We did the night Bioluminescent kayak tour-in one word, MAGICAL!!…read more Travis is the main guide and he has a crew of guides who are there for your safety, comfort and information. Travis walks you through what awaits you, answers any questions and makes sure everyone is in a life jacket. I had hurt my shoulder so my son paddled and Travis put a tow rope from his kayak to ours and we appreciated it. Once we got to the bioluminescent bay the darkness fell and the magic started. Look up at the star filled sky (where I live they can't be seen very well) and be filled with a sense of wonder. Look down and watch the light show made by nature and your paddle. I used my hands to scoop up the "light" and splash it. If a fish swims by, it's with a streak of light. All the while, Travis is educating, telling jokes and making sure everyone is comfortable and safe. I'm 72 and have never had an experience like this, it filled me with childlike wonder. Be sure to wear things that can get wet and if you want to take photos, a waterproof case. I did neither and my only regret is I didn't get photos. A Big shout out of thanks to Travis and his crew!!!

I definitely recommend! Our guide, Melodic, was great and taught us so many new things about the…read morebioluminescence in the bay. This was a wonderful experience for our family!

Took the bioluminescence tour last night with 3 grandchildren. What a fun and educational…read moreexperience. We highly recommend!

Anne was a very attentive guy. She told us so much about the local flora and fauna. We also got a…read morehistory lesson.

The bioluminescent tour was magical. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and they helped us…read moremake the most of our time on the water. We both saw the coolest things they pointed out and got a chance to touch the bioluminescent jellyfish they caught and kept in a jar for us to touch. (They were returned to the sea afterwards, no worries.) We had a mechanical issue with the boat on the return trip, and our guide diagnosed it swiftly and then towed us back to shore. 10/10, no notes, highly recommended. FYI: There is a gift shop with snacks, water, tea/soda, and clothes along with the usual bits. Useful to know for planning your day.

Fantastic experience! Learned history, biology and ecology! Guides were incredibly knowledgeable!…read moreEbony and Brett were top notch! I learned a lot and felt very safe!!!!! Thankful for the memorable experience!

WITHOUT A PADDLE…read more Kayaking during the day proving too easy?  How about kayaking at night...through a mangrove forest. As my wife and I planned our second trip to Puerto Rico, we agreed that a bio bay kayak tour should be on the list.  Only 5 biobays exist in the world, 3 of which are in PR (in Vieques, La Parguera, and here on the far northeast corner of the island).  There's a few kayaking tour companies in the area, each offering a similar bioluminescent excursion. Hang on, biolu-what?  I'll skip the TED talk--all you need to know is that a certain kind of marine plankton makes the water in extra salty lagoons glow blue.  It's the same science that gives jellyfish, fireflies, and deep-sea anglerfish their special ability to produce light. When we arrived around 8pm, tour guides gave our group of 15-20 life vests and provided instructions, like what to do if your ass falls out of the kayak.  Our goal was Laguna Grande (literally "big lagoon"), roughly 1 mile from our starting point on the shores of Fajardo. So......getting to Laguna Grande is not easy.  Along with a partner, you'll paddle your way through a narrow channel surrounded on all sides by thick mangroves, including an overhead canopy.  This is tricky during daylight hours, but at night the difficulty ramps up.  Keep in mind that visibility in these thick mangrove patches drops to near-zero at times. You might (probably will) have to avoid other kayak groups and (possibly) motorboats as you make your way to the lagoon, all while trying not to crash into the person in front of you, fall too far behind, or be knocked unconscious/impaled by low branches.  The outbound trip was not super chill, thankfully coming back was less stressful. Having an experienced partner is CRUCIAL. Bio bay tours are very much like whale watching, in that your visit is based almost entirely on luck.  A lot needs to go right in order to see magic stuff in the water, like the moon being in its 'new' phase (full moon casts too bright of a reflection) and no recent rainfall (rain comes down as fresh water, decreasing the lagoon's salinity). Under ideal circumstances, the microorganisms appear as florescent blue swirls when you move your hand/paddle through the water.  What we saw were closer to electrical 'sparks', still cool but not vibrant.  Capturing what little bio-presence we saw on camera would've been impossible, so we smartly kept our phones in the car. Oddly enough, mosquitos weren't a problem. * TL;DR * For me, this was more about the journey than the destination. If I'd hung all of my hopes on seeing tons of bioluminescent activity, I would've been disappointed.  I was focused more on trying not to capsize while also listening to the symphony of 'coqui' (the local island tree frog). It can be romantic with a spouse/partner, assuming they're not yelling at you the whole time. Wear comfy clothes (swim trunks aren't a bad idea) and be aware that parts of your outfit will be crunchy the next day, due to the lagoon water being twice as salty as the ocean. Mangroves play a critical role in the tropical ecosystem, but they stink! Would definitely recommend this to anyone over the age of 18; it's an awesome late-night adventure and one of the most unique things you can do while in Puerto Rico.

What a beautiful experience. Had great guides during our Bio Bay tour. Our guide told us all about…read morethe science and history of the bay. Very cool, don't miss this magic!

A convenient, cute place to hit up for bedtime ice cream AND water equipment rentals! We rented…read morelife jackets here for 72h, and the price was reasonable. Shoutout to Abdel; he was very nice and took the time to recommend a bunch of snorkel spots on a Vieques map :)

Did the biobay tour. After checking in at the Jak office, we had a short orientation. We were given…read moreour life vests. We then boarded a bus to Mosquito Bay. Some roads were unpaved and the ride was bumpy; nevertheless, our driver guided and warned us about the terrain. We then got off and proceeded to the bay. Took off our footwear prior to getting on the kayak that had clear bottom. When you get to the bay and paddle, it can be difficult to hear the guide and understand where he's pointing at. The water in the bay would glow with movement. The guide also talked about some constellations. Overall, this was a very well organized tour. Though it was a nice experience, I was underwhelmed. They do not recommend bringing your cell phones on the kayak and you cannot leave your belongings on the bus. Some bought and brought waterproof clear plastic casing that can be worn/hung on the neck. Bringing the electronic devices is at your own risk; some still did and tried capturing videos/pictures but it was difficult to do so unless you have a nice camera.

I really enjoyed this snorkeling experience during my trip to Saint Thomas! The staff were nice and…read morefriendly and they truly cared about protecting wildlife. I enjoyed their kindness and compassion towards the sea creatures. They also did a good job with our quick snorkeling trip! Definitely recommend them!

We went swimming with sea turtles in mangens bay, what an amazing day! They were prompt, helpful…read moreand even had chocolate to help with the salt in our mouths after we got done. We saw over 10 turtles!

This company left me and a friend stranded at Tamarindo Beach during our Culebra trip on…read more01/19/2025. No headcount, no announcement, no call -- just drove off and left us behind. We tried calling and messaging every number we were given. No one answered. We were forced to hitchhike with a stranger to continue the trip. The guide later admitted the mistake and promised management would contact us with a 50% refund, but that never happened. No call. No email. Nothing. This level of negligence is unacceptable, especially on an island excursion. Mistakes happen -- ignoring them afterward is worse.

They don't answer the phone. You can't schedule a trip. You can call, text, or leave a message all…read moreduring business hours and hahahahaha the joke is on you. They won't reply or answer. Except they will keep sending you the same request.

George was our tour guide! And he was absolutely fantastic! He really took care of us . Made sure…read morethat we had a blast and were safe. 10/10 recommend.

My review is specifically about the bioluminescent Adventure to the South West part of the island…read morecalled la paraguera. Julian was our driver and tour guide into this quaint small town with a Caribbean vibe and gave us the right amount of peace and quiet but information to keep us entertained and interested. We were definitely able to see the micro Organisms in the water The evening came upon us. We even had little toddlers and babies with us and he was very patient when they were crying in the right there. He gave us the time that we all needed in the the water to experience the magic. A nice dinner was a pleasant surprise before we hit sunset and got on the boat. Our cost was $398 for a couple. Pretty steep, but a once in a lifetime experience.

It was a fun trip! Super outgoing adventurous staff! They were all kind and made sure we were all…read moresafe! It's a fun kayak ride through the mangroves! Quite the adventure! Didn't see the glowing like we wished but it was a full moon so it's to be expected I guess. But all in all it was fun adventure! Make sure to bring dry clothes or a towel lol your bum will be soaked when sitting! Wear water shoes or flip flops and PACK BUY REPELLENT! Skeeters will getcha if you don't

I booked the El Yunque and Luquillo tour for myself and my sons birthday and received a…read morecancellation due to sargassum. The morning of I noticed another email confirming the booking so i called and spoke to a disgusting man with a disgusting attitude names ALEX who told me they "accidentally cancelled my booking but I'm booked, but they couldn't charge my card without my consent." So when I tried to clarify because the money was already debited from my account and voice my confusion- his response was "is that what I said?" To further clarify according to his words I would be paying over $300 to rebook while waiting for the original payment to be refunded and it would have been nice to have gotten a phone call to sort this out yesterday instead of two hours before my scheduled pickup. His response was to become irate, yelling that it was "water under the bridge" and "he didnt have to take me with MY attitude." I asked about my refund when I told him I wasny arguing with his but he was very unprofessional and he said "we'll I'm arguing with you." I said you guys were the ones who made the wrror, I'm having over 300 debited from my account and this was his response. He hung up on me. Needless to say, I'm grateful for the cancellatio. They seem great once they have your money but lack service and accountability to correct errors they are responsible for.

Really enjoyed this tour - the company is owned by someone from Vieques and the guides were…read moreknowledgeable. Since the moon was bright we put a tarp over our heads to better see the bioluminesce. Would recommend!

Note: this is only a review for the bio bay tour…read more Did not enjoy the head guide. He kept yelling at us over and over to follow him as he was dead stopped in the water and he was flush with the group. We went back and forth between being told to speed up or slow down and spent a lot of time just floating rather than kayaking. We were unable to see him at all and all of the yelling was very stressful, I wish we could have just had a dim light to follow like other tours offer. We were supposed to kayak for an hour according to the description but were out of the water by 8:30 and didn't even enter the water until after 7:50. And before you ask, no one was late so we didn't start late. We spent more time rafted together talking about the stars and the constellations than we did enjoying the dinoflagellates. For reference, I have been coming to mosquito bay every few years for nearly 25 years. I have never felt more rushed like cattle and unable to appreciate the beauty of the bay. Additionally we overheard the guides talking about various members of the group behind their backs afterwards. I speak Spanish and heard it all-- never appropriate to do this in front of customers no matter the situation. One other guest within earshot heard them saying the things above and commented to me about it as she could also understand them. Also overheard one joking with another about how they're essentially here for the money grab. Unfortunately I think that his phrase is the best way to sum up the vibes of our tour. Adding a star because the bay is amazing. Even though it's not as bright after Maria it's still such an amazing piece of nature.