Bioluminescent Bay Tour: Swim Among Stars

Experience a magical sunset boat ride to Los Arcos, swim among glowing bioluminescent waters, and explore a vibrant bird sanctuary.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional Marino Los Arcos de Mismaloya - Embark on a boat journey to the stunning marine park, Los Arcos. During the trip, enjoy the enchanting views of either a sunset or sunrise over the bay, perfect for capturing memorable photos. As we explore the park, we will share the rich history and fascinating details of this marine sanctuary. As…
What's Included
  • Lifevest
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience a delightful boat ride around the bay, taking in the stunning views of a sunset or sunrise as you journey to a marine wildlife sanctuary. Here, you can enjoy bird watching and swim amidst the enchanting bioluminescence at nightfall. Imagine the sensation of swimming among the stars or the sky. Bioluminescence is a phenomenon where…

Location
the Beach Spot
Olas Altas
We will meet in “Pacific Coast” in a romantic area, opposite Lazarus Cardenas Park name of the bar on Google Maps: “The beach spot”. When you arrive just take a seat and mention that you are coming to the bioluminescence tour and wait for your guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christiangp9448cv
Apr 27, 2025
Out of this world! - What an experience! Alejandro was an excellent guide and was extremely knowledgeable about the islands/history of puerto Vallarta. Being able to experience the bioluminescence felt almost out of this world… highly recommend booking this if you’re in the area!!
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Kara_c
Apr 26, 2025
Great tour, but not for those sensitive to motion or cold - I got seasick for the first time in years (at least 20) and have been on many, many boats. Have even driven one. But we were out there for like 3 hours on choppy water constantly rocking a small boat. I didn’t have Dramamine cause I don’t get motion sick that easily. Swimming in the ocean at night was also very cold for me. The bioluminescence is interesting but not exactly like the photos everyone uses to advertise these tours. We saw it for sure though. Overall, If you’re even the slightest bit sensitive to motion sickness or cold, I’d recommend taking seasickness meds ahead of time and dressing warmly for the swim. While it wasn’t the best fit for me, others really enjoyed the tour, and the staff was solid.
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Brooke_s
Apr 25, 2025
Book it! - Such a surreal experience! Our guide Eduardo and Captain Alex were a great team! Super informational and fun! A must go!
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S5249undl
Apr 25, 2025
Worth it - It was so pretty! The sunset boat ride was lovely and then the bioluminescence was magical. The tour guides Allejandro and Captain Fernando were very kind and knowledgeable. I was a bit worried about getting in and out of the boat because I have some mobility issues but they helped me with that and made sure I was taken care of, had no problems with it. Would recommend this tour.
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Krystyna_w
Apr 23, 2025
Do it! - Alejandro and Fernando were amazing! My son was scared and Alejandro was quick to reassure him and make him comfortable. He was so knowledgeable and very welcoming!
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Rob
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing trip, so happy we did this! - Definitely an amazing experience! We went as a family with our two teens. From start to finish, Alejandro and Fernando made it a memorable evening. Alex met us in front of the meeting spot and we enjoyed a complimentary drink before the group walked down to the boat at the pier. The trip to Los Arcos was bouncy but beautiful, with sunset light and incredible views. Alex gave us great music during the ride and tons of great info on the landmarks, other places to visit, the wildlife and birds at Los Arcos and the chemistry of bioluminescence. Once there and once it was dark, we donned life jackets and masks and got to swim/float for about 30 minutes and it was like nothing I've ever seen, being in the water at night under the stars with the glowing sparks in the water and the huge rocks against the sky. Alex's cheerful calm happy vibe made the trip, even when it was a little weird being in the dark water at first. Highly recommended!
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Suzanne_m
Apr 19, 2025
Awesome tour - Alex and Fernando were awesome! Lots of knowledge and very helpful. The tour of the bay was amazing and definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Don’t know about jumping in the water at night but we are so glad we did.
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Michael_w
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing trip.... Ask for Victor! - This was an amazing trip. Los Arcos themselves are amazing, however, the highlight of this excursion was Victor and Angel who made this an amazing time. Victor is an amazing teacher and literally left me and my friends with an amazing appreciation for the national park.💙
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Rita_l
Apr 17, 2025
Wonderful experience! ... - Wonderful experience! Our Guide Alejandro was quite knowledgeable and caring for our guests. Highly recommend this experience to anyone for a different spin on cruising the Bay in the evening! Thank you!
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Yonatiaedmonton
Apr 26, 2025
Very Underwhelming Experience - Very underwhelming - it was not anything like it shows on the tour site for advertising. Not sure if it was because it was cloudy but our guide Eric tried very hard. He poured some water in the boat to show and took us in the cave. Fernando is incredible in manoeuvring the boat around. The first area for snorkelling had jelly fish so they took our group to another area. It was windy and chilly and the snorkelling was about 20 minutes. We didn’t see the water come ‘alive’ here either. The guides were great the bioluminescence not so much.
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From $72
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).