PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico's standouts.
The 10 best kayak tours in Puerto Rico, side by side. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Paddle under San Juan’s Condado Lagoon lights on a clear kayak with LEDs and glow paint for a chill 1-hour tour.
“Our tour guides Cheli & Mariellie were warm and welcoming to our early morning (8am Crystal Kayaking Excursion). Mariellen helped us get into & out of our kayaks and Cheli did most of the narrating. Cheli’s a very intelligent and informaRead more”
Night kayak in Fajardo through mangroves to Laguna Grande, where plankton glow. 2 hours, gear and snacks included.
“Unfortunately, our tour was cancelled because of the weather. While we were being given the instructions, we could see lightning & hear the thunder. We were taken out to the water but after about 5 min in, we were told to row back in because the storm was right on top of us. It did…”
Kayak Laguna Grande in Fajardo at night for Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent glow, with safety gear, snacks, and tarp viewing.
“Go on a night that has cloud cover or a new moon. However, this group has an accommodation for when it’s a bright night — they have a tarp To put over the group so you can see the bioluminescence. It was really cool to see it.”
Paddle through Fajardo’s mangroves at dusk and watch Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay light up Laguna Grande from the water.
“The bioluminescence was totally amazing. Some people in our group had clearly never kayaked before but everybody made it. It’s not something I would do as my first kayaking experience, though.”
Paddle the early Condado Lagoon in a clear glass-bottom kayak, spot manatees and pelicans, and enjoy a guided 1-hour nature tour for $59.
“Easy, fun morning tour. Emmanuelle was a great and fun guide. We saw manatee, stingray, and an iguana. Would recommend for an easy nature fwd activity”
Paddle Mosquito Bay at night in a small group from Vieques. Clear-bottom kayaks, guide-led navigation, and glowing water you can feel.
“I mean this genuinely - this was the worst tour guide and maybe the worst tour I’ve ever done. And I’ve done many of these. We went Wednesday Aug 27 at 7 pm. Should you go bioluminescent kayaking? Absolutely. But not with this company. Our guide was sarcastic, would say things like “well what questions…”
Hike El Yunque’s muddy rivers and waterfalls, then kayak Laguna Grande at night for a chance to see bioluminescent plankton glow.
“The El Yunque part was great! I wish this was the only part we did. The tour guide communicated well with me before and during. And he was so descriptive, kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this part of the tour again. The secRead more”
Nighttime kayak through Vieques BioBay’s glowing water. Gear, coaching, and a real overnight Vieques stop for a magic, low-cost adventure.
“The people are very nice, and the tour guide was knowledgeable, but the tour was short. They also do not give you clear kayaks, and they do not bring you back to the ferry. You also have to walk through very smelly mud to get to the kayaks. I would recommend that they put down…”
Pedal a Chiliboats water bike through San Juan’s Condado Lagoon. Easy, stable, history-filled, and wildlife-friendly for most ages.
“It was very relaxing extremely fun and easy the scenery in the marina was breathtaking. Highly recommended for all ages”
Night kayak to Puerto Rico Bio Bay from San Juan. Small-group transport, mangrove paddling, and a glow lesson for $115.
“While the tour guides were super friendly and fun, the bio bay itself was underwhelming. It’s about a 30 minute kayak ride to the bay, when we got there it was still light out so we had to wait in the bay. For 5 minutes they put a tarp over ouRead more”
