These guys were great for visiting the bioluminescent bay! The staff spoke fluent English with our primary guide being from the US mainland. I recommend wearing water shoes as you'll have to walk through thigh deep water to get to the kayak. You want to plan your trip as close to a new moon as possible as you want to eliminate as much light as possible to really see the glow. Annoyingly there is a neighborhood above the lagoon with bright spotlights but facing the water way and lingering near the other side of the lagoon the bioluminescence is still very visible and a total blast. The guides even brought us a tiny jellyfish to observe and see how it glowed as it wiggled in our hands. I wouldn't even bother bringing your phone, I highly doubt you'd be able to capture the glow while holding still enough in a kayak. Navigating the mangroves was tricky because the guides blue lights were just bright enough the destroy our night vision and not see the low hanging branches. I would hope in the future that the guides would switch to red lights to make navigating in the low light easier. read more

Pure Adventure - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

We booked these guys for a snorkel trip and had a good time. We booked about 2 weeks out and online it said there were only 3 spots, but I called and was able to get 4 of us in. the boat left early in the morning, but there was no stress. You arrive a check in at a roadside building, where you can use the restroom before going out to the dock and pier, which is just a short drive away. You follow the guide's car in your car to the parking lot and it was no problem. From there, we got on the boat, which was two decks and fairly spacious. We set out on a 45 minute ride to a beach that was deserted and gorgeous. We swam and did some snorkeling there for about an hour before moving to a different spot just down the way for some real snorkeling. The marine life was much more abundant here and we saw sting rays, turtles, and a bevy of fish. On the way back, we got a wrap that we had pre-selected back at check-in and unlimited drinks, both alcoholic and non. read more

The bioluminescent bay is a total joke - don't waste your time or money on this trip. The bay itself is a swamp of putrid, dead fish smelling water. There are dozens of other tour companies out there as well making it feel like overcrowded amusement park rather than nature. The mosquitoes and biting flies added to the misery. And then there was no bioluminescence to be seen. They said that's typical with all the climate change/light pollution. Really bad experience all around. read more

The guides were great and the constellation info was fascinating. But the host failed to include on the site that the bioluminescent plankton is minimally active between December and April. I went in January. When we arrived at the lagoon, we had to lift a large slimy tarp over all of the kayaks to increase our ability to see the glowing plankton. All we saw was a few sparks when we wiggled our hands in the water. Very disappointing. read more

We spent Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico and the Private Snorkel and Cruise Experience in Ceiba was the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend the full day. Juan gave the six of us this private snorkeling experience, away from the big crowds and tourist groups. I had never been snorkeling before, and I must say it was magical. We saw sea turtles, a stingray, a live conch, and beautiful tropical fish. They offered us delicious food and cold drinks throughout the entire day. Juan and Perla were amazing guides, emphasizing both fun and safety. We sincerely enjoyed our time with them. Juan spoke passionately about Puerto Rico and gave us excellent recommendations for the rest of our trip. I can't recommend this experience enough! read more

they are amazing I used them twice to snorkle great people great service ! Carlitos and his crew!

Our family of five, including kids ages 7, 9, and 14, had an unforgettable time on the Culebra snorkeling excursion! The staff were outstanding--friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful. As first-time snorkelers, we felt completely safe and supported, both on the boat and in the water. They explained everything clearly and assisted us whenever needed. The entire trip was well-organized, fun, and relaxing.They also provided lunch which included a wrap of your choosing some fresh fruits chips and unlimited beverages.From the beautiful beaches to the clear waters and colorful sea life, it was an experience we'll always treasure. We highly recommend this excursion for families looking for a fun and memorable adventure in Puerto Rico! read more

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We did the bioluminescent bay kayaking tour with this company and had a wonderful experience. Every member of the staff was professional, engaging, helpful, and knowledgeable. A full moon meant we couldn't see the bioluminescence while paddling, but the staff had a thick tarp they stretched over several kayaks at a time so we could experience it, and it was magical! On our way back, another group was colliding with our boats, creating a traffic jam. Two of our guides instantly jumped into the water and safely straightened us all out so we could easily continue on our way. Once we returned, a guide let my kids hold a jellyfish (without stinging tentacles), which was such a fun way to end our tour. I would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them. read more

I almost hesitated to give this only three stars but here's why... If you are looking for a relaxing kayaking activity with star gazing, this is not it. It's quite physically and mentally engaging. Actually, very physically engaging. If you are sensitive when it comes to physical activity and working with a partner, there might be an element of embarrassment you feel. I say this because inevitably the boats bump into each other, you run into trees, the coaches are constantly telling you how to maneuver. It may not sound like much and maybe to most people it isn't but I noticed other groups and myself included, were getting tired and frustrated on the way back. It can be overwhelming. You'll be ready for a shower and rest when it's over. The good parts: seeing organisms light up at night in the water was really special. You get to splash around and put it on your legs and hands and feels magical. Our marine biologist who was explaining everything was a fantastic host. The other tour guides are great too. And seeing the stars and the sky is phenomenal. It is definitely an experience you won't forget. read more

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Had a great time kayaking with Pure Adventure! Appreciated the security briefing and clear instructions from the guides. Nice, friendly staff who were very accommodating. read more

We loved kayaking through the mangroves! The night was bright so we had to use a tarp over our heads to be able to see the bioluminescence but the guides made it fun. Appreciated Amaury, Javier, Yadiel, Adrian and Catalina! read more

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Loved our trip as a family. Got my ol 75 yo dad out kayaking and saw the bioluminecent bay. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful. There were many awful kayakers on our trip and the guides took patient time to help them. They brought a tarp to make our viewing more dark on a full moon night, which was super cool. Javier, Catalina, Enrique, Madiel, and Amania were excellent guides. read more

Pure Adventure - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

our crew- Carlos, Freddy, and Francisco were amazing!!! we had a great trip to Isla Culebra. My only complaint is that we couldn't stay all day!!! Flamenco beach is beautiful!! The snorkeling was good too. Unfortunately it was cloudy, but no one can control that! Muchisimas gracas a Pura adventura!! read more

I used this company on my first bio bay excursion 8 years ago, and I'm pleased that the high quality has been maintained. My parents are not strong kayakers, and was falling behind the group. Natalia actually guided them the entire way through the mangroves, even giving them left right stroke indications in Chinese to help them understand and stay coordinated. Meanwhile, my partner and I who are also not strong kayakers were helped by Javier, who was calm when we were hitting into the trees a few times. He was funny and informative about kayaking guidance, talking about the constellations, and telling us we could stand up if we do fall over in the kayak. The bioluminescence was great since it was just a few days after new moon. I would say overall this was a great experience, initially we were a little anxious because of how dark it was but the guides helped us feel assured. Highly recommend! read more

I absolutely recommend everyone to book with them! They are supper welcoming and amazing tour guides! I went as a solo traveler and I felt supper comfortable! They were supper friendly and they provide food and drinks at the end of the tour! I will be going back to them again in the future. read more

This is the 3rd time I've done this excursion to Vieques and it's been amazing every time. The crew are amazing they go in the water while you snorkel and point out things to you .Saw sting rays and turtles and tons of fish . Definitely recommend this excursion if visiting you won't be disappointed . Absolutely looking forward to coming back again read more

Only drawback was a full moon. Staff was great would definitely use them again. Stars alone were worth the trip.

This is my fourth time ever kayaking and I was nervous! It was easy. Sure, we bumped into trees and it was hard work coming back, but it wasn't hard like open ocean kayaking. It's so beautiful, hearing the night noises and seeing the stars and planets. The bioluminescent part was fun but not the best part of the experience for me. Peacefully floating on the lagoon, having the guide point out the stars, and gliding through the mangroves was fantastic. We went with a full moon so it was hard to see the lagoon, had to duck under a tarp. That's life. Nature is what it is! One of the guides is quite smarty pants and brusque, but I saw it as "young man in his 20's being a know it all and in charge" and ignored it. The other guides were pleasant, cheerful, encouraging and helpful. The young woman at check in is delightful. There is a public bathroom at the check in. They do provide bug spray, please stand away from the group when using it. Would definitely recommend this group! read more

Pure Adventure - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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A group of 14 of us, ages ranging from 14 to 50+, did the Bio Bay tour at 8:30p in the evening. Only 3 in our group has ever kayaked before. The tour guides, Sandra, Natalia, Javier, David and Catalina did a great job running the tour. Javier did a quick, but thorough job in explaining the Kayaking basics. First time kayaking is challenging enough, but doing it at night is even more tricky, so pay attention to Javier! They use 2 person kayaks and we paired ourselves up. Not sure if you can go solo on this tour. They supply you with life vests and recommend you don't bring anything with you. You walk into the water and jump into the kayak, rear first, so prepared to get wet, at least to waist level. They do a decent job guiding you through the 3 mile round trip route. Its pretty challenging, especially at night, with 2 dozen other beginner kayakers out in the water with you. You go out about 1.5 miles to the Bio Bay, where the water is VERY calm. The trip out to the bay runs through some VERY dark, almost pitch black, sections of trees. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Haha. I was low key scared. "Scary movie" scared, not, "I'm going to die" scared. Natalia gave some great background on how Bioluminescence forms. I was really impressed with the talk she gave. Clear, concise, informative, funny! She was also the one who gave a brief astronomy lesson, which I found very cool too! Natalia helped us out a few times when we got stuck in the trees. We were lucky that she shadowed us the entire return route, keeping us out of trouble. We had such a great conversation with her on the way back. Although we had a great time, the 5 are really because of her! There a few things to keep in mind when doing the Bio Bay tour. First and foremost, APPLY BUG SPRAY! No joke! Almost everyone in our group got a mosquito bite. Second, be prepared to get WET. Going in and out of kayak will get you soaked. Third, make sure you've eaten something. It's a 3 mile, mildly strenuous tour. All in all, we had a great time with great set of guides. read more

The experience was amazing! The trip itself wasn't strenuous at all, and I don't work out. The guides--Manolo, Yadiel, Amaury, Enrique, Natalia-- were very good at getting the group there and balancing letting us explore with telling us about the biobay. The bay itself was breathtaking and very worth it, I highly recommend taking this tour. read more

We had an amazing time with Pure Adventure on our trip to Culebra. The weather was absolutely perfect. The ride smooth and they had great music on. We visited Flamenco beach and wow it is sooooooo beautiful. I liked the fact that we were there super early before the crowds got there. After the beach we were served lunch. Took off and stopped at Tamarindo beach for snorkeling. Even though I didn't participate in that activity, my daughter did and she had an absolute blast. It was her first time and she saw lots of turtles, stingray and other fishes. When that was done, we were offered to jump off the boat into the ocean and that was fun. Beers and alcoholic drinks followed on our way back to PR. What an awesome experience. Will definitely do it again with this company. Captain and crew were really good with everyone. I recommend this company. read more

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Loved this company! So easy to book and very clear directions. We did the bioluminescent bay kayak at 6pm. Received a text the morning off with a nice reminder and instructions. The main host was super sweet and kind (forgot her name). The four guides were amazing, patient and hilarious. They made it fun for sure. I am pretty sure one of them was a marine biologist so the knowledge imparted was pretty sweet. And the trip ended with some water and snack. There are some nice restaurants right next to it to chill at before leaving. Overall, a relaxing experience. read more

My wife and I took this tour a couple weeks ago. Lots of great information made this an interactive tour. All of the guides were great but Natalia went above and beyond. My wife and I were both worn out from a cold and Natalia could see we were struggling. She was very kind to us and even towed us the last part of the trip. Enrique, Catalina and Amaran (I know I misspelled that last one) were helpful and informative and educational and were great too. A great time and something you must see! Ironically, I just looked over at another review as I was writing this and I see Natalia's name mentioned again in another review for the kindness she showed some other guests that were struggling. So Pure Adventure, you would be foolish not to give her a raise. You simply cannot buy that kind of kindness. Great tour! Lots of educational information outside of the bioluminescence and so much more. All the guides were great but Natalia is special. Pure Adventure is not going to like me saying this part but it is what it is. They advertise a 220 pound weight limit. In fact it is 240 pounds. I arrived in PR at 223 so I was sweating it. I understand giving false information so that there is a 20 pounds of "grace" weight. Personally, I would rather know the actual hard limit. I wouldn't have been stressing and dieting in Puerto Rico over it. Again, I see both sides. I just prefer accurate information. If you weigh 241, you are not getting on the kayak, but enjoy all that good food if you are safely under 240. read more

Enrique was an excellent tour guide, he even sang! All 4 guides were very informative, the constellation guide was awesome, holding a jellyfish, the bio bay even using a tarp to see it better. The whole experience was excellent read more

Pure Adventure - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

I booked the full day snorkeling tour to Culebra Island. They boat was nice and we had a pretty full tour. The crew was super nice (shout out to Captains Luis and Juan, and Donovan and Freddy) and professional. The island was beautiful. I'd recommend it for sure for families, couples, groups and solo travelers. Also the package I got included lunch and drinks and there was plenty of both to go around so you got your money's worth. read more

My family (self, wife, 2 young adults) enjoyed this trip. The guide who greeted the customers was fluent in English (85% of the passengers). We were told to checkin 45 min before departure. This left about 30 extra minutes to wait..you could cut it closer but at risk of missing the boat...literally, it departs on time. The crew put three swimmers in the water with rescue tubes...just in case. I felt that provided a good safety margin (I have worked on waterfronts). The guides were effective in locating underwater life of interest (turtles and rays). Met expectations in this regard. The boat trip took about 30 minutes both directions. It was enjoyable. Good lunch provided. Drinks offered on the way back. Very friendly crew. Our main guide has a degree in marine biology. Lots of supplementary and very interesting knowledge shared. Crew boat handling skills were proficient. read more

We booked a night kayaking tour in the bioluminescent bay for our stay through our hotel. Despite making the reservation three months in advance, somehow the group through which the Marriott books their excursions did not submit a reservation! Needless to say we were distraught when we arrived and realized us and our 2 kiddos may not be able to go.. Catalina worked endlessly to ensure we DID! I swear it was like she was doing it for her own family. She seemed concerned and genuinely sympathetic to our issue. Happy ending to the story! The team consisting of Natalia, Enrique, Javier, Amauny, and Catalina were outstanding! They were informative, patient, super helpful and above all kind :) Highly recommend this place and this adventure to all!! It was one of the coolest experiences ever! Thanks again team for making it happen for us and saving the day!! read more

Bioluminescent Bio Bay Kayaking Tour ---- This is by far the WORSE experience I had with an excursion company. My family (of 4) originally booked a bioluminescent bay kayaking tour through Trip Advisor. We reserved spots for the first group that was suppose to head out at 6 PM on a Friday night. There was also one at 8 PM, but that was too late for us. It took us about 1 hour to get to the designated meet up spot from Condado. When we arrive at Fajardo bay, there was a rainstorm. It wasn't drizzling, it was POURING. The rain was so loud that it was difficult to even hear and converse with one another in the car. Then there was thunder..... IT WAS TERRIFYING!!! We called the tour company immediately and asked if we can reschedule. However the lady on the phone was persistent on saying that they don't do cancellations or give out any refunds. And regardless of the weather, the tour will still continue. What kind of tour company would put their guests at risk like this? How do they expect you to navigate on a kayak through pouring rain and with thunder in the background? You can't even open your eyes because it was raining so hard. They need to at least make better accomodations to situations like this because it's a HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. We did not feel safe going out in the bay under these conditions. Especially since the tour is labeled as "beginner friendly" online too. It's a shame because we were really looking foward to this excursion because it was one of the most highly suggested things to do when visiting Puerto Rico. read more

Great kayak tour! Our guides Manila, Amaury, Enrique, Natalia were lots of fun, informative and very patient! Bio au was beautiful, so was the amazing sunset..... I would not hesitate to recommend Pure Adventure! read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Pure Adventure! The crew were very professional as well as extremely kind and helpful. The boat was comfortable and well maintain. The marine biologist on board did a excellent job identifying the many different sea creatures we saw while snorkeling. I appreciated the crews attention to keeping the environment clean in the water and on the boat. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, I highly recommend Pure Adventure! read more

Loved everything about this experience with their team. From the start, they were easy ton communicate with through text messages. I appreciated they sent GPS coordinates through text using G Maps to find the meeting location easily. The tour starts with shallow waters so that people can get used to their gear, which is understandable when there are mix groups with experience. After that we go out further into the water where the depth is about 14 feet and more and that's where we seen the reefs with plenty of fish, even saw three puffer fish, one giant sea turtle and three sting rays. Our tour guide was great! He made sure we all knew how to respect sea turtles as well as reminded us that the softer we swim the more we won't scare the fish. Great experience and I would recommend to everyone! The one critic I would give would be that we could've swam longer but we bordered the boat to give people the chance to jump off the rooftop deck, would've loved to have used that time to further swim with the fish. read more

Captivating views. Wonderful weather and great crew! I found this crew last minute! We were in for a treat, we boarded and we were told of what will happen the whole way during the trip our two stops and small meal. I don't wanna spill too much, but the views were spectacular the way the Caribbean Sea merges with the Atlantic Ocean looks beautiful. The crew jump on the water with us while snorkeling we were able to see 2 turtles and 2 sting rays.! Boy what a trip! Highly recommend this crew! One crew member guided us in the snorkel and the other stayed over the boat keeping and eye on everyone I felt safe. Thank you for this wonderful trip! Look forward to doing this again on my return to PR! read more

Pure Adventure - Our boat in Vieques - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

This was an amazing experience. The crew was great! I give my most enthusiastic recommendation!!

Came here for the bioluminescent bay tour with a large group of friends the other night. Overall, had a phenomenal time. **Could be five stars but Pure Adventure fell short -- see below** Paddled from the ocean through the tidal mangrove river to the lagoon. Took exactly 53 minutes (timed with Apple Watch) to paddle the 1.13 miles to the lagoon. Note that on our day we were paddling as the tide was flowing out -- thus it took longer than on a high tide day. Much of the reason for the positive review is because of the natural setting itself - it's stunning. Moving your hand through the water produces a glitter like effect -- you really have to see it. However, I cannot give five stars because of the decision made by pure adventure to limit the time in the lagoon with the dinoflagellates. Instead of giving you time to paddle and see the lagoon, they instead subject you to a 15 minute "educational" spiel about the stars and the dinoflagellates. While this is cool, the star part is not what I paid for, and the dinoflagelattes info part can be done on land. Overall, my guide Javier was phenomenal though, and I understand the above plans are out of his personal control. He is humorous, and I got a private ish tour by paddling with him on the way out of the lagoon. If any of the tour operators offer more room in the lagoon, I'll recommend those over Pure Adventure if your main goal is to see the bioluminescence. read more

Pure Adventure - Approaching fajardo bay - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Had a very pleasant trip. Wound up getting rescheduled due to few people signing up at the time we had but that was accomplished easily via text. Was nice to have someone guiding the snorkeling a bit (directing us over different habitat patches to see turtles, then fish). read more

Went on the bioluminescent bay kayaking tour last night. Our guides were informative, personable and attentive. The experience is wonderful! You paddle about a mile through a channel among the mangroves to reach the lagoon. The bioluminescence essence starts in the channel and is intense in the lagoon. It is a magical experience. That said, it is very dark in the channel. Anyone bringing little kids might want to do a tour that starts before dark so they can get comfortable with the channel and are less likely to be spooked coming back through at the end of the tour. We went on an overcast night and the only lights were attached to the front and back of the kayaks. Note, you will get wet! We walked through knee-deep water to the kayaks, all of which were wet inside, and then you get wet from the kayak paddle. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I did a 8pm tour with them to see the bioluminescence water. Really didn't know what to expect and we have never been kayaking. Great for beginners but requires lots of team work from your kayak partner, so choose wisely! It was pitch black and hard to see, banged into a lot of trees but the crew members definitely helped and didn't leave anyone behind. Will do it again for sure! read more

Our group of four took a 1 pm snorkeling trip to Vieques (20 minute ride). One stop, we backed up to the beach, then lunch, then moved out a little deeper to snorkel. We had an excellent crew: Juan, Luis and Freddie. They're all very courteous, knowledgeable and run a tight ship. I've been on lots of dive boats in a wide variety of conditions and this one was immaculate, well-maintained. Lunch was excellent and the after-snorkel drinks were refreshing. Make sure you go to the right location. This one was in Roosevelt Roads former submarine base. read more

We had the best time on this trip! The Captain and crew were amazing, helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to swim freely closer to shore for a while and see a lot of fish and rays before moving out deeper where we saw lots of fish, rays and turtles. An unforgettable experience and highly recommend!! Jessica was very responsive and kept in communication to make sure we had all information we needed for our trip. read more

The bay is AMAZING, but the guides on this particular tour were not. I went with this company as part of a bundle rainforest hike + bioluminescent bay tour. My friends and I arrived and were instructed in the use of kayaks (we're all familiar from other kayaking trips). We were told in no uncertain terms that cell phones were NOT allowed. My friend had hers in a waterproof bag that she had attempted to zip up in her life jacket (but the zipper was broken) and one of the guides (Javier?) aggressively told her to zip up her pocket. She explained that the pocket would not zip and he rolled his eyes before going to help unclip the kayaks and ship out. This guide continued to be unhelpful and aggressive, and when my light got tangled at the end of my kayak and I unsuccessfully tried to fix it with my paddle, he asked that I flip it, and after I said I tried, he refused to fix it. It was dark, but I'm assuming this was accompanied by another eye roll. He offered a curt, unfriendly answer to the one question I asked about the bay. None of the guides helped the less experienced kayakers navigate the inlet to get to the bay, leading to back-ups of kayaks and collisions in the narrow waterway. The actual bioluminescent bay was great- the one friendly guide Sandra gave a great talk about how bioluminescence happens, and showed us how to use canopies that were in the back of the kayak to really see the bioluminescence even in the super bright moonlight. I'd definitely recommend going to see a bioluminescent bay, as it's really fascinating and beautiful, with fun kayaking, but I wouldn't choose this company. read more