This trip was fun and scary af. It's pitch black all around. No phones, no flash or cameras. Its…read morehard to see the bioluminescent algae against light. We drive out on the boat about 15 minutes all black surrounding us. We get somewhere towards the middle and the guide is all like okay go. The wave of awkward silence gripped us. Because, Go? Go where? Certainly not in this pitch black ocean/sea/bay/river or wherever we were lol. It took the 8 of us a minute to trust it. Life jackets required and stay no further then 5 feet from the boat. A guy went first and we watched. Then my daughter. Then me cuz well, my daughter lol. It was a great and fun experience waving around watching the plankton glow with our movements. Waving water over our limbs they lit up like ethereal glitter. We all swam on top of one another remarking Primo/Prima (cousins) because we were all too scared to go out further or spread too wide. It's a pitch black water experience and you don't know what's in the water or around you. The stars were absolutely beautiful with the lack of light in the area. They too refused to be filmed. Divas. I respect it. It forced us to live in the moment instead. Forced us to store the excitement, joy and experience in our minds and hearts. He let us swim 20 minutes. After the first 10 we were too overjoyed to be scared. There were after all, 8 of us in the water at that point. We swam close and near the boat and did weird movements to catch the plankton in a good glow. The guide was experienced over 30 years and very cool and relaxed. He was trustworthy and I say worth every penny. Even if you can't get photos you get the experience. It was one of my favorite experiences of all. Absolutely worth it.

This was the coolest experience ever! The moon was very bright, but you could still see. This…read morecompany went the extra mile to creat shade with boats and umbrellas. They stop in the boats and let you jump out and swim! The boats are about 20 people per boat. They do take reservations if you call ahead, but they will also will take walk ups until the boat is filled. Bring a change of clothes. The parking is a public area and you have to walk a little bit, but it's not bad! It's about $10 per person, but worth every penny! Go on a darker night for sure!!! This is a must if you are visiting the south side of the island.

Absolutely a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience. We did the Parguera biobay kayaking tour…read moreexperience. We were lucky enough to see the biobay on a cloudy night. We did the kayaking and swimming option, and we kayaked into a cove where the biobay was brightest, and we also swam around the biobay as well. The captain was extremely nice and knowledgeable. 10/10 would come again!

After not able to find lodging near Mosquito Bay, we opted to visit the bioluminescent bay at La…read moreParguera. There is a parking lot nearby, but I highly suggest coming early as the location is a bit hard to find. They do have a restroom in their little shack that you can use before boarding the boat. Our Captain and his nephew (?) were very knowledgeable and kind. He told us not only about the bioluminescent plankton, but some of the history of Puerto Rico as well. As we were on the boat to the bay, he told us about the houses destroyed by the hurricane a few years ago as well as some celebrity homes, like Red Sox baseball player, David Ortiz. When we got to the actual bay, it was completely dark. This is the only location where you can actually swim in the bay. Kayaks, paddles, and a life vest were all provided to us. They also offered us water and soda, which was very nice. They gave us ample time to swim around and even helped everyone get on their kayak. We were in a group of about 10 people so it was not very crowded. The skies were also so dark that you could see the Milky Way. For $75 a person, this was definitely a once in a lifetime experience that picture could not capture!

Island Venture is the one and only ferry that takes the public to and from Caja de Muertos. Only…read moreone ferry sets sail each day. The only other way to get there is by private boat. Launching from La Guancha, the dock was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking. For $28 roundtrip (as of 12/16), it was a value excursion! On this uninhabited island, there are no stores or vendors. Bring your own food, drinks, and beach comfort items. The ferry does sell drinks, some alcoholic beverages, snacks, and food (hot dogs and kebabs). You have to preorder the food in the morning and they'll cook it up fresh while you go play on the island, serving lunch at noon. For $60, you get roundtrip transportation and twelve meal and drink tickets (two tickets for food items, one ticket for snacks and drinks, including beer). The prices onboard are actually quite reasonable, so the meal tickets really aren't that much of a deal, in my opinion. You can also rent beach chairs and snorkeling gear from Island Ventures at very affordable prices. On this gorgeous island, we wanted to do it all! We wanted to hike to the lighthouse, explore the caves, play at the beach...everything! But we somehow couldn't get away from the water. We played at the beach, snorkeled, and then beached again. Snorkeling gear was only ten bucks to rent (as of 12/16), but because I can't swim and needed a life vest, I paid another two bucks for the whole shebang. While we were close to coral along the shore, it wasn't the best snorkeling environment. Not a lot of wildlife around all those human types that lined the shores. There were many fish under the dock, so we carefully explored that area. The water is a brilliant turquoise, but not very clear (it wasn't dirty, it just wasn't crystal clear), so it was often times difficult to see, even from a short distance away. Ferry leaves La Guancha at 8:30 AM on the dot, so get there early to check in and grab a seat. The forty-five minute ride each way is pretty smooth. Ferry leaves the island at 3:30 PM. That's almost six hours on the island! For us, it was just right. A perfect day on a gorgeous island with an attentive ferry staff.

We had an AMAZING day at Isla Caja de Muertos aka Coffin Island (which annoys me because it's not a…read moreword for word translation and Box of the Dead Island sounds way better). The Island itself is 5 + stars, but one of the only ways to get there (Island Ventures) knocks it down a star. Island Venture Ferry Basics -- $25 per person which includes two drink tickets (can be claimed for Medalla Light, Coors Light, or soda). You can also upgrade your ticket for $10 and get 15 drink tickets (!) --Boat leaves from La Guancha at 8:30am (but you must arrive by 7:40am) and from the island at 3:30 (boards at 3). Ride takes about 45 minutes and has a lower level with shade. --They also sell hot dogs and kebabs and rent umbrellas on the ship and the ship stays docked there so you can continue to purchase drinks/food while you're on the island. Caveats: --The company holds weird hours and are hard to get a hold of, especially if you don't speak Spanish. --Their online booking system can be glitchy, my friend's reservation got mixed up for the wrong day. --Spots book up fast, book early! --They charge a fee for coolers (although we had soft/bag style coolers and were not charged). --We shared the boat with a school trip...so yea, there's that. ISLAND --AWESOME. --Walk up (down? into?) the cave. --Walk up to the lighthouse for some AMAZING views (30 minutes, bring water, we did it in flip flops but prob shouldn't have). --Love life on the beach. Watch out for jellyfish though! --Snorkel! (Not the best I've seen, but still cool). --Admire cacti and wildlife (hermit crabs and lizards everywhere!) During some seasons there are apparently sea turtles nesting! --Pack a picnic and enjoy it on the picnic tables! They also have compost "bathrooms." They smell and don't have soap, but there's TP! --Avoid the small beach to the left of the dock (if you're facing the island)-loaded with bugs! --Perfect day trip and one of my favorite activities from our Puerto Rico trip! ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. Must go!

Muy muy amable! Very very friendly!…read more My new hubby and I came to PR for our honeymoon and did a 2 hour excursion with this company. It was a far drive from San Juan but worth it! We got to explore the island via car & via jetski. The jetski is overall easy to drive but you got to be brave to really break through the wakes and drive fast! My hubby did a great job driving us! We got a chance to explore the west side and east side! So grateful & highly recommend if you're in Puerto Rico to Jetski with this company!

This was such a fun experience for our family! Getting us…read moreset up was smooth and easy with a great team. Everything felt well-organized. Some of us were experienced while others weren't, so the guides were attentive to those that wanted to go slower or faster than others. They took us out to Gilligan's island and we had the most relaxing little swim in the natural lazy river. We highly recommend this fun, active experience for the family!

We rented through Torres based on recommendations, and they did not disappoint! There were some…read moreclerical issues with our reservation, but they got us on a boat right away and were very kind about it! We loved our day rental! We were a little nervous to captain our own boat at first, but they gave us instructions and got used to it quickly! I was definitely expecting something a little smaller and more rickety, but it was a nice little boat with a shade that came in clutch! I definitely recommend Torres!!

From the minute I reached out to Torres Boat Service they were helpful, quick to reply to my…read morequestions, and made me feel very accommodated. I didn't pre-book, and when I arrived, they walked me through the process which was very straight forward, explained how the motor works, which was very simple, and explained where we could go to check out the local sights. I had a great day on the boat and there was very little I would say they needed to improve. The only suggestion I would make would be to have ice available on site, and maybe jugs of water to purchase, just because not everyone arrives in a car with their own supplies. Overall, a great experience.

This was an unforgettable experience! Let me start by saying that this was in no way easy. The hike…read morehas challenging parts where you are also carrying the tube with you sometimes, so you must be fully capable to do that. The crew is incredible! They are very nice and make sure everyone is doing okay through the entire journey. They take you on a hike to where you will zip line. After the zip line is where you take your tube up river with you. Once you get to the top of the river is where you do the smaller, but mandatory, cliff jump. From there you grab a tube and enjoy floating down the river! At the end of the river there is an optional jump that is from very high up, definitely good for adrenaline junkies! From there was in my opinion the toughest part of the whole adventure: the hike back. It was rough but well worth it. The dogs that hike with you are also a nice bonus! I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an adventure!

I recently did the Cave Tubing adventure with West Side Adventures. Even though I used to live in…read morePuerto Rico, this experience made me feel like a tourist discovering my own island, which I truly appreciated. The adventure itself was a lot of fun, and the scenery was beautiful. That said, I do think the tour is overpriced compared to similar adventure experiences I've done in other countries. Since participants have to meet at the former Arecibo Observatory, which is quite remote, I was surprised that no bottled water or even a small protein bar or snack was provided after such a physically demanding activity. That would have been a thoughtful touch and would have enhanced the overall experience. I also felt the guides could have been more professional. While they were generally helpful, it didn't seem like there was much organization within the group. It would have been safer and more enjoyable to have guides positioned at the front, middle, and back of the group to better assist hikers with different fitness levels. In addition, the frequent use of profanity among the guides was disappointing and came across as unprofessional. Although most of us understood Spanish, the tour was conducted in English, and I expected a higher level of professionalism. For anyone considering this adventure, I recommend being in at least moderate physical condition. Some sections of the hike can be challenging, so this isn't the best choice for someone who isn't comfortable walking on uneven, rocky terrain. Also, wear shoes that you don't mind getting muddy, wet, and dirty--you'll definitely need them! Overall, I had a great time and I'm glad I experienced it. The cave tubing itself was memorable and a lot of fun. With a few improvements in customer service, organization, and professionalism, this could easily become a five-star experience.

We planned a last minute trip to Puerto rico and doing the bioluminescence bay was on our bucket…read morelist. I researched the main areas on the island to do it and chose this area because they tow the kayaks out so you don't have to paddle far. With little kids and doing it late at night, this was a factor for us. It did not regret my choice and this company did a great job! First off, we were late and they waited for us. Our group was 10 people and we headed out. It was a perfect night weather-wise as the sky was a bit cloudy, but you could also see the stars. The cove they take you to is quiet and calm, although there are other groups there. We got 1 hour of total time on the water, so you could split it up however you wanted. We kayaked for about 20 minutes and it was so cool, watching the glow everytime you paddled. There was a corridor leading out of the cove you could paddle to, but we decided not to do it, who knows if it would have been darker out there. We swam for the rest of the time and it did not get old. Splashing around the glow was incredible! You have life jackets on the whole time as it is pretty deep. They gave you drinks on the way back to enjoy!

We booked the bio bay boat/kayak/swim tour and it was pure magic. Go on a night with a new moon and…read moreexpect to be wowed. We did the 7pm tour because we brought young kids, but the 9pm might have been even better. My 11 year old said this swim was more magical than Disney world. A truly once in a lifetime experience! We've also done the bio bay in fajardo and that was cool but this was above and beyond, probably 100 times more bioluminescence

Best experience. Was knowledgeable and interesting at the same time. Captain Ismael even when…read morewasn't feeling well but gave us the most memorable adventure. Many reasons drove me to chose him. And He delivered an extraordinary experience. My BF first Xmas in PR. He is originally from Iowa and this was his Xmas present. A moment to remember forever. I can't wait to be able to share this experience with My Oncology Surgeon from Nigeria and his wife from Russian, with my in-laws my friends from afar like my role model who is from Wales. I want to bring my whole tribe. Thanks Captain Ismael. Totally recommend this experience!

Ismael es excelente guía porque tiene 50 años estudiando la bahía de la Parguera. Nos inspiró…read morebastante con sus teorías y resultados de muchos estudios que el a investigado científico. Además es perfectamente bilingüe en Español y en Inglés. también nos hizo reír mucho. Ismael is an excellent guide, as he has been studying the Bay of La Palguera for 50 years and safely conducting tours and excursions To happy, curious visitors like us. His theories and results of his investigations make for a fun evening of fun exploration and fascinating conversation. Ismael is full bilingual in Spanish and English and is also very funny.