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Great company with terrific guides, kayaking is fun, but bioluminescence well... This company is great - Kenny, Talia, Gary et al led us well, had all the scientific info and could answer any questions but also were alot of fun. The Kayaking is not too hard even if you are... read moreThis company is great - Kenny, Talia, Gary et al led us well, had all the scientific info and could answer any questions but also were alot of fun. The Kayaking is not too hard even if you are the parent of kids in their twenties and not in the best shape LOL. Kayaking through the mangroves was actually a highlight and I recommend the earlier trip so you can see. Also, bring bug spray. Even though we sprayed, we still got lots of bites. The kayaking was a lot of fun, seeing the bioluminesence was cool, but after a few minutes of stirring them up and thinking they are pretty cool, you are ready to return. I'm glad I saw it, but don't think I need to do it again. read less

Fun and unique outing We went when the moon was nearly full so the bioluminescence wasn’t as good as it might have been otherwise. But we enjoyed kayaking in the dark and the little flecks of luminescence we could see were fun. The tour... read moreWe went when the moon was nearly full so the bioluminescence wasn’t as good as it might have been otherwise. But we enjoyed kayaking in the dark and the little flecks of luminescence we could see were fun. The tour guides were all personable and knowledgeable and wanted us to learn and enjoy. There were a few inexperienced kayakers who made it more entertaining for those of us who had done it before. The tour guides tried hard to accommodate different skill levels and kept things as organized as possible for 30 people on 15 kayaks. We thought it was a fun adventure and the bioluminescence was a bonus! Would recommend! read less

Great time! We had a great time! Some experience with a kayak is definitely helpful, as some people were really struggling. The crew were very knowledgeable and helpful and very kind

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

Great trip Very nice time with entertaining and friendly guides. Guides said 85% of glow was lost with hurricane but still very cool to see with tarps.

Excepcional, excelente , única ❤ Una experiencia excepcional y única fui con mi niños y se lo disfrutaron al máximo. El canal fue súper divertido kayakiando y lo máximo ver los microorganismos bioluminiscentes con todo y la luna llena, luego te permiten kayakiar un rato.... read moreUna experiencia excepcional y única fui con mi niños y se lo disfrutaron al máximo. El canal fue súper divertido kayakiando y lo máximo ver los microorganismos bioluminiscentes con todo y la luna llena, luego te permiten kayakiar un rato. El guía Nestor y Daniel muy atentos y orientando en todo momento. RECOMENDADO 100 % 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

great tour! We called at the last minute the day of (Mar14th) and were lucky because there was a cancellation for the first tour - we grabbed the last two spots! And were so glad we did. Miguel was our... read moreWe called at the last minute the day of (Mar14th) and were lucky because there was a cancellation for the first tour - we grabbed the last two spots! And were so glad we did. Miguel was our guide - great job explaining how to kayak and explanation when we were in the bay.

Fun time - just stay relaxed because there will inevitably be people who are horrible kayakers! There were two girls in our group who couldn't get the hang of it - they were having a blast and laughing, but were all over the place. The rest of just laughed along with them. 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

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

Awesome time loved it Amazing fun and had funny host helping us for the trip . They all were amazing made the vibes great definitely don’t regret one bit 🙌🏼We had Kenny and his crew forgot all the names but highly recommended

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.

Priceless moment! On August 5, I took my party of 5. And from the beginning to the end the attention was 5 star. Seen the face of happiness of my group, priceless. So if you want a class A. Services this is... read moreOn August 5, I took my party of 5. And from the beginning to the end the attention was 5 star. Seen the face of happiness of my group, priceless. So if you want a class A. Services this is the Company to go with. read less

Excellent!!! Beautiful experience! Tour guides were amazing! Kenny guided and helped in every possible way! Very organized team work and beautiful nature !!

Magical paddle Magical! Rode with the 8:30 tour and guides were terrific—funny, helpful, informative. Enjoyed a relaxing paddle through the mangroves by the light of the moon and the pure magic of the bioluminescent plankton in the bay. Highly recommend!

The best kayak tour in Puerto Rico The tour guides are exceptional! I have taken this tour two other times but I thought this was by far the best one. Highly recommend this tour group specifically!

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

Less moonlight the better The night of our tour, the moon was too bright (that’s what we were told) so unfortunately we could not see the glowing in the water. The guides provided a tarp for us to wear over and it did help... read moreThe night of our tour, the moon was too bright (that’s what we were told) so unfortunately we could not see the glowing in the water. The guides provided a tarp for us to wear over and it did help a little for us to see but not much. Experience was still fun and informative regardless. Pedro was funny and engaged in conversation with us throughout most of it, the other guides not so much read less

relaxing nighttime paddle This was a fun experience and our guides were hilarious and helpful. The actual bioluminescence was tough to see and there's a lot of light pollution from the resort on the hill. Still, seeing all the sparkles under the tarp... read moreThis was a fun experience and our guides were hilarious and helpful. The actual bioluminescence was tough to see and there's a lot of light pollution from the resort on the hill. Still, seeing all the sparkles under the tarp was pretty amazing (it did make me a little seasick tho)! I did find paddling back in the dark a little nervewracking - luckily the boats can take some abuse as it was very slow and there was a lot of running into each other lol. Definitely bring lots of waterproof bug spray! read less

Great company and unique experience Everyone that helped us check in and take us on the tour was helpful and accommodating. The bioluminescence was pretty good when we went. It was a very unique experience and I’m glad we did it.

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!

Great Guides I was hesitant about going. Kenny, one of the guides, assured me he would take care of me - - and he did. He tied his kayak to mine and I felt very safe and enjoyed the experience. He... read moreI was hesitant about going. Kenny, one of the guides, assured me he would take care of me - - and he did. He tied his kayak to mine and I felt very safe and enjoyed the experience. He even pointed out iguanas along the way, shining a flashlight so I could see them. I have only been on a kayak one other time and I am inexperienced and older. I almost chickened out, but Kenny said I needed to do this. He made it possible and it was wonderful! Without his encouragement I would have missed out. read less

Great fun for the family We loved this. All of the guides were amazing. It was beautiful. Kenny was great with my nervous nine year old 🙂

Cool experience, but very commercial feel. Unfortunately we happened to go on a full moon night, so tricky to see the effect. We had a very large group of 10 - 12 kayaks and it was a little stressful to line up all the kayaks twice.... read moreUnfortunately we happened to go on a full moon night, so tricky to see the effect. We had a very large group of 10 - 12 kayaks and it was a little stressful to line up all the kayaks twice. The kayak behind us kept hitting us, and the other group was very loud with talking. It was a little crowded with all the other groups as well. If you are not a group of 2, you will be separated from your other party and may not see them for the trip. That being said, the kayak ride out there through the mangroves was so cool. You could here all the sounds of the forest, and the trees make a canopy over you. Once we were out there the 4 grouped kayaks put a tarp over our heads (? Covid safe) so we could see the effects. Although the lead seemed nice and friendly, definitely an excursion feel to the whole trip. I don’t think you can see it any other way, so worth it to see the phytoplankton natural wonder. All the other groups seemed to follow the same path, so issues not unique to this company. Overall, it was a B experience, and I would do it again. 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

Biolumiescent kayak tour This is one of the coolest things I have ever done. This is an evening Bio Bay kayak tour. You kayak thru a mangrove channel and when it gets dark, you can see the bioluminescent organisms in... read moreThis is one of the coolest things I have ever done. This is an evening Bio Bay kayak tour. You kayak thru a mangrove channel and when it gets dark, you can see the bioluminescent organisms in the water. They look like diamonds in the water. Very Cool!! read less

Outstanding experience Awesome experience with Island Kayak. Staff was great and made my family very comfortable. My kids loved it and described the whole experience as “ magical.”
Highly recommended

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

Great experience. This was a cool experience. After reading the reviews of people not seeing much of the bioluminescence, I was worried it wouldn’t be worth it. But it was amazing. We did the later tour (darker) and could see it and... read moreThis was a cool experience. After reading the reviews of people not seeing much of the bioluminescence, I was worried it wouldn’t be worth it. But it was amazing. We did the later tour (darker) and could see it and the. Under the tarp it was even more amazing. Kayaking was a lot of fun too. My teenage daughters had a lot of fun. Pedro, Belin, Gary, Mark, Celix, Jesus, Kenneth, and Isaias were great guides. We felt safe and supported the entire time. read less

Plankton as a the Main Character of the Tour. Not To Be Missed. The equipment was in top shape and the guides were professional and timely. A very unique experience.