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  1. OMG I didn’t even know this was a thing you could do in Puerto Rico! Definitely adding it to my bucket list and saving this article for reference when I get to the planning stages.

  2. So stunning! I am absolutely adding this to my bucket list!

  3. WHAT?! So many regrets right now lol. I’ve visited Puerto Rico, AND HAD NO IDEA THIS COOL BIOLUMINESCENT BAY WAS THERE! Granted, I still had a fantastic time. But now I really want to go back to see this lol.

  4. I’ve never heard of this before – this is so magical!! Thanks for sharing! I have to add this to my bucket list now! 🙂

    1. The state department recommends no travel to this area due to drug and human trafficking. Its this area somewhere you travel with a guide?

      1. You are only allowed in the biobay with a guide to preserve the area. Vieques is very safe. It’s a tiny island. You should be careful always and Puerto Rico has its problems, but you will feel secure in Vieques. Go with a guide, stay at a hotel or boutique lodging nearby, fly from San Juan if possible.

  5. There are more than 5. There is one in Costa Rica as well that I’ve been to.
    Can’t wait to visit this one, as it’s supposedly more bright.

  6. We visited PR last year and went kayaking at the bio bay located in Fajardo. It was a blast! We are going back this year, and hopefully we will visit Vieques on this trip. We are excited. PR has a lot to offer besides San Juan.

    1. I couldn’t agree more! Glad you enjoyed your time in Fajardo and hope Vieques treats you just as well.

  7. No mention of having to stay the night on the island or how to get back if you don’t stay

    1. Hi David, I stayed the night and did this on an overnight trip, arranging pickup at my accommodation with the kayaking company. You need to stay overnight if you choose to do this as it’s a nighttime activity and ferries and planes won’t still be leaving the island by the time you’re done.

  8. Is there any way to see this without kayaking? Is there a boat tour?

  9. Your blog has been so helpful for me as I plan my trip to PR in September! How much did it cost you to do the BioBay tour with the company you chose? Their website doesn’t list any prices?

    1. It was around $50, you can call them at 787-922-2701 to confirm. Bring cash for a tip and remember to plan for the weekend with the least ambient lighting (new moon). It’s a bucket list experience, you’ll never forget it!

  10. I really loved that one, because it is full of fascinating facts and it is a kind of easygoing article.
    I spent only a few minutes studying, and due to well-structured text, so I know it totally.

    Thanks!

  11. Richard B Turnbow says:

    How did you get around on the island and did you stay the night before and the rest of the night after the tour? or only one night? How did you get from the kayak tour back to your accommodations?

    1. You will need to stay overnight as neither ferries or planes will be departing from the island after the tour is finished, late at night. I stayed two nights but you can do it with one. I also stayed near the Malecon, which was the meeting area for the shuttle to and from the kayaking experience, included in the price of the tour. I walked to the Malecon, otherwise I used a taxi to get to and from the hotel and the airport.

      1. Rosa Galan says:

        It’s a lovely unforgetable experience

  12. This was such a helpful read — thank you for sharing! For the tour you chose, what time does the tour group meet/leave for the beach? I want to make sure I arrive to the island with enough time to catch a tour!

    1. I recall it being around 6-7pm so I would take an afternoon flight at the latest, like 1-3pm or otherwise try for the ferry super early in the morning. So glad you found the post helpful!

  13. Michelle Rice says:

    Add another to the list of bioluminescence – Maldives – Mudhdhoo Island – the new moon bioluminescence. Thank you for the informative article!

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