Guided Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Vieques
A Same-Day Vieques Beach Escape and Clear-Bottom Bio Bay Paddle
Duration
10 Hours
Includes
Ferry, transfers, kayak tour
Highlights
Pair a Vieques beach day with an evening guided kayak excursion in Mosquito Bay. Natural bioluminescence is present year-round, though its brightness varies with environmental conditions.
- Complete a same-day visit to Vieques without an overnight stay
- Explore mangrove channels during a guided nighttime paddle
- See the water from a tandem clear-bottom kayak
- Learn basic paddling in a briefing welcoming first-time kayakers
- Observe natural bioluminescence in Mosquito Bay
Itinerary
Monday - Friday:
- 3:00 pm Ferry Departure & 9:30 pm Return
Itinerary Reference
Upon arrival, our guide will give you complete pre-ride instructions.
The provided times are approximate.
Monday - Friday
- 12:40 pm Departure from San Juan to Ceiba Ferry Terminal.
- Ground Transportation Travel time to Ceiba Ferry Terminal is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- 2:00 pm Ferry Check-in
- 3:00 pm Ferry Departure to Vieques
- Ferry Ride to Vieques is 45-60 minutes.
- Visit Sunbay or Esperanza Beach
- Visit El Malencon in Esperanza for dinner or walk
- 6:40 pm Bio Bay Tour Check-in
- 9:00 pm Ferry return check-in
- 9:30 pm Ferry departure to Ceiba
- 10:35 pm Ferry arrives at Ceiba
- We arrive back in San Juan around 11:30 pm
What's Included
- Round-trip ground transportation from San Juan to Ceiba
- Round-trip public ferry passage
- Land transfers in Vieques
- Guided bio bay kayak tour
- Bottled water and light snacks
Important details
- Ages 4+ only
- Combined weight of both riders in a tandem kayak must not exceed 380 lbs
- Be ready at the designated pickup location 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time
- Tour requires at least 12 participants to operate
- Biobay tours do not operate the day before, the day of, or the day after a full moon
- Not recommended during pregnancy of 6 months or more or with epilepsy, heart conditions, dizziness, or recent surgery
- Public ferry schedules and arrival times can affect the excursion timing
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 48 hours before check-in for a full refund. Later cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows are charged in full. Same-day reservations are final sale. Groups of 7+ must cancel at least 2 weeks before the excursion for a full refund; otherwise, charges apply to spaces that cannot be resold. Full refund available if the operator cancels due to weather.
Product ID: 3VBDRH
FAQs
Lunch and guide gratuity are not included. The itinerary includes a stop at El Malecón in Esperanza for dinner or a walk; bring cash for restaurants, souvenirs, and tips.
Your round-trip public ferry tickets are included. Ferry schedules and arrival times can affect the excursion start time, and a later ferry departure may change the itinerary.
Biobay tours do not operate the day before, the day of, or the day after each full moon. The bay's brightness can vary with natural conditions.
