Top Puerto Rico Float Trips

Experience the magic of Puerto Rico’s coastal ecosystems on this guided nighttime kayaking tour, starting in Fajardo’s mangrove forest and leading to the glowing waters of Laguna Grande. Paddle through winding channels as night falls, and witness the natural wonder of bioluminescence—caused by plankton lighting up the water with every stroke. While brightness levels vary depending on natural conditions, guides may use a tarp to block moonlight and enhance visibility, helping you to make the most of your time on the water—an experience you'd miss out on if exploring solo.

Take command of your own mini-speedboat for a half-day of snorkeling and navigating among the beautiful tropical islands just off Puerto Rico’s east coast. Follow the lead of your certified guide as you pilot your own vessel with a convoy of other speedboats through the turquoise-blue waters of the La Cordillera Cays Nature Reserve. During the day, snorkel amidst schools of colorful fish and relax on stunning white-sand beaches. Your speedboat adventure also includes a guide, a personal cooler with ice, snacks and refreshments, plus snorkel and safety gear.

Explore the waters around San Juan on a miniboat, which holds a small group of up to four people. You'll get great, photo-worthy views of the shoreline and listen to guided commentary as you travel. A small group means personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

Experience one of the most magical natural phenomenons in Puerto Rico during a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon. Exploring in a kayak lets you get closer to the illuminated plankton, which produce blue-green light every time you move through the water with your paddle and kayak.

Take a night kayaking tour from Las Croabas, through the mangrove channels of Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve to Laguna Grande. Here you can find the billions of microscopic plankton that live in the water and light up at the touch of your hand to create a beautiful, iridescent glow in the water. Learn about this natural phenomenon and its fragile ecosystem from your informative guide as you paddle through the lagoon. Please note the weight limit is 240 pounds per person.

Enjoy aerial views of Luquillo and a unique experience on this flyboarding excursion. You'll get all instruction and an orientation before taking off for 30 minutes in the air on this jet-propelled flyboard, hovering above the surface of the water. All instruction and equipment are included, so even first-time fliers can participate.

Paddle a kayak through the peaceful waters of Fajardo's mangroves on the way to the Bioluminescent Bay during this evening tour. You are provided with all equipment and instruction, so even beginners can participate. Follow your guide's lead and listen to in-depth commentary as you travel, arriving at the Bioluminescent Bay at dark to see the water light up beneath you.

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rico's salsa culture during this 1-hour beginner salsa class. The outdoor class is led by a professional instructor in open air, so you don't have to take a break from the tropical sunshine. Dance solo or with a partner and learn about what makes salsa such an integral part of Puerto Rican culture.

Learn about the essential Puerto Rican art of Salsa dancing during this 1-hour class in San Juan. Suitable for both beginners and those who are looking to polish their skills, this class will let you understand the musical and rhythmic soul of Puerto Rican culture.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two incredible natural wonders in Puerto Rico on this full-day excursion to the El Yunque Rainforest and Bioluminescent Bay. Hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved.

The glowing waters of Fajardo’s Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay (“Bio Bay”) should be open to anyone who can swim. This night tour delivers that equality of opportunity, even if you’ve never tried kayaking before: it begins with a brief Kayaking 101 lesson. Kayaks are accessible to wheelchair users, with attainable adaptations for guests with a range of needs, while the weight limit is a generous 250 pounds (113 kilograms).

Experience the sparkling waters of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay on this boat ride from La Parguera. Make your way to the dock and join a small group aboard your vessel for a ride across the sparkling waters. Then take a dip in the waters and see the microscopic organisms glimmering all around you before heading back to shore.