterproof case. Bespoke Lifestyle Management will not be responsible for lost or stolen belongings. No luggage allowed on the buses.
  • Reservations made for the 6pm tour (second run) have a probability of being rescheduled to the first run if minimum is not met, or first run still has spaces available.
  • Minimum age to participate is 7 years.
  • Participants cannot be afraid of the dark as you will be kayaking thru pitch black areas.
  • Failure to provide correct weight or hotel/lodging/cruise information upon booking may result in bus not being able to pick you at your location or close to it. No refunds will be issued due to this.
  • Bus will wait only 5 minutes after your assigned pick up time. No refunds will be issued if you miss your pick up.
  • This tour operates under rain and other weather conditions. Guide will determine to call it off when thunderstorms or other serious conditions happens.
  • Total estimate duration of 5 hours includes: 2 to 2.5 hours driving time and 2 hours at tour site
  • Published starting time is only an estimate. Exact pick up time will be provided the DAY PRIOR to your tour.
  • Bespoke LM Reserves the Right of Admission - If a person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not following instructions or being disruptive the Guide has the right to Cancel their reservation at any moment, and No Refunds will be issued due to this.
  • Persons with the previously listed health restrictions cannot participate on the tour. No refunds will be authorized if a person neglects to read complete description and does not meet the safety requirements and limitations on the day of the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Jhonna_S
05 Jul 2025
It’s a neat experience and we’re glad to have shared it with our kids. But we kayaked to the bay 10 years ago and it was much more magical then. Today, it is heavily commercialized. There were many tours going on at the same time, including 2 motorized boats that passed us. Some of the guides lit bright lights, too, and between that and the heavy traffic, it really wasn’t so magical. The guides were energetic, but didn’t take much time to teach newbies how to properly paddle. It felt rushed, but I was glad the guides at least had tarps to help make the bay darker around us to better see the plankton. It’s worth seeing, but definitely expect a long drive to it and a lot of people!
Amber_D
01 Jul 2025
We really enjoyed the experience. The bus driver and the tour guides were friendly and full of energy and enthusiasm. Definitely got my exercise in...it was a great way to do it.
Daniella_M
29 Jun 2025
This may be my first 1 star review. I had read reviews prior to booking this but didn’t appreciate the extent of the issues. Biggest concerns were lack of transparency w timeline and safety. We booked a 6:30pm pick up time. I did not realize we would not be in a kayak until 9:30pm and back by 12:40am. The lack of lighting while trying to navigate the narrow channels through mangrove trees and so many other kayakers going in both directions was total chaos. One person in our group got a bloody nose from being hit w someone’s paddle in a narrow space. Many others got scraped/bruised from branches. I’m all for adventure but this was unsafe. A single glowstick fastened to the kayak was used as both a light source and identification of the kayak. Occasionally when the current was crazy and there were massive pile of kayaks stuck in the trees, the guide would turn on a flash light. My 9 year old daughter was so scared of being hit by other kayaks and trees that she sobbed for most of this. This tour was extremely disorganized and poorly described on viator. Of note, none of the other people in our group were happy with this. Lastly, once we got to the area for bioluminescence viewing, we were told that it’s barely existent currently and maybe we could see some sparkles in the water… ughhhh. I definitely wouldn’t bother with this tour. Apparently other sites on the island have much better bioluminescence so try elsewhere.
This tour in Puerto Rico is organized by Bespoke Lifestyle Management

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