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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

BioBay Kayaking in Fajardo Second time we've done this tour. They are very good & well organized, despite the bit of chaos that these days goes on in Las Croabas with different companies offering the tours. Just find their Kayak truck and their tent,... read moreSecond time we've done this tour. They are very good & well organized, despite the bit of chaos that these days goes on in Las Croabas with different companies offering the tours. Just find their Kayak truck and their tent, check in, get with your tour group and get ready for an amazing experience! They are bilingual, explain safety rules, what & how to expect the tour to go down. Simple enough for beginner kayakers and it is mandatory to wear a life jacket, which they provide. Stick to your group & follow your leader kinda deal, as there are other tours on the water coming and going at the same time. Most tours now have blinking kayak lights and your tour group lights will be same color. Pick a dark night, no moon preferably, for better experience. The bio luminescence can be seen way before you make it out to the lagoon while you are paddling through the mangroves. Watch your head!! And of course other kayakers. Stay to the right. It's not deep around the mangroves, but I wouldn't want to fall in the water in the dark. Once out in the lagoon, they brief you on these organisms. Pretty cool lil boogers!!!. Our first time around 10 years ago, they would let you jump in the water while out in the lagoon (there it's deep) and you could swim and glow while doing so. Super cool stuff. Although that in itself was once in a lifetime, now they are trying to protect the organisms from body products, chemicals, etc, so you can not do so. Regardless, totally worth it to go out and experience. Bring water shoes, and yes, at least your butt will get wet in the kayak, so maybe a change of clothes. They have started taking your pictures for sale after the tour and will also post from your tour, featuring YOU, on their facebook page. You may bring your camera, preferably waterproof, but chances are you will not capture any of the "glow". It's camera shy!! Food and bars are within walking distance from where they launch for before of after tour. Some local vendors are out there as well. Leave valuables in your car, out of sight, and lock your vehicle. Friday & Saturdays can get pretty crazy busy with traffic and parking. Parking is free. read less

Great experience We had a great experience with island kayaking. The guides were great and very knowledgeable. The experience was fantastic. we booked late and they were able to accommodate us perfectly. I would recommend island kayaking.

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

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

Fantastic!! Don't miss this opportunity when you are in Puerto Rico. Beautiful, and fun. Guides are knowledgeable and funny. A true lifetime memory!!!

Bio Bay Night Kayak Adventure Very awesome! Rates up there as one of the best things I have ever done in my life! Do the night tour where you see the bay light up as the water glows when you touch it! Water is shallow... read moreVery awesome! Rates up there as one of the best things I have ever done in my life! Do the night tour where you see the bay light up as the water glows when you touch it! Water is shallow so even if you have a fear of water, it is only a couple of feet deep. read less

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

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!

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

Fun time! Very interesting and unique! Half the fun of kayaking with 20 other boats is watching the couples fight as they try to keep their boats straight in the small canal. That being said, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it.... read moreHalf the fun of kayaking with 20 other boats is watching the couples fight as they try to keep their boats straight in the small canal. That being said, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it. Be sure to book directly with the company to save money. We saw signs on the beaches through a tour company for the same tour we took for $30 more than we paid. If you need a bite to eat beforehand, there is a guy who grills chicken and has rice and beans for $6 a plate right next to the booth where you check in. It was the best food we ate all trip. The pina coladas were excellent too ($4). 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

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

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

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

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

Kayaking en Bio bay Son puntuales un gran servicio y atención. El recorrido es maravilloso. Tienen el cuidado de hacer sentir atendido a todos por igual. El equipo de trabajo es muy bueno y los Kayaks están en muy buen estado. Ofrecen meriendas y... read moreSon puntuales un gran servicio y atención. El recorrido es maravilloso. Tienen el cuidado de hacer sentir atendido a todos por igual. El equipo de trabajo es muy bueno y los Kayaks están en muy buen estado. Ofrecen meriendas y agua al terminar el recorrido. read less

Pretty neat experience The photos may seem magnificent and blue, but those photos are photoshopped. Anyway it was a peaceful journey through the lucious mangroves that encompass the path. I recommend to go early in the night because it is a timely trip.... read moreThe photos may seem magnificent and blue, but those photos are photoshopped. Anyway it was a peaceful journey through the lucious mangroves that encompass the path. I recommend to go early in the night because it is a timely trip. Please go, it’s very enjoyable! read less

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

Bio bay fajardo Hello, I took the tour yesterday, 09.02.2019 and it was incredible! Perfect experience of seeing the lagoon shining because of the dinoflagellates! in addition, the staff that accompanied us were extremely helpful, both before and during and after the tour.... read moreHello, I took the tour yesterday, 09.02.2019 and it was incredible! Perfect experience of seeing the lagoon shining because of the dinoflagellates! in addition, the staff that accompanied us were extremely helpful, both before and during and after the tour. I rented a car and went with my family, the IKA team emailed me the detailed address to get to the place of the tour. there, they gave us repellent, snack and water! I recommend. read less

A lot of fun but you need stamina We enjoyed our kayak to Bio Bay. It is pretty well organised but it could be said that the group was too large with some inexperienced kayakers causing confusion. The guides are good and friendly and thye bay is well... read moreWe enjoyed our kayak to Bio Bay. It is pretty well organised but it could be said that the group was too large with some inexperienced kayakers causing confusion. The guides are good and friendly and thye bay is well worth visiting. However, most of your trip is spent paddling to and from the bay along a narrow canal with over-hanging mangrove trees. Not for the faint hearted! If you trust yourself in the water, take a camera (or take a water-proof one); the guide takes a photo of you but it is not great quality. 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

Island Kayaking Adventure Trustable company, experience was excellent, I had fun, a lot of workout, use mosquito repellent ( they have, just in case you don't), they take you a picture when you get to the bio bay and you can get it... read moreTrustable company, experience was excellent, I had fun, a lot of workout, use mosquito repellent ( they have, just in case you don't), they take you a picture when you get to the bio bay and you can get it through their fb page. It takes 1 hour and a half to complete. 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 like none other This was a great activity in Puerto Rico. We went out around 6:30pm and I recommend this time over the later time as there is still daylight when you head out in the kayaks through the mangroves. The... read moreThis was a great activity in Puerto Rico. We went out around 6:30pm and I recommend this time over the later time as there is still daylight when you head out in the kayaks through the mangroves. The guides provided an excellent, thorough instruction on how to kayak and the evenings plan, but it was very helpful to get the feel for the kayak and mangrove before you are in the pitch black of night. Be sure to bring your patience as several other kayakers in the group seemed to forget the instruction on how to stop their kayaks - so much so that it felt like bumper kayaks at times. Once through the mangroves and into the lagoon, the guides provided a tarp to put over the kayaks so you could see the bioluminescence better when you waved your hands through the water. This was really helpful, because as even though it was a dark night with minimal moonlight, the bioluminescence is not as bright as the pictures online (they are photoshopped) and making it extra dark made a huge difference in seeing the glow. Even with the bioluminescence not being as bright as it is online it was still really exciting to see what looked like little blue fireflies in the water. The guides took pictures of each kayak before heading back, and posted them on Facebook for free. Kayaking through the mangroves in the dark is a great adventure on its own that I definitely recommend, so the bioluminescence is just the magical cherry on the cake at that point. They provided bug spray and a small snack afterwards. Both were nice touches (and definitely use the bug spray!) read less

Great fun!!! We heard about the Bio Bay kayaking tours and decided to try it. I did not plan ahead and found Island Kayaking through the resort concierge. The first few places I called were booked up but Island... read moreWe heard about the Bio Bay kayaking tours and decided to try it. I did not plan ahead and found Island Kayaking through the resort concierge. The first few places I called were booked up but Island Kayaking still had a few openings the week we were there. Called up, booked it and they confirmed everything by text and included explicit directions on how to get there (you will need them...it is not easy to find). Once we arrived, we were checked in quickly by the friendly staff. They recommended that we not take anything with us like phones, cameras, etc...and they would hold our stuff for us (I was a bit weary but it worked out fine). They were right to recommend that we not bring anything because we got soaked.

The guides were great and led us out. We were a group of 15 two person kayaks and they take you across a bay and through dark and curvy channels that look like they are out of Jurassic Park. It is pitch dark other than some moonlight which makes it really fun. You kayak for about 30 minutes or so until you reach another bay, the Bio Bay. They gather you in a group and give you a brief overview and then let you explore around for about 20 minutes. We had a full moon night which is not the best night to do it apparently but you could still see the water light up just when you put your oar in the water. Then they lead you back the way you came. The Bio Bay is really fun and interesting but the big surprise was just the nighttime kayaking through the dark channels. All of our kids loved it!! And the kayaking is very easy and not tiring at all even though you are paddling for over an hour.

When you return to shore, they greet you with water and snacks. They take pictures which they post free of charge on Facebook two days later.

Highly recommend the Bio Bay tour and highly recommend Island Kayaking. About $50 per person. read less

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

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

Good unusual experience I was reading reviews and people complaining about group size. Yes, it was about 16 kayaks in one group and channel to the bay is pretty narrow but it didn't ruin our experience at all. The bay itself is pretty... read moreI was reading reviews and people complaining about group size. Yes, it was about 16 kayaks in one group and channel to the bay is pretty narrow but it didn't ruin our experience at all. The bay itself is pretty big and there is enough space for 5-6 big groups (or even more). Our guide gave us interesting info about the bay and why plankton is glowing. The night was pretty bright, moon was out. But they had а canopy to cover kayaks and we could see luminescence fine. Very unusual and cool. read less

Bio Bay We were staying in a hotel close to Fajardo. They recommended this company. We had a fun experience kayaking over to the bio bay. Highly organized group that moved at a speed comfortable for all guests. The kayaks are two... read moreWe were staying in a hotel close to Fajardo. They recommended this company. We had a fun experience kayaking over to the bio bay. Highly organized group that moved at a speed comfortable for all guests. The kayaks are two seaters. The paddle takes about 45 minutes each was and is NOT strenuous. Was a lot of fun.

The company supplies bug spray. I forgot to use. There were a few mosquitos - but not too bad. Would recommend using the spray. Don’t read too much into this comment - just my one error.

While we had a car, the hotel provided us with transportation. Parking at the time we arrived at the harbor may have been a challenge. If you are close, I might suggest a taxi or Uber.

Was a very fun experience and would recommend this company. read less