La Parguera Glowing Bioluminescent Bay Boat Tour from San Juan

This was one of the absolute best parts of our very first ever trip to Puerto Rico! Our guide, Felix, was so warm and welcoming. He was so funny and informative and the drive from San Juan to Lajas (where the bioluminescent bay is) was very scenic as we go through the mountains! The van we were transported in was very comfortable and we had an intimate size group of just 6 people which was awesome compared to most tours where it can be overcrowded. Felix was kind enough to point out Salinas and Ponce as we drove when I let him know that’s where my family came from. The meal we were provided was very tasty and not heavy so it was perfect to eat just before swimming. I had the garlic shrimp with fried plantains and my friend had the grouper bites with rice and beans. There was plenty of time after eating to explore the tiny town where there were several vendor stands and souvenir shops. Going to the sandbar on the boat and swimming with the tarpon fish in crystal clear water at sunset was a beautiful experience. They fed the fish right by us at the boat so we could see them and pet them. Then we headed to the bio bay while vibing to Bad Bunny. There were plenty of sodas, beers and waters provided in a cooler for us. The bio bay had warmer water than the sandbar and is 15 feet deep so they provide floatie noodles. We went like 2 days after the new moon so there was good visibility although it was cloudy and rained a bit on and off. We didn’t mind, we’re already wet from swimming either way. The bio bay glowing effect is hard to capture but Felix did take some photos for me which was so sweet and very appreciated. It looks blue in photos but in reality it’s like these white glittery sparkles like stars. You can make magical trails of stars in the water like you’re Tinkerbell when you move your arms and legs. I saw the starry water glitter on my hair and drip down my arm which was extremely cool looking. If you really kick your feet a lot and open your fingers and make like angel wings in the water with your arms you can make a bigger effect of lots of starry glowing bubbles and waves. We had plenty of time in the water and then headed back to the boat where we were taken back to get changed into dry clothes. There was not much bathroom space for this so bring something simple to change into. Also it can get chilly once you’re wet and the sun has gone down so bring a jacket for afterward. For the drive home Felix was kind enough to take us directly to our Airbnb instead of the original meet up point. It was a long day — we left for Lajas at 2:45pm and we got home around 11pm but it was very much worth it! A real bucket list experience. Cannot recommend this company enough!