About 2 hours · Ages 10+
La Parguera Los Cayos and Sandbars Water Bike Tour
Pedal through the cays to the sandbars.
| Per person | $69 |
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Editorial spotlight · La Parguera and Condado
2026 Coquí Awards nomineeBest Water Bike Tour
Caribbean Chiliboats
A family-run outfit that pedals you across the water on a Chiliboat, a stable two-seat water bike: through the cays and sandbars of La Parguera, into the bioluminescent bay after dark, or around Condado Lagoon in San Juan by day or night. The family also sells the boats and started in 2017 as a hobby.
- Cays water bike
- $69
- Bio bay water bike
- $69
- Tripadvisor
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 144
Editorial spotlight. Caribbean Chiliboats is a nominee in the 2026 Coquí Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The family
Waldy, Mariemma and José Alfonso
The About page names parents Waldy and Mariemma, with more than 30 years in sales and customer service, and son José Alfonso. It says the business began as a hobby in 2017, became a weekend project and is now the family's main business; they are also the official Caribbean sellers of Chiliboats. No formal titles are given. Reviewers praise Waldy as the guide most often.
The homepage shows DRNA authorization, a Puerto Rico Tourism Company endorsement and a Ports Authority authorization, which we have not independently checked. Across 144 Tripadvisor reviews we found no complaints; the caveats are that wildlife is not guaranteed and wind can shorten the cays route.
“Similar to kayaking but more stable.”
- W
Co-founder, per the About page
Waldy
- M
Co-founder, per the About page
Mariemma
- JA
Co-founder, per the About page
José Alfonso
Names as published; the family gives no formal titles.
The one to book
La Parguera Los Cayos and Sandbars Water Bike Tour
About two hours pedaling a double Chiliboat through the mangrove cays and onto the sandbars of La Parguera, with a guide. A Coast Guard-approved life jacket and whistle are included.
Ages 10 and up, height 4 ft 6 in to 6 ft 5 in, individual weight limit about 240 to 250 lb (pages differ) and 450 lb combined; weight is checked before the tour. A $3 natural reserve fee applies on La Parguera tours.
| Per person | $69 |
|---|---|
| Bio bay water bike | $69 |
| Small-group bio bay boat | $75 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 1, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe Chiliboat
A pedal-powered water bike
Per the operator.
Chiliboat
- Seats
- 2
- Power
- Pedal
- Riders
- Ages 10+, 4 ft 6 in to 6 ft 5 in
- Weight
- About 240 lb each, 450 lb combined
Boat tours
- Bio bay boat
- 26 ft catamaran, max 6
- Private charter
- 4 hours, up to 6
Book it
Tours
Per person at list price; La Parguera tours add a $3 reserve fee. Checked against FareHarbor on October 1, 2026.
About 1.5 hours · Ages 10+
La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay Water Bike Tour
Pedal into the glow after dark.
| Per person | $69 |
|---|
1 hour · Ages 5+ · Max 6
La Parguera Bio Bay Small-Group Boat Tour
The bio bay by 26-foot catamaran.
| Per person | $75 |
|---|---|
| Private boat | $425 |
San Juan · Ages 10+
Condado Lagoon Day Water Bike Tour
Pedal the lagoon under the Condado skyline.
| Per person | $59 |
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San Juan · Ages 10+
Condado Lagoon Night Water Bike Tour
Lit-up Chiliboats on the lagoon at night.
| Per person | $65 |
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4 hours · Up to 6 · Ages 5+
Private Boat Charter to Cayo Caracoles
A private boat day among the La Parguera cays.
| Per charter | $525 |
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Before you go
Know before you go
Meeting points
San Juan tours leave from San Juan Bay Marina on Fernández Juncos Avenue. La Parguera tours leave from Punta Papayo, Lajas, about two hours from San Juan.
Arrive early
30 minutes before, with ID and the card you paid with, per the operator.
Bio bay rules
No swimming, and no lotions or bug spray on the water bike tour. Not recommended for claustrophobia or fear of the dark, per the operator.
Policies
Cancellation, weather and moon policies are not published; ask when booking. Guests over the weight limit cannot ride and are not refunded.
Reviews
What guests say
- 5.0Tripadvisor144 reviews as of October 1, 2026
- #3of 21Tours and activities in La Parguera, Tripadvisor
- 2017StartedPer the About page
Reviewers praise Waldy as a guide, the stability of the bikes and the glow; caveats are that wildlife is not guaranteed and wind can shorten the cays route.
Questions
Good to know
What is a Chiliboat?
A two-seat pedal-powered water bike, more stable than a kayak, per the operator.
What does it cost?
$69 at La Parguera, $59 to $65 in Condado. Checked October 1, 2026.
Can kids ride?
From age 10 and 4 ft 6 in on the water bikes; from 5 on the boat tours.
Can I swim in the bio bay?
No, not on this tour.
Pedal the water
Cays, sandbars and the glowing bay on a water bike, from a family that started in 2017.
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