La Parguera Bio Bay Swim Tour

Bio bay swim tour pricing from $65 per person for basic tour. Combination snorkel + bio bay tours $85-120. Duration 2-3 hours total including boat ride. All ages welcome - children must be supervised by adults. Life jackets provided and required for non-swimmers.

Tours operate nightly weather permitting. Heavy rain or dangerous sea conditions result in cancellations with full refund. Reservations recommended 2-5 days in advance for weekends and peak season. Cancellation policy: 24-hour notice for full refund.

Getting to La Parguera: 2-hour drive from San Juan via Route 52 South and Route 116 West. Rental car recommended. Limited public transportation. Several guesthouses and hotels in La Parguera for overnight stays.

What to bring: swimsuit, towel, water shoes or sandals, waterproof bag for valuables, change of clothes, insect repellent. Shower facilities available at some tour operators. Best visibility during new moon, but tours operate monthly except during full moon.

Note: La Parguera bio bay is the least bright of Puerto Rico's three main bio bays but offers the most swimming time and easiest access from the southwest region. Often combined with daytime visits to Guánica Dry Forest or Gilligan's Island.

Experience La Parguera's unique bioluminescent bay tour where swimming is the main attraction! Unlike most bio bay tours limited to kayaking, this adventure takes you by boat to the glowing waters where you can dive in and swim surrounded by millions of light-producing microorganisms. It's an unforgettable sensation watching your body illuminate with every movement.

The tour begins with a boat ride from the fishing village of La Parguera on Puerto Rico's southwest coast through mangrove channels to the bioluminescent bay. Once there, you'll have extended swimming time to splash, dive, and play in the glowing water while your guide explains the science behind this natural phenomenon. The bay's warmer waters make swimming particularly enjoyable.

Tour includes round-trip boat transportation, life jackets, experienced captain/guide, swimming time in bio bay, Puerto Rican empanadas, and beverages. Some operators offer combination tours adding daytime snorkeling at nearby reefs. Tours depart in the evening, timed for darkness. La Parguera is approximately 2 hours from San Juan on the scenic southwest coast.

This is the most swim-focused bio bay experience in Puerto Rico and perfect for those who want maximum time in the water rather than kayaking. The laid-back fishing village atmosphere and proximity to the Guánica Dry Forest make La Parguera worth a full-day or overnight trip.