Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo
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Max weight per person is 240, to assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on site. Come on the only tour that has a Marine Biologist as your tour guide. They will explain all the processes involved and the unique conditions required for this supernatural phenomena to occur. Your marine biologist will also explain how this delicate ecosystem maintains a pure balance and what must be done to preserve and protect the Bio Bay “Laguna Grande." It is a very special place on Planet Earth! All gear, snacks, and kayak lessons are included. Minimum age is 6 years old. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on any of our tours.
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- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- RESTRICTION: weight limit of 240 lbs PER PERSON. NO EXCEPTIONS. To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site. No participation allowed over the weight limit.
- Minimum age 6 years
- For safety reasons pregnant women cannot participate. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Our kayaks are all tandem kayaks for two people - you are booking per person not per kayak. If one space is left, that means there is 1 space on a tandem kayak.
- Guest under 18 yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- The owner of the service animal must provide a Licensed Life-vest by the Coast Guard for the animal. The animal must be in total control all the time. Keep in mind that there will be many people around in the dark.
- Guest that are not able to complete the tour for any reason will not be provided a refund of any type.
- All guests must be able to row their kayaks by themselves. One of the requirements is that you are able to get in and out of the kayak on your own and be able to maneuver it. If you are an unexperienced kayaker we highly suggest you choose the earlier tour.
- If one space is left, that means there is 1 space (for 1 person) on a tandem kayak (No single kayaks available). You will be accompanied by another guest on the tour.
- All guest must arrive 30 mins before the start of their tour. We respectfully will not accept or wait for any guest after this time.
- If necessary, a tarp (canopy) may be used during the excursion to block any light pollution and enhanced the experience.
- In order to best appreciate the bioluminescent phenomena our tours run at sunset and early evening and it can get quite dark in the mangrove canal. So, if you are afraid of darkness, a first time kayaker, or have small kids we strongly suggest taking the earlier, sunset trip. This way you can see where you are going, get use to the environment and sharpen your kayaking skills
- Due to the immense popularity the Bio Bay tour, at times can get crowded. It’s not uncommon to meet up with other tour groups waiting to access the canal leading to the lagoon. There can be bumping other kayaks along the way.
- Please keep in mind that this tour takes place in a natural environment and that the bioluminescent phenomenon, although rare, can be seen year round. The intensity of brightness is unpredictable and can vary from minimal to very bright suddenly.
- SPECIAL NOTE: We encourage our guests to not reserve the tour on the same day of arrival to the Island, including coming from Vieques or Culebra. If the FLIGHT or FERRY is delayed and the guest misses the tour the guest will not be entitled to a refund or rescheduling.
- TOUR TIME might change depending on sunset time. If so we will send a reminder for updated meeting time.
- This tour takes place in the water. Expect to get completely wet. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. We recommend to bring a change of clothes and towel for after the trip.
- Tour is not canceled in rainy days. We will get wet anyways ;)
- There are public bathrooms on-site, but they are not always in good condition. You may consider stopping in fast food before getting to the meeting site or using the bathrooms from the nearby stores/restaurants which are sometimes available.
- Certain time of the year great amounts of sargassum (seaweed) arrive to our coasts. This can make paddling to feel like a workout. Also the natural decomposition odor might be unpleasant.
- Even if Viator system allows the guest to write weight over the limit, it will still be 240 lbs the weight limit.
- No Expecting Mothers
- For safety reasons, children under 6 years old CANNOT participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
- Those who have epilepsy, back problems, claustrophobia, heart conditions, dizziness, recent surgery or any other condition that may put life in risk are not allowed to participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
- RESTRICTION: weight limit of 240 lbs per PERSON, not per kayak. To assure weight restriction is met, guests will be weighed on-site.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Our offices are closed on SUNDAYS - Reservations made Saturday after 5 pm will not be revised until Monday at 9 am. For cancellations request during this time please send us a message through Viator.
- It is the guest responsibility to comply with health and weight requirement.
- Even if Viator system allows the guest to write weight over the limit, it will still be 240 lbs the weight limit.
Reviews(1,631)
Even though the bioluminescent was low, the whole experience was good, and the service was excellent.
The tour was great, and the tour guides were fantastic. They taught us a lot and were friendly, ready to help, patient, and fun to be around. Highly recommend for new kayakers and experienced alike.
Hello Janellege919, thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is always good to hear it was a great time. Our tour guides are both knowledgeable and fun, they will provide a great experience for you. Thank you! Cordially, Natalia
The guides were excellent, they instructed us, helped us, and we had a wonderful experience. Communication was effective before and during the activity.
Hola Juliris_M, gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra que tuvieron una experiencia increíble. Gracias. Cordialmente, Natalia
There is no guarantee that there will be bioluminescence, because it's depends on many factors including rain, bacteria, and light pollution. We kayaked out through a mangrove for a km to get there where it was nice and dark. When we got there we were able to see a small amount. We can only imagine how neat it must look on a 10/10 night. Even though we only saw a little, it was still worth every penny. Our tour guides were nice and one let us hold a firefly (lightning bug) and we had good conversations. Shout-out to Eli, Javier, Amaury, and Catalina who were working that day. Great group of people!
Hello Edward_P, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad this tour was enjoyable for you. We hope to see you again soon! Cordially, Natalia
You should absolutely do this experience while you are in PR and this is the outfitter you want to choose. The guides are so so helpful. We called ahead with some questions about our seven year old and Natalia was so helpful. She talked us thru everything and even gave some great suggestions about parking and getting dinner ahead of time. Gustavo did a great job with the quick kayaking lesson. I was so impressed with how much he was able to cover. And he kept it light and humorous which helps if anyone in your group is nervous. This experience was our trip highlight. We did it with a 12 year old, a ten year old and a 7 year old. It was a great fit for our kids (they are pretty adventurous).
Hello Jason_G, thank you for such a great review. It was a pleasure to be able to help and answer all of your questions. We are glad your family had a great adventure. Thank you for recommending us. Hopefully we see you soon, don't forget to use our returning guest discount ! Cordially, Natalia
Knowledgeable guides, excellent helpers; everyone was friendly and professional. We had an amazing experience and gained outstanding knowledge about the ecosystem, the night sky and how to use a kayak 😁. 💯 recommended!
Hello Arinda_P, thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had an amazing experience. Hopefully you took advantage of our Marine Biologist(tour guide) and asked him all the questions that you had. Thank you for the review and the recommendation. Cordially, Natalia
Interesting trip when you do it at night and don’t have the opportunity to see the bio illuminesence. It’s really dark and crowded going through the mangroves with a ton of inexperienced kayakers trying to navigate the trek. Big work out too. I would have probably liked it more if we did it during the day.
Hello Michael S, thank you for your feedback. This tour is also for beginners. In the tour description this is explained. There are other kayakers that we will eventually see. This is a guided excursion, our tour guides are always there to lend a hand when needed . Our sunset tour is a great option that you can appreciate the mangroves and canal. Cordially, Natalia Robles
We loved the experience! From the moment you arrive, the team welcomes you warmly and explains all the details clearly. As for the experience itself, it was incredible; it is truly something worth doing. We loved how even the children participated and enjoyed it. The whole team really makes de difference
Hello Adriana_M, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are you had an incredible time. Hopefully we see you again soon! Cordially, Natalia
This was a wonderful, unique experience!! Amaury was our Lead Guide who was EXCEPTIONALLY knowledgeable!! Fellow guides, Yadid, Manolo and Francisco were fun and helpful. Catalina kicked us off during sign-in and was helpful with questions. Even though we did not see much bio-activity, it was a lot of fun! Take extra clothes - you will get wet! (wading to your kayak)
Hello brendabB8445JU, thank you for writing this review. We are glad this was a unique experience for you, great recommendations! Customers will get wet from waist down for sure. Hope to see you back again soon! Cordially, Natalia
The guides were very knowledgeable and made the whole trip easy and fun. Loved kayaking at night thru the Mangroves.
Hello Nick_P, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad you had fun in the tour. Cordially, Natalia
