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

Quick Details

Duration: 6-7 hours
Meeting Point: Punta Papayo La Parguera, Lajas PR 00667
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.
Ages: 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.
Group size: Up to 6 guests
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; boarding requires walking several steps through shallow water and using a vessel ladder.

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.

What’s included

Private charter for up to 6 guests
Comfortable and stable 26-foot motorized catamaran
U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain
Cooler with 25 pounds of ice
Life jackets for guests 5 years of age and older
Required vessel safety equipment
Safety briefing before departure
Up to two daytime stops, when conditions permit
Time for swimming during the daytime portion
Sunset experience
Private visit to the Bioluminescent Bay

What’s not included

Transportation to or from the meeting point
Food and beverages
Towels
Snorkeling equipment
Waterproof phone cases
Gratuities
U.S. Coast Guard-approved infant or child life jackets for children ages 1 to 4

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.

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.

What to bring

Valid photo ID or passport
Credit card used to pay for the reservation
Water shoes or sandals that can get wet
Sunscreen (optional)
Personal food and beverages, if desired (glass containers prohibited)
Swimsuit
Towels
Comfortable clothing and additional clothing for the nighttime portion
Sunglasses
Any necessary personal medications
Correctly sized, properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved infant or child life jacket appropriate for each child ages 1 to 4

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.

Health & Safety

Boarding takes place directly from the shoreline and requires walking several steps through shallow water. Water shoes or sandals that can get wet are required.
All guests must be able to independently board and disembark using the vessel’s ladder. This experience is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests who require physical assistance to use the ladder.
The maximum weight per guest is 300 lbs (136 kg).
U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided for guests ages 5 and older. All children under 13 must wear a correctly sized, properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while the vessel is underway. Life jackets must also be worn whenever directed by the captain.
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 minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and all children count toward the maximum capacity of 6 guests.
Swimming during the daytime portion is optional, permitted only in areas authorized by the captain, and undertaken at each guest’s own risk. Before entering the water, guests should consider their swimming ability, physical condition, and the water conditions.
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. Guests may not participate while under the intoxicating effects of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance.
Glass bottles and other glass containers are not permitted aboard the vessel.
Guests with medical conditions should consult their physician before booking when appropriate, notify Caribbean Chiliboats in advance, and bring any necessary personal medications.
The captain has final authority over all safety and operational decisions and may modify the route, stops, schedule, or duration because of weather, sea, environmental, navigational, mechanical, operational, or safety conditions.
Participation may be denied or terminated without a refund if a guest refuses to follow instructions, fails to meet the published requirements, displays unsafe, aggressive, abusive, disruptive, disorderly, or inappropriate behavior, or creates a risk to themselves, other guests, the captain, the vessel, or the environment.
Guests are responsible for protecting their phones, cameras, and other personal belongings from loss, damage, or water exposure.

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.

Cancellations or changes made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure are eligible for a refund, less a non-refundable 10% administrative and processing fee.

Cancellations or changes made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable and are not eligible for credits, date changes, modifications, transfers, or rescheduling. Reservations made less than 48 hours before departure are final and non-refundable.

The charter price applies to the entire private vessel. Reducing the number of participants does not reduce the charter price and does not qualify for a partial refund or credit.

Late Arrivals & No-Shows

Guests must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled 1:30 p.m. departure. Check-in closes at departure time.

Late arrivals, no-shows, missed departures, early departures, or a guest’s decision not to continue with the charter are non-refundable and are not eligible for credits, date changes, modifications, transfers, or rescheduling.

Weather, Safety & Operational Conditions

The captain may modify the route, stops, schedule, or duration because of weather, sea, navigational, safety, environmental, mechanical, or operational conditions.

If Caribbean Water Cycling, LLC cancels the entire charter before departure, guests may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.

If the daytime portion has been completed, but Caribbean Water Cycling, LLC or the captain determines that the Bioluminescent Bay portion cannot be completed safely, the customer will receive a $350 partial refund from the total amount paid.

The $350 partial refund does not apply when the Bioluminescent Bay portion is not completed because a guest chooses not to continue, arrives late, leaves early, fails to meet participation or safety requirements, appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, engages in unsafe or inappropriate behavior, or refuses to follow the captain’s instructions.

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon. Its visibility and intensity may vary because of natural and environmental conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Reduced visibility or intensity of the bioluminescence does not constitute a cancellation and does not qualify for a refund.

Acknowledgment

By completing the reservation, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted this Cancellation, Weather, Safety, Participation, and Operational Policy on behalf of themselves and every participant included in the reservation.