Parguera Water Sports Adventures & Bioluminescent Bay Tour Boat-Kayak-Swim

If you’re heading to La Parguera, Parguera Water Sports is a must—and make sure you request Captain Javi. He’s not just a tour guide; he’s a natural storyteller, safety expert, and host who goes above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable. Captain Javi is known for his warmth, humor, and deep knowledge of the bioluminescent bay and surrounding mangroves. He’ll even adjust the experience—like laying a tarp under the boat during a full moon—to make sure you get the best view of the glowing waters. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike rave about how he personalizes each trip and makes everyone feel at home. ⸻ 🛶 Activities Offered Parguera Water Sports provides an incredible range of water-based adventures: • Bioluminescent Bay Tours – Take a boat ride, then kayak or swim in glowing waters under the stars. • Kayaking Through Mangroves – Paddle through peaceful channels by day or combine with the glowing bay at night. • Island Hopping & Snorkeling – Visit nearby cays like Caracoles or Mata La Gata to relax, swim, and snorkel. • Evening Boat Cruises – Enjoy a sunset or stargazing tour with drinks and great company. All equipment (kayaks, snorkels, life jackets) is included, and most tours are kid- and senior-friendly. ⸻ ⭐ Why Choose Them • Expert, passionate guides—especially Javi • Unforgettable bioluminescence you can swim in • Flexible, safe, and family-friendly • Beautiful locations: mangroves, cays, and the glowing bay ⸻ ✅ Pro Tips • Book in advance and ask for Captain Javi by name. • Choose a tour on or near a new moon for maximum glow. • Bring a swimsuit, towel, and optional snorkel/mask. ⸻ Final Word The bioluminescent bay is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—but with Captain Javi and Parguera Water Sports, it becomes something even more special. Don’t just take a tour. Take the right one—with Javi.

Captain Howie and his brother were great! I definitely recommend booking in advance but we were lucky enough to have them let us on 1 min before they were about to leave. My wife is terrified of water sporting/swimming but she was completely comfortable in the kayaks and even went in the water to see the lights with me. I happily stayed in to look at the bioluminescence for longer and it was really amazing. If you do go on a full moon, choose this place because they are the only tour to tarp the boat and let you swim under to see the light. Truly amazingly!

Our group of 12 had a great time with Edwin as our guide. He is super knowledgeable of the local plants and fruits and keeps the whole group engaged! He made us all feel comfortable with the hike and spent time learning our names, would definitely recommend doing this tour again and using him as a guide!

I went on the 6:45-8:45 boat, swim, and kayak with captain Javi and Oscar and it was beautiful. We managed to go on a full moon night, with a total party of 5 on the boat (I went with my parents and 2 other women joined). It was beautiful. Water was warm. And only a 18 min boat ride to the bay. We did the kayaking and swam, so beautiful seeing the microorganisms light up.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Captain Javier was exceptional - very funny and shared interesting information about the region and the bioluminescent algae. When we arrived at the bay we started off in kayak's and then quickly decided to swim instead. It was mesmerizing to watch the algae sparkle. Capt. Javier took a picture of our family so we could capture the moment. We also had great luck that the sky was very clear and we were able to lay back and see the milky way. There were 10 of us in our group ranging in age from 13 to 70 and everyone had a wonderful experience. My 15 year old said it was the best day ever!