32 Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List

23. Explore the Bioluminescent Bays of Puerto Rico (Kayaking)

While the Maldives' bioluminescent plankton is stunning, Puerto Rico offers one of the brightest and most accessible bioluminescent bay experiences globally. Kayak silently through mangrove channels in Laguna Grande (Fajardo) or La Parguera, where every paddle stroke ignites millions of dinoflagellates, turning the water into liquid stars. The feeling of being completely surrounded by glowing water as you paddle is utterly magical and surreal, a vibrant, living light show created by nature that's distinct from ocean waves, and deeply immersive.