Puerto Rico has many natural wonders, but Papayo Cove ranks at the top of them all. Get ready to dive in and swim in the warm glowing waters of La Parguera.

Duration

8 hrs

About

Save precious vacation time in Puerto Rico and let us at Bucketlist take care of the details on this 3-hour VIP private boat experience. We'll provide round-trip transportation from the Marriott Resort in San Juan, taking you to see our beautiful natural wonders on land and water. This is the complete VIP private bio bay swim experience in all of Puerto Rico, and we can't wait to show you local favorites including Cayo Caracoles (aka Caracoles Key) and La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay.

Highlights:

• A professionally curated, highly rated experience that guarantees the most out of your time and money
• Ditch the taxis and ride shares for private pickup and drop-off in Condado for your bio bay swimming experience
• Hear interesting history and anecdotes from your fully bilingual professional guide
• Enjoy a 3-hour private boat tour in beautiful Puerto Rico
• Visit Caracoles Key to snorkel and swim in the warm, turquoise waters
• Soak in one of the most unique places in all the Caribbean: Papayo Cove
• Experience the beauty of swimming in a bioluminescent bay in the safest possible way for both you and the environment
• Hear general Puerto Rico history, from Spanish to American influences
• Use complimentary, sanitized snorkeling gear
• Recieve our Bucketlist guidebooks: Top 10 things to do in Puerto Rico and Top 7 rooftop bars in San Juan

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• English-speaking professional tour guide
• Private transportation

Not Included

• Tips
• Meals/snacks

Itinerary

Depart San Juan

We will pick you up at Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in a Mercedes vehicle for your private small group. Depart at 2:15pm for a journey that crosses the central mountain range, and the south plains. On the 2.5-hour drive to La Parguera, you get to learn about this ever changing landscape.

Stop at Guanica for Puerto Rican history

Our first stop is at Guanica, where you will visit the landing spot for Ponce the Leon when he came to conquer Puerto Rico. This is also the spot where the US troops landed when they came to release us from Spain, and claim the island after purchasing it as part of the Treaty of Paris in 1898.

Swim and snorkel at sunset in Cayo Caracoles

Arrive at 5:45pm to board our private boat for Caracoles Key in Lajas. Located in the La Parguera Nature Reserve, this tiny island is a favorite for locals who like to avoid the crowds in Fajardo. Swim and snorkel through its channels, enjoying Puerto Rico’s clearest and warmest turquiose waters. It's here you get to witness one of the best sunsets in the Caribbean.

Experience the magic of La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay

After the sun sets, your captain takes you through the warm Caribbean waters to Papayo Cove, home to the enchanting bioluminescent waters where you dive in and discover the surreal effect of the trillions of dinoflagellates surrounding you. This soothing and enchanting light show is unlike anything in the world, and your captain is there to help you enjoy it safely so you have memories that last forever.

Return to your San Juan accommodations

After swimming in the sparkles of this Puerto Rico bio bay, your captain returns you to dock for your private transportation back to San Juan. Expect to arrive back to San Juan later in the evening.