Bioluminescent Bay is a popular attraction in Puerto Rico, and although two of the three bodies of water are bays, Laguna Grande is the only lagoon that holds an annual concentration of bioluminescence. You can expect to be surrounded by tourists as you try to enjoy the natural sights, Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours guides will move our group around the lagoon in search of the best concentrations of bioluminescence, this will separate our group from the crowds and allow for a more relaxed experience! Here are some tips to get you the best experience possible for your trip to Bioluminescent Bay.
Take One Of Our Combination Tours
Kayak tours are offered by many outfitters and they are exciting, hands-on experiences for anyone who joins in! Taking a kayak tour means you’ll get a truly memorable experience. We offer combination tours that take you on a hike into the El Yunque Rainforest, in the morning and afternoon and then join us and kayak through the bioluminescent waters of Laguna Grande. But, if you’re not a kayaking person, or don’t meet the weight, height or age requirements electric boat tours are also offered so you can sit back and relax while you take in the beauty around you.
Looking for El Yunque Rainforest and Bioluminescent Bay Kayak combination tours, we got you covered, visit our El Yunque Rainforest tour site for details.
See The Full Moon
Kayaking in Puerto Rico during the day is exciting and undoubtedly beautiful. You’ll be able to see mangrove forests filled with birds, iguanas, crabs and natural vistas, and those memories will never be forgotten. But, if your visit to Puerto Rico happens to fall during the full moon cycle you can paddle into Laguna Grande under the moonlight and experience a calming, renewing paddle that will allow you to see what is missed on the darkest nights, via our Full Moon Kayak Adventure. Visiting bioluminescent bay during the full moon cycle is a great opportunity to see the full moon rise over the El Yunque Rainforest forest and the Atlantic ocean, although beautiful, bioluminescence is best seen on the darkest nights or during the new moon to half full stage.
Kayaking…At Night?
Tour Outfitters offer the bioluminescent bay and allow you to book a kayaking tour in the early and late evening as bioluminescence is best seen on the darkest nights, but this means coming back under the night sky, which is filled with stars. While being out on the water at night is a great experience, our tour guides and navigation lighting systems enhance safety during our night paddle . Many people report coming back under the night sky or during the full moon as an experience of a lifetime . So, if you have fears of the water or the dark this tour may not be for you, but our guides have years of experience and will keep you and yours safe, so come and join us!
Enjoy It
Bioluminescent Bay is a highly-acclaimed spot for tourists from all over. Taking a trip here means spending hours in nature taking in the true beauty of your surrounding. Make sure to bring your camera so you can take lots of photos and share your experience with your friends and family, but don’t forget to be in the moment and see it with your own eyes!
Conclusion
Bioluminescent Bay is a great place to visit any time of year, as Laguna Grande is an annual body of water, meaning that it has the right set of conditions to allow for bioluminescence to flourish year round. Bioluminescent kayaking tours are offered, on two timelines, one that allows for a sunset paddle into the lagoon and one that is dark start to finish, both are full of natural wonders and under the right conditions glowing waters as you paddle through concentrations of dinoflagellates. You should try to book your tour early as this activity is very popular and sells out quickly.