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

Bucket List item With a limited number of bio luminescent bays in the world this is a bucket list activity. The staff and equipment were excellent. It is very dark and you really need to know how to kayak at least a... read moreWith a limited number of bio luminescent bays in the world this is a bucket list activity. The staff and equipment were excellent. It is very dark and you really need to know how to kayak at least a "little". I felt sorry for the guides who had to deal with novices who slowed the whole group down. My only complaint is that the whole mangrove and bay is TOO crowded because local authorities have licensed too many tour groups. You have to stay on your toes to stat with your guide and group and not get confused by other kayaks in the channel with our tour groups doing the same thing. Kayaking at night in the mangroves and bay is cool but it is crowded. read less

Worth the trip, but regular kayakers will be frustrated! The bio bay itself is beautiful and certainly worth the dark and somewhat spooky trip to the lagoon. We took the later night tour on a sliver moon night, so it was definitely dark. There are a large... read moreThe bio bay itself is beautiful and certainly worth the dark and somewhat spooky trip to the lagoon. We took the later night tour on a sliver moon night, so it was definitely dark. There are a large number of kayaking outfitters for this trip, and it feels crowded as you go in. The frustrating part is the fact that many had no clue how to paddle or steer in a kayak and those rookies made it very frustrating as they rushed, bumped and hollered at each other while trying to navigate through the mangroves. The large lagoon and bioluminescent waters were gorgeous but I echo that we weren't in that area long enough. I would recommend that these companies split up the newcomers from those with some kayaking experience. And everyone should note that coming out of the bay is more work than going in, so if you're not fit for paddling, you may want to reconsider! Our 11- and 14-year old daughters enjoyed this very much, and we saw younger kids doing just fine and being wowed by the glowing water. Island Kayak Adventures did a good job taking our reservation, sending directions, welcoming us, explaining the tour, and helping those in need. read less

Glowing Bay Adventure This was such a fun excursion for our family. The guides were so patient and helpful. Definitely recommend!

Legit Lights Great experience. We went on a night with a waning crescent moon, so the sky was pretty dark. Playing with the glowing plankton was amazing. Dont expect the whole bay to be glowing. You have to agitate the water to... read moreGreat experience. We went on a night with a waning crescent moon, so the sky was pretty dark. Playing with the glowing plankton was amazing. Dont expect the whole bay to be glowing. You have to agitate the water to really see the light show. Definitely worth doing. The paddling out was against the current and a little challenging. You are navigating through a mangrove forest in near total darkness. The biggest nuisance are the people who went on this trip and did not know how to paddle a kayak and kept running into other boats or tree branches, and then were rude. read less

Great experience This was an awesome experience while visiting PR!The instructors were great!Definitely recommend 👍🏼👍🏼💯

Very bright and visible bioluminescence! I definitely recommend this tour! My friends and I saw a ton of bioluminescence, with and without using the tarp that they provide to block out light; Thankfully we went on a night that was very dark and cloudy. It... read moreI definitely recommend this tour! My friends and I saw a ton of bioluminescence, with and without using the tarp that they provide to block out light; Thankfully we went on a night that was very dark and cloudy. It was AMAZING and so beautiful to see! Our tour guide Danny was very helpful and answered questions that we had about the hurricanes and the phytoplankton; he was very kind and calm with our group. The other tour guide Kenny led the group and kept us together. I appreciate that both guides are bilingual because our group spoke English and Spanish, so we needed both.
The only thing is that it’s a bit chaotic and you don’t get much guidance from the guides; thankfully I have a lot of kayaking experience so paddling in complete darkness was ok, but there are a lot of branches and things to look out for (which could have been communicated more clearly as we approached them). I wore bug spray and had no problems with bugs. You either need to wear water shoes or take your shoes off when they tell you to at the beginning, and a bathing suit/waterproof bottoms are good. Overall this was a beautiful, fun, and impressive experience. Thank you Danny and Kenny! read less

Bioluminescent kayak tour AWESOME!!!! What else is there to say.The guides where excellant. The weather was a bit windy , but once in the canal, it was peaceful. If you are scared of the dark, this may not be the... read moreAWESOME!!!! What else is there to say.The guides where excellant. The weather was a bit windy , but once in the canal, it was peaceful. If you are scared of the dark, this may not be the best attraction for you, as parts of the canal are completely covered and pitch black, which makes it perfect for seeing the plankton luminate. read less

Once in a lifetime experience! An absolutely breath taking and mesmerizing experience! Our tour guide's knowledge about the bay seemed unlimited and his passion for the lagoon was contagious! I went for my first time 9 months after Hurricane Maria and to be able to... read moreAn absolutely breath taking and mesmerizing experience! Our tour guide's knowledge about the bay seemed unlimited and his passion for the lagoon was contagious! I went for my first time 9 months after Hurricane Maria and to be able to come back four years later and see how much the lagoon has continued to prosper is truly amazing! We were blessed to have a night where the plankton were at the brightest they have been in a long time. Any time someone asks me about Puerto Rico, I always have to tell them about the bio-bay and there is no other company I would recommend to take you than Island Kayaking Adventures! Thank you for all of the beautiful memories! read less

"Nice" .... not quite amazing though. Overall, our group agreed this was a "nice experience".... our guide, Kenny was AWESOME! The kayaking through the mangroves was extraordinary - truly. The actual bioluminescent time was very short, under a wet, stinky tarp, and "neat" - the plankton... read moreOverall, our group agreed this was a "nice experience".... our guide, Kenny was AWESOME! The kayaking through the mangroves was extraordinary - truly. The actual bioluminescent time was very short, under a wet, stinky tarp, and "neat" - the plankton lighting is NOTHING like the pictures on the website show it to be... NOTHING.I was honestly a little annoyed by the music being played by other groups, and i also heard it coming from one of our own tour guides kayaks - i feel like the "music" should come from nature, in an experience like this. The mangrove kayaking was worth the money - i just wished our kayaks didn't have to be tied together to experience the bioluminescent part - not enough space between kayaks to really experience it. Again, it was "nice". 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

The paddle out and back might be the best part, in a good way! While the glow is the main draw, our group really enjoyed the paddle out and back in the dark. It was so cool and kinda spooky but in the best way to paddle though the mangrove-y waterway out to... read moreWhile the glow is the main draw, our group really enjoyed the paddle out and back in the dark. It was so cool and kinda spooky but in the best way to paddle though the mangrove-y waterway out to the site. Each kayak has a little glowing light on it and watching them drift over the water in front of you while you paddle was really relaxing. The staff is super cool. Really helpful and chill. Definitely enjoyed. Oh, and it was the first time in a kayak for several of us and very easy to do. read less

MAGICAL EXPERIENCE! Excellent job done by the tour guys👏👏👏
They took care of us and on the top of everythi g, they were helping others left behind by other companies. They adviced us not to go too fast or too slow. I saw... read moreExcellent job done by the tour guys👏👏👏
They took care of us and on the top of everythi g, they were helping others left behind by other companies. They adviced us not to go too fast or too slow. I saw several accidents of other Kayak colapsing, crashing and people in the water. There were not like a traffic regulation lol. We made it and we went to the lake the other companies were mostly gone. So we enjoyed the clear night, learn about the stars and history! About the area and our tour guy had all the answers my son was impressed with the green laser light. He loved the experience too and the cover to make it dark and be able to see the bioluminiscencia was very smart! We hope that everybody take care of this magical place!😊🙏❤ 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

Fun and Friendly Guides This was an enjoyable experience; the guides were fantastic at accommodating different skill levels and keeping things organized. All the guides were knowledgeable and very friendly, talking to the area, stars and bioluminescence. We went when the moon was nearly... read moreThis was an enjoyable experience; the guides were fantastic at accommodating different skill levels and keeping things organized. All the guides were knowledgeable and very friendly, talking to the area, stars and bioluminescence. We went when the moon was nearly full, so the bioluminescence wasn’t great, but the guides worked hard to ensure we could still see it and enjoy it. read less

Great experience Talias customer service was awesome on the phone. The crew did everything they could do so you could see the illumination even when not dark.

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

Nice trip ! Gary Kenney and Celix were very professional and made the experience memorable despite a heckler. Be advised you will see the glowing effect but it’s not as bright as many highly filtered pictures. They were very accommodating when we couldn’t... read moreGary Kenney and Celix were very professional and made the experience memorable despite a heckler. Be advised you will see the glowing effect but it’s not as bright as many highly filtered pictures. They were very accommodating when we couldn’t make our previous reservation and switched it with ease. read less

Amazing night tour We had a great time with Island Kayaking Adventure on our visit to Luquillo. The night tour was amazing, the guides were very informative and the whole experience was great!

Memorable!!! Excelente experiencia, me arrepentí de seguir el consejo de no llevar mi celular ya que la unica foto que toman es al inicio. Pero fue una gran experiencia y quedará grabada en nuestra memoria y en la de mis niños.... read moreExcelente experiencia, me arrepentí de seguir el consejo de no llevar mi celular ya que la unica foto que toman es al inicio. Pero fue una gran experiencia y quedará grabada en nuestra memoria y en la de mis niños. Gracias a Diego (creo) por estar dispuesto a ayudar a mi niño que tenia problemas con su asiento. Excelente experiencia para adultos y niños! Y todos los guias muy amables y al pendiente de ti. 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

Something you have to do in PR We had a pleasurable experience with this company. There are multiple companies doing the same thing at the same time so it can be overwhelming at times. Our group had 4 guides with 15 kayaks. We went at 6pm, but... read moreWe had a pleasurable experience with this company. There are multiple companies doing the same thing at the same time so it can be overwhelming at times. Our group had 4 guides with 15 kayaks. We went at 6pm, but the best time to go is the 8pm option because the darker the better.
Warning: this isn't a relaxing experience! You have to actively paddle your kayak (it's a double seater) for a solid 45 minutes (one way) in an extremely narrow canal in darkness. Each company's kayak has a colored light at the tail end so you can identify where your groups is. And with so many companies going at the same time, it gets chaotic, especially since you can't see anything. I was disappointed to see that there is a company with boats that go up and down the canal with the kayaks- very dangerous! Once we reached the lagoon, we all floated together holding on to each other's kayaks until it was dark enough to see the lights in the water.
The lights cannot be caught on camera, perhaps video. One of our group members lost his go pro so try not to bring anything! In order for the lights to show, you have to wiggle your hands/foot/paddle in the water. The way back would have been cool if we weren't stuck behind a boat with it's back light on, meaning the lights in the water couldn't be seen. This is something you had to do in Puerto Rico because I'm pretty sure its unique to this island, but I wasn't too impressed.
At the end of the tour, they have snacks and water. They take two pictures, which they post online for free.
You will get very wet so bring a change of clothes. The women's restroom only has 2 stalls (never any toilet paper) so be prepared for a long line. read less

Island Kayaking Adventure - Bioluminescent Bay Paddling through the mangroves, splashing sparkling bioluminescent water on my wife, and the star filled night sky!

Glowing Bay Adventure The experience advertises 2 hours but they ask you to arrive 30 minutes in advance to check in then spend another 30 giving an orientation on the use of a kayak later followed by getting on the kayaks and sending... read moreThe experience advertises 2 hours but they ask you to arrive 30 minutes in advance to check in then spend another 30 giving an orientation on the use of a kayak later followed by getting on the kayaks and sending us off. Each way is about 30ish minutes through the mangrove forest and some people don’t know how to use a kayak which makes it funny. The bio part of the tour is not rushed I would say like other reviews mentioned but it’s definitely short sweet and to the point. read less

Fun Really fun learning experience, requires hard work but professionals are there to help you. Safe and cool!!

¡Excelente experiencia! Me encantó la experiencia. Todo muy organizado y el equipo está muy bien preparado. Me sentí segura y en familia en todo momento. Se nota que el equipo da la milla extra y que están siempre bien... read moreMe encantó la experiencia. Todo muy organizado y el equipo está muy bien preparado. Me sentí segura y en familia en todo momento. Se nota que el equipo da la milla extra y que están siempre bien atentos a todos los participantes. read less

Amazing Tour Guide Kenny Kenny was an amazing tour guide!! He was patient, knowledgeable, and most important kind. Shout out to you Kenny, Your “Louisiana Girls”

Overall the kayaking experience was great. The illuminations were not great, but the science behind them was great. Guides were super friendly and made the experience fun. Thanks to Daniel & Abel. Abel was very helpful and guided my two granddaughters and me through the tour.

Luminescent bay kayaking Very organized, good direction, overall wonderful experience. Provides everything you need, life jackets, bug spray etc. If you want pictures, take your camera/phone in waterproof pouch (tho they discourage). They do not supply photos.

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