paradise scuba and snorkeling center

We went on the snorkeling and Bio Bay tour and it was amazing. Lunch was wonderful. The staff... I cannot say enough about. They ALL were so very friendly and helpful. This tour is excellent and a must do. The sights are amazing. We will definitely come back on our next trip. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

Besides the fact that the experience was amazing , the crew made it unforgettable! We did the 4 hour excursion, which consisted of snorkeling and the bio bay. In the middle we had a break And they brought us chicken empanadas. The whole time the crew distributed beer and drinks. When you go with them, you have nothing to worry about! Go! Enjoy it

We took a snorkeling trip with Paradise in March, loved it so much we went back on Sunday. Knowledgeable, courteous and gregarious crew. Our snorkeling guides, Jonathan and Christian were excellent! We have gone out with Paradise on several previous, pre-tripadvisor trips. Same quality of service. This was relaxing and informative. They treat their clients as very special guests on the boat, even served sandwiches and fruit in between dives. See the best Puerto Rico has to offer, get to La Parguera which is a gem and see the coral reef and spectacular fish with Paradise Scuba!

My husband and I went for the combo afternoon snorkel and night Biobay tour- it was wonderful!The guys are really laid back, friendly and helpful as soon as you walk in the dive shop. They provided my husband and I with the appropriate sizes without even having to ask our shoe size. The afternoon snorkel was great- they helped with our masks and found plenty of sea creatures while we were in the water that we could hold, multiple starfish, conchs, and sea urchins. We saw a lot of beautiful fish at the reef. The second location was in the mangroves- the guides were awesome at finding interesting sea life. I really liked the mangroves. Then we had a few beers on the way back, always a plus, and then enjoyed homemade empanadas while we waited for the Biobay trip.My husband had been dying to go to a Biobay but the timing of our trip meant a very bright moon each night- we were worried that we wouldnt be able to see anything but the captain assured us it wouldn't be a problem and he was right! Seeing them all light up as you move underwater is amazing.I hear the other bays are brighter but this was just fine for us!It was all wonderful- definitely spend your evening and afternoon with them- very worth it!

Normal snorkeling package includes about 45 min snorkeling in Mangroves, 45 min at the coral reef, dinner on boat and swimming in bioluminescent bay. Tour start around 15:00Mangroves: very shallow, 2 or 3 feet, very easy for fist time snorkelers to familiarize and get confidence. Instructor will show you star fish, urchins, sea cucumbers...Coral reef: deeper, about 10 to 15 feet, you can done inflatable life jacket if it makes you more comfortable, instructor will show you anemones, crabs, nudibranch, lizard fish, and you will see a variety of coral fishes. Typically evening are not windy but this time we got a strong south wind which caused waves, stirred sand and lower visibility. Dinner: was served on the boat in the harbor, empanadillas and soft drinks. Bioluminescent: we didn't sign up for this part as we done it on kayak in the past, with full moon we were not going to get the best, plus after 2 x 45 min we figured that we were going to be tired and cold. The crew is exceptional and tries its best to show you as much of possible. I would not give five stars due to location, compared to Tamarindo beach in Culebra where one can directly access the beach for snorkeling and guarantee to see turtles, stingrays, and more corals and tropical in much better visibility.

First of all, Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling waited for me to arrive. They held up the boat from departing until I got there - about 10 minutes. I was driving down from the Rincon area and thought I was taking a short route, but it brought me through the mountains which took a lot longer than anticipated. As I was driving, I kept calling them to let them know how far out I was. I am so happy they waited as I would have missed this great experience otherwise. For that reason alone I can recommend them.Next was the actual event. There were 25 people on a 50 foot boat. Leaving the harbor around dusk, we were served chicken empanadas en route to the bay. The ride was about 20 minutes. Once we arrived in the bay, all the lights were turned out and the captain spoke about the bio bay phenomenon and how it works etc...We were then all handed a snorkel and mask and told to jump in. They allowed us to stay in the water anywhere from 30 - 45 minutes before we headed back. If you are in the Lajas area in the Southwest part of Puerto Rico, I highly recommend this experience, and doing it with Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling! Thanks for waiting guys!Out of all the bio bays that exist (7 I think), 3 of them are in Puerto Rico. I am told that the one on Vieques Island is the best (brightest). This is off the North East coast of Puerto Rico. The catch here is that you either have to fly or take a ferry to the island, and then spend the night because there is no way to get off the island after the bio bay tour... until the next day.

Swimming in the Biobay was one of the most magical experiences I have ever had! The tour guide was funny and knowledgable. We also felt like we were being treated as family as they didn't limit us to one drink and one empanada, they encouraged us to have as much as we wanted. I highly recommend this tour group and swimming in the Biobay. It was the best part of my entire trip to PR!

This was an awesome experience. The hospitality was superb! The crew was very friendly and accommodating to everyone on the trip. Not only did they do everything to ensure safety but they also did their best to make sure everyone was having a fun time.The crew was large enough so that multiple crew members went out on the dive/snorkel to assist people when needed. The captain guided everyone on a tour of the reef to make sure everyone got to experience and see as much sea life as possible, and he educated you about what you were seeing. They would find things and bring them to you to take pictures and hold while snorkeling then place it back where they found it to respect the environment. The bio-bay was great. Swimming under the stars and moon with the bio-luminescent microorganisms flickering as you moved through the water. So, so cool. A meal was included on the tour, which was very good and light enough to be able to go back out on the water.Overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended.

The captain and his crew were friendly amd knowledgeable about the Bio-Bay. They kept us entertained with music, food and drinks. Fun for all ages, definitely recommend it.

Did my check out dives in La Parguera with Paradise Scuba and it was PHENOMENAL!!! The staff was all excellent, the boat was great and now I'm a diver! I did my closed water at home in SC and we called around to find a PADI location to check me out during our week long stay. We got out our first and second day here with ease and the price was stellar! Cachi was my instructor and was so patient and knowledgable and kind, I felt truly comfortable and had an amazing first scuba experience! Thank you guys!!!

We went last night. We ordered vegetable empanadas. Great they were able to adjust, but it was filled with frozen vegetables--- (as there seem to be no fresh veggies we can find). Everyone was kind and informative. The boat was nice and felt safe. The crew was excellent.We got to the bay and got in the water. The bioluminescence was very cool-- but I thought it would be more pronounced. Within 15-20 minutes of getting in 3 people got stung by jelly fish. No one had said anything about Jellyfish.. so we were surprised. On the boat they had vinegar to put on the stings which seemed to help. No one got back in--- the swim time was cut short and no mention or information about the jelly fish was given. We would've gone back in. We would have liked to stay longer and would have liked to know about the possible Jellyfish beforehand.It was a nice boat ride--- not sure I would do it again in La Pageura-- the other bays are brighter/ but no swimming allowed.

Paradise scuba and snorkle was the best. Great snorkling with a top notch crew and guides. 2 snorkling stops with guides showing us all sorts of marine life. Then back to dock for a light dinner of homemade empenadas and drinks as the sunsets and darkness decends. 20 min ride into the bay enjoying the stars and the dark shore line. once at the bay it was time to jump in and see the light show. I was last in and the kids were all excided about the pixie dust i looked over board and saw some small flashes of light no big deal i thought. Well once in with a mask on my face the light show was unbeliveable. hunderd of small lights flashing all around me great stuff. unable to get on camara or video must do some special setting to capture this. excellent time

At first we were scared of the phonies...but we went with paradise scuba and the did an awesome job...very patience with us first timers. Got to see a lot of different fish on the tour. They also fed us and provided drinks. Making the tour very compelling. Will recommend to friends and families.

First I will say beware of the phonies! Some guys may approach you selling you $8 for a boat ride to the luminescent bay. Theyre not the same as if you went to the store and asked there.We wanted to go to a bio bay that wasn't out of the way since some of them required going on a boat that was timed. This was perfect because they gave you different options in price and experience. And even though we got to the store 10 mins late, they held up the boat for us. The ride was very smooth and we could have as many drinks as we wanted. The 2 empanadas were really good too. We were in the water for good amount of time and let me tell you, it was beautiful! We went at the perfect time; no moon and a clear starry night so the water reflected the sky almost. The people running the boat were kind and very knowledgeable about the area and the luminescence. Overall, worth the money and time.

We stayed at the Hilton, Ponce and drove about one hour to get there. I did make reservation two months out and followed up about two weeks prior. The snorkel trip deserves a 5 star, but when I called from the Hilton the day of trip (trip started at 3 PM) I got a run around and was told things later I found out were not true. I was told their boat was broke down and steering was out. I was standing at Hilton front desk and talking to someone else, he said he wanted to make reservation there for the same trip. They called me back and their boat was fixed, well when we went one of the crew members told me they were out on fishing trip when I had called. So the only other people on out trip was the folks from the Hilton, I am sure they just didn't have enough people to take the boat out, they should have just told me that instead of telling me things that were made up. Anyway we had a great time on the trip itself and the guides were greatThanks