La Parguera Glowing Bioluminescent Bay Boat Tour from San Juan: Experience the Magic

Embark on a magical boat tour from San Juan to La Parguera, where you can witness the incredible bioluminescence in its glowing bay. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and learn about the fascinating dinoflagellates that create this mesmerizing natural phenomenon.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Parguera - La Parguera, a small fishing village in Lajas has reborn as a local and international destination.
    Because of its geographical location it offers one of the best preserved coral reef systems and mangrove forests in the Caribbean. Various restaurants and bars add to the local attractions.
    We will drive for 2:15 hrs each way (bathroom…
What's Included
  • Complimentary local beer and water on the boat
  • Appetizers at La Parguera, including vegetarian choices (advance notice required)
  • Free pickup and drop-off in San Juan’s key areas (Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde)
  • Expert guidance by a certified guide
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

La Parguera, a quaint fishing hamlet in Lajas, has experienced a renaissance in recent times. Thanks to its location, it boasts one of the Caribbean’s most unspoiled coral reef systems and mangrove forests. A variety of eateries and bars contribute to the local delights. We’ll journey for roughly 2.5 hours (restroom breaks provided), drinking in the…

Location
La Parguera
Southwestern Coast
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bnmrtn
Jul 21, 2025
Amazing tour; unforgettable experience! - We took the La Parguera Glowing Bio Bay Boat Tour offered by Bespoke Lifestyle Management, booked through Project Expedition. This tour is an absolute must! As everyone says, there are only five bioluminescent bays in the world—and three of them are in Puerto Rico. La Parguera is the only one where you’re allowed to swim, which makes the experience even more magical. Beyond the bio bay itself—which was easily one of the most unique and awe-inspiring experiences of my life—the entire tour was fantastic. The drive across the island gave us a glimpse of Puerto Rico’s stunningly diverse landscape, followed by a delicious food stop in La Parguera, a relaxing swim around a sandbar with beautiful mangroves, and a fun moment watching tarpons being fed. Our guide was excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the island. Highly recommend!
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Belinda_g
Jul 19, 2025
WOW Best experience of my life - Worth every penny! We were picked up in a sprinter van and driven to La Parguera. The drive was extremely smooth and saw beautiful views out the window. The bioluminescent bay was the best thing I've ever seen in my life. Swimming in the water and seeing it on your arms and hair was magical. I'm so glad I chose swimming in the water over kayaking. Pro Tip: Don't put your phone in the ocean water because the salt will ruin it and it still won't turn on a week later. Water resistance doesn't mean anything.
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Tanya_j
Jul 18, 2025
La Parguera - This was a great tour! There is a little bit of travel involved but well worth it! The staff was great and provided food, drinks and pictures. Highly recommended ✅
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Cameron_f
Jul 14, 2025
6/5 amazing - 6/5 stars amazing there is nothing like glittering in the water. Maybe bring some money for when they take you to town.
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Lucille_b
Jul 7, 2025
Pick this one! - Had an amazing time feeding the fish the after dark seeing the bioluminescent bay. Tour guide Jorge and captain Luis made the tour 5 stars. I would do this again.
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Stephany_h
Jul 1, 2025
Absolutely the coolest!!! - Experience of a lifetime!! George and Luis were awesome! I love that George takes family pictures from the boat. Our 2 1/2 year old did great on the tour! This was a fun trip and have recommended this tour to all of our friends!!!
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Christopher_p
Jun 30, 2025
Magical experience - George was our tour guide for the day. He was knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. George took pictures for us during the trip and made sure to share them with us. He made sure everyone was safe on the boat and even provided water and a snack. The meal was delicious, we loved the shrimp in criolla sauce and the chicken stew. Definitely order a jugo de parcha (passion fruit juice) it’s amazing.
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Marci_g
Jun 22, 2025
Wonderful Vacation Memory! - The experience was nothing short of magical! The ride from San Juan is quite far but it was worth every minute! The stop at the sandbar was so awesome and the bio bay just stunning! Don't forget to look up at the stars!! Such a wonderful experience for our family! Thank you!!
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Shareda_y
Jun 21, 2025
Amazing Experience - It was amazing! Pick up was on time. About a 2 hour ride over. Got a full meal and drink. Got to look around the city for about 45 min. Then off we went. 1st stop was a nice sand bar then R the sunset we headed off to the bioluminescent bay! AMAZING TRIP! Tour guide and boat captain both amazing. George & Luis!!!
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Jeng807
Jul 2, 2025
Glow and Glitter - We needed to book a last minute excursion and we were on the cruise ship trying to figure things out ahead of time. We needed to make quick decisions. Bespoke was recommended to me by the hotel we were staying at (Palacio Provincial Hilton). I contacted them by email, by Trip Advisor and by WhatsApp. Normally, when you are in contact with a “concierge” type of company, the communication with them is quick and responsive. This was not the case with this company. Responses were slow and sometimes no responses at all. Despite that, I went ahead and booked the experience on Trip advisor coz people did give it some good reviews. And I needed to pick asap. We were not disappointed. We absolutely loved the trip! George was our guide and he made sure he took care of us and communicated with us well. The drive to La Parguera from San Juan is about 2 hrs. We were transported in a Mercedes van. Stopped at a restaurant to eat and use bathroom and then went to the boat. It was a welcome surprise that we first stopped at a sand bar (Caracoles). It was such a fun experience to swim with the Tarpons! We loved it! And then when it got dark, off to the cove we went. It is a once in a lifetime experience! The pictures don’t do it justice. I’m not a good swimmer but they provided us with float noodles. The glitter on your hands or body can only be seen if you are in the water. The drive back, he gave us some snacks and we all passed out while he drove us back. I do recommend this experience! Keep in mind, it is about an 8 hour trip total. And if the company fixes their communication process, I feel they would get a lot more customer referrals and perfect ratings.
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From $220
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).