Bio-bay Tour 45$ p.P.
Tolles Erlebnis, magische effekte, aaaaaber:
Wir haben uns für diesen Preis und die angesetzte Zeit mehr erhofft. Das paddeln war Spaß und hat die Spannung aufgebaut ubd mit Sicherheit auch die Belohnung attraktiver gemacht, dennoch sind 10 Minuten Verweildauer im... read more45$ p.P.
Tolles Erlebnis, magische effekte, aaaaaber:
Wir haben uns für diesen Preis und die angesetzte Zeit mehr erhofft. Das paddeln war Spaß und hat die Spannung aufgebaut ubd mit Sicherheit auch die Belohnung attraktiver gemacht, dennoch sind 10 Minuten Verweildauer im Zentrum der bay mmn. Zu wenig. Daher nur 4/5 punkten.

Ansonsten absolut lohnendes naturhighlight. read less

Very Interesting Kayak Trip at Night! We headed out to Las Croabas to meet up with Island Kayaking Adventures about 8:30 pm. We were told it would be a good night for this bio-bay kayak trip because the moon was new and not bright at all... read moreWe headed out to Las Croabas to meet up with Island Kayaking Adventures about 8:30 pm. We were told it would be a good night for this bio-bay kayak trip because the moon was new and not bright at all (you don't want a full or bright moon). After a quick talk from our guides, we were in our tandem kayaks (2 man) and out on the water. The group of us headed for a narrow channel of water covered by mangrove trees. It's quite dark out and in the channel it's pretty much complete darkness. My husband and I are experienced kayakers and good communicators with each other so we found it easier to work together, kayaking in the channel. Many in our group are not and this made it tricky when they don't stay in line or crash into you. You need to have a little patience and you finally make it into the bay where the water does illuminate with small micro organisms. Very cool! The guides take pictures of you, which is a nice keepsake ( go to their Facebook page and down load your pic). You then head back into the dark channel and back to shore. My husband and I loved it. The prices are great too. Take the adventure. read less

Really cool evening Island Kayaking Adventure was fantastic. Professional, prompt, good equipment, nice and helpful and knowledgeable guides. I only wish we had a little more time on the lagoon - maybe an extra 15 to 20 minutes.

FYI, you're going with a... read moreIsland Kayaking Adventure was fantastic. Professional, prompt, good equipment, nice and helpful and knowledgeable guides. I only wish we had a little more time on the lagoon - maybe an extra 15 to 20 minutes.

FYI, you're going with a big group (generally strangers). Some people are terrible kayakers. If you are a good kayaker, you're going to have to be okay just chilling and not getting frustrated.

The bioluminescence is very cool. It's not like those dolled up pics you see of a glowing blue lagoon - expect sparkling stars in the water.

Another FYI - restaurants close at 9pm, so make sure you hustle on the back-end so you can get dinner. Or just eat before. read less

BioBay Kayaking is a mixed bag We did night Kayaking with Island Kayaking Adventure during our recent trip to Puerto Rico. It was near full moon and there was very little expectation of actually seeing anything spectacular.

The morning of the excursion, they told us that... read moreWe did night Kayaking with Island Kayaking Adventure during our recent trip to Puerto Rico. It was near full moon and there was very little expectation of actually seeing anything spectacular.

The morning of the excursion, they told us that the luminescence levels are a little low due to weather and moon, but still decent enough, but they still give us an option to cancel for full refund, or continue as planned for an additional 15% discount in price. I took the later option, as we wanted the experience anyway.

We reached the given address around 8 PM. Everything was very well organized. We were given our instructions, and the gear. We got into our kayaks, and started rowing. Most of use were in-experienced. Initially we tried to paddle our way through the winding narrow path through the mangroves, but it was very quickly clear that we needed help. So our 4 guides tied our kayaks together in groups and each guide dragged us through the waters.

After more than half an hour of rowing, we reached the open waters. We gathered in a group, were given tarps to put on our heads, (as there was too much light) and that's when we saw the bio luminescence.

So what we saw was just a very tiny amount of bright dots in water when you shake the water vigorously. That's all. It was good, but nothing spectacular.

Our tour guides were very professional. They stayed on top of things all along. They pulled us most of the way to the open waters, and all the way back to the shore. We had fun. read less

very worth it! the tour guides were super friendly and funny, and made you feel very safe on the trip. the experience was amazing! highly recommend bug spray though! the tour was very organized and affordable. but keep in mind you are kayaking... read morethe tour guides were super friendly and funny, and made you feel very safe on the trip. the experience was amazing! highly recommend bug spray though! the tour was very organized and affordable. but keep in mind you are kayaking through mangroves in the dark; but the guides make it very easy to get done! read less

Great staff and a fun kayak The staff made it easy and fun, and Kenny provided all kinds of great advice on where to eat and what to do while visiting the island. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to see so much of the bioluminescence,... read moreThe staff made it easy and fun, and Kenny provided all kinds of great advice on where to eat and what to do while visiting the island. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to see so much of the bioluminescence, you’ll still have a great kayak trip through the mangroves. We would do this again. read less

Great tour. Informative and fun! Tour guide Diego was the best! He helped my 12yr old daughter and I and was so patient and kind. Our experience would not have been the same without him!

Awesome! Great experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Very knowledgeable and fun. Had a great time. Definitely recommend.

Great EXcursions This is a family owned and operated company. They run on island time and we loved every minute of it. We were never rushed or had to cut something short. If we started late we were able... read moreThis is a family owned and operated company. They run on island time and we loved every minute of it. We were never rushed or had to cut something short. If we started late we were able to stay late. The snacks they served between snorkeling the reef and snorkeling with the turtles was homemade and very tasty. We took kayaks out to a reef at Tamarindo Bay and our guides told us about the reef and fish and pointed out interesting animals we might otherwise have missed. They also took pictures of everyone and everything, which they let us download for free. Then we kayaked back to the beach and ate a snack of sandwhiches,drinks , and chips. We then snorkeled out to the turtle side of the bay and saw many turtles eating ,breathing and just being turtles. It is thier nesting season, so you can volunteer to help these animals out if you have time. They train you on what to do. This is an awesome company. read less

Incredible! Our kayak trip on the Bio Bay was the highlight of our trip to Puerto Rico. I was a bit wary since we booked last minute and all of the other companies were booked up, but Island Kayaking Adventure... read moreOur kayak trip on the Bio Bay was the highlight of our trip to Puerto Rico. I was a bit wary since we booked last minute and all of the other companies were booked up, but Island Kayaking Adventure was fantastic. After a quick safety briefing we climbed into out two man kayaks and headed out into the water. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GOING ON A DARK NIGHT WITH LITTLE MOONLIGHT! It was nearly pitch black, so we followed the glowstick on the kayak in front of us. The path through the mangrove trees was good for a laugh as everyone was bumping into trees and the kayaks around them. About half an hour in, the water began to glow as we paddled. By the time we emerged into the bay, the water around us was bright. You can't get out of the kayak as your body oils are bad for the ecosystem, but you're free to paddle and splash your hands. I'm not a big kayaker, but even when my arms were tired I didn't want to stop paddling because it was so beautiful! read less

First time kayaking We weren't sure about kayaking for the first time -- in the dark--among mangrove trees. We were cautioned that the bio bay was going through a transition and would only sparkle and not glow. We wanted to... read moreWe weren't sure about kayaking for the first time -- in the dark--among mangrove trees. We were cautioned that the bio bay was going through a transition and would only sparkle and not glow. We wanted to experience it anyway - we always enjoy making a wide variety of memories when we travel.
We were given kayaking instructions and safety rules before we left. The guides helped us in and out of the kayak and were patient with us when we got to zig-zagging from inexperience.
We were wet from the waist down and had dressed for it. I still don't even know how I got splashed in the face a couple times. I was glad to see the lights of the shoreline on our return trip.
There were probably 12 kayaks in our group and everyone was kind and had a good time. read less

Bio bay visit My husband and I went with island kayaking adventure to bio bay. It was a fantastic trip . The guides were terrific and put every one at ease . Hotel pick up is available and our driver Francisco was great.... read moreMy husband and I went with island kayaking adventure to bio bay. It was a fantastic trip . The guides were terrific and put every one at ease . Hotel pick up is available and our driver Francisco was great. we would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone who wants to see the glowing bay. read less

Super Experiencia Disfrutamos desde el principio hasta el final, el personal es super atento y una experiencia para repetir sin duda alguna.

Great Experience They let us do kayaking next day. Great staff, patiently guided us to lagoon.
Wish they could have taken few more pics, but still thanks to them.

Pleasantly surprised I'm not a water fan but enjoyed seeing this. The tour guides were helpful and patient. If you are going to take this tour it would be helpful if at least one person in the boat has some kayaking experience... read moreI'm not a water fan but enjoyed seeing this. The tour guides were helpful and patient. If you are going to take this tour it would be helpful if at least one person in the boat has some kayaking experience to sit in the back. It will be very dark, the canal is small, fish occasionally jump into the boat, it may rain, you will run into trees and there are many kayaks (15-20) in the group, some with people who are clueless and panicking, or think they are in the Olympics. I enjoyed the kayak adventure and the tour guides. The only thing that kept this from being rated higher was the others in our group. A smaller group divided among tour guides would have been more my style. read less

Beautiful The trip was beautiful. We were lucky to have little moonlight. Even the experience of rowing through the passages to the bio bay was cool. I wish there would have been time in the bio bay to play around but... read moreThe trip was beautiful. We were lucky to have little moonlight. Even the experience of rowing through the passages to the bio bay was cool. I wish there would have been time in the bio bay to play around but it goes pretty quickly then you are back kayaking in the complete dark. It was worth it. read less

Once in a lifetime experience! We loved our entire experience! Daniel, Christian, Kenneth & Bellen were so fun! Can’t wait to return!

It's unique! Bioluminescent kayak tour! This is a lot of fun and an experience you'll never forget. Nothing else is like it. Wear insect repellent. Make reservations ahead of time if at all possible. It's educational and adventurous! Don't leave... read moreThis is a lot of fun and an experience you'll never forget. Nothing else is like it. Wear insect repellent. Make reservations ahead of time if at all possible. It's educational and adventurous! Don't leave Puerto Rico without it! read less

BioBay Kayaking is a mixed bag We did BioBay Kayaking with Island Kayaking Adventure during our recent trip to Puerto Rico. We were six families traveling as a group, each with teenage kids. Our experience with the BioBay was a mixed bag. Here are the details.... read moreWe did BioBay Kayaking with Island Kayaking Adventure during our recent trip to Puerto Rico. We were six families traveling as a group, each with teenage kids. Our experience with the BioBay was a mixed bag. Here are the details.

We were booked for the 8:30 PM tour. We already knew that we were going there in pretty much the full moon and there was very little expectation of actually seeing anything spectacular. Our only saving grace could be that there were clouds. Well it was only partially cloudy that night. We still wanted to go just for the experience.

The morning of the excursion, I got a call from Island Adventures, telling me that the luminescence levels are a little low due to weather and moon conditions, but still decent enough, but they still give us an option to cancel for full refund, or continue as planned for an additional 15% discount in price. I took the later option, as we wanted the experience anyway. (I thought it was nice of them to give us those options.)

We were a large group of friends so all we were looking for was just having some fun with a bunch of friends. Where else would you ever get a chance to Kayak in the middle of night, through dark and spooky mangroves, in full moon? May be never.

We reached the given address around 8 PM. Everything was very well organized. We were given our instructions, and the gear. We got into our kayaks, and started rowing. Most of use were in-experienced. Initially we tried to paddle our way through the winding narrow path through the mangroves, but it was very quickly clear that we needed help. So our 4 guides tied our kayaks together in groups and each guide dragged us through the waters.

The mangroves were very spooky and mesmerizing. It was almost dark, with moon light filtering through the trees. We were paddling through a narrow path between the trees, with branches / roots hanging. All the adults and kids were having a blast. Just that part of the excursion was worth the money.

After more than half an hour of rowing, we reached the open waters. We gathered in a group, were given tarps to put on our heads, (as there was too much light) and that's when we saw the bio luminescence.

So it is not like a laser show, or glowing basin like you would see in a movie like Avatar. It is just a very tiny amount of bright dots in water when you shake the water vigorously. That's all. It was good, but nothing spectacular.

Maybe if there was no moon, and the temperature and other conditions were better, we could have seen more. But we already knew that, so there was not a ton of disappointment.

Our tour guides were very professional. They stayed on top of things all along. They pulled us most of the way to the open waters, and all the way back to the shore. We had one kayak flip, (which provided the necessary entertainment for the rest of us 🙂 ) but it was quickly rectified.

Overall I still give it a rating of 4, for the professionalism of the crew, for the awesome night kayaking, and for all the fun we had and not so much for the little dots of light that we actually came to see. read less

Very professional! We had been very excited to go on the glowing bay adventure excursion and then had a problem and couldn't get there. Island kayaking adventures treated us very fairly and professionally. We will definitely book with them the next time... read moreWe had been very excited to go on the glowing bay adventure excursion and then had a problem and couldn't get there. Island kayaking adventures treated us very fairly and professionally. We will definitely book with them the next time we are in Puerto Rico! read less

DARK Night Adventure The Bio-luminescent Kayaking Adventure was a lot of fun. There was work involved with two people per kayak and traveling through the pitch dark Mango groves. As long as the two of you work together as instructed it... read moreThe Bio-luminescent Kayaking Adventure was a lot of fun. There was work involved with two people per kayak and traveling through the pitch dark Mango groves. As long as the two of you work together as instructed it was not that difficult. My friend and I are 64 and 69 years old and we managed just fine. It was fun kayaking (our first time) through the darkness of the trees and challenging to follow the tiny blue light attached to the kayak in front of you. Lots of laughter and "I'm sorry" and you banged into each other and ran into the branches of the trees. When you put your hands into the water, it lights up all around your hand. In the bay, we even saw some falling stars. The guides were all extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. When we got back to base camp, we were given a light snack and bottled water. read less

Well worth it! Very friendly staff that shared a lot of knowledge about the area. Was a great experience and would definitely recommend!

Informative, family oriented and just simply a very cool adventure. Cool experience at Fajardo. Las Cabezas de San Juan is a beautiful place and they (Island Kayaking) helped us experienced it further. The guides instructed us and our little girl on the safety and procedures of the tour as well... read moreCool experience at Fajardo. Las Cabezas de San Juan is a beautiful place and they (Island Kayaking) helped us experienced it further. The guides instructed us and our little girl on the safety and procedures of the tour as well as how to better use de kayak and oars – pretty important for the 7-year-old with us. Once the tour started there were four guides with the group (about 16 persons in the group) and they were always close by making sure nobody got stuck in the mangroves ?? ??‍♂️. Once we arrived at the Laguna Grande we could roam the area close by. Then they gathered everybody as the night finally came around to explain how bioluminescence works and to experience it first hand. It was amazing and beautiful!.

We stayed there for about 30 minutes and started to head, which was an adventure in itself. Traveling the channels of mangroves at night it is funny and cool. There are light in the kayaks and the guides have lights on them too but it's pretty dark nevertheless so it was an engaging experience to hear the animals at night, see the starry sky and just be surrounded by nature – and some "light" crashing onto other kayakers.

Soon after that, came the end of the adventure, everybody happy, our girl was very excited about what she learned and experienced. I fully recommend this trip to anyone living in Puerto Rico or visiting. It's a must! read less

Fun experience! We are a team of 5. And all of us enjoyed it. I read some reviews noting about bug bites, so I wore long jeans and running shoes. I was soaked wet after 15 minutes into the trip had started.... read moreWe are a team of 5. And all of us enjoyed it. I read some reviews noting about bug bites, so I wore long jeans and running shoes. I was soaked wet after 15 minutes into the trip had started. Many people wear swimming suits and no shoes1 Smart!
There was small snack and bottles water provided after the trip. Very considerate! I appreciate it! read less

Had a blast! Great tour with three teenagers. Some of the reviews had given me concerns about the trip, but we had a great time and enjoyed seeing the genuine, non-manufactured, natural phenomenon. Main takeaways: 1. The bioluminescent effect (seeing a glow... read moreGreat tour with three teenagers. Some of the reviews had given me concerns about the trip, but we had a great time and enjoyed seeing the genuine, non-manufactured, natural phenomenon. Main takeaways: 1. The bioluminescent effect (seeing a glow around your paddle or hands in the water) is very cool. 2. We went with a waxing, half moon. While the effect might have been more brilliant with less moon, when we stopped in the bay, they had a solution for that--so if your chance to do the tour is at a time with moonlight, don't hesitate. 3. You'll be paddling about 90 or so total minutes at night across a shallow bay and through a winding mangrove lined channel that will have other tour groups heading the other way. There will be about 15 kayaks in a line in your group. You may bump a tree here or there--it's not a big deal. No one tipped and the water is shallow. 4. Main guide and shore staff were great. I thought asst guides could have helped folks into and out of their kayaks more--but that was a small point. 5. Wear something you don't mind getting wet and don't take cameras, wallets, etc. 6. I recommend the tour. read less

Bio bay was incredible Very busy location but all companies are there for the bio bay tours. The kayaking was not easy, but well worth getting to the bay to see it

Fun nighttime adventure! Staff did a good job getting all the kayaker through the mangrove tunnel in the pitch black, even with inexperienced kayakers. My wife and two daughters and I had a great time - we went on the later 800... read moreStaff did a good job getting all the kayaker through the mangrove tunnel in the pitch black, even with inexperienced kayakers. My wife and two daughters and I had a great time - we went on the later 800 pm tour, and I'd recommend the earlier 530 tour for inexperienced kayakers or small kids, who can get scared I. The dark. The adventure of kayaking through the mile long mangrove tunnel was as much fun as the bio bay itself, which was pretty cool, but not super spectacular, at least on the night we went. All said though, we had a great time and Island Kayaking Adventures did a very good job and had nice friendly guides. read less

Inspired Today we went to this tour in where Gary, Daniel, Diego and Nestor were the guides. They show us how to kayaking, constellations , satellites and bioluminescent bay. They took us pictures and gave some snacks. Puerto Rico is... read moreToday we went to this tour in where Gary, Daniel, Diego and Nestor were the guides. They show us how to kayaking, constellations , satellites and bioluminescent bay. They took us pictures and gave some snacks. Puerto Rico is beautiful in the bay too. We recommend Island kayaking for everyone. read less

Amazing experience! Must do! We are so glad we chose island kayaking adventure over the others!! The staff are very courteous, the kayaking guides are excellent! First time kayaking but was super easy. It is not long or strenuous either. As compared to other... read moreWe are so glad we chose island kayaking adventure over the others!! The staff are very courteous, the kayaking guides are excellent! First time kayaking but was super easy. It is not long or strenuous either. As compared to other tour groups at the bay, the tour wasn’t crowded at all. Ended up being like a private excursion!! The guide spotted many giant iguanas in the mangrove forest, explained the bioluminescent creatures and let us explore!! Was beautiful! They also give you bug spray at the beginning and had plenty of sanitizer, soap and water to clean up after. Also had snacks and water at the end of the tour. Would highly recommend!! This is only tour company that accommodates 3 people (2 adults and a child). My 7 year old had a blast! read less

Bio is awesome, Tourists are not We chose this company for the tour because all others were booked. I'm glad we did. They were cheaper than the other companies, and their guides were awesome. The bio-luminescence is a sight to see - very magical.

The group we... read moreWe chose this company for the tour because all others were booked. I'm glad we did. They were cheaper than the other companies, and their guides were awesome. The bio-luminescence is a sight to see - very magical.

The group we went with was around 30 people, and only a handful knew how to actually kayak. This should have been the dead giveaway, as most tourists were loud, obnoxious and very clumsy during the tour. Thankfully my wife and I did our best to stay either in the front or back of the "line" while on the tour so we didn't have to deal with the craziness.

Kayaking through a completely dark mangrove tunnel was awesome, except when other tourists either ran into you, turned on their "headlamps" and blinded you, or just flat out started screaming for no reason. But - what can you expect when you throw a bunch of tourists with no experience into a pitch black tunnel?

I recommend using this company... just know what you're getting into before you go. If you're old enough - have a drink or two before you go to relax the nerves. 🙂 read less