People
Ages 5+
$ 63
What to Expect
Duration:
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Ages:
5+ years
Kayaking:
No experience needed—guests must paddle their own kayak.
Guides:
Led by experienced bilingual naturalist guides.
Bioluminescence:
A natural phenomenon; glow varies nightly and cannot be guaranteed.
Night Tour:
No artificial lights are used to protect the natural environment.
Shared Waterway:
The bay is enjoyed by multiple guided tour groups.
Kayaks:
Tandem kayaks; odd-numbered parties may be paired.
Parking:
Free parking available.
Experience the Beauty of Puerto Rico’s Laguna Grande at Night!
An unforgettable nighttime adventure awaits! Paddle through a beautiful mangrove ecosystem beneath the stars as our guides lead you toward Laguna Grande. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, sounds of nature, and the possibility of witnessing bioluminescent plankton—a natural phenomenon whose visibility varies nightly.
Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tour Details
Your adventure begins in Las Croabas, Fajardo, where your guides will provide basic kayaking and safety instructions before entering the water.
From there, paddle through a mangrove-lined channel leading to Laguna Grande. Once inside the lagoon, your guides will share information about this unique ecosystem, its mangroves, wildlife, bioluminescent organisms, and the historic Fajardo Lighthouse.
Then enjoy the journey back through the mangroves as you take in this unique nighttime environment.
Important Things to Know
– Distance: 2 miles round trip
– Bioluminescence: Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Visibility and intensity vary nightly due to environmental conditions such as moonlight, rainfall, water clarity, and other natural factors.
– Sargassum: Sargassum is a naturally occurring seaweed that may occasionally accumulate in or around the bay. Its presence can affect the appearance of the water or temporarily reduce the visibility of bioluminescence, but it does not eliminate the organisms that create the glow.
– Odor: Mangrove areas may sometimes have a sulfur-like odor caused by the natural decomposition of organic matter. This is a normal part of the ecosystem.
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- Pregnant women
- People with either heart, back, neck, wrist, or any type of medical condition
- Minimum age is 5 years old.
- Weight limits: 425 lbs combined per double kayak. Max weight per person is 250lbs
- All participants must be physically fit to handle a kayak with paddles.
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Transportation is NOT included, but you can arrange transportation through our recommended shuttle services: Jireh Transport at 787-361-9741 or Mike Rivera (2-25 people) at 787-649-6139. Please let them know your tour time and be sure to appear at your arranged time.