Since we booked this last minute, we didn't have much time to check reviews. Having done several…read moreexcursions across the Caribbean, this one felt the least hospitable. The crew was quiet, offering little to no information about the mangroves or surrounding islands, we had to keep asking questions just to learn anything. The boat itself was in need of maintenance, with exposed, cracked cushions showing wear from the sea and sun. To our surprise, snorkeling gear came at an extra charge upon check-in, despite the website advertising it as part of the price. To top it off, there was no music on the boat, making the experience feel dull and uninspired. As for the snorkeling, the spot we were dropped at had barely any coral reefs or fish. When we asked about it, we were told that if we swam further, we'd find artificial reefs, not exactly what we were looking for. Overall, it was a disappointing experience that didn't live up to expectations.

We booked with Hook'd on Adventure Parguera for the sunset and bioluminescence tour…read more The location is perfect with restaurants, music, public restrooms and convenient parking. We were warmly greeted and walked through the evening plans. Our captain was attentive and very knowledgeable of the area, sharing information about the fish and land around us. We were docked in a sand bar and allowed to get out and swim with tarpon fish! That was incredible. Our family snorkeled and swam and watched the sun set beautifully on the west coast. As we traveled to the bay after the darkness fell, we were offered life jackets and pool noodles to float in the dark bay. Our captain explained what we were seeing and why it happens there. Our best view was under the hull of the boat. Having adult children they were very impressed by this phenomenon. I highly recommend bringing extra towels and dry clothes, especially if you are eating post boat ride.

I have done this adventure a few times over the past 27 years and it is never boring. The guides…read moreare very interactive and make the dive so fun and informative. It is well worth the price of admission

We contacted this dive shop several times hoping to schedule a dive during our trip, but…read moreunfortunately we never received a response. We understand that businesses can be busy, but acknowledging inquiries--even if no availability exists--would go a long way. Because we never heard back, we had to make other arrangements. We hope they can improve their communication with future customers.

Muy muy amable! Very very friendly!…read more My new hubby and I came to PR for our honeymoon and did a 2 hour excursion with this company. It was a far drive from San Juan but worth it! We got to explore the island via car & via jetski. The jetski is overall easy to drive but you got to be brave to really break through the wakes and drive fast! My hubby did a great job driving us! We got a chance to explore the west side and east side! So grateful & highly recommend if you're in Puerto Rico to Jetski with this company!

This was such a fun experience for our family! Getting us…read moreset up was smooth and easy with a great team. Everything felt well-organized. Some of us were experienced while others weren't, so the guides were attentive to those that wanted to go slower or faster than others. They took us out to Gilligan's island and we had the most relaxing little swim in the natural lazy river. We highly recommend this fun, active experience for the family!

Island Venture is the one and only ferry that takes the public to and from Caja de Muertos. Only…read moreone ferry sets sail each day. The only other way to get there is by private boat. Launching from La Guancha, the dock was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking. For $28 roundtrip (as of 12/16), it was a value excursion! On this uninhabited island, there are no stores or vendors. Bring your own food, drinks, and beach comfort items. The ferry does sell drinks, some alcoholic beverages, snacks, and food (hot dogs and kebabs). You have to preorder the food in the morning and they'll cook it up fresh while you go play on the island, serving lunch at noon. For $60, you get roundtrip transportation and twelve meal and drink tickets (two tickets for food items, one ticket for snacks and drinks, including beer). The prices onboard are actually quite reasonable, so the meal tickets really aren't that much of a deal, in my opinion. You can also rent beach chairs and snorkeling gear from Island Ventures at very affordable prices. On this gorgeous island, we wanted to do it all! We wanted to hike to the lighthouse, explore the caves, play at the beach...everything! But we somehow couldn't get away from the water. We played at the beach, snorkeled, and then beached again. Snorkeling gear was only ten bucks to rent (as of 12/16), but because I can't swim and needed a life vest, I paid another two bucks for the whole shebang. While we were close to coral along the shore, it wasn't the best snorkeling environment. Not a lot of wildlife around all those human types that lined the shores. There were many fish under the dock, so we carefully explored that area. The water is a brilliant turquoise, but not very clear (it wasn't dirty, it just wasn't crystal clear), so it was often times difficult to see, even from a short distance away. Ferry leaves La Guancha at 8:30 AM on the dot, so get there early to check in and grab a seat. The forty-five minute ride each way is pretty smooth. Ferry leaves the island at 3:30 PM. That's almost six hours on the island! For us, it was just right. A perfect day on a gorgeous island with an attentive ferry staff.

We had an AMAZING day at Isla Caja de Muertos aka Coffin Island (which annoys me because it's not a…read moreword for word translation and Box of the Dead Island sounds way better). The Island itself is 5 + stars, but one of the only ways to get there (Island Ventures) knocks it down a star. Island Venture Ferry Basics -- $25 per person which includes two drink tickets (can be claimed for Medalla Light, Coors Light, or soda). You can also upgrade your ticket for $10 and get 15 drink tickets (!) --Boat leaves from La Guancha at 8:30am (but you must arrive by 7:40am) and from the island at 3:30 (boards at 3). Ride takes about 45 minutes and has a lower level with shade. --They also sell hot dogs and kebabs and rent umbrellas on the ship and the ship stays docked there so you can continue to purchase drinks/food while you're on the island. Caveats: --The company holds weird hours and are hard to get a hold of, especially if you don't speak Spanish. --Their online booking system can be glitchy, my friend's reservation got mixed up for the wrong day. --Spots book up fast, book early! --They charge a fee for coolers (although we had soft/bag style coolers and were not charged). --We shared the boat with a school trip...so yea, there's that. ISLAND --AWESOME. --Walk up (down? into?) the cave. --Walk up to the lighthouse for some AMAZING views (30 minutes, bring water, we did it in flip flops but prob shouldn't have). --Love life on the beach. Watch out for jellyfish though! --Snorkel! (Not the best I've seen, but still cool). --Admire cacti and wildlife (hermit crabs and lizards everywhere!) During some seasons there are apparently sea turtles nesting! --Pack a picnic and enjoy it on the picnic tables! They also have compost "bathrooms." They smell and don't have soap, but there's TP! --Avoid the small beach to the left of the dock (if you're facing the island)-loaded with bugs! --Perfect day trip and one of my favorite activities from our Puerto Rico trip! ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. Must go!

What an awesome experience! Our tour guides were amazing and patient with me and my 74 year old…read morefather Basically drove like turtles cause of my father, but one of the tour guides waited patiently for us, while the rest of my family was ahead. The natural reserve is the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. The best part was the gorgeous mangroves, where the Gilligan island was filmed. This was an awesome experience, Thank you Eco Water Adventure. Please support Puerto Rican small businesses Sorry I only took videos of my family during our tour. I did not get a chance to take pictures, but trust me this tour is amazing.

My family and I (4yr old included) had a great time on this tour! Hector and his wife were…read moreextremely friendly, informative, and helpful throughout the whole tour. Reviews of other company's were not good so I didn't know what to expect but we were beyond happy with Mareaito Charters. We were able to catch a beautiful sunset while wading around the cay and through the mangroves with some drinks (we brought a small backpack cooler and it was not a problem) before venturing out to the bio bay. We got to see some huge tarpon swimming around also! The trip to the bio bay took a few minutes. It was a little scary jumping into the dark water but we were giving floaties to help us out. It wasn't as bright as pictures show but we were still able to see them! This was well worth the money, such a great time!

We met with Hector at the agreed time and location. The boat was as described and comfy for a party…read moreof 10, but we were five and reasonably priced. The service was clean, safe, and reliable. We had a good time at various spits and keys in La Parguera. It was the perfect day and weather to be on the beach. We had drinks, and we could have a BBQ lunch at his second and larger boat. When I return I will make sure to use his service again.

Absolutely a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience. We did the Parguera biobay kayaking tour…read moreexperience. We were lucky enough to see the biobay on a cloudy night. We did the kayaking and swimming option, and we kayaked into a cove where the biobay was brightest, and we also swam around the biobay as well. The captain was extremely nice and knowledgeable. 10/10 would come again!

After not able to find lodging near Mosquito Bay, we opted to visit the bioluminescent bay at La…read moreParguera. There is a parking lot nearby, but I highly suggest coming early as the location is a bit hard to find. They do have a restroom in their little shack that you can use before boarding the boat. Our Captain and his nephew (?) were very knowledgeable and kind. He told us not only about the bioluminescent plankton, but some of the history of Puerto Rico as well. As we were on the boat to the bay, he told us about the houses destroyed by the hurricane a few years ago as well as some celebrity homes, like Red Sox baseball player, David Ortiz. When we got to the actual bay, it was completely dark. This is the only location where you can actually swim in the bay. Kayaks, paddles, and a life vest were all provided to us. They also offered us water and soda, which was very nice. They gave us ample time to swim around and even helped everyone get on their kayak. We were in a group of about 10 people so it was not very crowded. The skies were also so dark that you could see the Milky Way. For $75 a person, this was definitely a once in a lifetime experience that picture could not capture!

We planned a last minute trip to Puerto rico and doing the bioluminescence bay was on our bucket…read morelist. I researched the main areas on the island to do it and chose this area because they tow the kayaks out so you don't have to paddle far. With little kids and doing it late at night, this was a factor for us. It did not regret my choice and this company did a great job! First off, we were late and they waited for us. Our group was 10 people and we headed out. It was a perfect night weather-wise as the sky was a bit cloudy, but you could also see the stars. The cove they take you to is quiet and calm, although there are other groups there. We got 1 hour of total time on the water, so you could split it up however you wanted. We kayaked for about 20 minutes and it was so cool, watching the glow everytime you paddled. There was a corridor leading out of the cove you could paddle to, but we decided not to do it, who knows if it would have been darker out there. We swam for the rest of the time and it did not get old. Splashing around the glow was incredible! You have life jackets on the whole time as it is pretty deep. They gave you drinks on the way back to enjoy!

We booked the bio bay boat/kayak/swim tour and it was pure magic. Go on a night with a new moon and…read moreexpect to be wowed. We did the 7pm tour because we brought young kids, but the 9pm might have been even better. My 11 year old said this swim was more magical than Disney world. A truly once in a lifetime experience! We've also done the bio bay in fajardo and that was cool but this was above and beyond, probably 100 times more bioluminescence