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As total darkness falls over the coast, experience a true bucket-list phenomenon. Board our boat and slide through the quiet mangrove channels into the pitch-black Bioluminescent Bay. While Puerto Rico is blessed with multiple bio bays, La Parguera offers a deeply intimate distinction: it is the only bio-bay where you are legally permitted to swim.
A Living Interactive Glow: Rather than looking over the edge of a kayak, you will slip gently into the warm, dark water. The bay is alive with millions of microscopic dinoflagellates that emit a neon blue-green light whenever they are disturbed.
Streams of Pixie Dust: The moment you move, your body becomes part of the ecosystem. Every wave of your arms or flutter of your feet triggers a brilliant, glowing stream of neon “pixie dust” wrapping around you.
Underwater Shooting Stars: Slip on a pair of goggles to look beneath the surface. You will watch glowing streaks twist and shoot through the dark water like real-life shooting stars.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
**Pickups will begin in the San Juan area at 2:00 pm and we typically return for drop off around 11 pm**
Pick Up Locations and Times:
2:00 pm- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan
2:15 pm- Doubletree by Hilton San Juan
2:30 pm- Hyatt House San Juan
**Guests will be dropped off at the same location that they are picked up**
What to expect
Sunset Chinchorreo: Start your evening along the waterfront malecón (boardwalk). Dive into chinchorreo—the local tradition of hopping between open-air spots to enjoy street food and drinks. Sample fresh bacalaítos, browse handmade crafts at Plaza San Pedro, or sip a mojito at casual harbor-side hangouts.
The Bio-Bay Swim: As darkness falls, board our boat and slide through mangrove channels into the pitch-black bay. La Parguera is the only bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico where you can legally swim. Slip into the warm water and watch millions of microscopic dinoflagellates light up. Every movement triggers a brilliant neon blue-green glow around your body. Put on snorkeling goggles to watch glowing streaks shoot beneath the surface like underwater stars.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **Swimming is not mandatory. While it is an option that we highly advise you to take advantage of, no guest is required to swim if they are not comfortable to do so**
- **This is not a Kayak Tour. Guests will be transported via motor boat through the protected waters to the best location to see and swim in the bioluminescence**
- **Total time on the water is 45 minutes - 1 hour. Guests will be able to swim for 20 minutes**
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **Swimming is not mandatory. While it is an option that we highly advise you to take advantage of, no guest is required to swim if they are not comfortable to do so**
- **This is not a Kayak Tour. Guests will be transported via motor boat through the protected waters to the best location to see and swim in the bioluminescence**
- **Total time on the water is 45 minutes - 1 hour. Guests will be able to swim for 20 minutes**
- **Visibility of the bioluminescence will fluctuate with weather, currents, and the moon cycle.**
- **All guests pay regular rate regardless of age. The number of participants is monitored by the DRNA and is by seat, not age**
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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