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.
Options
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
1,223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Initially I was a little...
Monica C,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Initially I was a little nervous after I booked, due to some of the reviews about the van and sketchy location spot. Let me just say, don’t come to PR in general if your overly bougie, the vans were NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!!!! Yes, they’re old, yes maybe they are a little broken down, but it’s literally just taking you down the street. Our tour guides were AMAZINGGGGGG, Leonardo and Avi were so informative, funny and helpful! I will def do it again!!
Way too expensive for what you get
Erica R,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This felt like the budget version of the boo bay experience. Van was falling apart, there was 0 safety information or really any information at all
Visiting the bio bay is...
Jasmine V,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting the bio bay is one of the main reasons I came to visit Puerto Rico in general and it truly was an unforgettable experience and memory to never forget. Our guide was super knowledgeable, makes you feel comfortable if you're a beginner and you can tell takes care and pride of the bay. I would definitely book again when coming back :)
Magical
687shayneb,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience at a great price. Our guide was amazing - lots of educational material and humor along the way! We were a little worried about the half moon making it hard to see, but it was still magical and the guide was prepared to help us see better despite the moon!
Best Bio Luminescence experience with Leonardo
Krishnakumar K,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience with Leonardo at Vieques Kayaks Mosquito Bay tour was very enjoyable. He was very friendly, humorous, kind, and knowledgeable. We were not only given a pleasant experience with kayaking all the way to the middle of the bay to experience the bioluminescence to its fullest , but also were given lots of information regarding the way it works. He also was able to point out multiple constellations and give us information on how the position and brightness of the moon would affect the glow we saw in the bay. Even though we went closer to a full moon, which makes it a little less bright, we were able to get the experience of what it would look like on a new moon night, as Leonardo provided us with a way to cover the moonlight and experience the bay as it would be on a darker night. This tour was a one of a kind experience and it was incredible to get to see the bioluminescent beauty of the bay and gain knowledge about how the phenomenon occurs from our guide.
Great experience!
joannehC7196WO,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and Leonardo was a wonderful guide! Would recommend to anyone.
Amazing!!!
Yaritza D,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the most maginal experience I have ever had, our tour guide was actually really nice and fun.
Incredible Tour and Wonderful Guides
Maranda M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This bioluminescent bay tour was absolutely amazing! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We were able to see so much of the glowing water, and it was truly a unique and unforgettable experience. Our whole family had a great time, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. The guides did a fantastic job explaining the phenomenon while keeping the tour fun and engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. You won’t be disappointed!
Viator should stop using...
Kreg H,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Viator should stop using Vieques Kayak Bio Bay. The transport vans were rundown and dangerous. We had to switch vans before we left and upon return, it slipped out of park and my family had to jump out. The kayaks used had broken seats. The bioluminescence is cool but be aware the images you see online are likely altered or professionally done.
Must do in PR!
Margot A,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredibly unique and calming experience! The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the see through kayaks made the whole experience amazing. I would recommend anyone on Vieques to do this tour!!
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