Puerto Rico · VIEQUES TOURS
Vieques sits eight miles off the east coast with wild horses on the road and the brightest bio bay in the world on its south shore. The 13 below explain what runs on the island itself and what a day trip from the main island really involves.
Review of Vieques’ $65 Mosquito Bay kayak tour, with glowing water, clear-bottom kayaks, practical tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Tour guide was super nice and funny. He was very knowledgeable about the bay and the bioluminescent organisms, 100% recommended”
Paddle through Vieques Bio Bay at night, watch the water glow, and learn the science behind this rare Puerto Rican wonder.
“Would not recommend to anyone. Guide was very unorganized, no instructions, felt very unsafe, honestly thought they would have left without making sure they had everyone. No safety measures were taken, in the middle of an ocean bay, if would not have been paying attention could have easily gotten separated from the group. I’d give zero stars if I could.”
Review of Vieques biobay kayaking in clear kayaks, with practical advice on timing, ferries, weather, moonlight, prices, and what to expect.
“This is by far the worst, most irresponsible tour service I have ever experienced. We booked the 8:30 PM Bioluminescent Bay tour, and before the tour even began — not even close to 8:30 yet! — the guide decided on their own that they would not wait for us, completely ignoring the fact that we had informed them in advance that we might be a few minutes late due to the terrible traffic conditions in that area. What makes this even more outrageous is that they left before the official departure time, causing us to miss the entire tour. When we later requested a reasonable refund, they shamelessly refused and…”
See Mosquito Bay glow from a small electric catamaran, with expert guides, starry skies, easy boarding, and no kayaking required.
“The tour operator texted me to arrive at the pickup location 2.5 hours before my scheduled tour but failed to mention that the tour time had been moved earlier due to low attendance, which I found out later. I had to cancel rearrange my plan to accommodate the new schedule. Upon arrival, we waited an additional 30 minutes for others whose tour times were also rescheduled. Once on the water, I felt like I only experienced half of the tour because the operator spent half the time speaking Spanish. When he did speak English, it was difficult to understand him, and the information provided wasn’t very informative. Save your money—do…”
Paddle clear canoes through Vieques’ glowing Mosquito Bay with expert guides, starry skies, small groups, and practical tips for a smoother night.
“Enjoyed the clear canoe Bio bay tour. Luis and xavier were very entertaining and made the trip even fun”
Paddle through Mosquito Bay in Vieques as dinoflagellates light the water blue. Read practical advice on timing, ferries, weather, and value.
“You have to see it. My pictures won’t do it justice. At the end of the day, the tour was a good tour and everyone helped me out to ensure I was able to go. There was a mix up but the tour staff worked with me and I was able to see the water glow. It was a beautiful sight.”
Paddle clear kayaks through Vieques’ glowing Mosquito Bay with expert guides, star views, ferry-port transport, and practical planning tips.
“We were unable to go on our trip. They quickly offered to refund our money and did within 3 days. I would recommend them as an ethical company.”
Review of CLEAR BOTTOM KAYAKS in Vieques’ Mosquito Bay, with ferry tips, timing advice, price value, moon conditions, and what to expect.
“The host was great! Started on time. Helped us kayak as we were inexperienced. Must do if you in puerto rico”
Review of the Culebrita boat trip from Culebra, with snorkeling, quiet beaches, chairs, umbrellas, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The experience to Culebrita was pleasant and the workers were nice and accommodating. Very efficient and it was a nice experience”
Review of Culebra’s three-hour turtle and coral reef snorkel, with two beaches, gear, guide details, price, logistics, and booking advice.
“Our guide Sara was fantastic and knowledgable. She made everyone feel very comfortable, especially for those who are snorkeling for the first time. After I realized that I left a shirt in Sara's car, it was returned to me 2 days later which I really Read more”
Visit three remote Vieques beaches in three hours with transport, bottled water, and beach chairs on request for $90.
Paddle Mosquito Bay in a full clear kayak, watch blue bioluminescence glow below, and learn about Vieques conservation from a small crew.
“Awesome crew and great experience. They were kind enough to understand the situation and accommodate us with a different slot”
Explore Vieques by clear-bottom kayak, snorkel near Cayo de Afuera, and learn about Puerto Mosquito Bay in a small eight-person group.
“You’ll meet the guides at the Esperanza pier, the longer one farther East closer to El Blok. From there a short kayak trip out to the island that’s shaped like a whale. We saw a huge stingray, octopus, lobster, and a variety of fish and life chillinRead more”
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