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

Very cool experience My family and I went on the bio bay kayaking trip with Island Kayaking a couple of days ago. It was a very fun experience. The bio-luminescence is not that easy to see (pics online look much brighter),... read moreMy family and I went on the bio bay kayaking trip with Island Kayaking a couple of days ago. It was a very fun experience. The bio-luminescence is not that easy to see (pics online look much brighter), but the experience as a whole was great. We took the 6:30 pm tour which was nice because we could see the canal on our way to the bay. The staff was friendly, there was plenty of parking and the experience is worth it. read less

Great experience!! We took the Bio bay trip with Island Kayaking Adventure. Excellent tour guides! Great experience kayaking through the mangroves with arguing couples because one of them is not rowing in the right direction. Quite funny! ... read moreWe took the Bio bay trip with Island Kayaking Adventure. Excellent tour guides! Great experience kayaking through the mangroves with arguing couples because one of them is not rowing in the right direction. Quite funny! Guides put a tarp so we could see more. We took the earlier tour which was great since you get to start with daylight and enjoy the view.
Make sure you put on bug spray. Overall we had a wonderful time although the bioluminescence has not been a 100% lately. 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

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

Amazing trip kayaking through the mangrove at night My wife and I went hoping to see the bioluminescence bay. Unfortunately the moon was full so to see them we had to go under a tarp our guides provided. We could see them then but the best... read moreMy wife and I went hoping to see the bioluminescence bay. Unfortunately the moon was full so to see them we had to go under a tarp our guides provided. We could see them then but the best part was going back through the mangrove in the dark with the moon coming through the mangroves. Amazing sight! read less

Cool experience Cool experience, I really enjoyed the experience with my family. If you come to Puerto Rico you should do it.

Laguna grande - fantastic - guides nice and informative Family of four loved this adventure. Kids Age 7 and 9.....no problems paddling or controlling kyacks. It is a long paddling adventure so be prepared as many others have written about bio bay experiences.

After reading so many reviews... read moreFamily of four loved this adventure. Kids Age 7 and 9.....no problems paddling or controlling kyacks. It is a long paddling adventure so be prepared as many others have written about bio bay experiences.

After reading so many reviews about the bio bay kyacking then doing it myself I believe the following....
1). People who have never done anything physical in their life try to get on a kyack for what is clearly advertised as a 2 hour tour then complain because nobody told them that they would actually need to paddle. Net result - if you want to be fat and lazy choose the electric boat not a kyack.

2). People complain they only got 5 minutes in the bay but they did say that the bulk of the kyacking through the mangroves gives the same experience of biobay and in some cases better since part do mangrove channel is darker than the bay. Island adventures guides pointed this out early in the trip out to the lagoon which was great....kids started playing immediately.

3). People complain about the kyacking in the mangroves.....this has nothing to do with the guide or tour company at all. Yes you need to paddle through a mangrove channel and yes it is dark. Island adventures did a great job of explaining the situation and tel,ling everyone what to do, how to follow each other, how to avoid hitting the trees what to do if you do hit a tree etc. ....absolutely perfect. Our group was pretty good at the whole kyack thing but there were a few that obviously did not listen to the guides.....I am sure they are the types of people that complain about guides not caring.

4). Suggest you do the early trip. It lets you see the mangroves that you kyack through on the way out to the lagoon then on the return trip it is totally dark at least you know what is around you.

5). Unfortunately the bulk of the experience has to do with the group of people you are with due to the kyacking itself. If you have a group of people who can barely walk on their own two feet then you probably will not get a good experience since they won't be able to control the kyack and your guides will need to hold the whole group up waiting for the slow people.

Overall island adventures did great for my family....friendly, good English, good information about the lagoon the reason the history etc, new life jackets, and in general we had a great time. read less

Highlight of our trip! I've never kayaked before, and was nervous from reading some reviews. It was SO EASY! Took absolutely no strength at all. The water was so calm and smooth, we just coasted along. The pitch dark mangrove was so... read moreI've never kayaked before, and was nervous from reading some reviews. It was SO EASY! Took absolutely no strength at all. The water was so calm and smooth, we just coasted along. The pitch dark mangrove was so peaceful, and you follow each other single file, I told my husband I felt like we were on a Disney ride! Then before you know it, it opens up to a huge lagoon where every stroke of your oar, or swish of your hand in the water lights up beautiful blue glow! Magical! I enjoyed the explanation our guide gave about these bioluminescent plankton. Such a cool experience. Then back to the launch, where there are several open air bars and restaurants. Our driver gave us some time to get food and cocktails before taking us back to our resort. Our guides Gary, Manny, Giovanni, and Christian (the best! Christian was the best! 😉 were all so much fun! Loved them all! read less

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

Excellent trip to see the bioluminescence After reading various reviews we approached this will a little skepticism. As there were 5 of us I rented a car to drive here rather than rely on the minibus, and this gave us opportunity to look around Las Croabas... read moreAfter reading various reviews we approached this will a little skepticism. As there were 5 of us I rented a car to drive here rather than rely on the minibus, and this gave us opportunity to look around Las Croabas Park and get a really good meal too.

There are several kayak companies working here but they coordinated very well. We hardly noticed the other 2 or 3 groups going out on the same trip as us.

The kayaking is gentle and the guides were great in keeping us aligned. It was really cool kayaking through the mangrove canal and then into the bay.
We had some moonlight so had to use the tarpaulin to get the full effects, but it was a really great experience.

Obviously, you will get wet in a kayak, so bring a towel and a change of clothes. The public changing facilities are very limited and get wet quickly, so be warned.
The trick is to set your expectations accordingly. This is an outdoor adventure and you have to "go with the flow" to some extent.

The guys also provide water and snacks and really don't bother to take a camera as you should just experience the trip through your eyes and not through a cellphone trying to take pictures that simply won't work.

So glad we made the effort to enjoy this. read less

Fun experience We booked this through our hotel, The Verdanza. It was through Castillo tours but I think they sent us out to this place. We were picked up by Hector and taken to Fajardo. It was about an... read moreWe booked this through our hotel, The Verdanza. It was through Castillo tours but I think they sent us out to this place. We were picked up by Hector and taken to Fajardo. It was about an hour drive. We arrived and paid our fees and were suited up and in line for the kayaks. It was all very organized. The guides were helpful if you needed them. I was happy that they let my family of three have a single kayak so we could all ride together. Going to the bay was challenging for the less experiences kayakers. We definitely had to watch out for others as they went all different directions. We all made it through the mangrove tunnel and into the bay safely. We were then lined up and able to stick our hands into the water. The glow is fascinating. We then were instructed it was time to head back. This part is challenging! You pretty much have to follow the glow sticks attached to the kayak in front of you. It was a little scary because it was pitch black and hard to see if you were about to run into the mangroves but isn't that part of the adventure? I am inexperienced with a kayak and I was worried about falling into the water. No one fell in at all and I definitely recommend giving this one a try. It is a memory you will never forget. They also supply you with a picture on their facebook page for free. read less

So cool! Myself and my kids (18 & 21) really enjoyed this adventure! Well organized and Gary and his crew did a great job keeping everyone together. The bay was mesmerising!

Really cool I'm an experienced kayaker and have seen bioluminescence before but I still really enjoyed this excursion! It was special to be able to see my daughter experience it for the first time. Guides are very good. Kept everyone organized. They... read moreI'm an experienced kayaker and have seen bioluminescence before but I still really enjoyed this excursion! It was special to be able to see my daughter experience it for the first time. Guides are very good. Kept everyone organized. They are pros. Loved kayaking through the mangrove canal to the lagoon. read less

Island Kayaking Adventure Excellent time. Miguel was our group leader. He was straight forward and funny. Very personable. Please bring a change of clothes as you will get wet. I recommend that you give yourself some time to get to the meeting point.... read moreExcellent time. Miguel was our group leader. He was straight forward and funny. Very personable. Please bring a change of clothes as you will get wet. I recommend that you give yourself some time to get to the meeting point. Especially if your going on the weekend. The beach where you will meet was very crowded and hard to find parking. As for storing any valuables, I recommend handing them over to the tour guides; they will lock it in the van and a company representative will stay with the van. read less

Family adventure We booked this adventure and was my first time in this place and kayaking a ton night, we had so much fun and we learned about it too. My brother also joined us in this adventure and he loved the... read moreWe booked this adventure and was my first time in this place and kayaking a ton night, we had so much fun and we learned about it too. My brother also joined us in this adventure and he loved the movie out. The tour guides keep us safe during the process and also they give us a little history about the so rounded areas. I recommend. read less

amazing!! My wife and i did kayaking for our first time ever. They gave us a 5-minute tutorial and we were on our way. We started at the head of the group and going with the current down the canal. Our... read moreMy wife and i did kayaking for our first time ever. They gave us a 5-minute tutorial and we were on our way. We started at the head of the group and going with the current down the canal. Our guide Gaby was very aware of the surroundings and always gave us notice of obstacles or other kayakers in the area. The night was calm and it was so dark at times in the canal with the overhead branches that we could only see the lights at ends of the kayak. The bay had other kayakers but we were far from them. We came back against the current so a bit more challenging but not that difficult that beginners like us could not do. Overall an amazing experience!! read less

Bioluminecense adventure My husband and I enjoyed this. The guides were knowledgeable and were great about explaining what to expect for the evening. The company does use kayaks that seat two so make sure you are paired with someone you like. Going... read moreMy husband and I enjoyed this. The guides were knowledgeable and were great about explaining what to expect for the evening. The company does use kayaks that seat two so make sure you are paired with someone you like. Going through the mangroves at night in the pitch dark was very interesting and the guides did a great job of keeping us together. The biolumenecense was beautiful but not as spectacular as I thought it would be. The return to shore was made a bit more challenging due to a complete downpour. I am glad we did it but probably would not go again. As an earlier reviewer said make sure to pick your kayak partner well - will definitely impact the quality of your experience. read less

Really nice trip This was a very well run operation. They gave us custom driving directions from our hotel and the woman that checked us in was very nice and offered to lock up our wallets, etc. so we didn't have to leave... read moreThis was a very well run operation. They gave us custom driving directions from our hotel and the woman that checked us in was very nice and offered to lock up our wallets, etc. so we didn't have to leave them in the car. Our guides were also very nice and informative (I think our lead guide was Miguel, my apologies if I am wrong). There was a young woman in our group who had some trouble kayaking and they gave her extra attention and ended up connecting her kayak to one of the guides to help her out. Since you shouldn't bring a non-waterproof camera, they even take your picture and then post it on their Facebook page so you can download it for free. Once you get to the lagoon, they pull out a big tarp to put over all the kayaks to make it extra dark so you can see the glow better (it's really more like sparkles in the water). Overall, it was a great experience and I'd recommend them. Just don't believe the pictures on their website and brochures. I highly doubt the glow is ever that intense. read less

Amamos Passeio imperdivel para quem visita Puerto Rico. Muito lindo e mágico.
O passeio é muito bem organizado e o guia explica tudo sobre esse espetaculo da natureza.

An adventure Our family (two kids7 and 8)enjoyed this adventure very much.

We started off at about 615 in the dark. Once we reached the mangrove canal it was pitch dark. It was easy to paddle right into the tree branches as... read moreOur family (two kids7 and 8)enjoyed this adventure very much.

We started off at about 615 in the dark. Once we reached the mangrove canal it was pitch dark. It was easy to paddle right into the tree branches as you can not see anything unless the hide flashes his light.

Once we got to the lagoon we were told to put a tarp over our heads to see the glow of the organism. We could not have stayed for more than 15 minutes. It would have been nice if they did not rush us back. The tour company has another late night tour which they have to get back for.

The glow is not like what I had imagined. It was more along sparks from static electricity. Other reviewers wrote that it was amazing. I did not feel it was very spectacular but it might just be the night we were there.

What was spectacular was the experience of kayaking at night through the mangrove canals.

I wouldn't say the guides were informative or went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. They were just their to lead the way.

Overall enjoyable. read less

Absolutely Amazing This was my husband and I's first time to Puerto Rico for our honeymoon, we planned on going on this kayak adventure a month before we went. We were amazed and it was such a great experience. I would highly... read moreThis was my husband and I's first time to Puerto Rico for our honeymoon, we planned on going on this kayak adventure a month before we went. We were amazed and it was such a great experience. I would highly recommend it to anybody. This was our first time kayaking as well, and it was quite easy. The tour guides and the drivers were extremely nice. I would even do this again. 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

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

Awesome but ad is misleading One of the most interesting things I have ever experienced. Not for the out of shape or those afraid of the dark because there are times when you can barely see you own hand in front of you. The only... read moreOne of the most interesting things I have ever experienced. Not for the out of shape or those afraid of the dark because there are times when you can barely see you own hand in front of you. The only thing was that on all the flyers I was seeing it shows people swimming in the glowing water but they didn't let us do that read less

Excellent experience! My husband and I used this company to go on a tour of the bioluminescent bay in Fajardo. We were picked up at our hotel and were driven about 45 minutes to the bay. The driver was very... read moreMy husband and I used this company to go on a tour of the bioluminescent bay in Fajardo. We were picked up at our hotel and were driven about 45 minutes to the bay. The driver was very knowledgeable and shared bit of Puerto Rican history with us during the ride. We had 5 kayak guides with us during the trip. At first, I was no a huge fan of kayaking in the pitch dark (through the mangroves) only following the little blue light on the boat ahead of me, but I got used to it. Once we got out to the bay, the guides spread a tarp over our kayaks so it was easier to see the bioluminescent glow. Through out the excursion, our guides were constantly informing us of obstacles in the path and when another tour group was coming in our direction. Yes, we all knocked into each other a few times, but it was not too bad and no one was moving fast. I recommend this company for the tour, but make sure you make reservations in advance to secure your slot! read less

Kayaking in Puerto Rico Kayaking at night was an adventure. I wanted to do it but if I had known about how we had to kayak at night and how hard it is; since I have never, never kayaked before I would had gone... read moreKayaking at night was an adventure. I wanted to do it but if I had known about how we had to kayak at night and how hard it is; since I have never, never kayaked before I would had gone with the motor boat ride.The group that lead the tour were always right there if we needed help, which we did need help many, many times. Although it took work to get to and from the lagoon we had a great time, we still laugh about our adventure. This family vacation was the best I have ever had our group included four adults. read less

Gran tour! Empresa muy recomendable, nos dieron un gran tour con mucha información, siempre predispuestos a ayudar y muy amables!
Muy recomendable!!!!

First Time Kayaking and it was AMAZING Booked the Bio-luminescence tour while our cruise ship was in port. The guides were very helpful, and the plankton was awe inspiring. My wife was less impressed as a first-timer and not as adventurous as I. Wear swim clothes, and... read moreBooked the Bio-luminescence tour while our cruise ship was in port. The guides were very helpful, and the plankton was awe inspiring. My wife was less impressed as a first-timer and not as adventurous as I. Wear swim clothes, and use the offered insect repellent. In our group a few kayaks had to be towed in one direction or another, and I have not laughed so much as I did while we tried to figure out how to work together and not run into mangroves. Will take this tour again, while my wife does another activity... read less

Great Adventure Package! A van picked us up from the hotel and drove us to Fajardo. We were supposed to start at 8pm but the previous batch was delayed. We did not start until about 9:30pm. It was better anyway since it was... read moreA van picked us up from the hotel and drove us to Fajardo. We were supposed to start at 8pm but the previous batch was delayed. We did not start until about 9:30pm. It was better anyway since it was really dark.

While waiting, we had the best chicken and and fresh fish skewers. We ordered more for to-go!

The kayaking tour was a bit chaotic since it was really dark and hard to hear instructions. But it was really fun. There are also other concurrent tours and navigating through narrow routes was quite challenging! But again, i had so much fun!

If crowd is not your scene, find a more private package. read less