Comments on: Visit the Vieques Biobay Without Staying the Night

By: Gwenn

Gwenn — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:16:54 +0000

You can either fly over or take the ferry. You can get flights from SJU, Isla Grande or Ceiba airports. Or for the ferry out of Fajardo- http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/fajardo-ferry/

By: Paqui

Paqui — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:28:48 +0000

I want to visit the Vieques Biobay Staying the Night, any recomendation how to get to vieques and back the next day? Thanks

By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:35:22 +0000

Yes. There is a ban on swimming in _all_ biobays in Puerto Rico. I don’t expect this to change.
It is illegal, and carries hefty fines for both the swimmer and the tour operator.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:22:24 +0000

I know at the beginning of the article it says August 18, 2011 – There is a ban on swimming in Mosquito Bay on Vieques. Is there still a ban today?

By: Aussie Chris

Aussie Chris — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:37:17 +0000

Great article. I’m only in Puerto Rico for only 2 nights in March, so don’t want to stay over night in Vieques. I’m making a choice between Fajardo and Vieques Bio Bays, and I’d love to know the thoughts of anyone who’s tried both.
I love the idea of a boat to Vieques and understand that it has the strongest glow of all the bays. However I also have the impression that the kayaking available in Fajardo might deliver a more intimate experience…

Will I feel as close to the action in the catamaran? Honest feedback really appreciated!

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:22:42 +0000

This was one of the best experiences in my lifetime so far. I grew up a military child and moved around a lot but have never seen anything like this. My daughter learned about the Bioluminescence Dinoflagellates in science class. She told us that in class she learned that it is predicted that in 5 to 10 years there will be no more bio bays in the world. So, even though the trip was pricey we figured we should do it because one day they may not exist.

Once we went on the trip we realized it really isn’t that pricey at all considering what goes into this operation. First a boat ride to Vieques while the sun is setting was just beautiful with unlimited drinks. It was the most choppy ride I’ve ever been on but luckily I don’t mind rough seas. Then a ride to the restaurant and the food was pretty good. Try the Coqui garlic lime hot sauce on your food, but don’t worry the bottle says no Coqui’s were harmed! After the meal they explained a little about the Bay and why and how it glows. Next you get on a bus that takes you too the bay. It was a little bumpy but not too bad. Last but not least the boat ride to the Bay. It was amazing to see strips of blue light darting all over the bay. (fish) They no longer allow swimming in the bay because of a small shark bite but they do bring a few buckets of water onto the boat so you can put your hands in the water and see the sparkle on your skin. While on the boat they told a little about the stars and I found that very interesting. The people that work for this company are the most informative and fun people! This trip was a blast, something I’ll never forget!!!!

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:31:53 +0000

After experiencing the East Island Excursions option to see the Vieques BioBay without spending the night, I left a little disappointed with the actual BioBay experience. I did it a few years back from a company that leaves from Vieques, and uses kayaks to get you to the center of the BioBay. I preferred the kayaks to the electric boat. The kayaking in the dark was cool, along with seeing the oars and other kayaks light up as you paddle inward from the shore. I also enjoyed that the kayaks prevents people from bringing phones and cameras. The electric boat causes people to bring all their stuff, along with phones and cameras, which creates a lot of light pollution, as they take pictures (with annoying flash), review pictures, and use and talk on the phone. Flash is like lightning in the darkness of the BioBay, and small LCD screens emit serious light in the darkness.

I have no complaints about East Island Excursions. They were great, professional, and organized, and they offer you A LOT for the money that you pay. It seems expensive, until you do it, and realize what a great value it is. I would absolutely recommend them.

If time is an issue, consider this option, or just opt for the BioBay in Fajardo (no swimming option, though). If you can afford the time, and extra effort it will take on your part, consider spending the night on Vieques, to mazimize the best BioBay in the world. It’s a cool little island, with a great selection of beaches.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:37:51 +0000

Went June 26, 2011 and all I can say is the East Wind Excursion is the BEST!!

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:03:12 +0000

We just returned from a week’s vacation in Puerto Rico and I have to say your article helped us tremendously. In speaking with others around the pool, etc (at the Rio Mar Resort where we stayed) many had already gone to a biobay but not used East Wind. Our experience far surpassed theirs so we passed on the East Wind info to those that had not yet planned their biobay experience. Some even tried booking from the pool on their cell phones only to find the excursions for the week were sold out. So I suggest booking a week or so before your vacation just to be sure. It truly is a “must-do, once in a lifetime experience”.
Thanks for the great info.

By: LMO

LMO — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:41:11 +0000

After reading this article I just had to do this! Thanks so much for giving us a website that gives us so much information. This is def. an experience and I’m glad that we did not pass on it. When we went it was raining really bad. The boat ride to Vieques was very.. and I mean VERY bumpy! But all worth it:) I only wished that I could have a picture of us swimming in the Bay. However, I did take your instructions on how to take pictures and I did get a picture of darkness with the light showing!