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Kayaking Puerto Rico | Snorkeling & Bio Bay Tours
Kayaking Puerto Rico | Snorkeling & Bio Bay Tours
Kayaking Puerto Rico | Snorkeling & Bio Bay Tours
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Experience the glowing waters of Fajardo’s famous Bioluminescent Lagoon with Puerto Rico’s most awarded aquatic adventure provider!
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lerminator
San Mateo, CA2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This activity was a favorite while in northern Puerto Rico for 12 days. I was skeptical when people kept saying "While in Puerto Rico, you have to do this!" - but they were right. It's really worth it when your group of kayaks emerge from the channel that winds through the mangrove trees and you begin to see that every stroke of your paddle makes the water glow in the darkness. The Kayaking Puerto Rico company is organized and efficient; the equipment is all in good order (kayaks, life vests, paddles, lights, etc); you are part of a group; you learn some educational facts about these waters; and the Kayak Puerto Rico crew (our crew had 3 people kayaking along with us the entire way) carefully monitors the group. Our group was made up of 12 2-person kayaks, with participants who varied a lot in both age, and in experience level. But every kayak made it through the mangrove channel to the quiet lagoon where the bioluminescence was brightest. I would recommend this experience to most anyone, unless you are utterly unfit for kayaking. Our party included two people in their late 60's, and two people in their late 20's, and even the "elders" did fine on the trip. The kayaks used are the "easy entry" design, so even if your joints are a bit stiff you should be able to enter and exit these kayaks easily.
Written January 28, 2020
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Its nice to hear we caught you by surprise, thank you for deciding to give our tour a try. We're so glad you got to experience one of the most beautiful things that our island has to offer and also got to learn a bit about about our waters. We aspire to keep our company and tours as professional and fun as possible and with the most tip top shaped equipments so we can give our guest the best experience ever.
Thank you for supporting local operators and we’re glad you guys enjoyed yourselfs.
Kindly,
Yaidelice
Written January 29, 2020
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amandalharris
Decatur, GA1 contribution
Jan 2020
This was truly an experience I’ll never forget. Our guides (Miguel, Paola, and Kenny) were really great, and they made the experience fun and enjoyable- even for the folks who hadn’t kayaked before. I loved that they took pictures of us that we could share with our friends and family afterwards, and I really enjoyed learning about why the lagoon is bioluminescent before we even left the shore.
The lagoon was spectacular, and I definitely recommend the 8:15 tour as the sun is still setting for the earlier tours. Any amount of light makes the glowing harder to see, so even though kayaking through the mangroves in pitch black was a challenge, it was worth it. We were welcomed back with snacks, and the whole experience was one I will recommend to anyone traveling to Puerto Rico.
Huge thanks to Kayaking Puerto Rico for making this experience such an incredible one.
The lagoon was spectacular, and I definitely recommend the 8:15 tour as the sun is still setting for the earlier tours. Any amount of light makes the glowing harder to see, so even though kayaking through the mangroves in pitch black was a challenge, it was worth it. We were welcomed back with snacks, and the whole experience was one I will recommend to anyone traveling to Puerto Rico.
Huge thanks to Kayaking Puerto Rico for making this experience such an incredible one.
Written January 22, 2020
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Saludos amandalharris,
Thank your for sharing your experience with us! We are so happy and proud that our tour guide provided such a great experience for you. 😍
Thank you for your recommendations, suggestions and support! We hope to see you again next time!
🇵🇷
Written January 22, 2020
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Melissa M
1 contribution
Jan 2020
This was my second time visiting the Laguna Grande Bio-bay. The first time I went, I went with a different outfitter and was not happy with their customer service. I have a totally different experience with Kayaking Puerto Rico! The staff (shout out to Kenny, Miguel, and Paola!) were kind, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. They made sure we had a safe and enjoyable evening. I would 100% use Kayaking Puerto Rico again and will recommend them to anyone else I know who wants to visit the bio bay.
Kayaking Puerto Rico also departs from a different location than most of the bio-bay kayaking trips. Their unique departure point eliminates the paddle across the open bay which would be very helpful to less experienced kayakers or families with younger children. Even my group of experienced kayakers was happy to not have to paddle across the bay after paddleing through the mangroves.
Kayaking Puerto Rico also departs from a different location than most of the bio-bay kayaking trips. Their unique departure point eliminates the paddle across the open bay which would be very helpful to less experienced kayakers or families with younger children. Even my group of experienced kayakers was happy to not have to paddle across the bay after paddleing through the mangroves.
Written January 23, 2020
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Saludos 352melissam, thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We are very happy to learn we managed to meet your expectations of the trip and provide a good tour for your family. Thank you for taking the time to mention our tour guides, they deserve a great credit for keeping you safe and for the passion they put into their tour. We try to keep it as simple as possible for everyone to enjoy! As you can imagine we have all kinds of guests from all over the world that visit us to experience this unique event and for us it is an honor to offer this service. 😍
We appreciate your support and hope to see you again next time! 🇵🇷
Written January 24, 2020
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LaneKentLC
New York City, NY3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Kayaking Puerto Rico put together a wonderful kayaking tour of Bio Bay! They were very well organized and efficient. There were at least four guide kayaks in the water with the group at all times (our group consisted of maybe 15 two-person kayaks), so we felt very safe. The nighttime kayaking trip through the mangroves was almost as neat as the bay itself. Having read reviews of the bay, I came in with low expectations for the bioluminescence, and of course it wasn't like the pictures you see of the Maldives, but it was really cool! Like fireflies or glitter in the water where you swirl your hand. My wife and I had a great time and would definitely recommend Kayaking Puerto Rico.
Written January 18, 2020
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Saludos LaneKentLC, Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are extremely happy to know you had a great time and received a good service from our tour guides. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again next time!🇵🇷
Written January 19, 2020
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clanobryan
1 contribution
Nov 2020
KPR distinguished itself from a crowded field of tour providers with its professional, timely, and informative execution. The guides were both engaging and situationally aware, able to accommodate the very wide range of skill sets on the trip. I highly recommend their services to any tourists seeking to appreciate the lagoon to the fullest.
Written November 16, 2020
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Hola,
Thank you so much for your words. Your description meets exactly our goal as a company and it makes us feel very happy when it's recognized and shared to our future customers. Thank you for choosing us as your provider ans for your support. It really means a lot to us, specially in these trying times.
It was a pleasure having you join us and you are welcome any time.
Feel free to check out our other tours while you are in PR.
Always at your service,
KPR Team
Written November 16, 2020
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wjazmine4
8 contributions
Feb 2021
Don’t expect to see the glow as you paddle through the bioluminescent bay. Instead, expect to be instructed to put a wet tarp over your head to not let any light in. Then, splash water into your kayak, in order to see small flashes of blue light from the algae. The tour is not an 1 hr and 45 minutes. It’s more like 30 minutes. That little video they show you, of the guy standing up in the kayak ,and rocking it from side to side while the bay appears to light up with blue light is bs. Don’t waste your money on car service or waste rental time/gas. You literally can go kayaking in Old San Juan for $20-25 bucks.
Written February 28, 2021
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Thank you for your support!
We're so sorry we didn't meet your expectations!
Please feel free to let us know how we can improve our services, and make it an even better experience for you!
you can call us at (787)245-4545.
Always at your service,
-Rose
KPR Team
Written March 10, 2021
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mford2020
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Entire group....from teenagers to more "senior" adults enjoyed this adventure. The crew and support team were very professional and took safety very seriously. The entire kayak journey through the mangrove forest and into the totally protected bay to see the biolumescant plankton was amazing!
Written February 20, 2020
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Saludos Mford2020,
Thank you so much for your kind review. It's great to hear the whole group had so much fun. Also, its good to know how well and professionally our crew treated the group. It's an honor for us to have offered your guys an amazing excursion.
Hope to see you next time. Take care! 😊
Kindly,
Yaidelice
Written February 21, 2020
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dablakes
Grand Rapids, MI481 contributions
Mar 2022
We greatly enjoyed the opportunity to snorkel off Culebra Island and explore Flamenco beach and recommend it as a day well spent. The warm and crystal clear waters off Culebra were perfect for snorkeling. It appears sea life greatly enjoy these waters as well as we saw turtles along with rays, urchins, anemones, corals and a variety of fish.
Our guides for the adventure Sophia, Estefania and Elliot were great. They provided instruction on everything from properly adjusting life vests to entering and paddling our kayaks. They snorkeled with us to make sure we didn't miss any of the exciting sea life swimming all around us. They also assisted whenever anyone needed a little extra help with their kayaking skills or getting back in the kayak (wasn’t me!). Since there's a wide range of ages and abilities, this kept the adventure running smoothly and on time. The entire adventure consisted of much more snorkeling time than kayaking which is exactly what we wanted. The kayaks were just used to get us out to the reef for snorkeling.
After snorkeling, we headed to beautiful Flamenco Beach for about 1.5 hrs to explore on our own. Be sure to bring some $ for lunch as you will be hungry by then.
Kayaking PR also made it easy to get to Culebra Island by ferry which is a bit more complicated than you'd expect. We saw several people turned away from boarding the ferry or purchasing tickets for various reasons so having this taken care of was extremely helpful. Other ferry considerations are that parking is approx. $10, it’s about an hour each way, the trip out for us was rough but the ride back much smoother.
Also we greatly appreciated the locked area to protect our belongings while snorkeling and the pictures that were sent the next day.
Thanks Sophia, Estefania and Elliot for a wonderful day!
Our guides for the adventure Sophia, Estefania and Elliot were great. They provided instruction on everything from properly adjusting life vests to entering and paddling our kayaks. They snorkeled with us to make sure we didn't miss any of the exciting sea life swimming all around us. They also assisted whenever anyone needed a little extra help with their kayaking skills or getting back in the kayak (wasn’t me!). Since there's a wide range of ages and abilities, this kept the adventure running smoothly and on time. The entire adventure consisted of much more snorkeling time than kayaking which is exactly what we wanted. The kayaks were just used to get us out to the reef for snorkeling.
After snorkeling, we headed to beautiful Flamenco Beach for about 1.5 hrs to explore on our own. Be sure to bring some $ for lunch as you will be hungry by then.
Kayaking PR also made it easy to get to Culebra Island by ferry which is a bit more complicated than you'd expect. We saw several people turned away from boarding the ferry or purchasing tickets for various reasons so having this taken care of was extremely helpful. Other ferry considerations are that parking is approx. $10, it’s about an hour each way, the trip out for us was rough but the ride back much smoother.
Also we greatly appreciated the locked area to protect our belongings while snorkeling and the pictures that were sent the next day.
Thanks Sophia, Estefania and Elliot for a wonderful day!
Written March 12, 2022
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Thank you for this incredibly comprehensive review. We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you put into crafting it. It warms us to see the work doesn't go unnoticed. We appreciate your support and would love to host you again on your next visit to Puerto Rico!
-KPR Team
Written March 12, 2022
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Carrick D
San Juan, Puerto Rico1 contribution
Sep 2020
Problems from the start. When I spoke to a young woman on the phone I was not told anything of how to dress or what to expect and were blind-sided when we arrived... we were the only ones not wearing bathing suits. The 2 person Kayak me and my girlfriend used had my end of it taking water from the get-go. I weigh 235Lbs and she weighs 120Lbs.
Then the "fun" begins so get your paddle ready because it will be an hour each way in complete darkness along a winding trail. The trip back was against a strong current and so if you are a couch potato like me, make sure to butch up and hit he gym before you do this. The indirect path caused many on the tour to get stuck and need help help being put back on the right path including ours.
When we arrived to the site to see the water "light up" with activity it was a sad experience that was blamed on the city lights and clouds. The staff instructed us to put tarps over our heads and kayak to shield us from the light but the effect was only akin to seeing bubbles when you quickly pass your hand by the side of the boat. We then were given a 10 minute lecture on the habitat and then back to paddling for another hour.
I know they do not want to disturb the habitat and that's why I was paddling for 2 hours, but for the money I would pass on this one.
Experience 2 stars, helpful and knowledgeable staff 5 stars.
Then the "fun" begins so get your paddle ready because it will be an hour each way in complete darkness along a winding trail. The trip back was against a strong current and so if you are a couch potato like me, make sure to butch up and hit he gym before you do this. The indirect path caused many on the tour to get stuck and need help help being put back on the right path including ours.
When we arrived to the site to see the water "light up" with activity it was a sad experience that was blamed on the city lights and clouds. The staff instructed us to put tarps over our heads and kayak to shield us from the light but the effect was only akin to seeing bubbles when you quickly pass your hand by the side of the boat. We then were given a 10 minute lecture on the habitat and then back to paddling for another hour.
I know they do not want to disturb the habitat and that's why I was paddling for 2 hours, but for the money I would pass on this one.
Experience 2 stars, helpful and knowledgeable staff 5 stars.
Written October 1, 2020
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Hi Carrick,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your time and support during this trying times! It seams we were not able to contact you after the tour to get your feedback personally. After reading your review, I can understand your frustration and I'm sorry to hear the experience was less than expected. However, I'm glad that you felt our staff was well prepared. As well as they are also accesible to assist you along the way!
That been said, I can assure you that your experience is our priority! We would never try to mislead you. We try our best to provide as much details as possible over the phone. However, in case we were to miss any important details, you can find everything you need to know from your trip with us on our confirmation email.
In regards to your concern about the visibility of the glow, our lagoon is the only one in world that glows year round. Of course there are some natural factors that can affect the intensity and those can change from one day to the other without any warning. Among those factors we can find, light pollution, temperature of the water, the presence of seagrass, even the phases of the moon, etc. Please note that nature can be unpredictable and prone to sudden changes. On days were the glow is less visible, the use of the tarp can really make a difference!
Thank you for understanding that as a company we strive to preserve the ecosystem for future generations, and we also appreciate your feedback to help us improve our services. We hope you can give us another chance in the future!
Cordially,
Alexandra
Written October 5, 2020
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Keiran N
2 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
This was a real adventure for our party (3 adults and one 9 year old). The whole team at Kayaking PR were so fun but professional at the same time. Take the bioluminescence out of the equation and it was still so cool to kayak up the lagoon to the lake in the dark. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone who wants some excitement and adventure. If you are a bit scared of the dark this might not be for you. Our 9 year old daughter was quite nervous but they made her feel safe about the trip. She was a bit scared along the way so those under 10 might have second thoughts but afterwards she said she loved it.
Written March 24, 2022
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Hola Keiran,
Thank you for taking the time to share this excellent and detailed review with us.
We're so happy to hear you all had an amazing time! We hope you can join us again in the future on your next big adventure!
-KPR Team
Written March 27, 2022
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Looking for a tour for Sunday or Monday 25/26. Looks booke, if any mor room or cancellation will work take a spo. Please
Written March 24, 2024
We will be traveling in March of 2022. We have a group of 5. Can we still do this adventure?
Written October 24, 2021
They will assign two people in a kayak and the 5th person in a single kayak by themsleves.
Written October 25, 2021
How different is the experience between the 2 runs (5:45PM vs. 8:15 PM)? How dark does it get on the 5:45 tour?
Written October 30, 2019
Saludos! Thank you for submitting your feedback. Since our tour is night time experience, in a Nature Reserve, it is definitely a dark path and just like Giacomo mentions “Be aware it's dark” .
To protect the birds and wild life in the area, we are only able to use dim lights to mark the front and the back of each kayak. one guide will be leading the group, while the other 2-3 guides will be in the back and in the middle of the group. They will coach our guest along the way through a mangrove forest (this channel is the only way in and out of the bay) therefore other kayakers and other companies will be in the area. It is very important that our guest pay close attention to our tour guides before the tour (during our safety orientation and run down of the tour) and the whole time we are in the water. This way you can enjoy the fun and relaxing experience of Night Kayaking to the Bio Bay.
Hope this helps our future guest =)
Karla Pomales- Customer Service Team
Written November 1, 2019
Hi! What time do you return to Fajardo? How is the area after the hurricane? Did you drive to Fajardo or take their transportation?
Written July 18, 2018
Hope you get this in time, w early kayaking back to fajardo a little after 8 or nine. Fajardo is affected but shops and restaurants open roads are fine - SO worth seeing and they explain and show you the eco system recovering !
Written July 31, 2018
cityofangel7771
Indianapolis, Indiana
What time does the 2nd run with transportation begin?
Thank you , Angela
Written June 20, 2018
Hola, Thank you for contacting us! Keep in mind that everything that you take on the kayak will get wet and is prone to fall in the water and get lost. Anything that you might want to bring it will be at your own risk, we always suggest to leave them with us before heading out. Hope this helps =)
Written June 6, 2018
We would like to do this in June but I seem to see many people report that there is not much bio-illuminescense. Is this due to the hurricane and applicable for most nights or are people just reporting this based on the moon phase? Just trying to figure out if it is worth doing.
Written April 5, 2018
Hi Kim, Thank you for allowing us to assist in your inquire. The visibility of the microorganism can be affected due to nature factors. After the hurricane, we have enjoyed all levels of visibility. For example, during December 28th - January 13th we enjoyed 100%. Since the visibility of the microorganism is affected with nature, you may read how people report or share different opinions. We always contact guest in advance if we are expecting a low visibility. Your experience and expectations are important to us! Regarding the moon phase, if we are getting close to a full moon phase and the moon is rising while we are enjoying the excursion: the brightness of the moon will compete with the visibility of the microorganism. It makes the visibility of glow to be low. The rising time of the moon is very important. We can have a moon phase that the rising time doesn't interfere with the Bio Bay Kayak tour. If additional assistance is needed, we are available. You may also contact us at 787.245.4545.
Written April 9, 2018
jv3979
Bay Shore, New York
How deep is the water? Is it ok for people that can't swim?
Written March 5, 2017
Hola and thanks for your interest in Kayaking Puerto Rico!
The locations that we visit for our snorkeling excursions are usually no deeper than 25 feet. With that being said, we recommend that all of our participants know at least the basics of swimming as we snorkel out in open ocean. We do however, provide all of our guests with lifejackets or a personal flotation device to help in the water with swimming/snorkeling. Also, our trained tour guides will joining our guests in the water for a guided experience. We hope this helps and for any further assistance please feel free to contact us at 787-245-4545.
Have a nice day!
Written March 7, 2017
Is this kid-friendly? As in 4 year olds?
Written December 30, 2016
Saludos Raq2014,
Thank you for contacting Kayaking Puerto Rico, the age requirement for the majority of our excursions is 6 years and up except for our Innovation Snorkel Safari and the Catamaran Sail and Snorkel. You can find more information in our websites or you can contact us directly at 787-244-2828. We hope to hear from you soon. Happy New Year!
Written December 30, 2016
Is there a weight limit for your kayaks ?
Written December 23, 2016
Hello MrRiceGuyRJ, Thank you for your question.
Recently our weight limitations Changed to:
Maximum Weight Limit of 250 lbs per person and 425 lbs per combined weight between both guest per kayak (we operate double kayaks only).
If you have a specific question, please contact us at 787.245.4545
Written February 26, 2020
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