Chiliboats Tour: Bioluminescent Bay Adventure

Discover La Parguera’s bioluminescence on a guided Chiliboats tour. Pedal through mangroves and witness a natural wonder. Book your unforgettable adventure now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phosphorescent Bay (Bahia Fosforescente) - Explore the Natural Bioluminescence in La Parguera!
    On your tour of the Bioluminescent Bay in La Parguera, you will be amazed by a truly unique natural spectacle:
    Bioluminescent Display:
    As you enter the bay, the water will glow with a magical light. This phenomenon is caused by dinoflagellates,…
What's Included
  • English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Chiliboats
  • USCG-certified life jacket
  • Whistle
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the meeting point.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a magical bioluminescent journey just 2 hours from San Juan and 1.5 hours from Aguadilla, by visiting Chiliboats Parguera!
Delight in an exhilarating ride on our state-of-the-art Chiliboats Waterbikes, which are pedal-powered catamarans crafted for safety, stability, effortless pedaling, and feature comfortable ergonomic seats with backrests…

Location
Caribbean Chiliboats Parguera
Camino Puerto Viejo
(Arrive 30 minutes early) Reserved spaces are for you. Directions: Please search for the location on Google: -->https://maps.app.goo.gl/ar99k5DyJMDsikdaA Chiliboats Parguera Punta Papayo La Parguera, Lajas * Park without blocking entrances or other vehicles.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Max
Mar 12, 2025
Nature showing how amazing it can be. - The experience is one that we found exciting and interesting. Pairing up on the “chili boats” and following the guide to the bioluminescent bay was neat by itself. Once arriving in the bay, the tour guides instructed us on how to best experience the adventure and provided some historical information about the bay. Our teens lost interest pretty quickly (when is that not an issue). It’s a pretty incredible naturally occurring phenomenon in nature that only exists in 4 other bays in the world, 2 others are also in Puerto Rico.
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Alyssa_redding
Mar 9, 2025
Such a great Eco-friendly way to experience the bio bay! - You will peddle in tandem out to the bay and get to experience the wonder of one of the few bio luminescent bays in the world. The guides are amazing at all the information they provide once you're in the bay, including what the government is doing to protect them. We went with a half moon and a clear night sky, so the blue glow of the water was hard to see at times, although still amazing. I would imagine that going on a night with no moon or even some cloud cover would make it even better! I will say, it was hard to decide where to look, the night sky was amazing and although it made the glow of the water hard to see, it was still amazing to just sit and stare up at the stars.
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C6829fzandrewp
Mar 2, 2025
10/10 Service - I spoke with Mariemma and she provided excellent customer service! She helped me with accommodations and was extremely kind and responsive. Top of the line service!
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Travellergeoff11
Mar 1, 2025
Sublime bioluminescent experience! - A FABULOUS way to experience the bioluminescent bay! Truly incredible experience! A sublime experience- pedaling 20+ minutes along the shore to the bay, looking up at the stars, soaking in the warmth of the air and breeze. Spent 30 minutes in the bay, experiencing the magical bioluminescence, something we had never experienced before. Worth every second and penny! Waldy led our boats and Mari was a wealth of information about the area. Totally recommend it, especially if you prefer to be above the water, not in it (swimming) or on it (kayaking).
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Giselle_f
Mar 1, 2025
Absolutely amazing... - Absolutely amazing experience! Highly recommend. The staff went above and beyond to give us the best experience. It’s definitely a wow and must see!
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Nathaliegq5995vv
Feb 27, 2025
Magical Experience - Truly incredible experience! Worth every second! I can’t find enough kind words to describe Mari and Waldy who pour their hearts into this unique experience. If you are looking for a heart filling, unforgettable adventure; look no further!
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Sherpa46716248067
Feb 26, 2025
Newsflash: Bio Bay in La Parguera Exceeds Expectations - Absolutely amazing experience! I would totally do it again. This is an indescribable, uncaptuarable thing that pictures will not do justice for. Go ahead, bring your camera, but you're better off just appreciating the experience (unless you have a very high-end camera that is able to take near dark pictures). The entire trip out to the Bay is serene and peaceful, the stars are so bright and beautiful, and the sound of the water lapping on the Chili Boats puts you right in the mood to appreciate the wonders of this amazing world we all share. Once you get to the bay, you'll be rewarded with one of the most incredible and mysterious sights ever. It's like thousands of twinkling stars whirling around any motion in the water, including the fish down below. Dipping your toes in the water felt like dancing with the fireflies of the ocean. The hosts are knowledgeable and share a wealth of information on the discovery of the bay, the importance of protecting this delicate ecosystem, and the ever-present need to preserve our nighttime sky from light pollution. Have fun, enjoy life, love nature, love each other, and love yourself.
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Mikalah_i
Feb 3, 2025
I'd recommend! - I loved this experience! The flow was so much better than I expected based on reviews of bio-bays in general. The guides were very knowledgable and gave great tips to get the best photos to capture the glow. Very peaceful ride out on the chili boats and overall an awesome time I would definitely recommend!
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Emily_s
Jan 26, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - There is some physical activity that is involved, so be mindful of that if you can’t ride a bike for 25ish minutes. But the chillboats are super easy to use and a lot more comfortable than a kayak. It’s also more environmentally friendly than taking boats with kayaks out (no gas burning). What an amazing experience! Will never forget the feeling of biking through the sea, surrounded by the stars. At one point you couldn’t see the difference between the night sky the sea from the horizon. Once you’re in the mangrove cove, you begin to experience the blue dazzling lights that sprinkle and come to light when the water is splashed. Everything lights up and you feel like a kid again. You start splashing with your hands and kicking your feet to make everything light up. You stop to watch it grow dark again, then splash again! I mean it’s so fun and it really is a once in a lifetime experience for any visitor that get the privilege to do this. Truly grateful my wife and I got to see this in our life. Thank you our guides as well!
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Z8330cocrystalp
Mar 1, 2025
Cancelled IN TIME with BOTH the tour operator AND Viator as directed but was STILL DENIED A REFUND! - Cancelled in time with BOTH the tour operator AND Viator as directed but was STILL DENIED A REFUND! I booked a Bioluminescence tour 3 hours from where we were staying in Puerto Rico. Kept my eye on the weather where the tour was scheduled 3 hours away because viewing conditions on a chiliboat to see the bioluminescence would not be worth the 3 hour drive if rain was predicted. It did in fact show heavy rain that evening so I cancelled with both the tour operator in the time frame mentioned and Viator is refusing to give me my refund as they advertise. I will absolutely NEVER recommend using Viator to ANYONE because they do NOT honor their cancellation guidelines. I will be disputing this charge with my bank and will be contacting the BBB to inform them of Viator’s unacceptable actions.
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