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Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan

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Swimming and interacting with the bioluminiscence of La Parguera Biobay is the ultimate nature's experience in our private Snorkeling, Sunset and Bioluminiscense Swim Experience by Bucketlist Tours.
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Overview

Mystic Waters Under the Sun & Stars is the most intimate and cinematic way to interact with nature, an experience unlike any other in Puerto Rico. More than a tour, this is the first and only private, fully guided, filmed bioluminescent swim experience in the world. Safe even for non-swimmers, toddlers, and seniors, it’s a rare adventure where comfort, storytelling, and nature’s magic unite. Every step of the way, your expert guide and host — Carlos Alexis, Puerto Rico’s most respected private historian and bioluminescence filmmaker, ensures you’re not just witnessing nature’s wonders, but immersed in them: safely, comfortably, and meaningfully.

Includes High-End Professional Video Capture of Your Swim Using National Geographic-Level Gear

As seen in ABC Caribbean, Ritz Experiences, and St. Regis Experiences

The Same Experience Booked by Professional Athletes, Hollywood Stars, and Corporate Executives

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What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Sodas and water will be available during the whole tour
  • Professional Video Capture of Your Swim by Carlos, with National Geographic Level AI assisted Gear.
  • Luxury Road Trip Across 9 Towns — Enjoy and Learn About the Island’s Ever-Changing Landscape
  • Dinner Back on shore, your dinner awaits; warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you.
  • Gratuities
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Ashford Avenue
San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

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What To Expect

Cayo Caracoles

At the dock, a certified USCG captain awaits with your pontoon boat — chosen for its comfort, stability, and enhanced bioluminescence visibility. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll cruise toward a paradisiacal cay nestled in crystal-clear, waist-deep waters, ideal for gentle, stress-free snorkeling and floating. Families find joy in the playful ease of it all. Couples share a golden horizon in quiet intimacy and wonder. Seniors float effortlessly, without needing to exert themselves, with beauty and ease.At the Cay, Carlos Alexis will show you around the surrounding channels, where the gentle current behaves like a lazy river. He’ll even take you snorkeling to the back of the cay using our hypoallergenic silicone gear while the sun still shines through the mangroves — always making sure you stay safe and secure. As golden light shimmers on the water’s surface, the sun dips below the horizon as Mother Earth’s prelude to her most magical act and the night’s main attraction.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay

As night falls, your boat drifts into Papayo Cove, where Carlos Alexis begins with a historical and scientific briefing about the bay, and the real stars of the show: the dinoflagellates. Then, he leads the way into the water that appears still and dark — until he touches it. Then… it glows!He will teach you how to elicit the glow so the bioluminescence reaches its full peak. Once you’ve mastered the glow, he gently guides you under the boat’s deck, where the glow intensifies, revealing the full magic of this sacred bay.Once you feel confident and safe, Carlos returns aboard the pontoon and transforms into your filmmaker and director, using the ultimate tool to capture this elusive phenomenon: Sony’s advanced ZV-E1 AI camera system. He documents your interaction with the dinoflagellates — a sacred, cinematic encounter captured in a way only he can.Whether you see it as a scientific marvel, nature’s magic, or a divine encounter, you’ll feel changed — reborn by water and wonder.
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La Parguera

Back on shore, your dinner awaits — warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll change into dry clothes, share laughter after your surreal and magical experience, and savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you, giving you a chance to digest the night’s unforgettable magic.After dinning, the return drive is peaceful. Children drift to sleep with smiles, still glowing from the bay. Couples sit hand-in-hand in silence, still glowing inside. And seniors rest deeply, their hearts full and content knowing they’ve lived something few ever will. As you arrive back at your hotel, your footage is safely backed up. And in just a few days, you’ll receive a professionally edited cinematic keepsake of your bioluminescent swim — one of the rarest and most beautiful moments a traveler can capture anywhere in the world.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Carbonated beverages. Sodas and water will be available during the whole tour.
  • Professional Video Capture of Your Swim by Carlos, with National Geographic Level AI assisted Gear.
  • Luxury Road Trip Across 9 Towns — Enjoy and Learn About the Island’s Ever-Changing Landscape.
  • hosted by Carlos Alexis, Puerto Rico’s most respected private historian & bioluminescence filmmaker.
  • Back on shore, you’ll change into dry clothes and share laughter after your magical experience,.
  • Use of our hypoallergenic silicone gear to safely and comfortably explore the cay's surroundings while the sun still shines through the mangroves.
The following is NOT included:
  • Dinner. Back on shore, your dinner awaits; warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Snorkeling and Biobay Boat Tour from San Juan will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Carbonated beveragesSodas and water will be available during the whole tour
  • Professional Video Capture of Your Swim by Carlos, with National Geographic Level AI assisted Gear.
  • Luxury Road Trip Across 9 Towns — Enjoy and Learn About the Island’s Ever-Changing Landscape
  • Hosted by Carlos Alexis, Puerto Rico’s most respected private historian & bioluminescence filmmaker.
  • Back on shore, you’ll change into dry clothes and share laughter after your magical experience,
  • Use of our hypoallergenic silicone gear to safely and comfortably explore the cay's surroundings while the sun still shines through the mangroves.
  • DinnerBack on shore, your dinner awaits; warm, fresh, and locally inspired. You’ll savor the flavors of Puerto Rico, thoughtfully served at a table reserved just for you.
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).

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