Vieques Bio Bay Kayak Tour
Home to the brightest bio bay in the world
Quick Details
- Cost: $75 per person + tax
- Ages: All Ages
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Cancel: 24-hour notice required for full refund
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Typically reserved 8 days in advance.
This 2-hour guided tour takes you into Mosquito Bay, officially the brightest bioluminescent bay on Earth. Glide through calm waters beneath a star-filled sky as every paddle stroke sets the water glowing. Your experienced guide will lead the way, share local stories, and make sure first-timers feel at ease.
- Transportation from meeting location and back
- 2 Person Clear Bottom Kayaks
- Local guides
- Life jackets and safety briefing
The meeting location is 148 Calle Flamboyan Vieques, PR 00765
Detailed instructions will be included in your confirmation email
Tour is not wheelchair accessible. Moderate mobility is required for boarding the boat and swimming in open water.
Bring swimwear, towel, and a change of clothes. Light snacks and beverages are recommended.
Kayak has a combined weight limit of 475lbs
Full refund available if canceled at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
Need assistance? Contact Island Activities support at info@island-activities.com
Why travelers loved this
This was such an amazing experience! Our guides were so fun and fantastic, they told us information on how the animals in the bay operated. Also the history and their past experiences living on the island with the bay. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and i loved the small group we had.
I have visited the bioluminescent bay in Vieques several times, and this was BY FAR the best experience I have ever had! Our guide, Preston, went out of his way to make sure the less experienced in our group felt comfortable and safe.
I recently had the most amazing experience kayaking in the bioluminescent bay, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our guide, Preston! It was my first time ever kayaking alongside not knowing how to swim, so I was naturally a bit nervous. But from the moment we started, Preston made me feel completely at ease.
Preston was the best guide ever! He is so educated about the biobay and it shows. The glow was gorgeous and the stars were amazing. 100% recommend Preston as your guide!
The tour was amazing! So much information. We went in a family group and our tour was personalized. Stars in the water and stars overhead. The experience was magical and could not have been better.
Highly recommend this tour group. I believe Salty Spirit has smaller groups, ours was 3 couples. That translates out to quicker prep times and having more time out in the water. We saw groups of bus loads. They all waited longer to get geared up, and into their boats. Our tour guides were informative and funny. The experience was magical.
We absolutely loved the Bio Bay tour. Our driver and tour guide were fantastic. They were fun, educational about the bay but actually the whole island. We learned a lot. We went when the moon was out, but still had a blast and the bay was really and worth seeing. Kayaking is the way to go with this group.
There simply aren't words to adequately describe the miraculousness of this adventure. My son and I did a kayak trip at Mosquito Bay to see the bioluminescent phenomenon. It was the most spectacular adventure imaginable. Our guide, Gabriel... was incredible knowledgeable about the bay and had so many great stories to share.
We were on the 6:30pm tour Dec. 30 and loved every minute of it. The entire tour was well organized. Our guide grew up in Vieques and was extremely knowledgeable even sharing some stories he was told by his grandfather regarding the area. Highly recommend as this was one of the highlights of our trip.
Highly recommend the Bioluminescent Bay tour on kayaks with this tour group. We did a private tour. The tour guide was very informative and a lot of fun. He also pointed out the constellations which were so crystal clear in the sky because the Bay was so dark. Amazing experience!
Tour Availability - From $75pp
FAQ
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In order to get to Vieques you must travel either by ferry or by plane.
You’ll need to spend the night on Vieques to take this tour.
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Yes! We partner directly with local tour operators to offer you the best possible rate. You are booking directly with the tour operator — payment is made directly to them, and all communication will come directly from Salty Spirit.
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The glow is visible all year-round, but the best time is a cloudy or moonless night.
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If canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, guests will receive a full credit for rebooking or a 100% refund (guest’s choice). The cancellations due to unsafe weather is at the captain’s discretion.
Cancellation made by guest 15 days prior to the scheduled tour → Guests will receive a full refund, minus a 25% cancellation fee.
More information regarding the cancellation policy can be found once you click “Book now”
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Yes, maximum weight is 475lbs.
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Click “Check Availability” to see all available time slots for the Bioluminescent Bay Clear Bottom Kayaking
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You will pay at the time of making your reservation. All major credit cards are accepted.
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Mosquito Bay is home of the world’s brightest bio bay
If you’re looking for the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, Mosquito Bay in Vieques is the undisputed champ. Seriously! Guinness World Records certified it. On a dark night, every paddle stroke lights up the water with an electric blue glow, thanks to the millions of microscopic dinoflagellates that call this bay home. It’s the kind of thing you have to see to believe, and no video or photo ever quite captures the magic.
Vieques itself adds to the adventure. It’s a quick flight or ferry from the Puerto Rico mainland, but once you’re there, it feels like another world. Quiet beaches, wild horses, and a relaxed island pace. Most Mosquito Bay tours are done by kayak, giving you front-row seats to the brightest bio bay on earth. Whether you’re a nature lover or just chasing
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