The 8 Best La Parguera Tours in the South

1.La Parguera Bio Bay Boat Ride and Swimming w/ San Juan Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 534 reviews · from $54Our pick

Travel from San Juan to La Parguera, explore the village, then ride a motorboat to the bioluminescent bay. Guides such as Juan, also called J.R., share island facts before you can swim for about 20 minutes among glowing plankton. Swimming is optional, and groups are limited to 14 people.

“The trip was amazing. Juan aka JR, our guide and driver was a wealth of information and overall great vibes. Would recommend the trip.”

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2.La Parguera Glowing Bioluminescent Bay Boat Tour from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · from $220

Travel from San Juan to La Parguera with a guide such as George or Felix, stop for a local meal, cruise through mangroves with Captain Luis, swim at a cay, and watch dinoflagellates glow after dark. Round-trip transport, appetizers, water, and beer are included. The bay’s brightness varies with nature and weather.

“We had the best time! This is one of the coolest things ive ever experienced! Our guide George was amazing and it was so nice to get picked up right from our hotel. The drive is long but worth it! The food when we get there is also delicious! Such a unique experience i know I'll never forget! Louis the captain of the boat was also great! Book it!”

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3.Adventure Chiliboats Waterbike in La Parguera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $89Top rated

At La Parguera’s Punta Papayo, you’ll pedal a double Chiliboat about 20 minutes to Cayo Májimo with guides such as Waldy, Maria, and Miguel. Expect calm water, mangrove views, wildlife spotting, a swim in clear turquoise water, fruit, cold water, and a guided ride back. Bring sun protection and arrive early.

“This was an awesome experience. It was so much fun, we got to know new people, the waters were beautiful, and the stop at the beach was amazing. I thought we would struggle to do it since we are not so fit but it was manageable. Miguel was also a great host. 100% recommended.”

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4.Bioluminescent Bay Chiliboats Waterbike Tour in La Parguera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $79

Pedal a stable, catamaran-style Chiliboat into La Parguera’s glowing bay with guides such as Mary, Waldie, and Mariemma. The ride takes about 90 minutes, including time in the bioluminescent water. Expect calm conditions, easy pedaling, safety instructions, and a natural glow that varies with moonlight, rain, tides, and other conditions.

“I can’t recommend this bioluminescence tour enough—it was truly one of the most breathtaking and surreal adventures I’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was well-organized, safe, and designed to make the most of this rare natural wonder. Gliding through the calm, dark waters on the chili boats and watching the water light up with every little movement was pure magic. One of the most unforgettable moments was being able to scoop up the glowing water with my hands—you could actually see the tiny lights sparkling in your palms like living stars. It felt like holding a piece of the universe. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about…”

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5.La Parguera Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $200

Set out from Lajas on a private four-hour charter with Captain Angel or another local captain. Shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, island hopping, mangrove channels, birding, or a relaxed sand-bar stop at Caracoles, Mata La Gata, or Cayo Enrique. Water and soda are included, and you may bring food and alcohol.

“Everything was perfect! Angel, our Captain was perfect. He took us to several different mangrove islands where the snorkeling and birding were excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area as well as the bird and marine life. He was accommodating and it was easy and enjoyable to spend 4 hours on the water with him.”

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6.La Parguera Boat Charter with Captain: Kayak & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $75

Set out from Punta Papayo with Captain Arturo or his son Randy for a relaxed three-hour boat trip around Cayo Caracoles and Rabo de la Gata. Swim, kayak, snorkel, or float in clear water while your captain adjusts the outing to your pace. Kayaks, snorkel gear, and floaters are provided.

“This was one of the best excursions we did thanks to our captain Arturo! He was so welcoming and gave us such a good experienced. He provided kayaks, snorkel gear, and floaters. He even taught me how to swim. We loved it so much Read more”

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7.4 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $91

Captain José takes your private group of up to six through La Parguera’s fishing village to Cayo Caracoles. Spend four hours floating, snorkeling, playing water games, and enjoying music from a cooler-stocked boat. Bring your own snacks and drinks, including alcohol. No bathroom is available onboard.

“Jose was amazing. We got stuck in unexpected traffic and he worked with is and let us start and hour later. The place was beautiful and we had the best time. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Bioluminescent Bay Night Boat Charter in La Parguera with Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $60

Meet Captain Arturo, Cesar, or Sessa at 6:00 pm for a roughly two-hour boat trip through La Parguera’s Bioluminescent Bay. You’ll watch the sunset, see the water glow, and have the option to swim. The boat holds no more than 12 people, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“I with my wife and four year old daughter did the Bioluminescent Bay Night tour, the captain and the fellow passangers were very considerate as they waited for us half an hour when we were stuck in the crazy traffic while coming from AguaRead more”

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