Unfortunately, our experience with Blue Water Scuba was disappointing because of the lack of…read morecommunication. We contacted them well in advance to schedule a dive and spoke with the owner several times by phone. We even stopped by the shop to get fitted for our gear and provide our sizes. The staff in the store was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and we appreciated the time they took to assist us. After weather affected the original plans, the owner explained the situation and told us he would contact us to reschedule. Unfortunately, we never received a follow-up call or text, despite waiting to hear back. We completely understand that weather is beyond anyone's control and that it was a busy week, but a simple message letting us know the status or that they couldn't accommodate us would have been greatly appreciated. Good communication is especially important for visitors who have a limited time to enjoy their vacation. We were genuinely looking forward to diving with Blue Water Scuba, which makes the lack of follow-up even more disappointing. We hope they can improve their communication and follow-up process because the staff we met in person made a great first impression.

The boat was very packed. You must show up very organized and ready to dive. It may be a special…read morecase; however, there were many students on the dive and it delayed going under. Also, I would confirm how many people will be on the dive and evaluate if you will be comfortable with a packed boat. The site itself was phenomenal; however, if there are less experienced divers you won't go far! Make sure to check what level are the other divers. I do plan on using them again, but with more information on the dive.

Great scuba dive experience today with the Island Scuba team. These are deep wall dives and I would…read morehighly recommend bringing your dive computer. We spent about an hour underwater on both dives and I got very close to my deco times. Having a computer will definitely help and consider paying for the nitrox. First dive, we spent some time with 5 decent sized ~5/6 ft black tip reef sharks. Second dive was more exciting for me, more focus on the coral and looking for hiding animals. I saw a ginormous king crab and watched Pedro spearfish two lion fish (invasive species in the Caribbean). Great personalized experience. Also they have the nicest dive shop that I have ever seen with some extraordinarily cute clothes for women!! I am looking forward to wearing my satin jumpsuit soon!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience today doing a 2 tank shark + reef dive. The staff…read moreseemed very experienced and I felt safe the whole time. Everyone was very capable and nice. They pointed out many wonderful things apart from the many beautiful sharks, like a large sea turtle, baracutas, lobsters, huge crabs, eels, and we saw huge schools of fish and coral. Great visibility today. They also sent us a lovely video of the dive afterward! The only challenging part for me is that both my husband and I apparently get really sick on small fishing boats so I recommend being prepared and taking Dramamine (or alternative) long enough before your dive, even if you haven't been seasick in 10 years (me), and are on the fence as to whether or not to prepare in this way. Take the Dramamine. We will be more prepared next time. We are looking forward to booking with Island Scuba again. Very wonderful once-in-a -lifetime experience. I hope this review helps you prepare and that you choose to have this wonderful experience for yourself.

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!

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

One of the most memorable, special experiences of my life. I arrived a few minutes late with my…read morefriend for the bioluminescent bay tour, and the guides were very accommodating, ensuring we had all the information we needed. I felt very safe. The stars were incredible- almost as breathtaking as the glowing water! Paddling the boat was easy and fun! The guides were wonderful with children, making sure the kid in our group felt safe and had a joyful experience. They gave clear instructions on how to sit in the boat and kick your legs in the water to see it light up. They shared so much information with us about the nature & history of the area. We learned that this is one of the only eco-friendly tours of the bioluminescent bays, since swimming has been prohibited in these waters in an effort to keep it clean, protecting the natural wonder. When we returned, my friend and I realized that we had locked our key in our rental car, including all our belongings! The guides were so kind and generous; they let us borrow their phone to call our rental company, they helped explain the situation and provide directions to the tow truck, they sat with us for about 2 hours and waited for the situation to be resolved, and they even gave us tips for the best route to take home, considering we were two women driving at night -- and they were happy to do it. After all this, they even sent us pictures they took during the tour to capture the bioluminescence. They refused a tip, so I am expressing my gratitude here to the best of my ability. The owners of this company are some of the most selfless people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience. If I return to Puerto Rico for another trip, I will definitely go on another tour with you all - and next time, I will not lock myself out of my car! :)

Excellent boat trip. Host were very accommodating, friendly and highly experienced. Would highly…read morerecommend this trip. Todd

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!

Fun and will organize for all families. Very knowledgeable, guide and new water bikes. Saw lots of…read moremarine animals. Great experience!!!

The crew was amazing. We had a great time and caught 10 barracuda and 1 cero mackerel. They tried…read morevery hard to get us on dorado and wahoo. We kept catching barracuda instead. They provide lunch and snacks. I was put in charge of finding the best fishing character in Puerto Rico for my family vacation and I am confident I found the best one. We caught 11 fish in 6 hours which is better than anyone else was reporting on any charter.