Puerto Rico · WATER SPORTS IN SAN JUAN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 water sports trips in San Juan justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
Paddle a clear-bottom kayak under San Juan’s city lights, with LED glow, face paint, wildlife sightings, and a relaxed Condado Lagoon route.
“Definitely worth it if you’re into marine biology! The view from the glass bottom offers such a neat perspective.”
Paddle a clear kayak through calm Condado Lagoon at sunrise, spot manatees and turtles, and learn about San Juan from local guides.
“It was very peaceful. Amanda was very knowledgeable. Got to see manatees and a turtle and starfish while being provided great information about the history of Puerto Rico and their ecosystem. Highly recommend for a very chill kayaking experience.”
Hike muddy El Yunque trails, swim beneath waterfalls, and kayak through Puerto Rico’s glowing Laguna Grande on a full-day tour.
“Our tour was fantastic. It is physical. You will get wet. The correct shoe is important. Jayson was terrific with Bespoke.”
Ride a Yamaha WaveRunner around San Juan Bay, with views of El Morro, La Fortaleza, Bacardi turbines, and Cataño.
“Very fun experience to tour the island via jet ski. Got to see how the incoming ships see the island. I recommend the tour!”
Paddle through Puerto Rico’s glowing Laguna Grande on a guided night kayak tour from San Juan, with transport, lessons, and practical tips.
“While the tour guides were super friendly and fun, the bio bay itself was underwhelming. It’s about a 30 minute kayak ride to the bay, when we got there it was still light out so we had to wait in the bay. For 5 minutes they put a tarp over ouRead more”
Paddle Laguna Grande at night, see bioluminescent plankton, and ride from San Juan with guides, gear, and towing help included.
“The bioluminescence were fascinating and the kayak through the mangoes e was full of night noises. It felt a bit rushed though.”
Ride a guided jet ski through San Juan Bay, passing Old San Juan forts, Paseo de la Princesa, Cataño, and cruise ships.
“our guides were amazing, tour was nice, jet skis were funnn, we definitely got our moneys worth. i will say i’d recommend getting your own jet ski and not ride passenger because it slows you down when you’re trying to have fun but also keep the rider on the back . and also don’t wear any lashes girlies because i could barely see lol”
Review of a 10-hour Puerto Rico tour combining El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, and nighttime kayaking in Laguna Grande.
“My experience with the El Yunque tour was disappointing overall. The visit to the rainforest was extremely short and simple—nothing like the pictures or descriptions shown in the promotion. Then the driver dropped us off at Luquillo BeacRead more”
Ride a jet ski through San Juan Bay, see El Morro from the water, and enjoy a small-group Old San Juan adventure with English or Spanish guides.
“I loved riding the jet skis Bengie and Mikael, was so helpful and patient, they definitely know their jobs. Johanna was very helpful because we booked our excursion from a cruise so when it came time to sign the paperwork Johanna was so helpful in helping us get the paperwork signed, she was very friendly and kind. I would book again if I had the time Thank you!! You’re the best!! We appreciated your time, dedication and patience”
Review of Fajardo’s night kayak tour from San Juan, with practical advice on bioluminescence, transport, crowds, safety, and value.
“Going through the bay was magical. A true beauty. The staff was very professional and made the experience so much fun.”
Review of Puerto Rico’s 12-hour El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, and Laguna Grande bio bay tour, with itinerary, tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“The best thing about the tour was the driver and rainforest tour guide Rafael and Louie. They were amazing! Really sweet and funny! The tour itself wasn’t really what we expected. The rainforest portion was short and due to rainy weather we weren’t able to enjoy the river as much as we would have liked to. We stayed at the in between beach too long and It was very lackluster. Trash all around It due to inconsiderate tourist I’d assume, and there wasn’t much to do There. As for the kayaking experience not all of the tour guides were helpful and there wasn’t much “glow” due again to rainy and…”
Learn what to expect from San Juan surfing lessons, including instruction, board quality, safety, pricing, weather, and practical tips.
“Daughter & dad surfing experience, we had a great time. caught some waves. we where the only ones taking the lessons so it was a good experience for my daughter to get the idea of what to do really fast. I recommend taking some lessons here.”
Paddle Condado Lagoon in San Juan for one hour with equipment, instruction, calm water, wildlife, and indoor storage for $32.
“Great time was had. Easy to get the hang of the paddle boards without prior experience. Water was very calm. No manatees though!”
Review of the 30-minute Isla Verde jet ski ride, with pricing, meeting tips, guide feedback, weather rules, and honest booking advice.
“Amazing tour guide ! workers were very nice. showed us around, took multiple photos/ videos of us. 10/10!”
Review of San Juan’s Paddle & Glow LED Kayaking tour, with Condado Lagoon paddling, Afro-Puerto Rican culture, snacks, value, and booking tips.
“We booked for a Wednesday tour late Tuesday afternoon, and got a call from the company on Wednesday morning that because it was a last minute booking we needed to reschedule to Friday. In Friday morning I called to confirm the tour aRead more”
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