Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Trip from Vieques
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Vieques Kayaks Bio Bay excursions are guided in solid and semi clear bottom kayaks through the glowing waters of Mosquito Bay, located on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Mosquito Bay is the brightest Bioluminescent Bay in the world! Children age five and older are welcome to join the tour with a parent or adult, so long as a ticket is purchased for each participant. To do our tour, guests MUST BE aware that Vieques is an island apart from Puerto Rico so you will need to take a ferry from Ceiba or a plane from San Juan or Ceiba and stay overnight at the island. Our excursions depart nightly at 7pm and 9pm. We do not operate during full moon. Book now to paddle the GLOW with Vieques Kayaks Bio Bay excursions, where the Bio Bay is the star!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of five will not be able to join the tour.
What To Expect
Bahia Bioluminiscente
This excursion is located on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. In order to participate in our tour, an overnight stay on Vieques is required. Vieques is a separate island off of the main island of Puerto Rico. You will need to take a plane or ferry from the main island of Puerto Rico to reach Vieques, and you will need to arrange separate ground transportation because you will not be able to bring a rental car on the ferry with you. Because we only offer tours at night so that our clients can experience the glow of the bay, even if you take our earliest tour, you will not be back to our meeting point with enough time to get on a ferry or a plane back to the main island on the same day. Our guides will meet you in Esperanza directly across from Rainbow Realty (278 Calle Flamboyan). Roundtrip from the meeting point, the excursion is 2 hours, time on the bay about 1.5 hours, weather permitting. We provide transportation from the meeting point to the Bio Bay entrance and back.
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Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Trip from Vieques
november
What‘s Included
Round trip transportation from the meeting point to the Bio Bay entrance
Paddle and Life Jacket
Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a strange tour....
Jennifer S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00This was a strange tour. You aren’t actually booking with a tour company. It seems they just stick you with whatever tour company has room? It’s dark out and there is limited instructions on what’s happening. The bioluminescence is really neat, but not really any info was given at all. I would book with an actually tour company next time. There are several down close to the water.
Magical! Leonardo was a...
Jenny K,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Magical! Leonardo was a great guide. Perfect! We all kayaked to one spot and talked a bit, experienced the magic of the bioluminescence. Leonardo provided some cool information. Then we were able to explore on our own before kayaking back.
Spent about 45-60 minutes...
Miles S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spent about 45-60 minutes on the water. The bioluminescence was very visible. Would recommend. Everything went smoothly
Unfortunately excursion
Kendra F,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We live the journey into rare, protected waters to witness millions of microscopic organisms that they emit an ethereal blue-light, like a galaxy movie.
Not as hoped
Doriselfi,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were taken to the entry point in an old bus; the entry point was extremely muddy, and we had to paddle through a thick layer of algae. The bioluminescence is white and only appears turquoise in photographs taken with an iPhone, like in the internet photos.
Very cool experience
Mommabroad,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the bio bay kayak tour. We did have a full moon, so the guide brought a tarp to put over us so we could see the water under darkness. It was really amazing to learn about what makes the bay glow! The van ride was about 10 mins on a rough dirt road. We were given paddles and life jackets then led to our kayaks. You must be barefoot and walk through some deep smelly mud. The bay is only 5ft deep and about 1/2 mile wide. We kayaked to two different spots. Saw fish. About an hour on the water, went by quick. Our kayaks were not clear but it didn’t bother me, still a very cool experience.
Fantastic tour and guide!
Amy L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A little trouble finding the meeting spot, but otherwise everything went smooth. Our guide was fantastic and was very informative. We enjoyed our tour and will definitely visit again.
Great family trip
Kevin H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great bonding experience with family. Went with my wife and two kids 17, 12. Went into bay and kayaked we were given tarp over our boats and saw lights as soon as we touched the water. We were all amazed. My kids said that it was the best part of the trip. A must do activity in Vieques.
Bright Night
allisonkQ714DG,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was great. There was no sign when we first met the guide so it was a little confusing as there were multiple guides leaving from that point and the van had certainly seen better days but the guide was very knowledgeable. If you can plan for a less full moon it definitely makes the bioluminescence easier to see but they had tarps ready to block moonlight if needed.
Most impressive bioluminescence
meaghand988,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable & friendly guides, easy to paddle, beautiful lagoon & bioluminescence, backyard mango was provided at the end. Be prepared for an exciting van ride from the guides & to take your shoes off for the muddy entrance to the lagoon (hose provided for feet at the end).
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