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10 Reviews for Parts Unseen: Vieques

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Joe G.

1 Reviews

We had a fantastic biobay tour with Steve, with an excellent…

April 27, 2022 2:34 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

We had a fantastic biobay tour with Steve, with an excellent assist from Damian! The bay itself is just amazing, and these guys knew it really well, and actually the ride to and from our hotel with them was lots of fun too! Very informative, funny, patient, kind, just really really nice folks. The clear kayaks are great, in some parts of the bay it looked like a video screen under you with what my daughter described as a mix of glitter and fireflies. Steves guitar playing and singing was a nice addition as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it!! We had booked snorkeling with him as well, but the weather made the water unclear and unsafe, so he canceled that portion, which cost him some money, but we so appreciated his honesty and safety considerations. We very very highly recommend Steve and Parts Unseen!! – via

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N.

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Steve is a master at what he does. I was booking with a diff…

April 24, 2022 11:38 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

Steve is a master at what he does. I was booking with a different company- but decided at the last minute to ask about the weight restriction that most companies had. They told us they could not accommodate us. Combined- my husband and i exceeded the weight limit by 20 pounds. I offered to pay extra- I offered to pay for 2 extra spots so we could ride alone- I reached out to several companies at this point and offered them all extra money. No one was able to accommodate us. This particular bioluminescent bay is the whole reason we decided to come to Vieques- so it was very important to us to get to experience this. I was reluctant to reach out to Parts Unseen because they were a lot more money than everyone else- even if I was willing to pay for 2 extra spots at other companies. I reached out and Steve quickly replied and was very happy to accommodate us. I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for- we definitely got the best experience out there for the best bioluminescent bay in the world! We watched many other larger groups come and go in the bay- Steve took us around the whole bay. We had a private tour! He took us to the best and brightest spots. The other groups were in and out so fast and none of them got anywhere close to the really bright spots! Steve is so knowledgeable about everything in Vieques and the bioluminescent bay. He is also a veteran! His friend Miguel came out with us to help along the way- he is also a vet. We were out there on a very windy night- which made for a lot of hard work since we were going against the wind. And Steve had just had shoulder surgery and wanted to make sure we were getting the best experience possible. They were very helpful, patient and offered lots of encouragement. This was my very first kayaking experience. Getting into the kayak was -I’ll admit it- questionable. We had to wade through some pretty gross, slimy and stinky mud to get into and out of the kayak- but in hindsight, it’s a very small price to pay to see this magical wonder. The best way I can describe my experience is like a galaxy in the water. You know, in Star Wars, when ships launch into warp speed? Imgine that between your legs under your kayak as you move across the water. When the fish get scared and dart away they leave sparkling trails. Is really and truly magical. On the main island of Puerto Rico I met I guy who did a tour of one of the bays over there- I felt really bad because I was bragging about our indescribable experience and he was telling me about how terrible his experience was. They covered their kayaks with tarps on the bay and still saw nothing. Don’t waste your time, money and energy on othet companies.
You really need to just put the extra effort in to go to Vieques and see the best bioluminescent bay in the world and put the extra investment into seeing it with the best tour guide! You will not be disappointed in touring the bio bay with Steve! Just do it! Like right now! – via

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Barbara S.

1 Reviews

Unfortunately we werent able to do the bio bay tour because…

March 19, 2022 1:55 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Unfortunately we werent able to do the bio bay tour because of the time of the month. We rented a golf cart from here, and it was a great way to see Vieques. Steves service was terrific. We will definitely book with him again on out next trip. – via

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Stephen V.

1 Reviews

Wonderful trip with the family. We saw turtles during the da…

March 2, 2022 9:49 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Wonderful trip with the family. We saw turtles during the day and then we went to the bio bay. They dont go when the moon is out, so they make sure its at a 100%. Thank you, Steve! – via

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Stephanie V.

1 Reviews

Amazing experience! Steve knows all about the island and the…

March 2, 2022 9:45 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Amazing experience! Steve knows all about the island and the service is exceptional!! – via

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Nathan Q.

1 Reviews

If you go to Vieques, you HAVE to book a trip with Steve. Ev…

February 27, 2022 6:02 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

If you go to Vieques, you HAVE to book a trip with Steve. Every experience we had on the island was nothing short of amazing, but our day with Steve definitely topped it all! You can tell that he thoroughly enjoys what he does, and he makes you feel like family from the moment you get with him. We did the full day excursion, and it was worth every penny. Steve is super knowledgeable about the history and culture of the island he loves and calls home. We had a wonderful day full of amazing sights and storytelling, after our day trip was done he treated us to an amazing traditional Puerto Rican meal before dropping us off to rest. He picked us back up a few hours later and took us to the Bio Bay for one of the most amazing and memorable nights of our lives. The Bio Bay is a once in lifetime experience that you must do if you visit the island, and I could not imagine doing it with anyone other than Steve at parts unseen. If I could give 10 stars I would. Steve, thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime, and we will definitely be back to see you again! – via

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Jeff E.

1 Reviews

When you make the effort and cost to get to Vieques, the ver…

February 20, 2022 8:47 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

When you make the effort and cost to get to Vieques, the very last thing you want is to leave any of the beauty and wonder of this island unseen. The worst thing you can do is to under invest in your own experiences! We chose Steve and Parts Unseen at the recommendation of a friend who travels globally 100% of the time and could not be happier with that call. Here’s a guy with life experiences all over the world and a keen appreciation for nature and his home island who came back to ensure that visitors to Vieques got to see the things he loves about his home. He is not only a veteran, but part historian, part naturalist, part salsa instructor, and a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to understand this amazing island. We get to call him ‘friend’ now as well.

We explored beautiful ruins (which Steve knew a TON about!), climbed erratic rocks of unknown origin (which Steve knew a TON about!), explored half a dozen very different beaches each with different biology and geology (which Steve knew a TON about!), snorkeled distant location and swam with turtles and a thousand other colorful fish (which Steve knew a TON about!), got private poolside salsa lessons (which Steve knew a TON about!), and finished the day with a moonless bioluminescent back crystal clear kayak adventure with a wonderful guitar accompaniment!

I need to expand on the bioluminescent bay a bit… There are a few different ways to do this… One way will have you herded into a bus with 18 of your closest strangers, and rushed through this exquisite natural resource while having orders barked at you. I know, we witnessed it next to us – until Steve and the crystal clear Parts Unseen kayaks split off to an uninhabited part of the bay where the bioluminescence was unreal, glowing sharks swam around us, water drips down your arms like rivers of silver, fish jump out of the bay in front of you making your own natural firework show, and while the herd of tourists are out and back in 25 minutes, never exploring the mangrove areas where the fish and magical glowing water are immensely plentiful, we relaxed while classical guitar played for us 20 feet away for an hour more.

Seriously, imagine you had Niagara Falls, or the Grand Canyon to yourselves… This bay is rarer than both of those, and something you’ll never see elsewhere. If I can pass along any advice, do not underestimate the difference between a private tour of the island and the bioluminescent bay versus the commercialized busload crowd. Spend the tiny bit more to DO IT RIGHT. – via

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Theresa R.

1 Reviews

Steve is super nice, responsive, personable, and easy going….

February 4, 2022 11:26 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Steve is super nice, responsive, personable, and easy going. He is also very helpful and offers tons of suggestions and information. Hes from the area, and tours with meals are traditional/authentic as they are home-cooked. Fantastic! Highly recommend! – via

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Shannon G.

1 Reviews

I cant begin to say enough great things about Parts Unseen …

January 28, 2022 12:28 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I cant begin to say enough great things about Parts Unseen and the tour we did with them! Stephen knows Vieques well and imparted his knowledge and love of the island while hiking to the awesome ruins. After this short (but very interesting) hike he took us to the best spot to snorkel and showed us so many cool fishes, lobster, rays, urchins, etc.

Later that evening our trip to the biobay was the highlight for sure! Stephens knowledge of the bay and the beautiful surroundings made for a magical experience Ill never forget!

Just book it if youre on the fence! Amazing service and quality. Beautiful island and people! – via

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Jim Z.

1 Reviews

If you’re gonna do it once and want to do it right, Nelson/S…

January 20, 2022 1:52 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

If you’re gonna do it once and want to do it right, Nelson/Stephen/their crew are the finest option on the island. Did the private kayak tour with my wife on our honeymoon. We learned a lot and the bioluminescence was absolutely mind-blowing. Five stars, worth every penny. – via

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