Lajas, La Parguera · Puerto Rico

La Parguera 3-in-1 Private Boat Charter: Cays, Sunset & Bio Bay

Operated by Caribbean Chiliboats

Private 6-guest charter that combines daytime cay stops, a Caribbean sunset, and a nighttime visit to La Parguera’s Bioluminescent Bay.

At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Meeting point: Punta Papayo - La Parguera, Lajas
Offered in: English, Spanish
Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure receive a refund, less a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable.
Age: 1 – 99
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; boarding requires walking several steps through shallow water and using a vessel ladder.

About this experience

This fully private charter reserves a 26-foot motorized catamaran for your group of up to six guests, blending daytime stops at La Parguera’s cays with a Caribbean sunset and a private visit to the bioluminescent bay. Operated year-round by a U.S. Coast Guard‑licensed captain, the trip includes up to two daytime stops for swimming and relaxation, sunset viewing, and nighttime observation of bioluminescence from the boat. Timing and stops vary by season and conditions, and the captain selects the safest route for your experience. Recommended for guests ages 5 and older. Children ages 1 to 4 may participate only when their parent or legal guardian provides a correctly sized, properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved infant or child life jacket appropriate for the child’s weight. All children count toward the maximum capacity of 6 guests and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Itinerary

Check-in at Punta Papayo 30 minutes before departure. Safety briefing. Departure at 1:30 p.m. Cruise along La Parguera’s mangrove-lined coastline. First stop at an available cay or sandbar. Second stop at another cay or sandbar, when conditions permit. Time to swim, relax and enjoy the water. Sunset viewing. Cruise to the Bioluminescent Bay after dark. Observe the bioluminescence from the vessel. Return to Punta Papayo between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Highlights

Three experiences in one private charter: cays, sunset and the bioluminescent bay. Exclusive reservation of the entire vessel for your group of up to six. Operated by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain on a stable 26-foot catamaran. Opportunity to swim at daytime cay stops and watch the natural glow of the bioluminescent bay from the boat. Pricing $895 per private group

Additional information

Check-in details Check in at Punta Papayo, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico 30 minutes before departure; the person who booked must present the credit card used for payment and a valid government-issued photo ID or passport matching the reservation name. Special requirements Children ages 1 to 4 may participate only when their parent or legal guardian provides a correctly sized, properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved infant or child life jacket appropriate for the child’s weight. All children count toward the maximum capacity of 6 guests and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Restrictions Swimming or entering the water inside the Bioluminescent Bay is prohibited under DRNA Regulation 8013 and Administrative Order DRNA 2023-02. Smoking, drugs, and controlled substances are prohibited. Participation while under the intoxicating effects of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance is not permitted. Glass bottles and other glass containers are not permitted aboard the vessel. The maximum weight per participant is 300 lbs (136 kg). All participants must follow the captain’s instructions and comply with the published safety and participation requirements. Unsafe, aggressive, abusive, disruptive, disorderly, or inappropriate behavior is prohibited. Refusing to follow the captain’s instructions or creating a risk to any participant, the captain, the vessel, or the environment may result in denied or terminated participation without a refund. Caribbean Chiliboats and Caribbean Water Cycling, LLC reserve the right of admission and participation. Disclaimers Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon; visibility and intensity may vary and cannot be guaranteed. The captain will select routes and stops based on safety and conditions; specific destinations are not guaranteed. The amount of time spent at cays, sunset and the Bioluminescent Bay may vary due to seasonal schedule, weather, sea, environmental, navigational and operational conditions. Boarding takes place from the shoreline and requires walking through shallow water and using the vessel ladder. Reduced visibility or intensity of bioluminescence does not qualify for a refund. The $350 partial refund for a canceled Bioluminescent Bay portion does not apply if the customer or group decides not to continue, arrives late, leaves early, fails to meet requirements, appears under the influence, displays unsafe behavior, or refuses to follow the captain’s instructions. If the company cancels the entire charter before departure, the customer may reschedule or receive a full refund.