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Puerto Rico's Only Private, VIP & Filmed Bio Bay Swim Experience

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Mystic Waters Under the Sun & Stars is the most intimate and cinematic way to interact with nature, an experience unlike any other in Puerto Rico. More than a tour, this is the first and only private, fully guided, filmed bioluminescent swim experience in the world. Safe even for non-swimmers, toddlers, and seniors, it’s a rare adventure where comfort, storytelling, and nature’s magic unite. Every step of the way, your expert guide and host — Carlos Alexis, Puerto Rico’s most respected private historian and bioluminescence filmmaker, ensures you’re not just witnessing nature’s wonders, but immersed in them: safely, comfortably, and meaningfully. Includes High-End Professional Video Capture of Your Swim Using National Geographic-Level Gear As seen in ABC Caribbean, Ritz Experiences, and St. Regis Experiences The Same Experience Booked by Professional Athletes, Hollywood Stars, and Corporate Executives Commitment to Safety, Comfort, and Ecology, Continuously Enhanced for Excellence
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  • Professional Video Capture of Your Swim by Carlos, with National Geographic Level AI assisted Gear.
  • Luxury Road Trip Across 9 Towns — Enjoy and Learn About the Island’s Ever-Changing Landscape
  • hosted by Carlos Alexis, Puerto Rico’s most respected private historian & bioluminescence filmmaker.
  • Back on shore, you’ll change into dry clothes and share laughter after your magical experience,
  • Use of our hypoallergenic silicone gear to safely and comfortably explore the cay's surroundings while the sun still shines through the mangroves.
  • Sodas and water will be available during the whole tour
  • Gratuities
  • Back on shore, your dinner awaits; warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you.
Departure Point

1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico Arrive to the Vanderbilt's lobby and head towards the bar area. Carlos Alexis himself will be waiting for you there to welcome and take you to the most magical and unforgettable experience in all Puerto Rico.

Return Details

1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico Arrive to the Vanderbilt's lobby and head towards the bar area. Carlos Alexis himself will be waiting for you there to welcome and take you to the most magical and unforgettable experience in all Puerto Rico.

  • Cayo Caracoles, Lajas, Caribbean
    At the dock, a certified USCG captain awaits with your pontoon boat — chosen for its comfort, stability, and enhanced bioluminescence visibility. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll cruise toward a paradisiacal cay nestled in crystal-clear, waist-deep waters, ideal for gentle, stress-free snorkeling and floating. Families find joy in the playful ease of it all. Couples share a golden horizon in quiet intimacy and wonder. Seniors float effortlessly, without needing to exert themselves, with beauty and ease. At the Cay, Carlos Alexis will show you around the surrounding channels, where the gentle current behaves like a lazy river. He’ll even take you snorkeling to the back of the cay using our hypoallergenic silicone gear while the sun still shines through the mangroves — always making sure you stay safe and secure. As golden light shimmers on the water’s surface, the sun dips below the horizon as Mother Earth’s prelude to her most magical act and the night’s main attraction.
    180 minutes
  • La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay, La Parguera, Caribbean
    As night falls, your boat drifts into Papayo Cove, where Carlos Alexis begins with a historical and scientific briefing about the bay, and the real stars of the show: the dinoflagellates. Then, he leads the way into the water that appears still and dark — until he touches it. Then… it glows! He will teach you how to elicit the glow so the bioluminescence reaches its full peak. Once you’ve mastered the glow, he gently guides you under the boat’s deck, where the glow intensifies, revealing the full magic of this sacred bay. Once you feel confident and safe, Carlos returns aboard the pontoon and transforms into your filmmaker and director, using the ultimate tool to capture this elusive phenomenon: Sony’s advanced ZV-E1 AI camera system. He documents your interaction with the dinoflagellates — a sacred, cinematic encounter captured in a way only he can. Whether you see it as a scientific marvel, nature’s magic, or a divine encounter, you’ll feel changed — reborn by water and wonder.
    60 minutes
  • La Parguera, La Parguera, Caribbean
    Back on shore, your dinner awaits — warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll change into dry clothes, share laughter after your surreal and magical experience, and savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you, giving you a chance to digest the night’s unforgettable magic. After dinning, the return drive is peaceful. Children drift to sleep with smiles, still glowing from the bay. Couples sit hand-in-hand in silence, still glowing inside. And seniors rest deeply, their hearts full and content knowing they’ve lived something few ever will. As you arrive back at your hotel, your footage is safely backed up. And in just a few days, you’ll receive a professionally edited cinematic keepsake of your bioluminescent swim — one of the rarest and most beautiful moments a traveler can capture anywhere in the world.
    60 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
cynthiamb2025
03 Sep 2025
My husband, myself, our son and 2 grandsons (14 and 17) shared this incredible experience. The ride from San Juan to La Parguera was long but very picturesque and we learned so much from our guide, Carlos, about the land and about Puerto Rico. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about his country!! La Parguera was a small, charming fishing village and we began our journey there. Snorkeling was first in a warm, quiet bay with crystal clear fairly shallow water. It was relaxed and unhurried. We watched the sunset there in the bay. It was stunning. Next came a slow easy ride to the much anticipated bioluminescent bay. It was very sheltered and the few other boats there were all respectfully quiet. No loud voices or music. We waited for complete darkness and then went in to the water. This is the only bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico that you can actually swim in. Carlos had us go under the boat (pontoon) to start because it offered us a maximum contrast to experience the bioluminescence. Each and every move we made bathed us in shining, sparkling blue light. It took our breath away, it was so incredibly gorgeous!!!! When I would slowly lift my arms out of the water, it looked like they were covered in shimmering diamonds. This was Mother Earth at her finest!!!! Carlos video taped all of us in turn as we experienced the bioluminescence and sent us the video after we came back home from our stay in Puerto Rico. We had a full moon that night but it did not diminish the vibrancy of the bay at all. We all felt that this was a once in a lifetime, never to be forgotten experience. We all recommend this charter; I can not imagine anyone being disappointed.
mirenpadilla
30 Mar 2025
This is aptly described as “once in a lifetime” “only in Puerto Rico” experience. It’s a long ride but totally worth it! I felt like Elsa in Frozen where sparkles come out of my hands, to the graceful Manta Ray in Avatar. You lift your fingers off the water, and your hands and arm sparkle like a thousand stars. Felt like a goddess! There was no other words to explain it but MAGICAL. This is where the legend of the fountain of youth was born. So, swim in the fountain of youth!
Q763QOallisonl
19 Mar 2025
if you’re worried abt the 2 hour drive, DONT!! the views were unmatched, and our guide knew the answer to every question along the way. we had the best time in the water and on the boat! we got to play our own music and even beautiful pictures of us in the most beautiful spots. we ended up on a little island and looked at shells and hermit crabs! when we were in the bioluminescent water, our guide had an insane camera to pick up the glowing water that our phones couldn’t even pick up! this was an unmatched and unbelievably amazing trip. wish i could do it again for the first time. he deserves all the glaze! if you’re looking for insta pics- this is the tour for you
This tour in Puerto Rico is organized by Bucketlist Tours

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