Brightest Bioluminescent Bay in the World! Going to Vieques Puerto Rico

How to get to Puerto Rico’s Glorious Glowing Waters

Vieques is one of the smaller Islands off the eastern-coast of Puerto Rico. Aside from amazing beaches, and wild horses, Vieques also holds the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world! Deep within Mosquito Bay are billions of micro organisms that shine a bright blue light when agitated. The experience is absolutely incredible. Here’s everything you need to know for the perfect trip to the magical bay.

Getting to Vieques

Although only a few miles off the mainland, Vieques is still a bit complicated to visit. Most people will be departing from San Juan, so there’s a few travel options to keep in mind. You can buy an airline ticket and fly there directly from the airport, or the more take the more economic ferry departing from Ceiba. There’s also a smaller airport at Ceiba but it usually sells out fast. As a seasoned budget traveler, I’ll share my adventure of going by ferry.

Preparing for Vieques

So close yet so far away. It’s best to prepare everything before going to Vieques for a smooth journey. We rented a car in San Juan and drove to the Ceiba ferry Terminal which was about an hour and a half. Depending on…